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Trump got 8% of the black vote.
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***OFFICIAL TRUMP 2020 CAMPAIGN THREAD*** (1 Viewer)
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Footballguy
Quez
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What he got / what she didn't get are both important. I don't see how they ever get as many blacks out to vote as they did for Obama.
Quez
Footballguy
Trump just positioned himself as a Nobel Peace Prize candidate with his recent move. https://www.reuters.com/article/us-mideast-crisis-usa-syria-idUSKBN1A42KC
Then again, it's likely just a bs award like the rest of them, seeing how they gave Obama one.
Then again, it's likely just a bs award like the rest of them, seeing how they gave Obama one.
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knowledge dropper
Footballguy
I would bet Trump doesn't run again in 2020. Unless some miracle or disaster occurs, he'd stand little chance, IMO (unless the Dems nominate Hillary again).
Now, if by some miracle, Congress actually passes a health care reform that doesn't suck, or (God forbid) we suffer some kind of terrorist attack that he is adequate at responding to, that would be different. If things stay the way they've been for the last 6 months, he'd probably get obliterated in 2020, & I don't think his pride would allow that.
Now, if by some miracle, Congress actually passes a health care reform that doesn't suck, or (God forbid) we suffer some kind of terrorist attack that he is adequate at responding to, that would be different. If things stay the way they've been for the last 6 months, he'd probably get obliterated in 2020, & I don't think his pride would allow that.
Quez
Footballguy
President Donald J. Trump's Six Months of America First
“Together, we are working every day for the citizens of this country: protecting their safety, bringing back their jobs and, in all things, putting AMERICA FIRST.” – President Donald J. Trump
BRINGING ACCOUNTABILITY BACK TO GOVERNMENT: In six months in office, President Trump has followed through on his promise to the American people to bring accountability back to government.
President Trump fulfilled his promise to the American people by nominating and, after Senate confirmation, appointing Neil Gorsuch as an Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court.
President Trump implemented higher ethical standards to make sure his Administration works for the American people.
President Trump signed an Executive Order implementing tough new lobbying standards for political appointees, including a five-year ban on lobbying and a lifetime ban on lobbying for foreign countries.
President Trump has donated his salary, following through on his promise to the American people.
To make sure the Government serves the needs of all Americans, President Trump has called for a comprehensive plan to reorganize the executive branch and has used his budget to begin to implement his plan.
President Trump created the Office of American Innovation to streamline and improve the Government for future generations.
SPURRING JOBS CREATION: President Trump’s impact on the economy has been immediate, spurring job creation across the country.
President Trump signed the “Buy American and Hire American” Executive Order, prioritizing the interests of American businesses and workers.
“Buy American” promotes American industry, protecting it from unfair competition by targeting the abusive use of waivers and exceptions to laws on the books.
“Hire American” calls for the reform of our visa programs, ensuring that they no longer displace American workers, while fully enforcing laws governing the entry of foreign workers.
President Trump signed an Executive Order, making it easier for businesses to start and expand apprenticeship programs.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average has increased 17 percent since election day, hitting new highs 25 times this year already.
Since January, the economy added 863,000 jobs, including 821,000 in the private sector.
79,000 construction jobs added since January.
42,000 mining and logging jobs added since January.
41,000 manufacturing jobs added since January.
CUTTING DOWN JOB KILLING REGULATIONS: Just six months in office, President Trump has taken historic action to eliminate wasteful and costly regulations that have stood in the way of hardworking Americans.
The American Action Forum estimates a potential $70 billion in costs reductions from President Trump’s actions to cut back regulations.
President Trump has signed 14 Congressional Review Act resolutions into law, ending burdensome Obama-era rules and regulations, more than all other Presidents combined.
By withdrawing from the Paris Climate Accord, President Trump protected America from a bad deal that would have harmed our economy.
According to a study by NERA Consulting, meeting the Obama Administration’s obligations under the Paris Climate Accord could have cost the United States economy nearly $3 trillion.
According to the same study, 6.5 million industrial sector jobs could have been lost, including 3.1 million manufacturing sector jobs.
In order to control regulatory costs, President Trump signed an Executive Order mandating that for every one new regulation, two old regulations must be eliminated.
Through infrastructure reform and investment, the Trump Administration aims to dramatically reduce permit approvals for projects from 10 years to 2 years, spurring investment and job creation.
OPENING UP AMERICAN ENERGY: In six months, President Trump has turned around America’s policy on energy production after years of opposition.
President Trump has acted aggressively to increase exports of our energy resources to a global market.
Updated guidance from the Treasury Department to allow the United States to export coal.
Expedited the permitting and approval processes of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) terminals and exports, including the approval of the Lake Charles LNG terminal in Louisiana.
