President Trump

[nosuchreality]

One of Hillary's problems was she used a message that worked in 2012 but the world had changed by 2016.  The Maginot Line would have worked great in 1914; in 1940, not so well.

She forgot about the rust belt. There were many Democrats in the rust belt that voted for Trump.

Hillary lost Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, and Michigan because she assumed all Democrats would automatically vote for her. White uneducated male Democrats betrayed their party.

Curse those ignorant white men! 
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news...ant-i-voted-for-trump/?utm_term=.80bca68abf18

 

[morekaos]

More winning!!

Samsung plans major investment in U.S. home-appliance production

Initial capital investment is expected to be around $300 million
By TIMOTHY W. MARTIN
March 8, 2017 10:06 a.m. ET
SEOUL?Samsung Electronics Co. is planning a major investment to expand its U.S. production facilities, according to people familiar with the matter, with at least five states in discussions.

[url]http://www.wsj.com/articles/samsung-plans-u-s-expansion-would-shift-manufacturing-from-mexico-1488985610[/url]

 

[morekaos]

Winning!!
Lowe's announces 525 layoffs; 430 at corporate office in Mooresvillehttp://www.wsoctv.com/news/local/lowes-making-staffing-changes-tuesday-sources-confirm/496070068

Lose your job at Lowes? I see Home Depot will want you times 115!!  Winning!!

Need a job? Home Depot hiring 80,000 employees

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- At a time when many companies are decreasing staff, big box retailer Home Depot is seeking to hire 80,000 employees to fill its stores nationwide by spring.

http://www.silive.com/news/index.ssf/2017/03/need_a_job_home_depot_hiring_8.html

 

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Good old American Entrepreneurship ....

Blank book called ?Reasons to vote for Democrats? top seller on Amazon

Judging by the popularity of ?Reasons to Vote for Democrats: A Comprehensive Guide,? one would think the party out of power were making a comeback.

There?s just one problem ? the top-seller is blank.

http://m.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/mar/8/blank-book-reasons-vote-democrats-top-seller/

 

[Loco_local]

Lose your job at Lowes? I see Home Depot will want you times 115!!  Winning!!

The Atlanta-based company said Thursday it is seeking seasonal workers for nearly 2,000 stores and 75 distribution centers. Positions are open in customer service, sales and Home Depot?s Merchandising Execution Team, which is responsible for setting merchandising displays and ensuring products are customer-ready.

The world's largest home-improvement retailer has hired about 80,000 spring associates in each of the past four years.
http://www.foxbusiness.com/markets/2017/03/02/home-depot-to-hire-80k-for-spring-season.html

 

[Perspective]

One of Hillary's problems was she used a message that worked in 2012 but the world had changed by 2016.  The Maginot Line would have worked great in 1914; in 1940, not so well.

She forgot about the rust belt. There were many Democrats in the rust belt that voted for Trump.

Hillary lost Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, and Michigan because she assumed all Democrats would automatically vote for her. White uneducated male Democrats betrayed their party.

She, and most educated folk, severely underestimated the lure of bigotry, the power of manufactured fear, and the ease with which Christian values voters would dismiss the despicable speech and deeds of Trump.

 

[morekaos]

One of Hillary's problems was she used a message that worked in 2012 but the world had changed by 2016.  The Maginot Line would have worked great in 1914; in 1940, not so well.

She forgot about the rust belt. There were many Democrats in the rust belt that voted for Trump.

Hillary lost Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, and Michigan because she assumed all Democrats would automatically vote for her. White uneducated male Democrats betrayed their party.

She, and most educated folk, severely underestimated the lure of bigotry, the power of manufactured fear, and the ease with which Christian values voters would dismiss the despicable speech and deeds of Trump.

She and other elitist, self righteous do gooders severely underestimated the lure of common sense and patriotic pride, the power of fear for real threats to our way of life and the ease of Christian value voters, who were sick of the PC culture being forced down their throats with no regard for their religious beliefs would accept the straight forward, no nonsense speech of a real leader.

 

[Perspective]

One of Hillary's problems was she used a message that worked in 2012 but the world had changed by 2016.  The Maginot Line would have worked great in 1914; in 1940, not so well.

She forgot about the rust belt. There were many Democrats in the rust belt that voted for Trump.

