DC Tom Posted March 13, 2017 Share Posted March 13, 2017 From what I rememeber here are his most important campaign promises. I'm going to ignore all his stupid tweets and the Russia probe because most Americans don't care about that. 1.) "Repeal and replace Obamacare." Rocky start as conservatives think it's Obamacare lite, Dems are pointing out it gives massive tax cuts to the rich, and it's likely to get a poor rating by the CBO. 2.) "Temporarily ban Muslims from entering the United States." He's cleaned that statement up and followed through on it to a certain extent, but liberal judges are making it tough on him. Also, first executive order on this was poorly executed as it caused massive confusion at airports. 3.) "Bring manufacturing jobs back." I disagree with him on how to bring manufacturing jobs back (free trade agreements and lifting regulations will stimulate the economy, but he is going the progressive way and blocked TPP. He had a decent first jobs report, but there were a few instances of better months during the Obama administration so time will tell on that one. 4.) "Impose tariffs on good from Mexico and China." I haven't heard any story about the administration doing this yet, but it's still early in his presidency. 5.) "Build a wall and Mexico will pay for it. Deport illegal immigrants with a criminal record." Mexico clearly isn't paying for the wall, and it doesn't look like the wall is a top priority right now. However, illegal boarder crossing is down 40% and he's made good on his promise to deport illegal immigrant criminals. 6.) "Renegotiate the Iran deal." I haven't read or heard anything about this yet, but again it's early on in his presidency. 7.) "Cut taxes." The only thing I've seen so far is giving the rich a tax break through the proposed health care plan. Maybe should of started his agenda with tax reform. 8.) "Invest in infrastructure." His proposal of a trillion dollar infrastructure program will be very popular with nearly everybody if done correctly. 9.) "Bomb the hell out of Isis." US drone strikes have gone up 432% since Obama took office. Promise kept, but he also said he'd defeat Isis within 30 days so he hasn't met that goal. Bottom line is he's done okay so far given the massive amount of promises he's made. He's made a few rookie mistakes, but like all administrations though, time will tell. #6: he's already taking a harder line on Iran. I believe there's been some work on that in the UN, it's just not widely reported because "Obama spied on me!" gets more press. #7: I remember discussion about the outline of a plan. Again, some work was done, but mostly subsumed by nonsense in the press. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiberius Posted March 13, 2017 Share Posted March 13, 2017 #6: he's already taking a harder line on Iran. I believe there's been some work on that in the UN, it's just not widely reported because "Obama spied on me!" gets more press. #7: I remember discussion about the outline of a plan. Again, some work was done, but mostly subsumed by nonsense in the press. It's all the medias fault! Tool Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GG Posted March 13, 2017 Share Posted March 13, 2017 #6: he's already taking a harder line on Iran. I believe there's been some work on that in the UN, it's just not widely reported because "Obama spied on me!" gets more press. #7: I remember discussion about the outline of a plan. Again, some work was done, but mostly subsumed by nonsense in the press. #3 - He softened the stance on this a bit to talk about bringing jobs back, because the manufacturing jobs aren't coming back. There's increased talk of companies increasing hiring in US if they see the regulatory noose tighten #4 - Not a direct tariff, but a big plank of the proposed Ryan tax plan is a border adjustment tax, which will tax all imports, not just Mexico & China. #7 - There is a framework for tax reform, but the GOP needs to navigate between companies that are net importers vs net exporters. Reality is that tax reform is unlikely in '17 as of now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted March 13, 2017 Share Posted March 13, 2017 It's all the medias fault! Tool [This is an automated response.] You're an idiot. Created by DC Tom-bot, beta version 0.7. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiberius Posted March 13, 2017 Share Posted March 13, 2017 #3 - He softened the stance on this a bit to talk about bringing jobs back, because the manufacturing jobs aren't coming back. There's increased talk of companies increasing hiring in US if they see the regulatory noose tighten So he lied. Or are you so stupid to think he just figured that out after the election? [This is an automated response.] You're an idiot. Created by DC Tom-bot, beta version 0.7. Well, it's the medias fault Mr Hypocrite Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted March 13, 2017 Share Posted March 13, 2017 So he lied. Or are you so stupid to think he just figured that out after the election? Well, it's the medias fault Mr Hypocrite [This is an automated response.] Created by DC Tom-bot, beta version 0.7. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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IDBillzFan Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 Best. Meltdown. Ever. CA drought is almost over. Keep those liberal tears flowing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PastaJoe Posted March 21, 2017 Author Share Posted March 21, 2017 Trump repeatedly said during his presidential campaign that he would declare China a currency manipulator on his first day in office, for artificially weakening the yuan against the dollar. A cheap currency brings down the prices of a country's exports, automatically making them more competitive. After Tillerson's recent media-evading trip to China, we've yet to see Trump take the action he promised. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IDBillzFan Posted March 21, 2017 Share Posted March 21, 2017 Trump repeatedly said during his presidential campaign that he would declare China a currency manipulator on his first day in office, for artificially weakening the yuan against the dollar. A cheap currency brings down the prices of a country's exports, automatically making them more competitive. After Tillerson's recent media-evading trip to China, we've yet to see Trump take the action he promised. So what you're really saying is... