With the 2016 Presidential Election underway, it seems impossible to avoid hearing about it. Every time we turn the TV on or log into some form of social media, we are bombarded with news about the election. The bar seems to have been set pretty low for us millennials in regards to our knowledge of politics in general, but especially of this election. As a fellow millennial who follows politics very closely, this assumption is insulting, but I can’t help but agree with it. Hearing people discuss this election has been unavoidable lately, so I decided to really listen to what some millenials are saying. Here are ten things I’ve heard about the 2016 Presidential Election.
1. “I was too distracted by Trump’s hair throughout the debate”
Because the fate of our country is in the hands of Trump’s hair, not his political views.
2. “I want Trump to win the Presidential Election”
“Why?”
“Well I mean I just agree with everyone who’s been posting about it on Facebook.”- A conversation I had with a fellow student, and no, I cannot make this stuff up.
3. “I don't see what the big deal is I mean Trump was right, Carly Fiorina is kind of ugly"
Trump's comment showed blatant disrespect towards a fellow candidate and enforced his disgusting attitude towards females in general. But you're right, no biggie!
4. “I only watched the debate because Donald Trump cracks me up”
Sounds like some solid reasoning, but hey at least you watched it.
5. “We need someone like Trump for our country, he understands our needs.”
I never realized how relatable this multi-billionaire was to the common man and to the college freshman who said this - thanks for opening my eyes!
6. “Finally Ben Carson has said something important, we shouldn't have a Muslim President."
Yes, it's true. African-American Republican Candidate Ben Carson believes the President's faith should be consistent with the US Constitution - you know, that thing that once prohibited people to vote because of their race.
7. "I want Trump to win because I love Tom Brady."
As a fellow Patriots fan, I respect your love for the QB. But I cannot respect someone who bases their political view off of a football player's opinion. At least we'll get to watch Brady throw some nasty TD's while this country deteriorates, right?
8. "I can't stand Obama and he really messed up this country. We need to get a Republican in here to fix all of his mistakes."
This is a direct quote from a friend of mine who receives universal health care. THANKS OBAMA.
9. "This country really isn't ready for a female President."
It's 2015. NO, NO, AND NO.
And finally, this gem.
10. "Really Lindsay, what are your credentials to talk about this? I've argued with people in political internet forums I'll debate you any day."
Yes. This happened.
Statements like these feed into the bad rep society has on millennials. The impact we have on this country is stronger than we think. It's time for us millennials to exercise our freedom of speech in a way that proves the assumption wrong, not in a way that reflects our ignorance.