Hillary lost Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, and Michigan because she assumed all Democrats would automatically vote for her. White uneducated male Democrats betrayed their party.

She, and most educated folk, severely underestimated the lure of bigotry, the power of manufactured fear, and the ease with which Christian values voters would dismiss the despicable speech and deeds of Trump.

She and other elitist, self righteous do gooders severely underestimated the lure of common sense and patriotic pride, the power of fear for real threats to our way of life and the ease of Christian value voters, who were sick of the PC culture being forced down their throats with no regard for their religious beliefs would accept the straight forward, no nonsense speech of a real leader.

Hah. That was good. Thanks for the chuckle.

 

[morekaos]

A Majority Of Voters Believe Trump Will Fulfill Nine Out Of His Ten Promises This Year

A majority of voters believe that Donald Trump will accomplish nine of his top ten policy proposals during his first year in office.

According to the results of a new Politico/Morning Consult Poll, 64 percent of voters think it?s ?somewhat likely? Trump can repeal the 2010 health care law, 62 percent believe he can replace it, 56 percent have faith he will pass a federal tax overhaul and 62 percent think he can pass an infrastructure spending bill.

http://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/a-majority-of-voters-believe-trump-will-fulfill-nine-out-of-his-ten-promises-this-year/ar-AAo1hOY

 

[Perspective]

His supporters certainly believe him. So, what happens when his promises aren't fulfilling? In other words, the GOP can tinker with ACA and Dodd-Frank, lower federal income taxes, exit trade agreements, deport a ton of illegal immigrants, prevent a lot of Muslims from immigrating/traveling to the US, talk tough on crime, and appoint a SCOTUS justice...

But what if none of this measurably changes the lives of folks struggling in the Rust Belt and Southern states? Trump can tout fulfillment of his promises, but if their lives/prospects don't improve, will these voters still enthusiastically vote for Trump/Republicans?

 

[Perspective]

Is Trumpism an existential threat?
https://www.yahoo.com/news/is-trumpism-an-existential-threat-100032958.html

It turns out we didn?t need another catastrophic attack to lose sight of our common convictions; we just needed a leader who would shamelessly exploit our darkest fears, with no regard for repercussions.
...
He?s an entertainer, fueled, rather than repulsed, by the raw emotion of a mob. Trump looks at the fear that defines so much of America in the moment ? an entirely reasonable fear not only of foreign terrorism, but also of fast-spreading automation, new and destabilizing global markets, substance abuse and a kind of spiritual dislocation ? and he gives it a name.

Otherness.

Not only Muslims, but Mexicans. Not only the poor and powerless, but the educated and the politically correct, the news media whom he calls ?the enemy of the American people.? He?ll happily lay waste to the granite cornerstones of the democracy ? tolerance, pluralism, a free press ? as long as the mob behind him stays loud and true.
...

 

[morekaos]

His supporters certainly believe him. So, what happens when his promises aren't fulfilling? In other words, the GOP can tinker with ACA and Dodd-Frank, lower federal income taxes, exit trade agreements, deport a ton of illegal immigrants, prevent a lot of Muslims from immigrating/traveling to the US, talk tough on crime, and appoint a SCOTUS justice...

But what if none of this measurably changes the lives of folks struggling in the Rust Belt and Southern states? Trump can tout fulfillment of his promises, but if their lives/prospects don't improve, will these voters still enthusiastically vote for Trump/Republicans?

Again, I think you and others just don't get what has happened...if what you say comes about, (he fulfills his promises and some don't see material benefits) Then they WILL vote for him again...he will get credit for trying.  Status quo was what people voted against.  The counter to your scenario though is, what if he does all these things and there is significant improvement...what if he succeeds?

 

[morekaos]

Attitude, confidence...success!!

JOBS BOOM

Normally, I wouldn?t say that an incoming administration deserves either credit or blame for what happens in its first few months. There hasn?t been enough time for its policies to have en effect. Here, however, the Trump administration probable does deserve considerable credit. Businesses have been hearing about President Trump?s plans to cut red tape and reform the tax code for several months now, and it is reasonable to think that this is influencing plans to hire and expand:

http://www.powerlineblog.com/archives/2017/03/jobs-boom.php

 

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https://youtu.be/AyenRCJ_4Ww

 

[Perspective]

His supporters certainly believe him. So, what happens when his promises aren't fulfilling? In other words, the GOP can tinker with ACA and Dodd-Frank, lower federal income taxes, exit trade agreements, deport a ton of illegal immigrants, prevent a lot of Muslims from immigrating/traveling to the US, talk tough on crime, and appoint a SCOTUS justice...