President Trump has unleashed oil and gas development in the United States by expanding access to resources and the infrastructure needed to get them to market.Approved the Keystone XL and Dakota Access pipelines, creating over 42,000 jobs and $2 billion in earnings.
Signed an Executive Order mandating future pipeline work to be done by American workers and with American steel.
Expedited new pipeline approval and production, such as the New Burgos Pipeline to Mexico.
Signed an Executive Order to extend offshore oil and gas drilling and reissued a leasing program to develop offshore resources.
Boosting oil and gas development on Federal lands.
The Environmental Protection Agency is reconsidering an Obama-era rule on greenhouse gas emissions that is estimated to cost oil and natural gas operators as much as $530 million annually.
President Trump kept his campaign promise to coal miners and rolled back the previous Administration’s “Stream Protection Rule,” which targeted the beleaguered industry with estimated costs of at least $81 million a year.
A FREE AND FAIR TRADE AGENDA: President Trump is putting America First in trade negotiations, pursuing reciprocal agreements with our trading partners so everyone benefits.
One of President Trump’s first actions was to withdraw from the Trans-Pacific Partnership, after the Obama Administration’s efforts failed to protect American workers.
President Trump announced he will renegotiate the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) to better reflect our modern economy while benefitting all parties so involved.
This week, the United States Trade Representative released its objectives for upcoming NAFTA negotiations.
Last week, the President began the process of renegotiating the United States-Korea Free Trade Agreement.
Negotiations President Trump started with China on economic cooperation have already produced results for American businesses.
For the first time in 14 years, American beef imports have returned to China.
China is welcome to negotiate contracts to import American liquefied natural gas.
President Trump delivered on his campaign promise to roll back the Obama Administration’s bad deal on Cuba that benefitted the Cuban regime at the expense of the Cuban people.
RESTORING LAW AND ORDER TO IMMIGRATION
resident Trump has prioritized enforcing immigration laws in his first six months to protect all Americans, ensuring that our immigration system treats everyone fairly.
President Trump instituted tough immigration policies that have reduced illegal border crossings by 53 percent compared to the same time last year.
The President ordered the hiring of 10,000 new Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers, including 5,000 additional border patrol agents.
Within the first 100 days of President Trump signing his executive orders on immigration enforcement, ICE conducted nearly 40 percent more Enforcement and Removal Operations compared to the same time last year.
Arrests of convicted criminal aliens climbed by nearly 20 percent in this time compared to the same time last year.
In fiscal year 2017, ICE has removed over 2,700 criminal gang members, compared to 2,057 criminal gang members in all of fiscal year 2016.
ICE has specifically targeted MS-13 criminal gang members for removal on immigration violations.
To jumpstart construction on the border wall, the President ordered the Department of Homeland Security to use $100 million of unspent appropriations in its account for border security, fencing and infrastructure.
President Trump directed executive agencies to employ all lawful means to enforce the immigration laws of the United States, including clamping down on sanctuary cities.
Attorney General Jeff Sessions implemented new charging guidelines to end catch-and-release policies.
President Trump ordered the creation of the Victims of Immigration Crime Engagement (VOICE) office at DHS, ensuring that our Government can no longer ignore the victims of criminal acts by illegal aliens.
PROVIDING FOR OUR NATION’S VETERANS: President Trump is making sure our veterans get the care they deserve after they have sacrificed for our country.
Under President Trump, Department of Veterans Affairs fired over 500 employees, suspended 200, and demoted 33, as part of President Trump’s efforts to restore integrity and accountability to a department charged with supporting our Nation’s heroes.
22 senior leaders were disciplined.
President Trump signed the Veterans Accountability and Whistleblower Protection Act, enabling senior Veterans Affairs officials to fire failing employees while establishing important safeguards to protect whistleblowers.
The Veterans Affairs administration is shifting veterans’ electronic medical records to the same system used by the Defense Department, ending a decades-old rift in sharing information between the two agencies.
President Trump signed legislation allowing our veterans to receive care outside of the Veterans Affairs medical system.
The Department of Veterans Affairs has acted to increase transparency and accountability by launching an online “Access and Quality Tool” to provide veterans a way to access wait time and quality of care data.
AMERICA FIRST FOREIGN POLICY AND NATIONAL SECURITY: In the first six months of his Administration, President Trump has put America First in world affairs and national security.
During his historic speech in Poland, President Trump reasserted that America would defend its interests and allies after years of neglect by the previous Administration.
President Trump brokered a ceasefire in southwest Syria as part of his commitment to end the conflict, reduce human suffering, and defeat ISIS.
During his first international trip, President Trump supported the opening of a new “Global Center for Combating Extremist Ideology” in Saudi Arabia, created to empower Muslim-majority countries to more effectively combat radicalization.
