How's Trump for You?

[Bill_Martin]

The Republican party is not all it once was either during the era of Eisenhower and even Reagan. Further, you note how the Democrats treat the current president as if the Republicans had not treated Obama shamefully. They were determined from day one to block any and all of his initiatives and to dispose of him as soon as possible. Partisanship in Congress on both sides of the aisle is at its maximum and the welfare of the country takes a back seat.

There was definitely partisan obstructionism against Obama, but literally nothing has ever compared to this. There was no concerted effort on the part of the media, no protests before Obama even took office, no riots. This is highly unusual for any administration.

 

[Mary_Gail_36]

The Republican party is not all it once was either during the era of Eisenhower and even Reagan. Further, you note how the Democrats treat the current president as if the Republicans had not treated Obama shamefully. They were determined from day one to block any and all of his initiatives and to dispose of him as soon as possible. Partisanship in Congress on both sides of the aisle is at its maximum and the welfare of the country takes a back seat.

I agree. But I think the difference between Obama and Trump is Obama was a standard democrat and I think most democrats approved of him. I don’t think Trump has total support of the Republicans. Even if I don’t read any news about him, his twitter usage to me reveals someone with a worrisome temperament.

Presidents are not supposed to worry about Alec Baldwin, or Arnold Schwarzenegger, or the ratings of a show. And they aren’t supposed to tweet about tapes of a meeting with the head of the FBI. I sometimes wish someone would just take the twitter away.

 

[Michael68]

Thank you so much everyone who has responded: I’ve learned far more from you than I have from any media coverage. I’ll have a proper read-through this evening when I’m back from work.

I never knew there was such an appalling pen shortage in the US. Is there something we can do in the UK? Would you like Boris to come over with a box of fountain pens?

Can I sign my name to a document using a different pen for each letter? (I’m Italian and my name has a lot of letters) Would that be legal? Lets all start doing that when we sign our names!

 

[LeafByNiggle]

Wow this thread made it to 7 pages and the OP did not have a link to a news story!

That used to be the rule, but if you look for any reference to that rule now in the official forum rules, you won’t find it. I think it has been quietly rescinded.

 

[Michael68]

That used to be the rule, but if you look for any reference to that rule now in the official forum rules, you won’t find it. I think it has been quietly rescinded.

Yeah, like the rule about not insulting the President!

 

[Monte_RCMS]

3,000 stores closing, 20,000 people who are losing their full time incomes when YouTube got rid of much of their ad revenue, many thousands of lay-offs, pensions taking a big hit, 401KS’ taking a big hit, and many banks about to collapse; this is not a better economy.

Yesterday was the 20th anniversary of Amazon going public with their stock.

The stock has gone from $20 to about $1000.

Amazon started by selling books on-line.

Now Amazon sells EVERYTHING.

And people LOVE to shop via Amazon on-line, so the shoppers avoid the retail stores.

THAT’s why the retail stores are closing.

Retail stores can meet the competition by offering two things: superior on-line sales service AND a superior shopping “experience”.

[Retail stores can also convert some units to high-rise residential and office complexes so that the residents and workers can use the stores [and eating places] by just walking to them.]

 

[Brassring]

As a person who identifies left-handed, I take umbrage at your attempted humor about pens. A CIS-normative individual has no idea how hard it is to find a pen that writes well for the alternatively handed.

Although, I do find that newer gel pens can be delightful.

I strongly recommend switching to wood-barreled pencils. Not the cheap, off-the-shelf variety. Good ones. The best in the world are Palomino Blackwings. For a less expensive option, try Palomino Golden Bears or Staedtler Noricas.

 

[queenofheartscv]

I love Trump! Not only is he rapidly bringing results on campaign promises, his character is tough as can be. He is easily the most conspired against president but his work ethic and leadership skills will come through to clinch big wins. Despite the evil deeds of the mediaand rabid hate from many, trump will succeed. His story as president will be an inspiration for the ages.

 

[7_Sorrows]

There was definitely partisan obstructionism against Obama, but literally nothing has ever compared to this. There was no concerted effort on the part of the media, no protests before Obama even took office, no riots. This is highly unusual for any administration.

+1

The attacks on Trump are orchestrated from so many fronts.

Obama was coddled by the media and Hollywood and the left. Obama never confronted what Trump has.

 

[randomuser]

I love Trump! Not only is he rapidly bringing results on campaign promises, his character is tough as can be. He is easily the most conspired against president but his work ethic and leadership skills will come through to clinch big wins. Despite the evil deeds of the mediaand rabid hate from many, trump will succeed. His story as president will be an inspiration for the ages.

So when’s he going to lock her up?

 

[Michael68]

So when’s he going to lock her up?

Skip…skip…skip…still broken

 

[Michael68]

I don’t think randomuser is the least bit serious with this. He/she seems to use this as a jab

 

[Michael68]

Btw, who have I ever said didn’t keep a promise and then keep using it as a weapon? You must have me confused with someone else

 

[dmelosi]

I have yet to see a question that is not filled with an accusation. I have to agree with Michael. The many blind followers of the MSM are using only the MSM/democratic parties and not thinking for themselves. Most if not all of the “questions” are full of hate.

 

[Michael68]

We’ve discussed this before. I’m very familiar with the song and have played it on numerous stages. I believe I still play the guitar solo better than the recorded version. I’m not a member of a cult of personality just because I defend my President

 

[dmelosi]

I would be interested in seeing a direct question. I have not seen anything but general accusations. Would you care to ask a direct question?

 

[sallybutler]

We’ve discussed this before. I’m very familiar with the song and have played it on numerous stages. I believe I still play the guitar solo better than the recorded version. I’m not a member of a cult of personality just because I defend my President

I hope you defended President Obama and President Bush just as vigorously. They were also your presidents.

 

[Michael68]

I hope you defended President Obama and President Bush just as vigorously. They were also your presidents.

So yall can bring up Obama when it suits you, yet we can’t? And yes, I did defend Obama’s beer meeting. I thought it was a good idea. Many conflicts can be resolved over a few beers.

 

[sallybutler]

So yall can bring up Obama when it suits you, yet we can’t? And yes, I did defend Obama’s beer meeting. I thought it was a good idea. Many conflicts can be resolved over a few beers.

I am only suggesting that you should vigorously defend all the Presidents, as they have all been your President. Either that, or don’t use the "I’m only standing up for my President because I’m more patriotic than those that don’t defend him " subtext excuse.

 

[Michael68]

I am only suggesting that you should vigorously defend all the Presidents, as they have all been your President. Either that, or don’t use the "I’m only standing up for my President because I’m more patriotic than those that don’t defend him " subtext excuse.

I never said I was more patriotic than anyone else although the media has turned that into a dirty word