Predictions for a Trump presidency

[Michael Murphy]

If you just sit back and watch Comrade Trump spin you will find it quite amusing. Like Trump so upset when a reported asked about Flynn during a executive order signing. Didn't answer stormed out leaving with out signing the orders and Pence had to grab them and follow Trump out of the room.  But combine his Russian Problems with the fact that the Republican House is so schizophrenic that it will be unable to pass any meaningful legislation except for the ones like internet privacy they just made a thing of the past, or the net neutrality that they are going to can next.  Some time in the future some one is going to turn this administration into a comedy movie.  Come to think of it  maybe they already did.

[Shaks24]

He looked awful pale last night. I think all this stuff is getting to him.

[Simon Dog]

3 Million a pop.

He is also destroying the  livleyhood of small airport operator and flight instructors in the area who are subject to a "VIP closed airspace" notice to airmen when Trump is in the area.

[kristina]

Well, well, MM strikes again. You MUST answer all of her questions, whether you want to or not. And, if you don't then you get called all kinds of names, the only good one being, you are a Trump Lover. And Kristina, I am stunned at your post. I have never thought of you talking like that to any one EVER!!! Guess MM's remarks and attempts at bullying are rubbing off on you.  The guys here, never get personal or insulting, so I dont know why you think you can or should be rude to any one MM. So clean up your act and MIND YOUR MANNERS MM.

Hello Jean,
I am very sorry if you feel hurt by my thoughts and I can assure you that MooseMom's comments did most certainly not "rub off" on me.
Of course, I can't speak for MooseMom, but my feeling is that MooseMom and I arrived independently at similar conclusions,
which are mainly based on our observations and experiences and in my case are the results of my political instincts and observations...
... and please believe me that I very much hope my political instincts are completely wrong in this case as I very much care for America !
... I am very sorry to have hurt your feelings and I send you my kind regards and please be assured that I wholeheartedly hope to be wrong in this case ...
... Only time will tell ...
Best wishes from Kristina.

P.S. (re-edit) ... I also wish to mention here, that my thoughts were mainly based on the fact that noone really knows how the new Presidency will turn out,
unless of course, one is an insider and I was desperately asking Athena whether she is an insider and could put my fears to rest ... ?

[MooseMom]

Kristina, you have no need to apologize.  You have done nothing wrong.  You have your own thoughts and opinions, and I am sorry you were accused of not having independent brain function.  LOL!

Your country and mine are headed into uncharted waters.  As you know, I have a very heartfelt affection for the UK and hope that Brexit will eventually bring all of the benefits that British voters have hoped for. 

I want to thank you for the good wishes that you have expressed for my own country.  I know you are very aware of my own concerns and deep-seated fears, and I very much appreciate your recognition of my feelings instead of dismissing them.  I do not apologize for having profound misgivings.  I don't like feeling this way.  I have made many pleas for reassurance, but none have been forthcoming. 

I am pinning some hope on the possibility of President Trump keeping his promise to start rebuilding America's infrastructure.  To be fair to President Trump, the problem lies with Congress.  I really can't begin to predict what will happen here.

We are facing the real possibility of a government shutdown at the end of this month.  This makes me nervous.  I have no predictions in this regard, either.

Again, thank you, Kristina, for understanding the reasons why I am so nervous about this administration.  Like you, I hope I am wrong and that my fears end up being unfounded.  I know that these are early days and that some good things just might be around the corner.  It's hard to predict.

[Jean]

Okay, now, Kristina, I intended no insult of any kind to you. None. If you took it that way, I am sorry.

Hugs
Jean

[Simon Dog]

Brexit will eventually bring all of the benefits that British voters have hoped for.

The Brits decided they do not was free immigration between EU countries to cause their nation to become Muslim Majority.

I suspect Brexit would have lost if there were an option if preserving the economic trade freedoms without opening the borders was an option.

