Well, here we go again—another American election season, the promises, the polished speeches, the endless debates over everything from economic policy to pronouns. And yes, as a media site, we’re usually expected to stick to the objective, “no-sides” approach. Now, I can’t say what the other contributors here think (though, honestly, I suspect a few of them are leaning pretty far into “woke” territory—but who am I to judge?). I’m here to offer my two cents, and I’ll keep it anonymous. So here it is: the guy with the perfectly tailored suit and bold red tie might just be what America needs right now.
Hear me out. Sure, he’s not everyone’s idea of “presidential.” He’s loud, he’s brash, and subtlety is definitely not his strong suit. But sometimes, you don’t need a smooth-talking politician. Sometimes, you need someone who walks in, looks around, and says, “Right. Enough.” Someone who sees through the buzzwords and grandstanding, who cuts through the noise and goes straight for the point—even if that point is a bit, well, blunt.
Take the economy. The current administration and its supporters seem to think the best way to “fix” things is to throw more of the taxpayer’s money at every conceivable problem, while asking people to sacrifice a little more each time. Meanwhile, our guy—the one we’re not naming but everyone recognizes—had a simpler approach: keep jobs at home, keep prices down, and let people keep more of their own paychecks. Wildly original? Hardly. But effective? Absolutely. For anyone looking to build a future in the U.S., this brand of common sense is exactly what you want—a leader who understands that most people just want to buy groceries without sacrificing their savings, or fill up their car without taking out a small loan.
And let’s talk about “woke” culture while we’re at it. It’s 2024, and I don’t think anyone can ignore the strange minefield of acceptable language, policies, and positions these days. It seems every single conversation has to pass a “sensitivity test” before it’s allowed to exist in public. Leaders today are so obsessed with whether their message is “inclusive” enough that they’ve lost sight of what actually works. Our man with the red tie? He never had the patience for this kind of posturing. He’d just say it as it is, without the fluffy padding and apologies. Sure, this rubbed a lot of people the wrong way, but for the rest of us, there’s something refreshing about a leader who isn’t bending over backward to appease the latest Twitter trend. You might not love everything he says, but you’ll never doubt where he stands.
And then there’s national security. These days, mentioning “border control” is practically a taboo topic, met with eye rolls and lectures about inclusivity. Back when our guy was in charge, though, there was no dancing around it. He made it clear that looking after the country’s borders was a priority and that he’d put citizens’ safety first, even if it wasn’t popular. It’s old-fashioned, maybe, but there’s a certain reassurance in knowing that the person at the top actually cares about the people within those borders.
And let’s not forget foreign policy. Today’s diplomacy seems to be all about compromises and lengthy agreements that sound nice on paper but don’t always amount to much. Back when this “Captain America with a red tie” was in the Oval Office, diplomacy was more direct. He wasn’t interested in making everyone happy; he wanted results. He threw out the usual playbook and made sure America’s interests came first. And, oddly enough, this straightforward approach had its perks. The world knew exactly where the U.S. stood, and as a future student and resident, I’d feel a bit more secure knowing there’s a firm hand at the wheel.
Is he perfect? Not by a long shot. But in a time when leaders seem more interested in saying what’s popular than in doing what’s right, there’s something reassuring about someone who’s not afraid to speak plainly—even if it’s occasionally too plain. You may not want him at your dinner party, but you’d probably want him in your corner. At a time when America feels more divided and more uncertain, maybe a little bit of that blunt honesty is exactly what the country needs.
So, as we enter yet another season of lofty campaign promises and endless debates, ask yourself this: Do you want another smooth-talking diplomat who says all the right things? Or do you want someone who’ll cut through the noise, roll up his sleeves, and get things done? For my part, I’m not saying he’s perfect or that I’d invite him over for tea. But for someone looking to live and learn in the U.S., the guy with the red tie sounds like the best bet America’s got right now.
Sincerely,
Your dear anonymous
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