McRocket
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Yes, Trump really does get credit for the Supreme Court picks, no matter what silly ass excuse you gave it. He could
have picked another liberal judge to fuck up our Constitution.
Yes, Trump gets credit for unemployment being as low as it is. It could have gone the other way with bad policy decisions.
Who cares what he says about the U-3, only those with TDS would complain about it.
The Dow has had a huge gain once it was announced that he was our next president, because of that AND a stronger economy
under his watch the fed reserve incrementally raised the rates from near 0 to 2.25-2.50, something that wasn't touched for nearly
Opies entire time in office. Why? Because Trump's economy really is stronger than Opies was.That will take the steam out of GDP and the DOW, but, still part of the longest bull market in my
lifetime.
Historians are the ones who are going to have to judge Trump on the deficits. He is trying something bold that
we won't see the benefits (if any) immediately.
As far as spending? I'm with you on that, and all politicians are to blame including Trump. I always say we spend too much
and liberals say we aren't taxed enough.
Military?
Report: U.S. Nuclear System Relies On Outdated Technology Such As Floppy Disks
The Dangerous Degradation Of The U.S. Nuclear Arsenal
U.S. military in 'crisis,' could lose a war to Russia and China, report warns
You decide
You're under the assumption that the government is responsible for healthcare, IMO no it's not.
I'm with you on Syria and Afghanistan, bring them home.
With NoKo...he tried, but he didn't do what past presidents did with NoKo.
Not sure it's possible.
Let me know when I become a republican, okay MickeyR?
Just keep bitching about him, you always do, TDS does that to a person.
1- SCOTUS picks - no credit. He controlled both houses. Why would he post a liberal judge - no reason? It takes ZERO skill to appoint a con SCOTUS judge when you are a con and cons control both Houses. ZERO.
If you think otherwise - you are mistaken.
2- U-3 - he (rightly) called it a hoax. It is - he gets no credit for it. Besides, show me EXACTLY where the U-3 suddenly nose-dived once he took office.
Bureau of Labor Statistics Data
You cannot because it did not.
He gets zero credit for making zero change from previous administration.
3- the DOW is lower now than it was a year ago. That is pathetic. Especially with a huge fiscal deficit. Plus, the DOW has grown MUCH less on a per month basis then it did under Obama (after the Great Recession).
.N225: Nikkei 225 Index - Stock Quote and News - CNBC
All facts - totally incontrovertible.
4- The GDP is 2.55% under Trump. That stinks - especially with gigantic deficits which stimulate an economy. And I don't give a shit what Obama did (I am no fan of his as POTUS either). Trump promised 4-5% growth. He was wrong.
These are all facts.
5- the trade deficit is MUCH higher then it was when he took office. And I don't give a shit about 'it will see benefits'. You have ZERO proof of that. Promises mean NOTHING. The trade deficit is FAR worse when Trump promised it would be FAR better.
These are facts.
6- defense? Your last source is a biased joke. It is common knowledge they are STAGGERINGLY biased for more spending...no matter what.
The Problem with the National Defense Strategy Commission
And your other links are just talking about nuclear which takes up a small fraction of the defense budget.
You did not show one UNBIASED source that America's defense was unsafe before he took office. And America spends over 2.5 times what China, Russia, Iran and North Korea do COMBINED.
Defense Spending by Country
Anyone that says that America needs to spend more money on defense is - no offense - staggeringly inept on such matters.
To argue for more defense spending in 2019 (especially with America running a GIGANTIC fiscal deficit) is sheer lunacy, IMO.
I will not waste time debating such an absurd notion. You want to be brainwashed by the MIC...go ahead.
BTW - I am no military hater...I served in the reserves (saw no combat).
7- what you (or I - and I am against single payer, BTW) think healthcare should look like is irrelevant. Trump promised a replacement for Obamacare and has failed at it miserably.
Fact.
8- North Korea? Tried? Are you serious? Tried? Every POTUS - Rep or Dem - tried. It's just Trump was FAR more boastful about it. He got NOTHING.
This is fact.
So no fact that I posted did you prove wrong. I will not argue them further.
And the rest are just your opinion against mine. Pointless to debate them further as I feel your mind is closed on these issues.
And - as you agreed to various extents with - he has failed MASSIVELY on the fiscal deficit and bringing troops home. Absolutely pathetic.
As for TDS. I agree completely...that you have it:
''Trump Derangement Syndrome
The latest attempt by the alt-right to demonise anybody who thinks that maybe putting a reality TV star who's declared bankruptcy six times in charge of the country might not have been the best idea.
"So what if Trump only told the complete truth throughout 4% of his campaign, and had to settle out of court for that fraud trial, and that he reacts like a spoilt brat on Twitter to any kind of criticism? Geez, you libtard SJW snowflakes just have accept democracy won and stop exercising your right to free speech! You're so negative with your Trump Derangement Syndrome!"'
Urban Dictionary: Trump Derangement Syndrome
Anyone who would read the above and seriously state that Trump has (as you put it above): 'Good grief, he has done so much for
this country in his 2 plus years.'?
Well, no offense, but they must be delusional and/or ignorant about this subject.
GWB was a failure. Obama was a failure. And Trump is a failure. The difference is - I respected the other two and never felt they were mentally disturbed or only out for themselves. I do not feel that way with Trump (and tens of millions - at least - agree with me). Trump is a danger to America, IMO.
I have taken this discussion as far as it seems you are willing to open your mind to go on it.
So I will end it here (at least for me). If you are willing to open your mind on this subject - I would be happy to debate it further.
Have a good day.
And once again - I am neither Dem nor Rep. Never have and NEVER will vote for either, pathetic party.
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