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To: ransomnote

* Expell illegals, A+

* HB-1 Border Invasion, C

* Fuel Prices, fluctuating, B-

* Housing price compromise, D-

* Cost of Living, utilities, B

* Sell out signing with Congress, F

* Tarriff sharing, D-

* Military Economy (Bailout) F

1/4 term over already

Grade: C


4,975 posted on 12/27/2025 8:27:20 PM PST by Varsity Flight ( "War by πŸ™ the prophesies set before you." ) I Timothy 1:18. Nazarite warriors. 10.5.6.5 These Days)
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Glass Half Empty/Half Full
First Quarter of First Term Performance on Top 6 Historical Conservative Ideals
PresidentSecure Borders / Immigration ControlLower Taxes / Free MarketsLimited Government / Fiscal ResponsibilityStrong National DefenseTraditional Values / FamilyFight Against Corrupt Government / Drain SwampOverall Grade
Donald Trump (2025–present)A+ (Mass deportations launched, crossings near zero)A (Major tax cuts proposed/enacted early)B (Deregulation push, but spending high)A (Defense buildup, assertive posture)B+ (EOs protecting traditional norms)A (Schedule F, agency overhauls started)A-
Joe Biden (2021–2025)F (Record high illegal crossings)D (Tax increases on high earners/corps)F (Massive spending bills, inflation spike)C (Withdrawals, perceived weakness)F (Promotion of progressive social policies)F (Expanded bureaucracy, perceived deep state protection)F
Donald Trump (2017–2021)A (Wall building, enforcement reduced crossings)A (Major tax cuts passed)B- (Deregulation, but deficits grew)A (Military rebuild, no new wars)B (Judges protecting religious liberty)C (Some loyalists, but swamp persisted)B+
Barack Obama (2009–2017)C (High deportations, but lax enforcement later)D (Tax hikes post-recession)F (Stimulus, ACA expanded government)C (Drawdowns, pivot to Asia)D (Social changes advanced)F (IRS scandals, bureaucracy growth)D
George W. Bush (2001–2009)D (Amnesty attempts, post-9/11 focus elsewhere)B (Tax cuts early)D (Medicare expansion, bailouts)A (Post-9/11 wars, military surge)B (Faith-based initiatives)C (Some cronyism allegations)B-
Bill Clinton (1993–2001)C (Welfare reform impacts immigration indirectly)B (Capital gains cuts, surpluses)B+ (Balanced budgets late term)C (Post-Cold War drawdown)C (Don't Ask Don't Tell, DOMA)D (Scandals, impeachment)B

4,978 posted on 12/27/2025 8:56:35 PM PST by foldspace
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