Dear France,
Your election on May 7th will determine more than your political future. What is at stake is your identity and integrity as a nation. Populism, or neo-fascism as I refer to it, is egocentric, anti-science, racist, sexist, and poses a great danger in isolating itself into thinking it can function on its own.
Take a lesson from our disastrous Trump presidency. A man with no political experience, whose main objective is to make Trump great again, is running our country like a madman. He constantly lies, uses his power to smash ethical concerns about his business dealings, and treats those of the rest of the 99% of us as indentured servants to his business interests. There is no doubt the Russians contributed to rigging the election promoting this despot who is wrecking havoc with every system which made America great. Trump is lining he and his billionaire friend's pockets by giving them free reign over dismantling tough environmental laws, allowing them to cash in on government contracts, and lying about all of it.
The worst of it is his leadership is though is exemplified by his adolescent intimidation and bullying. Because he lacks the intellectual capacity to adequately debate or defend his demagogue position, he sends out tweets succinctly demonstrating his total ignorance on whatever gets his goat. For those of us who knew this would happen if he got elected, this has been a disgraceful, immoral, and frustrating time. To watch the earth melt while Trump denies climate change is like hearing about Nero fiddling while Rome burned. To see innocent immigrants who have lived in this country peacefully for decades be picked up and deported while taking their child to school is inhuman. To watch his billionaire friends rape our society by placing them in cabinet positions which enlarge their fortunes is reprehensible. And to witness a new culture evolving where women are seen as pussy to grab and have no rights to birth control or healthcare is horrific.
Yes, France, you will soon have a choice. Listen to those moderate voices, for populism is exactly how Hitler came to power. No single drop of water wants to believe it's responsible for a flood. The choice you make could stop the insanity that being self-protective is the solution. Remember the lessons of Hitler well and just look at its beginnings with the Trump presidency. We now have an American Hitler. Fighting this has been a tremendous battle. Learn from how America is changing into a country filled with hate. This doesn't have to happen to your great nation.
With great respect,
From a loving French descendant
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