President Trump has increased pressure on Iran to end its destructive and destabilizing actions in the Middle East, including its continued ballistic missile research.
The Department of the Treasury sanctioned over 25 entities and individuals involved in Iran’s ballistic missile program, ensuring our ability to monitor potentially malicious actors while preventing future acts of terrorism.
This week, the United States sanctioned sixteen entities and individuals that have supported Iran’s military and Revolutionary Guard Corps in the development of drones, fast attack boats, and other military equipment.
President Trump has allowed the military to push back against threats to our interests and allies.
In his first six months, President Trump worked with our partners and allies in the Middle East to defeat ISIS, leading to Iraqi forces recapturing Mosul.
After the Syrian regime used chemical weapons against civilians, President Trump authorized strikes against the airbase that launched the chemical attacks, demonstrating our national commitment to preventing further atrocities.
President Trump has lifted restrictions that had prevented the Secretary of Defense and our commanders in the field from fully using their judgement and expertise.
“Together, we are working every day for the citizens of this country: protecting their safety, bringing back their jobs and, in all things, putting AMERICA FIRST.” – President Donald J. Trump
BRINGING ACCOUNTABILITY BACK TO GOVERNMENT: In six months in office, President Trump has followed through on his promise to the American people to bring accountability back to government.
President Trump fulfilled his promise to the American people by nominating and, after Senate confirmation, appointing Neil Gorsuch as an Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court.
President Trump implemented higher ethical standards to make sure his Administration works for the American people.
President Trump signed an Executive Order implementing tough new lobbying standards for political appointees, including a five-year ban on lobbying and a lifetime ban on lobbying for foreign countries.
President Trump has donated his salary, following through on his promise to the American people.
To make sure the Government serves the needs of all Americans, President Trump has called for a comprehensive plan to reorganize the executive branch and has used his budget to begin to implement his plan.
President Trump created the Office of American Innovation to streamline and improve the Government for future generations.
SPURRING JOBS CREATION: President Trump’s impact on the economy has been immediate, spurring job creation across the country.
President Trump signed the “Buy American and Hire American” Executive Order, prioritizing the interests of American businesses and workers.
“Buy American” promotes American industry, protecting it from unfair competition by targeting the abusive use of waivers and exceptions to laws on the books.
“Hire American” calls for the reform of our visa programs, ensuring that they no longer displace American workers, while fully enforcing laws governing the entry of foreign workers.
President Trump signed an Executive Order, making it easier for businesses to start and expand apprenticeship programs.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average has increased 17 percent since election day, hitting new highs 25 times this year already.
Since January, the economy added 863,000 jobs, including 821,000 in the private sector.
79,000 construction jobs added since January.
42,000 mining and logging jobs added since January.
41,000 manufacturing jobs added since January.
CUTTING DOWN JOB KILLING REGULATIONS: Just six months in office, President Trump has taken historic action to eliminate wasteful and costly regulations that have stood in the way of hardworking Americans.
The American Action Forum estimates a potential $70 billion in costs reductions from President Trump’s actions to cut back regulations.
President Trump has signed 14 Congressional Review Act resolutions into law, ending burdensome Obama-era rules and regulations, more than all other Presidents combined.
By withdrawing from the Paris Climate Accord, President Trump protected America from a bad deal that would have harmed our economy.
According to a study by NERA Consulting, meeting the Obama Administration’s obligations under the Paris Climate Accord could have cost the United States economy nearly $3 trillion.
According to the same study, 6.5 million industrial sector jobs could have been lost, including 3.1 million manufacturing sector jobs.
In order to control regulatory costs, President Trump signed an Executive Order mandating that for every one new regulation, two old regulations must be eliminated.
Through infrastructure reform and investment, the Trump Administration aims to dramatically reduce permit approvals for projects from 10 years to 2 years, spurring investment and job creation.
OPENING UP AMERICAN ENERGY: In six months, President Trump has turned around America’s policy on energy production after years of opposition.
President Trump has acted aggressively to increase exports of our energy resources to a global market.
Updated guidance from the Treasury Department to allow the United States to export coal.
Expedited the permitting and approval processes of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) terminals and exports, including the approval of the Lake Charles LNG terminal in Louisiana.
President Trump has unleashed oil and gas development in the United States by expanding access to resources and the infrastructure needed to get them to market.Approved the Keystone XL and Dakota Access pipelines, creating over 42,000 jobs and $2 billion in earnings.
Signed an Executive Order mandating future pipeline work to be done by American workers and with American steel.
Expedited new pipeline approval and production, such as the New Burgos Pipeline to Mexico.
Signed an Executive Order to extend offshore oil and gas drilling and reissued a leasing program to develop offshore resources.
