Koya
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@SaintsInDome2006 made a great point in another thread... even those who unabashedly support Trump on this board rarely seem to point out objective successes he has had while in office (few as some of us may think they are, he certainly has a few).
For those of us generally opposed and often aghast at the man, his rhetoric, tactics and desired policies, what can we find a consensus upon, in regard to these successes/bright spots/silver lining?
Running list:
1. FEMA appointee Brock Long, which got me started thinking about this thread.
2. Successful Supreme Court addition. While I believe there were huge and disgraceful issues during the last admin in terms of the Republicans shameful unwillingness to let the process move forward coupled with the Democrats' typically feeble, pathetic and utterly ineffectual response, AND while I am personally opposed to Gorsuch on a number of levels, from a process and political perspective, Trump navigated this well. I should add that Trump could have done a lot worse (considering the moral character, or lack thereof, of many who have been in his inner circle) - noted that there was a heavy political price to pay re: the filibuster, but as noted below, can't blame that on Trump so much as the Garland fiasco
3. Reduction in border crossings to date
4. Instilled confidence throughout business community re: promises of tax reform, realignment of regulations etc. (none of which have been fulfilled, but we have not seen confidence dip as of yet, so props due for now)
5. MATTIS! - How did I / we overlook this. Tremendous presence when it's needed most. Could be viewed historically as what kept our nation from pulling apart at the seems when all is said and done. Not afraid to stand up to Trump, somehow has enough respect/capitol to get his way more often than not. All in a terribly difficult and tumultuous environment where there seem to be as many counter agendas as there are people (perhaps more), and Mattis is the rare exception whose agenda really seems to be the task at hand and the good of nation.
What other successes do we have (other than a couple highlight speeches where he 'became president' only to undercut himself literally a day or two later)? Props are due where props are due, regardless the caliber of man behind the decision.
For those of us generally opposed and often aghast at the man, his rhetoric, tactics and desired policies, what can we find a consensus upon, in regard to these successes/bright spots/silver lining?
Running list:
1. FEMA appointee Brock Long, which got me started thinking about this thread.
2. Successful Supreme Court addition. While I believe there were huge and disgraceful issues during the last admin in terms of the Republicans shameful unwillingness to let the process move forward coupled with the Democrats' typically feeble, pathetic and utterly ineffectual response, AND while I am personally opposed to Gorsuch on a number of levels, from a process and political perspective, Trump navigated this well. I should add that Trump could have done a lot worse (considering the moral character, or lack thereof, of many who have been in his inner circle) - noted that there was a heavy political price to pay re: the filibuster, but as noted below, can't blame that on Trump so much as the Garland fiasco
3. Reduction in border crossings to date
4. Instilled confidence throughout business community re: promises of tax reform, realignment of regulations etc. (none of which have been fulfilled, but we have not seen confidence dip as of yet, so props due for now)
5. MATTIS! - How did I / we overlook this. Tremendous presence when it's needed most. Could be viewed historically as what kept our nation from pulling apart at the seems when all is said and done. Not afraid to stand up to Trump, somehow has enough respect/capitol to get his way more often than not. All in a terribly difficult and tumultuous environment where there seem to be as many counter agendas as there are people (perhaps more), and Mattis is the rare exception whose agenda really seems to be the task at hand and the good of nation.
What other successes do we have (other than a couple highlight speeches where he 'became president' only to undercut himself literally a day or two later)? Props are due where props are due, regardless the caliber of man behind the decision.
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