Posted on 01/18/2018 12:07:19 PM PST by leaymane
My group of respondents is made up of people I have met over the course of the last year while reporting from eight counties that were pivotal in the 2016 presidential election. Some I met through friends or political or activist organizations, but most I encountered at county fairs or festivals, churches, bars or restaurants. My sample skews somewhat toward Trump voters and supporters, but there are also plenty of Democrats.
As I expected, most of my respondents had either only good or bad things to say about the presidents first year. Among the positive one-word responses were: diligent, decisive, action, finally, perseverance, impressed, amazing! leader, relief, powerful, and success!
Bryan Ward, sheriff of Hardy County, W.Va., used the word refreshing to describe Trumps approach to politics and governance. We West Virginians have a low number of Ph.D.'s per capita, but our BS meters work flawlessly, he wrote, adding:
Being unpolished, and unapologetic, despite the occasional compulsive tweets, are attributes that make [Trump] and effective ambassador for our nation. He's said what he intends to do, and does it. Debate his style all day, but style doesn't make us a strong nation. His policy will. I'm proud of my president.
Among Trumps critics, I heard words such as catastrophic, shit-show, unpatriotic, disgraceful, horrible, crappy, embarrassing, mockery, and disappointing. Macomb County, Mich., resident Darryl Howard compared Trump to the cruel and cowardly Joffrey from Game of Thrones.
Orgastastic.
VICTORY!!!
The rule was one word, otherwise, I would have chose to say “Indomitable Spirit”...
disestablishmentarian
COVFEFE!
WOW!
Where have I been? Jeff Wayne is completely alien to me. Mention Moody Blues, and will be the first in line. These guys had it all. Very sad to have lost one this week.
The recorded music, first class..as Monty Python might say>>”Now, for something completely different.”
“indefatigable” - POTUS to a tee. Persevering, failing only educates him as to his attempt for the next round. The man has God’s right hand on his shoulder. His education, his demeanor; this was planned by One who knew there would be a use for this individual at some point in time.
TRiUMPhant = a republican without the baggage (trunk)
What a time in which we live. To see first hand a complete transition of a country which has longed to see us breakout of the chains which have bound us, it seems like forever.
POTUS DJT = MAGA
Huuggee
Great.
magnificantlyoutstanding
Blessing
Determination.
Merica!
Well done, VK. Your entire comment is insightful and right on.
Many believe America the Beautiful — with its poetic "amber waves of grain" and "purple mountain majesties" — should be the national anthem of our country.
But wiser heads know that while America's mountains and fields are truly inspiring, what truly distinguishes America is the hardy and pioneering spirit of its people.
This is why the "land of the free and home of the brave" of the Star Spangled Banner will always be our true anthem.
Since our Nation's birth, certain individuals have risen above the pack and served as a beacon for the rest of us. George Washington, Martin Luther King, Ronald Reagan, and our military heroes.
With Trump, we truly got a once-in-a-century man — the BEST of the BEST! He has excelled in so many spheres -- as a builder, best-selling author, media star, and now politician.
But listing his achievements is only half of it. He's also a man of compassion, bravery, and selflessness with a jocular personality we all love.
Magnificent!
Momentous!
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