I've adopted the slogan "Make Doncaster Great Again," which obviously echoes President Trump's successful campaign in the U.S. This has stirred some discontent among those on the left, as reflected in the comments on my social media posts.
I feel it’s important to clarify my stance and discuss why I believe the perspectives of some challengers can be counterproductive.
To start, let's consider the points where I align with President Trump’s views, which I mentioned during the inauguration last week. You might find yourself agreeing with both him and I on these issues:
- Securing our borders
- Addressing illegal immigration
- Combating drug cartels
- Instilling pride in our heritage among the youth
- Upholding single-sex spaces and ensuring fairness in sports by recognising only two genders
- Advocating for pro-life initiatives
- Shifting away from Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion (DEI) policies in favour of merit-based hiring and promotions
- Restoring the principle of free speech
- Prioritising the UK, akin to how President Trump prioritises the USA
- Fostering a sense of patriotism
I also agree with his positivity – not what I cannot do as a politician and for my country – but what I can do. That is why I am focused on what I can do for Doncaster!
Now, do I agree with every aspect of President Trump’s rhetoric? Certainly not. For instance, I’m not in favour of tariffs; while they can be used as a negotiating tool, their actual implementation tends to harm both the imposing country and its target.
And when it comes to the phrase “Drill, baby, drill,” I have reservations. I believe we can achieve a balance where we protect the environment without sacrificing jobs, the economy, our energy security, or our ability to travel freely.
I think this perspective is reasonable. Regarding President Trump’s personal life, it seems he’s not without flaws. But perhaps we should reflect on ourselves: are we perfect?
I know I’m not.
The quest for a perfect politician is futile; they simply don’t exist.
Consider these questions:
- Have you ever lied?
- Have you ever taken something that wasn't yours, be it from work, a store, or even copying a friend's homework?
- Have you ever envied your neighbour’s car, a friend’s job, or someone’s partner?
- Worse yet, have you ever watched something inappropriate?
If you can answer ‘yes’ to any of these, can you genuinely claim to be perfect yourself?
Honestly, if we’re truthful, we all have our shortcomings, just like him.
So, while President Trump may not embody the qualities we desire in a President, the pursuit of finding a perfect candidate is ultimately fruitless.
Returning to his policies: As I have previously stated I do not support everything he proposes. However, I do find merit in many of his ideas. But that doesn’t equate to an endorsement of his entire platform.
The same applies to political figures like Sir Keir Starmer; I may agree with him on certain issues, but that doesn't mean I endorse all his viewpoints.
We need to abandon the notion that agreeing with a single point implies total agreement with a person's entire philosophy.
The only individual with whom I find complete alignment is the only perfect being to have ever lived—Jesus Christ.
Now, addressing the Christian community that often challenges me: I hope they consider my perspective and perhaps choose to be more supportive rather than critical.
Finally, to those who consistently aim to take the moral high ground—those who may not grapple with the challenges posed by the absence of certain policies in our society:
I encourage you to truly understand the situation. Go and live in some of the poorer parts of Doncaster borough, where drugs are rife, so many are not in work, there is a sense of hopelessness, fly-tipping, rats are at your back door, and your child has just come home from school and said they think they are in the wrong body.
Take that job and work hard for that promotion only to be passed over because you don’t tick the DEI box. The same person whose mum has just had their winter fuel allowance removed yet continues to subsidise wind farms through the green levy on her electric bill.
Go and live there for a year. Live their life. Then tell me I’m wrong. No. I doubt you will. You like your electric car, lager/chardonnay, and boys/girls nights out too much. And the freedom to be a keyboard warrior while snuggled up next to your radiator heated by the air source heat pump subsidised again by the mum I just spoke of.
President Trump may not be perfect, neither am I, but I believe we both have a grasp on the reality many sadly do not have nor never will.
Join the Movement for a Greater Doncaster.
Nick
To get involved or learn more, reach out through the following channels:
Website: www.nickfletcher.org.uk
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