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A Letter Of Advice To Mr. Trump

Although you're not going to win, you may be of some use.

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A Letter Of Advice To Mr. Trump

Dear Donald,

Well, you did it. You finally did. You've changed from a boy to a man. YOU, sir, are running for president. I would say congratulations, but that would mean I think it's a good thing. Now don't get me wrong, you are a great business man who tells it how it is, a trait that many politicians lack. But you blew your campaign before it could even really take flight! I wish I would've told you this earlier, but calling a group of people rapists is not a very good political move. As they say in "On the Waterfront" YOU COULD'VE BEEN A CONTENDER! Oh Donald, you have so much to learn. You even said on Hannity yourself, you aren't a politician. Although your chances are almost 100% sunk now, I still think you could be the one that challenges the other candidates to answer the hard questions. So here is some advice on how to do what you do best: use your outspoken personality to put others in the hot seat.

There are certain things politicians don't want to talk about because there is no answer that will please everyone. No matter what, they will lose a vote. So they answer in a very vague way that is nothing but a moving target. But you, Donald, you are wonderful because you don't care! Brilliant! So you should be acting like an interviewer. Ask the hard questions and provide your answer. Although all answers may not be great, not all are as awful as, "I don't think the government has a role in children's education" (Rick Perry), or " I'm not a scientist man…That's an issue between theologians" (Marco Rubio when asked how old he thinks the earth is). If you provide an answer, even if it is wrong, other people are going to have address and counter it. Your straightforward answer will intimidate other candidates into doing the same. You bring the hard topics to the table. NBC political correspondent Chuck Todd made it very clear that immigration would not have been an issue addressed this early if it wasn't for you, Mr. Trump, and your derogatory comments. Good job?

So you are the one that will bring up the tough issues with your controversial answers. But you don't have to be a complete joke. You have some solid points, you just don't vocalize them very well. But that's okay, it isn't like you are going to be president anyway. You are brutally honest, and that is what matters. You also know your facts, especially about the economy and our foreign business relations. You’re a businessman, which is important for a president to be. Unfortunately, you are not a politician, which is also important for a president to be. But let’s play to your strengths. You have plans (somewhat), and you have answers (somewhat). Demand the same from others! Many people may hate you, but in the end we will all thank you in some way for shaking up the typical political campaign and adding some straightforward answers to an otherwise sugar-coated election.

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