[kristina]

Many thanks MooseMom and Jean for your kind thoughts, I do appreciate it very much.
... and you are right, MooseMom, our countries are headed into uncharted waters and no one knows the outcome and all we can hope for is as little  confusion as is possible ...
Most interesting thought, Simon and it is very true that many people in the UK fear an overwhelming religious direction to slowly overtake ...

[MooseMom]

Brexit will eventually bring all of the benefits that British voters have hoped for.

The Brits decided they do not was free immigration between EU countries to cause their nation to become Muslim Majority.

I suspect Brexit would have lost if there were an option if preserving the economic trade freedoms without opening the borders was an option.

Well, we must be clear about what we mean when we talk about "opening the borders".  The real issue is the free movement of EU citizens, ie, the freedom of, say, French people or Italian people who want to live and work in the UK.  That is a different issue than immigration from Muslim-majority countries.  I don't think Brussels has a policy on how many non-EU immigrants a member nation is required to let in; I could very well be wrong about that, though!  I do know that Brussels DOES have a policy about REFUGEES, though.  Free movement within the EU in and of itself doesn't cause the UK to become a Muslim majority nation.  People in the UK are worried about workers coming in from eastern Europe.  I remember the kerfuffle over "Polish plumbers" well over a decade ago!

Just as it is hard to predict what President Trump can get done, it is even harder to predict what Theresa May will be able to negotiate.  She's got 2 years.

With the French and German elections coming up, we live in a very unpredictable world, that's for sure!  At least here on IHD, we have each other for some support since we all have somewhat uncertain futures! 

[Simon Dog]

That is a different issue than immigration from Muslim-majority countries

Does the EU open the borders to legal resident non-citizens from other EU nations, or is EU nation citizenship required?   

I remember the kerfuffle over "Polish plumbers" well over a decade ago

I suspect there is a good joke somewhere here

[MooseMom]

That is a different issue than immigration from Muslim-majority countries

Does the EU open the borders to legal resident non-citizens from other EU nations, or is EU nation citizenship required?   

I remember the kerfuffle over "Polish plumbers" well over a decade ago

I suspect there is a good joke somewhere here

Well, the UK is not a part of the Schengen area, but the Schengen area, I believe, addresses the issue of international travel but not the issue of employment and residency.  So my short answer would be "I don't know, and that's a good question."  When I lived in the UK, I was a legal resident but was not a UK citizen, so whenever we traveled to the Continent, I'd always have to get into the "Non-EU Citizen" line.  (It also meant that I had to pay taxes but could not vote.  Didn't we fight a war about that?  lol)  So, my guess would be "no", but I wouldn't bet on it.

No, there was no good joke in there.  Seriously, a lot of people in the UK were very upset about the idea of this flood of workers coming from Poland due to the whole "free movement of people" EU mandate.  "Polish plumbers" became the big bugbear.  It was just so odd and random.

[Simon Dog]

"Polish plumbers" became the big bugbear.  It was just so odd and random.

It is an interesting example, since here in the US plumbing is, more than any other trade, a protected profession with barriers to entry that cause it to command an hourly rate well above the skill and training level required.

[Michael Murphy]

The one major problem facing England is many countries have a most favored trade status.  One England is out of the EUC any concessions they try to negotiate othe countries such as USA would automatically get the same trade concessions.

[Bill Peckham]

It is an interesting example, since here in the US plumbing is, more than any other trade, a protected profession with barriers to entry that cause it to command an hourly rate well above the skill and training level required.

More than being a longshoreman?

[Simon Dog]

More than being a longshoreman?

You got me there.

[Bill Peckham]

I can't believe no one predicted Trump will lay hands on a mystical orb with the Saudi King.


I am really disappointed in our collective imagination.

[Rerun]

President Trump and the Pope were out fishing.  The Pope's hat blew off.  President Trump got out of the boat, walked on water to go pick it up.  Walked on water back to the boat and handed the Pope his hat....

Headlines the next day:

"Trump Can't Swim"