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An untrained uneducated teacher should not own firearms.

JohnFrim Loc: Somewhere in the Great White North.

For brevity, I will only address a few of your points, and will only do it briefly.

On the economy: There are many who believe that the economy has been on an upward slope for over 10 years now (since the recession of 2008/09) and they would argue that the economy has kept on improving not because of Trump, but rather despite Trump. The economies around the world have all improved, and Trump had nothing to do with those.

On trade and tariffs: I won't argue the merits of looking for a better deal for the US in trade talks, but Trump's approach has been bullish. I assume you remember the "special place in hell" comment from Navarro regarding Trudeau for raising tariffs on US goods in response to Trump's tariffs on steel and aluminum from Canada. But, oh yeah, Trump said his tariffs were in response to Canadian tariffs on dairy of 270%. I don't know who started it all, nor who is right or wrong; but I do know that using such language is VERY POOR DIPLOMACY. It is... well, Trumpian.

On keeping promises: Note: these are not exact quotes, but they are the essence of Trump's promises.
"We will have a beautiful new health care system on Day 1." Not even close!!!!! Not even today!!!!
"We will build a big beautiful wall" (of concrete, if I recall) "and Mexico will pay for it." What was he smoking? Mexico came right out and said they would never pay for the wall.
"We will hire nothing but the best people into the White House." Biggest/fastest turnover of any administration to date. Not only that, many of these "best" people that Trump praised when hired were not just pushed out, but rather given a kick in the ass with name calling by Trump.

On Trump trying to fix Obama's mistakes: Trump blames the border situation (arrests, separations, etc) on Obama, saying he is simply trying to enforce the law, but he is receiving a lot of flak for the separation actions. It is quite unbelievable to me that there appears to be no tracking system in place to enable kids to find their parents again. He has had over 2 years to change that cruel law, but has done nothing about it.

Rolling back regulations is a good thing: I guess you deny the effects of CO2 on climate, and of pollution on health. In his Orlando rally he said the US has the cleanest air ever right now; in fact, air quality has been on a downslide for about 2 years now. Sure, deregulation makes it easier for big business to reap big profits, but that is NOT good for society in general. This is just one small example of Trump catering to his rich friends and showing disdain for America as a whole. And don't bother with the argument that other countries around the world are still polluting; why not set an example and lead in the fight!!!

And as for Trump being the only person who can do this... what a crock! You have 350 million people down there!!! Most of the world was blown away when Trump and Hillary rose to the top. Really... out of all your population, these were the two best? They were both terrible choices!!! And a good chunk of Trump v**es came from Hillary h**ers because they knew her, but they did not know Trump (in politics). He now has a record behind him (I know, you think it is all good) and it really will be interesting to see if your nation stands behind him in 2020.

Good luck... seriously. I wish America a better future than what we have seen for the last while, be that just over 2 years, or 10 years, or 18 years, or wh**ever.

WNYShooter Loc: WNY

LOL, Hillary rose to the top only because the Dem Party Leadership r****d their Primary for her, and that fact also probably helped her lose--a great many Bernie supporters, as well as other Dems, were so upset upon learning how the Dem Party screwed Bernie out of a f**r e******n that they didn't v**e for Hillary in the General.

It was just the opposite in Trump's case. The Repubs threw everything they had at him, and he still walked right over all of their other challengers.

By the way, seeing how much you love Trump, you must also be a huge Doug Ford supporter.

JohnFrim Loc: Somewhere in the Great White North.

I know that many Americans balk at Bernie's socialist agenda, but I think he would have been a better leader than Hillary. Who knows, he might make it through this time around.

Doug Ford??? Who is he??? (See how much I care about "politics"?)

Before you jump on me... I'M KIDDING!!! I know Rob Ford was a loose cannon, and Doug is probably not much different. He is doing a few stupid things as well, like cutting back on renewable energy programs. Luckily I got my solar system installed and contracted for 20 years before he came to power. Of course, if he is like Trump, he can cancel that contract as well; then I will be upset.

But Canadian politics at any level is pretty boring in comparison to the world's most popular reality TV show south of the (Canadian) border. And in some ways I think that is exactly how Trump is treating his presidency.

wilpharm Loc: Oklahoma

he doesn't understand that & doesn't WANT to understand that...he is just a pathological h**er who can't see his own problems.....

dennis2146 Loc: Eastern Idaho

Not a nice man according to who, you, a group of Democrats who are STILL pissed off at Trump winning the e******n that they now look to impeach/imprison him, refuse to work with him, literally persecute him and his family on a daily basis. Put yourself in President Trump's shoes for just a moment. Try to think of the ridicule he and his family have endured, more than any other President and that is a fact. Everyone of his staff members have been ridiculed as well. Take a look at Sarah Sanders. She is quite literally one of the best press secretaries I have seen and yet CNN takes her to task daily, asking her the same ridiculous questions just to put her or President Trump on the spot. Yes I know the press have a right to ask questions. But this is way past that point. She will happily answer all questions from reporters and has done so in grand fashion. But many news agencies will lie to get their Liberal agenda across.

