3 Reasons To Be Hopeful for Donald Trump's Presidency

3 Reasons To Be Hopeful for Donald Trump's Presidency

Karin M. Yearwood
Karin M. Yearwood Jan 16, 2017
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Welp, it's been a long ride America. An 8-year ride to be exact, and our beautiful, honorable, black president has spent his last weekend in the White House as the leader of the free world. I am so proud. I am so blessed to be a part of this history. "What a time to be alive" is an understatement. The overstatement is more than a statement; it could be a book, a novel.

Last week President Obama delivered his farewell speech and for most of us, it was like the end of a dream. It was graceful, tactful, timeless. It is highly disheartening that the man who will take his place possesses not even half the integrity and poise.

This week, America will swear in Donald Trump as the 45th president of the United States of America. The day will be gravid with emotions for sure. As a matter of fact, security in Washington, D.C. will probably quadruple, for the safety of the city, more so for the safety of Mr. Trump. As we know, the majority of the country voted for Hilary Clinton, not Donald Trump. However, we have a Trump president-elect. That means a great portion of the country is not happy or hopeful for what the next four year brings under a new administration.

I like to always be hopeful. I always like to argue from an opposing viewpoint--devil's advocate. So, I am going to speak into the Universe 3 reasons we need to be positive about President Donald Trump.

1. More "conscious" contributions from distinguished artists.

Singers, actresses, athletes, and even politicians are speaking out about the lack of faith and trust many of the American people have in Donald Trump. Meryl Streep used the 2017 Golden Globes as a platform to voice her disgust of the president-elect. And it was beautifully stated. A Peace Ball is scheduled to happen this week at the newly opened National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, D.C. The event will serve as an alternative celebration to Donald Trump's festivities during inauguration. Angela Davis and Alice Walker will be attending this event along with other prominent leaders and artists.

2. More in depth conversations regarding race and class.

The conversation about privilege isn't exactly new. Just ask your grandparents. But the impact and efficiency of such talks have changed recently. With everyone and their mother having access to blogs and social news channels, it is difficult to decipher BS from fact. Fortunately, human face-to-face interactions can help us cut through some of the confusion and intense feelings. Van Jones' The Messy Truth is an honest and professional source for receiving and offering thoughts and experiences regarding race and class in America. Bill Maher, although he is a comedian, invites thought leaders, politicians, artists, and activists to his show to discuss all pertinent issues affecting the American people.

3. We're going to get some great deals.

Really, Donald Trump has promised us some great deals on healthcare, foreign policy, and trade. I hope you Americans are ready for some surprises and tricks. Because this man certainly has them up his sleeves. O, and he will defeat ISIS too.


I am an optimist. I stalk positivity. The new presidency is no different. I am hopeful that our country can remain in tact and divide no further. We are a great nation, one with many flaws and ugly truths, but a great one. I look forward to the next four years because I know and believe wonderful things can happen, and I also know Trump's exit speech will not be of the same caliber as Obama's. After creating a "good deal" for healthcare, building a wall, and cutting taxes, we will still be here. The people who believe in freedom and justice. Not just law and order. I wonder after four years of basically doing more business, what will he say?

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Karin M. Yearwood
Karin M. Yearwood Jan 16, 2017
At Ellicott City, MD

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To The Boy Who Will Love Me Next

If you can't understand these few things, leave before things get too involved
Danielle Stallins
Danielle Stallins Apr 27, 2016
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To the boy that will love me next, I need you to know and understand things about me and my past. The things I have been though not only have shaped the person I’ve become, but also sometimes controls my life. In the past I’ve been used, abused, and taken for granted, and I want something real this time. The guys before you were just boys; they didn’t know how to treat me until it was too late. They didn’t understand how to love me, until I broke my own heart. Before you truly decide to love me I want you to understand these things.

When I tell you something, please listen.

I’m my own person, I want to be loved a certain way. If I ask you to come over and watch movies with me please do it, if I ask for you to leave me alone for a few hours because it’s a girl’s night please do it. I don’t just say things to hear my own voice, I say things to you because it’s important to my life and the way I want to be loved. I’m not a needy person when it comes to being loved and cared for, but I do ask for you to do the small things that I am say.

Forgive my past.

My past is not a pretty brick road, it is a highway that has a bunch of potholes and cracks in it. I have a lot of baggage, and most of it you won’t understand. But don’t let my past decided whether you want to love me or not. My past has helped form who I am today, but it does not define who I am. My past experiences might try and make an appearance every once in a while, but I will not go back to that person I once was, I will not return to all that hurt I once went though. When I say those things, I’m telling the complete and honest truth. I relive my past every day, somethings haunt me and somethings are good reminds. But for you to love me, I need you to accept my past, present and future.

I’m just another bro to the other guys.

I have always hung out with boys, I don’t fit in with the girl groups. I have 10 close girlfriends, but the majority of my friends are guy, but don’t let this scare you. If I wanted to be with one of my guy friends I would already be with him, and if you haven’t noticed I don’t want them because I’m with you. I will not lose my friendships with all my guy friends to be able to stay with you. I will not cut off ties because you don’t like my guy friends. I have lost too many buddies because of my ex-boyfriends and I promised myself I wouldn’t do that again. If you don’t like how many guy friends I have you can leave now. Don’t bother trying to date me if you can accept the fact I’m just another bro.