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted March 21, 2017 Share Posted March 21, 2017 Trump repeatedly said during his presidential campaign that he would declare China a currency manipulator on his first day in office, for artificially weakening the yuan against the dollar. A cheap currency brings down the prices of a country's exports, automatically making them more competitive. After Tillerson's recent media-evading trip to China, we've yet to see Trump take the action he promised. Obama said he's close Gitmo his first day in office. But only NOW are broken campaign promises a problem? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GG Posted March 21, 2017 Share Posted March 21, 2017 Obama said he's close Gitmo his first day in office. But only NOW are broken campaign promises a problem? It's ok, Joe has saved up 8 years to finally break out of his shell and criticize a president. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted March 21, 2017 Share Posted March 21, 2017 It's ok, Joe has saved up 8 years to finally break out of his shell and criticize a president. He's about the only person on the planet who can't figure out why we mock him... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grinreaper Posted March 21, 2017 Share Posted March 21, 2017 Oh Hillary.............................said in my best Jack Benny voice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PastaJoe Posted March 23, 2017 Author Share Posted March 23, 2017 Add another to the growing list of disappointed Trump supporters. It is a sad story of how much this man trusted Trump on an issue close to his heart. The grieving father stood with his guitar and his cowboy hat in the cold, crowded lines for hours, driving to towns big and small in nearly every corner of the country. Beginning in January 2016, Kraig Moss traveled to 45 rallies, belting out songs in support of Donald Trump and telling the story of his late son, Rob, who died three years ago from a heroin overdose. In this way, the musician earned the title of “the Trump Troubadour,” a true believer said to symbolize “the voice of unheard America.” He stopped making his mortgage payments and sold the equipment for his construction business to stay on the campaign trail, galvanized by Trump’s promise to help young people — like Moss’s late son — who struggle with drug addiction. Trump, Moss thought, was the candidate most capable of bringing an end to the heroin epidemic sweeping the nation. Trump made this promise to Moss personally at a rally in Iowa in January 2016. Speaking through a microphone to the crowd, he addressed Moss directly: “The biggest thing we can do in honor of your son … we have to be able to stop it.” “I know what you went through. And he’s a great father,” he said of Moss to the crowd. “I can see it. And your son is proud of you.” But about two weeks ago, Moss caught his first glimpse of the Republican proposal to replace the Affordable Care Act. The proposed health care bill, slated for floor vote in the House Thursday night, would eliminate a requirement that Medicaid cover basic mental-health and addiction services in states that expanded it, a mandate that covered nearly 1.3 million people. “This bill is just the absolute opposite,” Moss told The Washington Post. “I felt betrayed. I felt let down.” [GOP health-care bill would drop addiction treatment mandate covering 1.3 million Americans] He had put all his weight behind the Republican’s promise, sacrificing his business and his livelihood to sing Trump’s praises. But this bill backed by the president “disgusted” him. He no longer sings songs about Trump, and he now wonders if any of his sacrifices were worth it. “You hear that echo?” he said in a phone interview from his home in Upstate New York. “That’s because there’s no furniture in this house. It’s completely gutted.” “The one platform that I was just so genuinely involved in with my heart was the one thing that he just turned right around,” Moss said. “He’s turning his back on all of us.” Moss said he initially supported many of Trump’s other promises as well, such as his pledge to build a border wall with Mexico. But lately he has been upset hearing the stories of families being separated by deportations. “If I contributed to anything like that I’d be ashamed of myself,” he said. Many have been criticizing Moss for publicly voicing his disappointment with Trump, but he knows there must be many others feeling similar pangs of regret or betrayal. “I was very instrumental in getting these ‘closet Trumpsters’ to come out” during the presidential campaign, Moss said. In a similar way, he hopes he can encourage other disillusioned Americans to speak up about their concerns with the new administration. “I’m not the lone ranger out here doing this,” he said. “It’s a little guy like me that put Trump in the office,” and it’s the “little guys” who can call lawmakers and ask for a new health care proposal, he said. “Don’t turn your head on this problem Mr. Trump,” Moss said. https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/morning-mix/wp/2017/03/23/the-trump-troubadour-went-to-45-trump-rallies-in-honor-of-his-late-son-now-he-feels-betrayed/?hpid=hp_hp-morning-mix_mm-troubador%3Ahomepage%2Fstory&utm_term=.389b0c8a6bc9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-Man Posted March 24, 2017 Share Posted March 24, 2017 ELECTIONS HAVE CONSEQUENCES: TransCanada Receives Presidential Permit for Keystone XL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IDBillzFan Posted March 24, 2017 Share Posted March 24, 2017 ELECTIONS HAVE CONSEQUENCES: TransCanada Receives Presidential Permit for Keystone XL. Now that Obama is no longer president, can the company return to just being referred to as Canada Corporation? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TH3 Posted March 24, 2017 Share Posted March 24, 2017 Best. Meltdown. Ever. CA drought is almost over. Keep those liberal tears flowing! You calling everything a meltdowm.....starting to sound like....a meltdown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IDBillzFan Posted March 24, 2017 Share Posted March 24, 2017 You calling everything a meltdowm.....starting to sound like....a meltdown What would I meltdown over? I didn't vote for Trump. I didn't vote for Hillary. I fully braced for a Hillary presidency, and instead I get to watch people like you irrationally complain about every, tiny, itty bitty thing that comes out of Trumps mouth with absolutely, positively NO regard for how ridiculously hypocritical you all have become. If laughing my ever-loving ass off while watching you whiny ass bitches throw a hissy fit every day is your idea of a meltdown, then count me in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Miner Posted March 24, 2017 Share Posted March 24, 2017 Now that Obama is no longer president, can the company return to just being referred to as Canada Corporation? CisCanada Ze Corpoation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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