Make America Great Again Persuasive Speech

¬¬ November 9th, 2016: A day etched into the memory of millions across the globe. This day may be remembered as a turning point in the political climate of the United States and the world; the marking of another smudge in history to be taught as to not repeat it; or even a turning point in the coffin for their life as they know it, whether for the positive or otherwise. The events leading up to this day caused a great strain on the population of the world regularly bringing to light our differences, prejudices, and disparagement of those who disagree with our own views. The cognizance of these issues without the allowance of vocalization and empathy for others is the primary reason that Donald Trump claimed victory in the 2016 presidential

The slogan itself has been credited with capturing “both pessimism and optimism, both fear and hope.” (Guardian) The idea of this is that while it resonates with patriots who wish to make their country the absolute best possible, it also touches upon the factor that America is not at its greatest. This draw to imperfection is then blamed upon predecessors and the current establishment (e.g. Obama, Clinton, Congress, etc.) drawing faith away rather than simply trying to compete to surpass that which is held. This slogan regularly resonated with those with resonating nostalgia and desire for “simpler times” as many of us often do. When facing minorities though, this slogan often did not work as the fact that America was not as great as it possibly could be being apparent, but the plans to ensure “greatness” simply were not resonate or even directed towards them as individuals or

Often, protestors at events would be removed with negative remarks following them, pitting the supportive crowd against them. This attractive display of power became a beacon for people to rally around like bugs to a light, while those removed were left scorned and agitated. As these groups became increasingly jaded with empathy, anger readily filled its place seeing as the “opposition” was simply threatening their view of a “better way of life” thus squashing any attempts at civility in the form of