Boosting oil and gas development on Federal lands.
The Environmental Protection Agency is reconsidering an Obama-era rule on greenhouse gas emissions that is estimated to cost oil and natural gas operators as much as $530 million annually.
President Trump kept his campaign promise to coal miners and rolled back the previous Administration’s “Stream Protection Rule,” which targeted the beleaguered industry with estimated costs of at least $81 million a year.
A FREE AND FAIR TRADE AGENDA: President Trump is putting America First in trade negotiations, pursuing reciprocal agreements with our trading partners so everyone benefits.
One of President Trump’s first actions was to withdraw from the Trans-Pacific Partnership, after the Obama Administration’s efforts failed to protect American workers.
President Trump announced he will renegotiate the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) to better reflect our modern economy while benefitting all parties so involved.
This week, the United States Trade Representative released its objectives for upcoming NAFTA negotiations.
Last week, the President began the process of renegotiating the United States-Korea Free Trade Agreement.
Negotiations President Trump started with China on economic cooperation have already produced results for American businesses.
For the first time in 14 years, American beef imports have returned to China.
China is welcome to negotiate contracts to import American liquefied natural gas.
President Trump delivered on his campaign promise to roll back the Obama Administration’s bad deal on Cuba that benefitted the Cuban regime at the expense of the Cuban people.
RESTORING LAW AND ORDER TO IMMIGRATION
resident Trump has prioritized enforcing immigration laws in his first six months to protect all Americans, ensuring that our immigration system treats everyone fairly.President Trump instituted tough immigration policies that have reduced illegal border crossings by 53 percent compared to the same time last year.
The President ordered the hiring of 10,000 new Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers, including 5,000 additional border patrol agents.
Within the first 100 days of President Trump signing his executive orders on immigration enforcement, ICE conducted nearly 40 percent more Enforcement and Removal Operations compared to the same time last year.
Arrests of convicted criminal aliens climbed by nearly 20 percent in this time compared to the same time last year.
In fiscal year 2017, ICE has removed over 2,700 criminal gang members, compared to 2,057 criminal gang members in all of fiscal year 2016.
ICE has specifically targeted MS-13 criminal gang members for removal on immigration violations.
To jumpstart construction on the border wall, the President ordered the Department of Homeland Security to use $100 million of unspent appropriations in its account for border security, fencing and infrastructure.
President Trump directed executive agencies to employ all lawful means to enforce the immigration laws of the United States, including clamping down on sanctuary cities.
Attorney General Jeff Sessions implemented new charging guidelines to end catch-and-release policies.
President Trump ordered the creation of the Victims of Immigration Crime Engagement (VOICE) office at DHS, ensuring that our Government can no longer ignore the victims of criminal acts by illegal aliens.
PROVIDING FOR OUR NATION’S VETERANS: President Trump is making sure our veterans get the care they deserve after they have sacrificed for our country.
Under President Trump, Department of Veterans Affairs fired over 500 employees, suspended 200, and demoted 33, as part of President Trump’s efforts to restore integrity and accountability to a department charged with supporting our Nation’s heroes.
22 senior leaders were disciplined.
President Trump signed the Veterans Accountability and Whistleblower Protection Act, enabling senior Veterans Affairs officials to fire failing employees while establishing important safeguards to protect whistleblowers.
The Veterans Affairs administration is shifting veterans’ electronic medical records to the same system used by the Defense Department, ending a decades-old rift in sharing information between the two agencies.
President Trump signed legislation allowing our veterans to receive care outside of the Veterans Affairs medical system.
The Department of Veterans Affairs has acted to increase transparency and accountability by launching an online “Access and Quality Tool” to provide veterans a way to access wait time and quality of care data.
AMERICA FIRST FOREIGN POLICY AND NATIONAL SECURITY: In the first six months of his Administration, President Trump has put America First in world affairs and national security.
During his historic speech in Poland, President Trump reasserted that America would defend its interests and allies after years of neglect by the previous Administration.
President Trump brokered a ceasefire in southwest Syria as part of his commitment to end the conflict, reduce human suffering, and defeat ISIS.
During his first international trip, President Trump supported the opening of a new “Global Center for Combating Extremist Ideology” in Saudi Arabia, created to empower Muslim-majority countries to more effectively combat radicalization.
President Trump has increased pressure on Iran to end its destructive and destabilizing actions in the Middle East, including its continued ballistic missile research.
The Department of the Treasury sanctioned over 25 entities and individuals involved in Iran’s ballistic missile program, ensuring our ability to monitor potentially malicious actors while preventing future acts of terrorism.
This week, the United States sanctioned sixteen entities and individuals that have supported Iran’s military and Revolutionary Guard Corps in the development of drones, fast attack boats, and other military equipment.