But what if none of this measurably changes the lives of folks struggling in the Rust Belt and Southern states? Trump can tout fulfillment of his promises, but if their lives/prospects don't improve, will these voters still enthusiastically vote for Trump/Republicans?

Again, I think you and others just don't get what has happened...if what you say comes about, (he fulfills his promises and some don't see material benefits) Then they WILL vote for him again...he will get credit for trying.  Status quo was what people voted against.  The counter to your scenario though is, what if he does all these things and there is significant improvement...what if he succeeds?

His "promises" were all over the map, providing great cover for anything he gets done. If he gets nothing done, but the lives/prospects of swing voters in the Rust Belt and the Southern states improve measurably, it will be difficult for any Democrat to overcome the Electoral College math. A great Democrat presidential candidate could win the popular vote by 10M+ and still lose the election.

 

[morekaos]

His supporters certainly believe him. So, what happens when his promises aren't fulfilling? In other words, the GOP can tinker with ACA and Dodd-Frank, lower federal income taxes, exit trade agreements, deport a ton of illegal immigrants, prevent a lot of Muslims from immigrating/traveling to the US, talk tough on crime, and appoint a SCOTUS justice...

But what if none of this measurably changes the lives of folks struggling in the Rust Belt and Southern states? Trump can tout fulfillment of his promises, but if their lives/prospects don't improve, will these voters still enthusiastically vote for Trump/Republicans?

His "promises" were all over the map, providing great cover for anything he gets done. If he gets nothing done, but the lives/prospects of swing voters in the Rust Belt and the Southern states improve measurably, it will be difficult for any Democrat to overcome the Electoral College math. A great Democrat presidential candidate could win the popular vote by 10M+ and still lose the election.

That was your list of "promises".  If he keeps those on that list (and i think he will), and if the Dems lose a veto proof Senate in 2018 then the die is cast.  He will be there for 8 years without question. However, I think this guy will get bored in 4 and no matter how successful he'll step down for Pence in 2020.

 

[Perspective]

Which begs the question, what is Trump's promise regarding the ACA? He certainly promised repeal. That appears to be highly unlikely at this point, but it's not beyond the realm of possibility. Should we mark that as a failed promise?

He also promised nobody would lose coverage. What's the probability this promise is kept?

He promised healthcare would be better and cheaper with his replacement. While this is so generic as to be considered worthless, what's the probability this promise is kept?

Whatever happens with the ACA, which is the Right's biggest boogeyman, Trump and the GOP will find scapegoats and they'll misrepresent the effects of any changes. This is common in politics, but shouldn't be left unsaid/un-reported.

 

[Perspective]

Promises, promises...

Obamacare Creators Tell GOP: We Told You So
http://www.msn.com/en-us/news/polit...tell-gop-we-told-you-so/ar-AAo4yv4?li=BBnb7Kz

President Donald Trump said last week that "nobody knew that health care could be so complicated."

But the aides and advisers who worked on health care for Bill Clinton and Barack Obama ? they knew.

"Maybe I should just say karma is a serious thing," said Neera Tanden, who was a top health official in the Obama administration. "Health care is hard. Governing is hard. And Republicans are now living with the fruits of never putting forward a plan and making promises they can't keep." ...

 

[Loco_local]

Mitch McConnell thinks getting tax reform done, along with repealing Obamacare, could take longer than the Trump administration claims.
Politico on Thursday asked the Republican Senate majority leader if he thinks tax reform can be completed by August.
"I think finishing on tax reform will take longer. But we do have to finish the health-care debate, up or down, win or lose, before we go to taxes," McConnell told Politico.

http://www.cnbc.com/2017/03/09/mcconnell-thinks-tax-reform-will-take-longer-than-trump-claimed.html

 

[Perspective]

A Navy Seal is dead on the President's orders, and the investigation is over? Terrible! Sad! Lock him up!

Channeling and redirecting Trump's despicable Twitter feed...

General says no bad decisions in Yemen raid, probe is overhttps://www.yahoo.com/news/general-says-no-bad-decisions-yemen-raid-probe-170207309--politics.html