I might be a badass, but I actually have a big heart.

To a lot of people I come off to be a very crazy and wild girl. I will agree I can be crazy and wild, but I’m more than that. I’m independent, caring, responsible, understanding, forgiving, and so such more type of woman. Many people think that I’m a badass because I don’t take any negatively from anyone. Just like we learned when we were younger, “if you don’t have anything nice to say, don’t say it at all.” Most people can’t do that in today’s world, so I stick up for myself and my friends. I don’t care what anyone thinks about me, or their option on how I live my life. The only thing I care about is being able to make myself happy. Even though I’m an independent woman, understand that I do have a big heart. Honesty when I truly care for someone I will do just about anything they ask, but don’t take advantage of this. Once you take advantage of this part of me, all respect will be lost for you.

I’m hard to love.

Sometimes I want to be cuddle and get attention, and sometimes I don’t want you to talk to me for a couple hours. Sometimes I want you to take me out for a nice meal, but sometimes I want a home cooked meal. Every day is different for me, sometimes I change my mind every hour. My mood swings are terrible on certain days, and on those days you should probably just ignore me. I’m not easy to love, so you’ll either be willing to find a way to love me, or you’ll walk out like so many others have.

I’m scared.

I’m scared to love someone again. I’ve been hurt, heartbroken, and beat to the ground in my past relationships. I want to believe you are different, I want to hope things will truly work out, but every relationship has always ended up the same way. I’m scared to trust someone, put my whole heart into them, just to be left and heartbroken again. I sick and tired of putting my whole body and soul into someone for them to just leave when it is convenient for them. If you want to love me, understand it won’t be easy for me to love you back.

When “I’m done.”

When I say “I’m done” I honestly don’t mean that I’m done. When I say that it means I need and want you to fight for me, show me why you want to be with me. I need you to prove that I’m worth it and there’s no one else but me. If I was truly done, I would just walk away, and not come back. So if I ever tell you, “I’m done,” tell me all the reasons why I’m truly not done.

For the boy who will love me next, the work is cut out for you, you just have to be willing to do it. I’m not like other girls, I am my own person, and I will need to be treated as such. For the boy that will love me next, don’t bother with me unless you really want to be with me. I don’t have time to waste on you if you aren’t going to try and make something out of us. To the boy who will love me next, the last thing I would like to say is good luck, I have faith in you.

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Danielle Stallins
Danielle Stallins Apr 27, 2016
At Southern Illinois University Carbondale

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4 Reasons Why Men Should Not Be Making Laws About Women's Bodies

Why do men get to decide if women have a choice?

Macey Joe Mullins
Macey Joe Mullins May 20, 2019
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Everyone is so quick to judge, especially Christians. Going forward, I'd like to make a point. As Tomi Lahren wrote in a Twitter post on May 16, 2019: "You're not God so don't you dare evaluate my faith based on your moral superiority complex." In more words, judging someone is a sin, and each sin is seen as the same in God's eyes. Romans 6:23 says "For the wages of sin is death..."

There is no specification as to which sin wages as the worst, so before you are so quick to judge, remember we are all seen as the same in God's eyes.

1. Men cannot become pregnant

"Men cannot become pregnant." They have no idea what it is like to be pregnant and to co-exist for an entire 9 months.

2. Men say things like... 

"Rape is kinda like the weather. If it's inevitable, relax and enjoy it." — Clayton Williams, TX Rep.

"If it's a legitimate rape, the female body has ways to shut that thing down." — Todd Akin, MO Rep.

"Rape victims should make the best of a bad situation." — Rick Santorum, PA Rep.

"If a woman has the right to abortion, why shouldn't a man be free to use his superior strength to force himself on a woman? At least the rapist's pursuit of sexual freedom doesn't (in most cases) result in anyone's death." - Lawrence Lockman, ME Rep.

3. Men do not get their rights taken away by female politicians 

I'm sure there are things men go through that women couldn't imagine. But we don't judge them about whatever those things may be. Most women are advocates for men and their health. They acknowledge statistics about men, their mental health, and their physical health. We would never want to force men to get (what most of the media is buzzing about) a vasectomy until marriage. That isn't right, and no one would ever consider doing something that radical because ironically enough, it isn't right to tell someone else what to do with their body.

4. Men are men, politicians are politicians, and that doesn't mean they have the appropriate education to make decisions like this 

Some men are rather educated on women and their bodies. On the other hand, there are thousands of men, even men that are in the public eye all the time, that are not educated on women and women's health. They are politicians, they want to win, they want to manipulate, and they will use every single tool that they can to get to the top. Most of the men signing these bills into place have no credibility when it comes to women's health.

At the end of the day, this list could be so long that it would take hours to read. But, it shouldn't have to be. If a man isn't educated and credible enough, he shouldn't be making laws. Women's bodies aren't a playground to see who can go the furthest on the monkey bars. We must put a stop to this. We have to educate our youth. Most of all, we have to put these manipulative politicians in their place.

Macey Joe Mullins
Macey Joe Mullins May 20, 2019
At Bowling Green State University

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