President Trump has allowed the military to push back against threats to our interests and allies.
In his first six months, President Trump worked with our partners and allies in the Middle East to defeat ISIS, leading to Iraqi forces recapturing Mosul.
After the Syrian regime used chemical weapons against civilians, President Trump authorized strikes against the airbase that launched the chemical attacks, demonstrating our national commitment to preventing further atrocities.
President Trump has lifted restrictions that had prevented the Secretary of Defense and our commanders in the field from fully using their judgement and expertise.
squistion
Footballguy
Um, higher ethical standards have been implemented? Do you have any specific examples of that, as none come to mind (perhaps it was just buried beneath all the news about Russiagate)
It is customary to provide links to information shared on the board.President Donald J. Trump's Six Months of America First
“Together, we are working every day for the citizens of this country: protecting their safety, bringing back their jobs and, in all things, putting AMERICA FIRST.” – President Donald J. Trump
BRINGING ACCOUNTABILITY BACK TO GOVERNMENT: In six months in office, President Trump has followed through on his promise to the American people to bring accountability back to government.
President Trump fulfilled his promise to the American people by nominating and, after Senate confirmation, appointing Neil Gorsuch as an Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court.
President Trump implemented higher ethical standards to make sure his Administration works for the American people.
President Trump signed an Executive Order implementing tough new lobbying standards for political appointees, including a five-year ban on lobbying and a lifetime ban on lobbying for foreign countries.
President Trump has donated his salary, following through on his promise to the American people.
To make sure the Government serves the needs of all Americans, President Trump has called for a comprehensive plan to reorganize the executive branch and has used his budget to begin to implement his plan.
President Trump created the Office of American Innovation to streamline and improve the Government for future generations.
SPURRING JOBS CREATION: President Trump’s impact on the economy has been immediate, spurring job creation across the country.
President Trump signed the “Buy American and Hire American” Executive Order, prioritizing the interests of American businesses and workers.
“Buy American” promotes American industry, protecting it from unfair competition by targeting the abusive use of waivers and exceptions to laws on the books.
“Hire American” calls for the reform of our visa programs, ensuring that they no longer displace American workers, while fully enforcing laws governing the entry of foreign workers.
President Trump signed an Executive Order, making it easier for businesses to start and expand apprenticeship programs.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average has increased 17 percent since election day, hitting new highs 25 times this year already.
Since January, the economy added 863,000 jobs, including 821,000 in the private sector.
79,000 construction jobs added since January.
42,000 mining and logging jobs added since January.
41,000 manufacturing jobs added since January.
CUTTING DOWN JOB KILLING REGULATIONS: Just six months in office, President Trump has taken historic action to eliminate wasteful and costly regulations that have stood in the way of hardworking Americans.
The American Action Forum estimates a potential $70 billion in costs reductions from President Trump’s actions to cut back regulations.
President Trump has signed 14 Congressional Review Act resolutions into law, ending burdensome Obama-era rules and regulations, more than all other Presidents combined.
By withdrawing from the Paris Climate Accord, President Trump protected America from a bad deal that would have harmed our economy.
According to a study by NERA Consulting, meeting the Obama Administration’s obligations under the Paris Climate Accord could have cost the United States economy nearly $3 trillion.
According to the same study, 6.5 million industrial sector jobs could have been lost, including 3.1 million manufacturing sector jobs.
In order to control regulatory costs, President Trump signed an Executive Order mandating that for every one new regulation, two old regulations must be eliminated.
Through infrastructure reform and investment, the Trump Administration aims to dramatically reduce permit approvals for projects from 10 years to 2 years, spurring investment and job creation.
OPENING UP AMERICAN ENERGY: In six months, President Trump has turned around America’s policy on energy production after years of opposition.
President Trump has acted aggressively to increase exports of our energy resources to a global market.
Updated guidance from the Treasury Department to allow the United States to export coal.
Expedited the permitting and approval processes of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) terminals and exports, including the approval of the Lake Charles LNG terminal in Louisiana.
President Trump has unleashed oil and gas development in the United States by expanding access to resources and the infrastructure needed to get them to market.Approved the Keystone XL and Dakota Access pipelines, creating over 42,000 jobs and $2 billion in earnings.
Signed an Executive Order mandating future pipeline work to be done by American workers and with American steel.
Expedited new pipeline approval and production, such as the New Burgos Pipeline to Mexico.
Signed an Executive Order to extend offshore oil and gas drilling and reissued a leasing program to develop offshore resources.
Boosting oil and gas development on Federal lands.
The Environmental Protection Agency is reconsidering an Obama-era rule on greenhouse gas emissions that is estimated to cost oil and natural gas operators as much as $530 million annually.