Just today on my news I saw where the Orlando Sentinel had a story stating, An hour before the trump rally there were no long lines and plenty of seating inside. Of course that was a total lie as the building was packed with thousands of Trump supporters. So tell me John, do you also subscribe to the lying press routine? Do you tend to believe everything the Liberal press tells you even though they are often lying through their teeth.

Let me see here. I am guessing you don't like Trump because he c***ted on his wife, said he liked to fondle women (in a video) used locker room talk, uses language that other Presidents may not use (in public that is) and so on. What else? Oh yes, he is said to be r****t because he does not like i*****l a***ns coming across our borders by the thousands and because 50 or more years ago he owned apartment buildings in NYC and is said to have something derogatory against b****s. Isn't it just like you Liberals to hold a grudge against a Conservative until the End of Days, yet forgive Liberals for everything since they, are just human. Keep in mind that Trump did none of these things while in office. He did none of these things recently before taking office. You Liberals tend to forgive and forget Robert Byrd, Bill Clinton (who would STILL screw anything wearing a skirt even a 57 Chevy), Ted Kennedy who was the supreme MA Commander for alcoholism and screwing anything moving. Don't forget it was Teddy who allowed a woman to drown in 4 feet of water and then lied about it afterward. Yet I ask you to ask yourself in front of a mirror if you respect these people.

I v**ed for Trump because he took our economy, as a business man, from 2% growth to 3.6% growth. We currently have more jobs than workers to fill them, world leaders, opposite of what you and Liberals tell us, are starting to come around to President Trump. Remember though that he can be tough on those leaders, such as maybe yours, who try to still have the United States pay more in tariffs than we should. Sure they are against Trump because he is trying to right a wrong from over 50 years ago. That does not mean they do not respect him.

Every Big Business with Deep Pockets seems to have its detractors. Of course Trump has people who have sued him. Some have won and many have lost. That does not make him a crook. Perhaps you are assuming the people who sued him are totally right and Trump is totally wrong. I am not saying he is always right but he sure as hell is not always wrong either. He is in the business to make money and he is good at it.

You needn't answer. I read your post and you are tired. Not a problem.

Dennis

JohnFrim Loc: Somewhere in the Great White North.

Dennis, I will respond to a few of your points.

Sarah Sanders being one of the best press secretaries? She lied... repeatedly. She even admitted that to Mueller. Trump also lied from Day1, and so did Sean Spicer. Does it matter that the crowd size was exaggerated? No, it's a trivial matter... but it was a lie. So are Trump's many many false statements (recent: the air today is NOT the cleanest it has ever been). It is not the substance of the lie, but the fact of lying itself that matters. You may not even agree that he has lied or made false claims nearly 11,000 times so far. What is your acceptable standard for lies... would you say he lied maybe 5000 times, or only 1000 times; will you give him 30,000 by the time he is done being president? For me and many who feel like I do, we may not be able to put a threshold on it, but nearly 11,000 is WAY over the limit for calling him an honest person.

You said in an earlier post that Trump has done nothing illegal. Is that the new behavioural standard for a president? I would think Americans want their children to have role models, and who better than the President of the United States. Would you really hold him up as an example of what your children should aspire to as a decent human being? It's OK to treat people badly as long as it is not illegal? Where are the moral and ethical standards that should be examples to your children. He does not posses those qualities. And yes, that includes the c***ting on the wife, fondling women, and using vulgar locker room talk. Just look at how he handled all of that -- first he justified it, and then denied that it ever happened. Wrong, wrong, wrong. Lots of people screw around, politicians included, but surely one would like a better role model as your top man. I would actually respect him more if he would own up to these behaviours and apologize; but backing down or admitting defeat (i.e., admitting he is not perfect) is beneath him. I think he truly believes that now that he is at the pinnacle of the world he must be just below God himself. And for me, comparisons such as Robert Byrd, Bill Clinton, Ted Kennedy, Hillary, etc all behaved badly too just don't cut it... no, I do not respect them for what they did. And if they did anything wrong/illegal they should be locked up no matter who they are.

You folks keep bringing up that Trump has achieved results. Good for him, and good for you. But there has to be another republican who can do the same, except do it with dignity, respect, diplomacy and class. If not, I guess you really have found the person just below God.

Cykdelic Loc: Now outside of Chiraq & Santa Fe, NM

Right or wrong, you are displaying your ignorance of real estate investing.... each project tends to be its own “company” and as such one can fail while one next door, so to speak, thrives.

As for paying contractors, the same same ignorance applies. Have you ever managed a large scale building project? I have, and it’s an ongoing game of the payee trying to cut corners, save more money, not delivering as contracted, etc., all while ask8mg for more and more money while the payer is trying to also save money while making sure the project comes in as contracted and safe.

Cykdelic Loc: Now outside of Chiraq & Santa Fe, NM

Seriously, my Canadian and not American friend........please name an American high-profile politician that was not a bully.

Please don’t say Obama as he was an excellent bully.

