There is a new movement slowly creeping its way through the American political landscape. The "IDK Not Trump Tho 2016" parody movement finally put a name to a seemingly resounding feeling that many in the nation possess. The little known political group speaks mainly to millennials who are not interested in politicians simply because it seems like they are forced to choose the best of the worst when it comes to presidential candidates.
It all began with stand-up comedian Dave Ross. Ross originally tweeted a picture of a campaign yard sign with the words "IDK NOT TRUMP THO 2016" in patriotic lettering and style. The caption underneath the picture read, "I never ever ever put up campaign signs but I feel very strongly this year so I had one made!" (see below).
There is now even a website where one can purchase merchandise in support of Ross' statement. The website, run by Ross himself, gives you the option to purchase merchandise or even gives you Ross' instructions to make the products yourself. Ross gives his reasoning behind this decision on the website stating, "In my opinion, the campaign sign and bumper sticker are too expensive."
I believe this satirical political movement gained even the slightest bit of steam on social media because it speaks to many young Americans who are already fed up with the political system of their country and the candidates for the upcoming presidential election. In fact, I would go as far to say that "IDK Not Trump Tho" has very little to do with Donald Trump and more to do with a commentary of the political system from a young American's perspective.
By purchasing bumper stickers and yard signs that mock current and past presidential campaigns, young Americans are speaking to the older generations who supported past candidates and even the way past generations decided on who to vote for. If the people of America continue to accept traditional methods of campaigning by politicians, we will end up with the same caliber of government that left their country and their world in its current state.
After growing up in the era of George W. Bush and later Barack Obama, many echo the statement, "I don't know, not Trump, though," because they realize that this election will determine which direction their country will go in. With this election, America will be at a crossroads. On her left, a more Socialist government and on her right, a more Democratic government with guaranteed crippling debt and uncertain foreign relations with either choice.
