Times Of Swaziland: TRUMP OR HARRIS, WHICH IS THE BETTER EVIL?

TRUMP OR HARRIS, WHICH IS THE BETTER EVIL?
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Sabelo Gabs Nxumalo on 10/09/2024 08:07:00


THE reality of the American Politics is that it does not matter, fundamentally,
who you vote for as an American, because ultimately big business wins every
election. Someone once described the two major political parties in America as
different chicks of the same buttocks. This means before we even start to
seriously look at the two ideologies, namely the Conservative (Traditional)
Republican political party of Donald Trump, on one hand, and the Progressive
(Liberal)  Democratic Party on the other hand , we need to know that they are
both funded by the same big multinational corporations, who control the world.
The interplay between democracy and capitalism, in America is often described as
a double-edged sword. On one hand, democracy is fundamentally about
representation and ensuring that the voices of citizens are heard in the
political arena. On the other hand, capitalism thrives on free markets and
private ownership, which can foster significant wealth accumulation. The
intersection of these two systems raises critical questions, particularly,
regarding the influence of money in political processes. One of the most
pressing concerns is the idea that politicians are ‘bought’ and, therefore,
cannot effectively serve the interests of the voters.
The role of money in politics
Campaign financing plays a crucial role in American democracy. Running for
office is a costly endeavour, requiring significant financial resources for
advertising, outreach, and organisational support. This necessity has led to an
environment where wealthy individuals, corporations, and special interest groups
can exert substantial influence over political candidates. The Supreme Court’s
decision in ‘Citizens United v. FEC (2010)’, further amplified this
situation by allowing unlimited spending on political campaigns by corporations
and unions; equating money with free speech. As a result, politicians often find
themselves in a position where they need to rely on significant donations to
fund their campaigns, leading to the perception -and often the reality - that
these candidates may prioritise the interests of their donors, over those of
their constituents. This dynamic can create a disconnection between elected
officials and the general populace, undermining the fundamental tenets of
democracy.
The impact on representation and governance
When politicians are beholden to wealthy contributors or corporate interests,
the efficacy of democracy can be severely compromised. At both the Democratic
and Republican Conventions the top VIP and VVIP boxes which cost millions of
Dollars, are paid for by the super-rich Corporations and they look down on the
simple voters who think they have a real say.  Elected officials pursue policies
that favour their financial backers, rather than the needs and wishes of their
voters. For example, legislation concerning healthcare, education and taxation
can become skewed toward benefiting affluent lobbyists at the expense of the
average citizen. This misalignment can lead to systemic inequalities, where the
voices of the wealthy are amplified, while those of lower-income individuals
remain marginalised. Furthermore, the overwhelming presence of money in politics
can discourage grassroots movements and the candidacies of everyday individuals,
who lack access to significant financial resources. As a result, the political
landscape may become less representative of the population as a whole,
entrenching existing power structures and making it more challenging for new
ideas and perspectives to emerge.
What do Trump conservatives believe?
What do American Donald Trump-conservatives followers believe, in a nutshell?
The answer used to be simple. They believe in the genius of capitalism, the
importance of US superpower, and the glories of the Judeo-Christian tradition.
These are true believers in traditional Christian-living and the hard-working
American family. When in doubt, you invoked Ronald Reagan. Basically, Make
America great by putting America first and are not interested in policing the
world.  Unfortunately these are the same American Republican who fight against
abolishing slavery, who fight against workers right, who fight against , workers
unions, against climate change rhetoric , who fight against women’s right even
to vote and they are presently fighting against abortion and gay rights just to
mention a few. Do they care too much about Black people? The honest answer would
be -not really. The Republicans generally dominate the Southern States, where
the African-Americans were mostly enslaved and have somehow found a way of
living together with the American Republicans over the years. However, the
traditional and historic nature of the true conservative republicans cannot
allow them a accept black men, as fully equal. The mass closure of coal mines
resulting in massive job losses, have also made true conservative Republicans
skeptical of the climate change rhetoric.
What does Harris Democratic Party believe?
The Democratic Party is generally associated with more progressive policies. It
supports social and economic equality, favouring greater government intervention
in the economy, but opposing government involvement in the private non-economic
affairs of citizens. Democrats advocate for the civil rights of minorities, and
they support a safety net for individuals backing various social welfare
programmess, including Medicaid and food stamps. To fund these programmess and
other initiatives, Democrats often endorse progressive tax. In addition,
Democrats support environmental protection programmes, gun control, less-strict
immigration laws, and worker rights.
Unfortunately, the same Democrats have been heavily criticised for trying to
police the world and imposing LGBTQ+ policies, across the world. From around the
age of 16, young Americans with a diagnosis of gender incongruence or gender
dysphoria, who meet various clinical criteria, may be given gender-affirming
hormones, alongside psychosocial and psychological support. In simple language,
if a sixteen-year-old child feels he (Male) is a she (Female) then he is allowed
to do a sex change. There are cases in the State of California, where children
were forcedly taken from parents who refuse to allow the sex change. California
become the first State to ban Student Gender Notification Policies. Governor.
Gavin Newsom signed this Bill, which prevents educators from having to notify
parents if their child asks to switch names or pronouns.
Conclusion
The tension between democracy and capitalism in America is exemplified by the
pervasive influence of money in politics. While capitalism encourages free
enterprise and innovation, it can also lead to the erosion of democratic
principles, when political candidates prioritise their donors over their
constituents. On the social and environmental fronts, the two Political parties
differ greatly.  On one end, we have the pre-Christian Conservative who are not
so friendly towards Africa and the black people. On the other hand, the
Democratic party and its LGBQ+ Policies don’t seem to go down well with most
African countries. Their involvement and control of world politics, including
the regime change agendas within the world and  Africa, in particular, is also a
problem to the world community. Comment septembereswatini@gmail.com