President Trump kept his campaign promise to coal miners and rolled back the previous Administration’s “Stream Protection Rule,” which targeted the beleaguered industry with estimated costs of at least $81 million a year.
A FREE AND FAIR TRADE AGENDA: President Trump is putting America First in trade negotiations, pursuing reciprocal agreements with our trading partners so everyone benefits.
One of President Trump’s first actions was to withdraw from the Trans-Pacific Partnership, after the Obama Administration’s efforts failed to protect American workers.
President Trump announced he will renegotiate the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) to better reflect our modern economy while benefitting all parties so involved.
This week, the United States Trade Representative released its objectives for upcoming NAFTA negotiations.
Last week, the President began the process of renegotiating the United States-Korea Free Trade Agreement.
Negotiations President Trump started with China on economic cooperation have already produced results for American businesses.
For the first time in 14 years, American beef imports have returned to China.
China is welcome to negotiate contracts to import American liquefied natural gas.
President Trump delivered on his campaign promise to roll back the Obama Administration’s bad deal on Cuba that benefitted the Cuban regime at the expense of the Cuban people.
RESTORING LAW AND ORDER TO IMMIGRATION
President Trump instituted tough immigration policies that have reduced illegal border crossings by 53 percent compared to the same time last year.
The President ordered the hiring of 10,000 new Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers, including 5,000 additional border patrol agents.
Within the first 100 days of President Trump signing his executive orders on immigration enforcement, ICE conducted nearly 40 percent more Enforcement and Removal Operations compared to the same time last year.
Arrests of convicted criminal aliens climbed by nearly 20 percent in this time compared to the same time last year.
In fiscal year 2017, ICE has removed over 2,700 criminal gang members, compared to 2,057 criminal gang members in all of fiscal year 2016.
ICE has specifically targeted MS-13 criminal gang members for removal on immigration violations.
To jumpstart construction on the border wall, the President ordered the Department of Homeland Security to use $100 million of unspent appropriations in its account for border security, fencing and infrastructure.
President Trump directed executive agencies to employ all lawful means to enforce the immigration laws of the United States, including clamping down on sanctuary cities.
Attorney General Jeff Sessions implemented new charging guidelines to end catch-and-release policies.
President Trump ordered the creation of the Victims of Immigration Crime Engagement (VOICE) office at DHS, ensuring that our Government can no longer ignore the victims of criminal acts by illegal aliens.
PROVIDING FOR OUR NATION’S VETERANS: President Trump is making sure our veterans get the care they deserve after they have sacrificed for our country.
Under President Trump, Department of Veterans Affairs fired over 500 employees, suspended 200, and demoted 33, as part of President Trump’s efforts to restore integrity and accountability to a department charged with supporting our Nation’s heroes.
22 senior leaders were disciplined.
President Trump signed the Veterans Accountability and Whistleblower Protection Act, enabling senior Veterans Affairs officials to fire failing employees while establishing important safeguards to protect whistleblowers.
The Veterans Affairs administration is shifting veterans’ electronic medical records to the same system used by the Defense Department, ending a decades-old rift in sharing information between the two agencies.
President Trump signed legislation allowing our veterans to receive care outside of the Veterans Affairs medical system.
The Department of Veterans Affairs has acted to increase transparency and accountability by launching an online “Access and Quality Tool” to provide veterans a way to access wait time and quality of care data.
AMERICA FIRST FOREIGN POLICY AND NATIONAL SECURITY: In the first six months of his Administration, President Trump has put America First in world affairs and national security.
During his historic speech in Poland, President Trump reasserted that America would defend its interests and allies after years of neglect by the previous Administration.
President Trump brokered a ceasefire in southwest Syria as part of his commitment to end the conflict, reduce human suffering, and defeat ISIS.
During his first international trip, President Trump supported the opening of a new “Global Center for Combating Extremist Ideology” in Saudi Arabia, created to empower Muslim-majority countries to more effectively combat radicalization.
President Trump has increased pressure on Iran to end its destructive and destabilizing actions in the Middle East, including its continued ballistic missile research.
The Department of the Treasury sanctioned over 25 entities and individuals involved in Iran’s ballistic missile program, ensuring our ability to monitor potentially malicious actors while preventing future acts of terrorism.
This week, the United States sanctioned sixteen entities and individuals that have supported Iran’s military and Revolutionary Guard Corps in the development of drones, fast attack boats, and other military equipment.
President Trump has allowed the military to push back against threats to our interests and allies.
In his first six months, President Trump worked with our partners and allies in the Middle East to defeat ISIS, leading to Iraqi forces recapturing Mosul.
After the Syrian regime used chemical weapons against civilians, President Trump authorized strikes against the airbase that launched the chemical attacks, demonstrating our national commitment to preventing further atrocities.
