Trump means business - in his unique way

A NUMBER of my colleagues and executives have been asking me what I think about the Trump victory. "It's amazing!" I say enthusiastically to rather bewildered faces. I am a born optimist and see the glass as half full. Let me elaborate.

Full disclosure: Before being a supporter of Mitt Romney, I supported Herman Cain (the computer scientist and former CEO of Godfather's Pizza, who was a candidate for the 2012 Republican presidential nomination). I also preferred Ben Carson (a paediatric neurosurgeon) to be the Republican nominee. I am a lifelong Republican and first voted for Ronald Reagan. I always have supported the non-establishment candidate - especially ones leaning towards the "more freedom" is always better than "less freedom" philosophy.

So, how will America cope? My forecast is "just fine". In fact, there is a very high chance it will thrive. Remember that we have previously elected movie actors, peanut farmers, rough riders and a whole assortment of characters to the presidency. We have also elected minority and physically impaired candidates to the highest office. Such outcomes are unheard of in progressive European countries, or even the vast majority of United Nations member states. This ability for Americans to value "diversity" is what sets us apart.