A common talking point among many Trump supporters (and the current President himself on more than a few occasions) about why they like/tolerate him usually revolves around the economy. In the last few months, I’ve read copious articles where someone essentially says “Well, Trump may not be everyone’s cup of tea, but the economy is doing so well with him.” But if you want to find out why this is not necessarily a good talking point, you’ll need to read the rest of the article on Medium by clicking this link, the image or the title.
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There are two phrases I know I don't say to you enough. One of said phrases is easier to speak, yet regrettably and neglectfully underused in my conversations with you. The other phrase is, well it's complicated for me to utter, so I ask for your forgiveness if I occasionally stutter through. So… might as well say the complicated first. I’ve wracked and rewritten this little bit in my brain numerous times because I continue to find these words, not necessarily bitter to swallow. Just... although there is acknowledgement in certain shortcomings of my own devices, I don’t want it misconstrued that I am ashamed of the way my life is being written.
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After I found my voice in an after school poetry club in 8th grade, I embraced the weirdo label. It usually made people laugh. I was proud to be a teenager who loved black and white movies, quoting bits from comedians and wearing bright, almost neon pants to school and lime green or cherry red suits to the high school dances.
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