President Trump has lifted restrictions that had prevented the Secretary of Defense and our commanders in the field from fully using their judgement and expertise.
Perhaps you failed to do so because this comes from the White House website, and is filled with as many lies as Donnie can fit in there. And, as we've seen, he can lie like no one else.
squistion
Footballguy
Oh, so it was just a White House press release. I wondered why there wasn't a link.
And that explains why Quez couldn't give one example of how higher ethical standards have been implemented.
Ramblin Wreck
Footballguy
squistion
Footballguy
:sigh: I wondered how long it would be before the laughing emoji was brought back to ridicule people.
You gave him an hour before calling him out?
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Ramblin Wreck
Footballguy
Sir that's not ridiculing. It's laughing at your impatience and calling someone else out.
squistion
Footballguy
You just admitted you are laughing at me, which is ridiculing IMO, although you obviously disagree.
That is why this emoji should probably be eliminated, so that the mods don't have to make a case-by-case determination of when someone is laughing with someone or finds something amusing rather than laughing at them (which was the case with the trolling).
If the emoji were eliminated people would still be free to get their point across by typing out LMAO or LOL - so their freedom of speech would not be infringed (while those who find this emoji offensive trolling would not have to constantly view it, as in the past).
Coeur de Lion
Footballguy
Dude, I typically see eye-to-eye with you on most stuff, but you really do need to grow some harder bark. Why care what he thinks at all, given that
is pretty much the only thing that he ever brings to the table? Put him on ignore, and move on.
Ramblin Wreck
Footballguy
GoBirds
Footballguy
He loves to troll and then report.....don't get it.
Mooch was impressive today.....VP in 2020.
squistion
Footballguy
I wasn't trolling him (in fact I was just making an aside to Bayhawks as to how this explained why he didn't provide a link - it was just an observation, not calling him out directly demanding "Why haven't you answered" which has been implied).
Also, I originally simply asked him for some proof of his claim that Trump has implemented higher ethical standards since becoming president, which he still hasn't given six+ hours later, perhaps if you know the answer you can provide it while we await what is sure to be Quez's articulate response.
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SaintsInDome2006
Footballguy
I am in support of enforcing the 65 INA.
Would you read the above? We Do Not Need A Wall. I think this proves it. Anyway still a good policy here and long overdue.
Quez
Footballguy
http://www.zerohedge.com/news/2017-07-20/us-cocaine-seizures-are-going-through-roof
Cocaine seizures at the border have basically doubled since Obama. Did the cartels just begin shipping more? Better enforcing?
Cocaine seizures at the border have basically doubled since Obama. Did the cartels just begin shipping more? Better enforcing?
GoBirds
Footballguy
GoBirds
Footballguy
I don't get the let down some people have if they hear it might be a fence instead of a "Great Wall". If we are seeing improvements then add effective fencing or improve areas that aren't working and save the tax payer some ?. As long as the ultimate goal is accomplished I could care less about fulfilling the campaign promise.
SaintsInDome2006
Footballguy
Quez said:
- Again see the increased number of border agents, a wall is totally unnecessary. Btw yes this is a nice accomplishment.
>>This arm of CBP mans all 328 ports of entry (seaports, airports, border crossings etc.) while Border Patrol officers operate out in the open between those ports.<<
- What portion of this is happening in the water and at airports?
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Quez
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Trump has said it all won't be a physical wall. I recall hearing the term "virtual wall". Realistically, this isn't a complex problem. With today's technology we just need drones with infrared cameras, that are programmed to alert boarder control when a heat signature pops up.GoBirds said:
Quez
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GoBirds
Footballguy
Totally agree but will love watching the haters freak out over this. "Broken Campaign Promise!".......who cares it's a better solution that saves the country ?.
Quez
Footballguy
I think he has already caught flack from it. They said he was back tracking with the mention of a "virtual wall". I think this is all hilarious, as I said before this shouldn't be a that complex of an issue. People are, and have been securing boarders for centuries. Unfortunately, "The wall" has become more than a wall. It was made the cornerstone of his campaign. Some people will probably be upset when a 20ft high concrete wall isn't poured before 2020, but to me it was what the whole "build the wall" rhetoric represented. To me it said, "this problem is rediculous for us to be wasting so much money over, we are just going to solve the problem". It didn't even take a wall.
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knowledge dropper
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I am disappointed. I was planning on heading to a desolate outpost in NM to be part of the Night's Watch. Now it's a chain link fence and drones?
sho nuff
Footballguy
So you are for impeachment now and removing all traces of the Trump administration from office?
