It's Kamala v Trump, and the decision will impact us all. I'm not American, nor do I know enough to make an informed choice, even if I did have a vote. But this is a view from the outside from someone across the pond.
If I was young
If I was a young American, the Roe v Wade would weigh heavily on my mind. Would I want to live in a country moving away from this freedom?
We had options while I was growing up. I don't think I would have had an abortion, but certainly I can understand there may be circumstances where a woman, or couples might have decided it was the right thing for them.
Maybe some people believe it is a better America with less rights and options, that they want to move away from a more libertarian country.
Or is is about who is more entertaining? Who seems cooler or more popular? Or is it about who my friends and family vote for?
If I was old
If I was old, I would wonder about my life and how Trumps and Kamalas decisions will impact me and my family.
Is a vote for Trump about his capability? Is it the idea that someone his age can still contribute and be President, that's why you support him? I guess I'd remember his The Apprentice days, his time in office, why he lost the last election and what happened after.
Is a vote for Kamala about her race or gender, or am I biased against her because of those traits. How was she as VP? When I was her age, what I knew and didn't know. How much energy did I have then? How well did I do my job?
If I was a Trump supporter
If I was a Trump supporter, I would ask if there was anything he, his team or associates would say that might be too much? When does it become indefensible? Is it blind faith? Is it just media bias?
Or am I supporting Trump because I don't want to vote for Kamala? Why don't I want to vote for her? Am I being too hard on her because she is a woman, or am I affected by her race? Was my life really better when Trump was President and did he make America great again?
If I was a Kamala supporter
If I was a Kamala supporter, I would ask if she can deliver? Is she just relying on people not wanting Trump? What do I know about Trump because he served as President before? Does age matter and is Trump too old or Kamala too young? What do I really know about Kamala? We know Trump was about the wall. What is she about? Is she more than memes?
On War
Can Trump really end the wars? We'd like to imagine it could be that simple. Maybe he has the power and can deliver.
On Friends and Supporters
We might judge people on who are their friends and supporters. It might say alot about the sort of person they are. Elon Musk & Hulk Hogan v Beyoncé and Taylor Swift.
Is this a project of fear?
Perhaps. Certainly a change can offer hope, but could it be false hope? Would there really be change? Can any politician be trusted? Do I want to vote and at least know I tried to be a part of it all, and I did what I thought was best for my country.
Neither Trump or Kamala can or will be perfect. They are the options. Is it about the lesser of two evils or the one we feel offers more hope, or a bit of both, or a balancing out of the overall, or any one particular issue or act which affects my decision?
After 5 November 2024, will it be President Kamala or Presudent Trump?