Today is the US presidential election.  It comes around every four years.  This years contest has drawn a lot of attention from around the world because of one candidate – Donald Trump.

Election Day Quote

I came across the following quote this morning that puts a bit of perspective on the days proceedings.

” What counts now is not just what we are against, but what we are for.  Who leads us is less important than what leads us —  what convictions, what courage, what faith —– win or lose.”  – Adlai Stevenson, US Statesman and former presidential candidate – 1952

Much of the discussion in this campaign has been around the candidates themselves.  The debates have focused on personal attacks against each other as has most of the advertising.

Sadly, as Stevenson notes, this is the least important factor.  Considering what we are for rather than against,  is a more powerful perspective with a higher probability of a successful result.

It’s a boy or it’s Girl

Unfortunately this most acrimonious of contests has been all about the negative.  That is the complete focus has been on attacking the other candidate.

For Donald Trump, of course, this is a standard tactic, he is a bully by nature afterall.  For Hilary, she decided not to take the high road and fight back.

The losers in all of this will be the American people, for many they have chosen to provide their support based on what they are against.  Ultimately it is highly likely the voters will regret this, whoever wins.