Quez
Footballguy
Trump supporters, let's not forget how supportive our President has been for the LGBT community!
http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/trump-welcomes-in-republican-lgbt-advocates/article/2629586
Look at him hold up the rainbow flag with pride! A pivotal point in the GOP, and in our nation's history!
https://youtu.be/lFFXhCP412g
http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/trump-welcomes-in-republican-lgbt-advocates/article/2629586
Look at him hold up the rainbow flag with pride! A pivotal point in the GOP, and in our nation's history!
https://youtu.be/lFFXhCP412g
adonis
Footballguy
Ironically enough, it was a swamp before Trump and his team moved in.
Now it's a sewer.
Osaurus
Footballguy
@Quez is currently enjoying some quiet time, but he wanted me to post this in his absence:
Really, when I look back on my banning, I wouldn’t change a thing. I mean, it was so important for me to lose everything because I found out what the most important thing is ... to be true to your schtick. Ultimately, that’s what’s gotten me to this place. I don’t lurk in fear. I’m free. I have no new aliases yet and I know I’ll still be OK, because no matter what, I know the FFA will one day be great again.
Don't ever let a mod tell you ... you can't post something. Not even Otis. All right? You got a zinger. You gotta post it. People don't want you to stick up for yourself in the political sub-forum, they want to tell you can't do it. If you want to post something, post it. Period.
Let me tell you something you already know. The political sub forum ain't all sunshine and rainbows. It's a very mean and nasty place, and I don't care how tough you are, they will suspend you before the water in the shark pool gets warm enough to go back in, and permanently ban you so you can't even lurk if you cause a fuss. 1 month, 6month, or nothing is gonna hit as hard as a ban hammer. But it ain't about how hard you get hit with the ban hammer. It's about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward. How much you can take and keep moving forward. That's how winning is done!
Really, when I look back on my banning, I wouldn’t change a thing. I mean, it was so important for me to lose everything because I found out what the most important thing is ... to be true to your schtick. Ultimately, that’s what’s gotten me to this place. I don’t lurk in fear. I’m free. I have no new aliases yet and I know I’ll still be OK, because no matter what, I know the FFA will one day be great again.
Don't ever let a mod tell you ... you can't post something. Not even Otis. All right? You got a zinger. You gotta post it. People don't want you to stick up for yourself in the political sub-forum, they want to tell you can't do it. If you want to post something, post it. Period.
Let me tell you something you already know. The political sub forum ain't all sunshine and rainbows. It's a very mean and nasty place, and I don't care how tough you are, they will suspend you before the water in the shark pool gets warm enough to go back in, and permanently ban you so you can't even lurk if you cause a fuss. 1 month, 6month, or nothing is gonna hit as hard as a ban hammer. But it ain't about how hard you get hit with the ban hammer. It's about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward. How much you can take and keep moving forward. That's how winning is done!
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HellToupee
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Osaurus
Footballguy
GoBirds
Footballguy
Osaurus
Footballguy
AAABatteries
Footballguy
Well, that's one way to get people to stop responding to him. Maybe when you come back you'll stop trolling.
AAABatteries
Footballguy
Dedfin
Footballguy
I don't know if Osaurus' post was real or just playing around but my guess in response to the bolded is probably not.
Osaurus
Footballguy
Ramblin Wreck
Footballguy
AAABatteries
Footballguy
I want them to stop trolling too. I think it's pretty undeniable the board is better with the recent changes.
Ramblin Wreck
Footballguy
Better sure but there are still a few trolls or people incapable of a discussion without tossing out one insult after another. It's only better because they aren't being engaged as in his past. Something the quez haters lack the self control to do.
massraider
Footballguy
He starts entire threads simply to post inflammatory conspiracy theories and obvious troll jobs, like this one, and people are questioning other players who get dragged down on the mud?
Is that a joke?
People have tried to take him seriously. It ends with him posting "DRAIN THE SWAMP" and disappearing.
Is that a joke?
People have tried to take him seriously. It ends with him posting "DRAIN THE SWAMP" and disappearing.
Ramblin Wreck
Footballguy
SaintsInDome2006
Footballguy
It's funny.
A whistleblower tells the public that the President has been compromised.
He's been exposed as trading off personal interests and his reelection vs standing up to a foreign power, one which he happens to hold at least one debt to and maybe more, maybe multiple.
The President claims he never heard of this thing.
We'll see where this thing leads. Last time he got impeached for it.
A whistleblower tells the public that the President has been compromised.
He's been exposed as trading off personal interests and his reelection vs standing up to a foreign power, one which he happens to hold at least one debt to and maybe more, maybe multiple.
The President claims he never heard of this thing.
We'll see where this thing leads. Last time he got impeached for it.
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SaintsInDome2006
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SaintsInDome2006
Footballguy
Happened.
Gorsuch has has also joined Roberts and the liberal 4 for a solid majority in a couple cases recently.
