It is neither natural nor appropriate, though, to make believe that Washington is experiencing a transition of power to be approached in standard terms. The unpalatable truth is that we have no idea as to what Trump will do or not do. Trump’s campaign remarks are the sole evidence available for indications of the direction that he will take. Later, as it grew into a world power, it held the allure for many as being somehow beyond the world’s pervasive tawdriness. America did tip the balance in favor of the right side in two world wars; it did demonstrate uncommon magnanimity in its support for German and Japanese reconstruction and democracy.

Source: Huffington Post November 16, 2016 18:30 UTC