A day after the election my liberal neighbor asked me if I was happy with the result. He is aware that I am a big Trump backer, but instead of a snarky answer, I replied, “I am happy for America.”
The puzzled look on his face prompted me to continue, “Specifically, I am happy for those struggling economically, as now at least they will have a chance to make ends meet. Likewise I am happy for those who have to drive many many miles back and forth to work, as at least they can look forward to lower gas prices in the future. I am happy for those who will soon be able to buy their first house as dropping interest rates will lead to lower future mortgage payments.
“Furthermore, I am happy that your daughter and my granddaughters can feel safer as President Trump rids the country of young illegal men who prey on innocent girls and women. In addition, I am happy that soon girls and women will not have to put up with men in their locker rooms and bathrooms, and that only real genetic women will be playing in women’s sports.
“Yes, I am happy, and you should be too.”
11/7/24