Posted on 01/29/2017 2:01:34 PM PST by 2ndDivisionVet
What are we to think of our new president?
Well, first, its only been a week.
Second, many of us already know what we think, knew going in, and havent changed our minds.
But, third, wow. Between jobs meetings, executive orders, trip to Philly, war with media, talking torture and the wall, phone time with Vladimir Putin, AND roiling the immigrant and refugee world with U.S. entry bans, Week One was a whirlwind.
First impressions depend where you stand.
Those more or less on board go with English proverbs: First impressions are the most lasting, meaning were in for an Energizer Bunny incumbency of drum-beating and constant movement to get good things done.
Others may like the view of Franz Kafka: First impressions are always unreliable, noise and activity dont translate into good things getting done, or, oh my God, our futures Kafkaesque.
Lets review.
Meetings with business and labor leaders on jobs, wages, and making things in America with American workers were encouraging first steps. If Trump creates or saves jobs, no matter what you think of him, thats good, right?
Business honchos have an ally in cutting corporate tax rates and federal regulations. And union leaders at least were at the table.
(Though I bet Democrats where banging their foreheads on their tables, thinking, "Oh, great. Another part of whats left of our coalition tempted into Trumpland.") [continued]
(Excerpt) Read more at philly.com ...
More fun than 90mph in Nevada on my RoadKing
Pinch me, I must be dreaming.
Ditto. In spades. I want to hear that there’s a shortage of street cleaners to clean up all the Liberals the jump out of Windows
The man is an inspiration.
I love President Trump! I have been waiting for a president who would tackle illegal immigration and finally, he is here. God bless him!!!
The Chinese year of the Rooster has been off to a great start. 20Jan17, The Donald is sworn in. 21Jan17 the Chinese year of the Rooster begins. And it’s been grand...amazing...fantastic...
DJT’s crowning glory will be when he kick-starts the energy independence program together with the infrastructure improvement program. America will be saturated with jobs and workers won’t have time to go on vacation.
BOOOOOM! goes the economy.
Best President I’ve seen in my 60+ years. Gets it done and fights back. Doesn’t just talk a good (Reagan) game...and isn’t a punching bag (Bush).
BEST 1st week EVER.
WOOOHOOOO President Trump. One of the greatest Americans in the last 200+ years. Takes the fight to enemies DOMESTIC and foreign.
Thank you, sir.
FINALLY...”representation”...and at the highest level...WOW!!!
Once in my lifetime. Enjoy.
Best election ever. First week is like hooking the election up to a 1000 watt amp.>>> i have two for grow lamps. i should crank them up.
I have to admit, I’m really disappointed in Trump’s first week.
Where are the death squads? How come we still have minorities? Why does my wife still have shoes on? Where’s my sammich?
And did y’all see that guy he put in charge of the FCC? He’s a colored, and he’s even married to a white woman!
What happened the the racist, sexist, homophobic, bigot we were promised?
The first President that has spoken for me—in 83 years.
Patience Max. Give’m a few more days.
With President Trump, each day is like winning the Superbowl on Christmas eve in Disney World, during an Independence Day MEGA MAGA fireworks show.
He’s Ronald Reagan reincarnated. With the added benefit that after he defeats authoritarian communist regimes he leaves them a blubbering mess with panic attacks and depression.
Well he can start by pushing mitchie boy to get his cabinet approved and in place.
Dream President!!! I cannot complain one bit!
My doctor asked me at my checkup yesterday. “ Have you been depressed, worried or anxious?”
“Not since Trump was elected” was my answer.
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