Cykdelic Loc: Now outside of Chiraq & Santa Fe, NM

Really? Can you show us that math (please ensure it’s based in reality and not emotion)?

Cykdelic Loc: Now outside of Chiraq & Santa Fe, NM

OUTSTANDING POST! 😎👍🙏

Cykdelic Loc: Now outside of Chiraq & Santa Fe, NM

I think we all agree and that’s the program being submitted.....it’s the f*****t progressives who only want guns eliminated that are trying to restate the argument to one of forcing untrained, teachers to be armed!

Cykdelic Loc: Now outside of Chiraq & Santa Fe, NM

Let’s start with he’s only been president for 28 months (not that long...it only seems longer!):

The economy:
Yes, after what was almost a complete meltdown of the U.S. financing system and the world economy our economy was steadily on a low upslope...and then it flattened out until Trump dropped taxes and, most importantly, started the arduous process of getting incredibly stupid and voluminous rules, etc., off the books. The economies around the world are certainly NOT improving...better check your data.

Tariffs, etc.:
Yes, Trump’s approach is bullish because that’s what the U.S. needs after 25 years of bending over for the rest of the world and letting them violate existing treaties, steal our IP and jobs, etc. It was finally go time!

Promises:
Actually if you do some research and find Trump’s list of campaign promises you will find he is doing an outstanding job at meeting them...that’s what really frustrates our D.C. swamp! The smallness of John McCain screwed up the chances of a new health system, and the wall IS going up! Is Mexico paying for it? Somewhat, they are....just look at the money the are spending as we speak to keep i*****l i*******ts from going through Mexico to get here. Also read the USMCA and compare it to NAFTA....you will say this doesn’t matter, but I don’t recall him ever saying Mexico would write a check.

Fixing Obama’s mistakes:
This would take too long to intelligently discuss, but as for your example.....yes, he IS taking flak from the left and the media for the same separation actions they hid u dear Obama. Our i*********n l*ws are crap, everyone knows they are crap, but our Democrat party AND the never-trumpets will not do anything to fix them while he is president.

Rules & regs:
Sorry, son.....the U.S. is the WORLDS largest reforester AND the world’s LEADER in reducing CO2 emissions (see chart, below), so the U.S. is setting an example and leading the world in this effort, we just didn’t join loser efforts like Kyoto and the Paris Accord, both of which were fun for virtue signaling but are useless in actually getting results.

There’s that word again.....results!

dennis2146 Loc: Eastern Idaho

I don't deny that Trump has lied. Never have. But his lies are more like exaggerations than outright lies, similar to a barker in a circus. So he lied about air quality. Actually our air quality is pretty darn good right now. Whether or not it is REALLY the best ever, who knows. I have not looked at some type of air quality report, have you. I know I am pretty happy with it and I am 100 miles North of Los Angeles. I recall the air quality of LA back in the 60's. My eyes teared up every day and visibility was severely limited. Yes I know this is years ago but my point is your comments on this and other, "lies", are insignificant compared to the overall economy that President Trump has provided. It really is the best it has been in several years, some say back to 1969. Would you rather have a growing robust economy or would you rather have a more polished politician who will give us an economy where people are not getting honest wages, are unemployed and with a growth of 2%. I will take the growing economy.

Yes, Trump could be a bit more P**********l. But Conservatives look at an honest picture of our politics. If you looked honestly at our past and present politicians you would find, on BOTH sides of the aisle, numerous complaints that Congress has paid out millions of dollars to silence those who have been sexually harassed, at a minimum. Check out the Virginia Democratic Governor's office, two r****t Democrats and one who has been openly accused of rape by two different women. But do the Democrats push for an investigation as they did Roy Moore and Justice Kavanaugh when the charges were far less than rape? Nope, it is all pushed under the rug as if nothing happened here. Take a good look at Bill Clinton's exploits in the Oval Office. Check out numerous Democratic politicians and you will find a sample of Democrats just like Trump or worse. Yet you seem to support them but not Trump. Trump is a business man who is successful at making America economically sound. I know of nobody who would do that on the Republican side or the Democratic side. I will take his loud mouth and, you say, shady PAST, compared to a polished politician who s**ts on, We the People.

You still have not given any evidence at all that Trump has done illegal things. Yet like all Liberals you have no proof other than your gut feelings. You also seem to forgive and forget Democratic wrongdoers but still hold Trump responsible for everything he has ever said or done. I will be right here.

You my friend are a typical Liberal hypocrite,

Dennis

Cykdelic Loc: Now outside of Chiraq & Santa Fe, NM

Canadian politics is boring? I infer that as meaning straight, narrow, no graft, no corruption, etc. You guys
Have Numerous current corruption investigations raising concern about corruption, illegal financing, and kickbacks in the construction sector and in public procurement.

Hey, how about that crazy Ottawa?


That’s either naive or a deliberate lie. I direct you to....

https://www.ctvnews.ca/politics/2016-year-in-review-4-canadian-political-scandals-1.3197014

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_political_scandals_in_Canada