Re: Okay, now I have to ask...

Well the primary job of a President is to create optimism about the country.
-Assure Americans that something is doing done about threats abroad and at home (N. Korea, ISIS, Iran, honor military and law enforcement so that the next generation is raised with a respect for the rule of law but at the same time acknowledge the blessings of freedoms we do have ).
-Assure workers of their purpose and their valued contribution to the country and economy.
-Focus on discovering/utilizing our energy resources and revitalizing the steel industry.
- Create enthusiasm to inspire young entrepreneurs and enthuse older so that they will invest here to create jobs and opportunities. You can't do this by continually creating pessimism and saying "those jobs aren't coming back" or blindly signing NAFTA and being content when so many people are forced out of work. At some point you have to do something about it.
-Furthermore, (not the Presidents job but was needed) dispose of extreme political correctedness and identity politics (so extreme that children are growing up confused as to what gender they are). I believe in diversity and encourage it because that's what has made USA different from a culture standpoint. We all have differences (backgrounds, races, cultures, religions) but what we all have in common in this country is we are Americans. That's is the ONLY label that unites all of us. That's why it's of utmost importance to ensure the wellbeing and independence Americans first (independent from other countries and as a people independent from our own gov't). Government is supposed to serve as a ladder to help citizens climb in life through opportunities, rather than a rope that pulls you in whatever direction they want. With a rope, they can cut you off whenever they feel the need.

With confusion on gender roles/identity, massive job losses, drugs, terrorism headlines, poor role models being glorified in the mainstream, lack of emphasis on Parenting/family unit (maybe due to loss of jobs and drugs), and not to mention constant war, it's no wonder there has been such a drastic spike in depression and mental illnesses in the few decades. But people seem to accept being pacified rather than look at the bigger picture. No one person is to blame for all of this but the fact that the last few Presidents smiled in our face while it was happening should disgust you enough.

As far as big bills (such as the badly needed trillion dollar infrastructure plan), all the POTUS can do is propose it and bring it to attention. Congress and career politicians (most, which I remind you have done very little to help over the years) are the ones who have to realize the necessity to advance the nation regarding objectives that really matter--transgender bathroom rights aren't one of those things. It's regressive, creates more confusion in parenting and raising children, and makes Americans look like we don't know right from left.

Nevertheless, reality star or not, more people are paying attention to politics, congress, local/state governments. More are understanding the importance of domestic industries, and are learning how the economy works (locally and nationally). More are understanding the importance of trade skills and feeling encouraged to pursue them. More are understanding the family unit and generational wealth (doing more so you're kids will have more than you).

Sure the reality star is far from perfect, but at least he's used his platform to create optimism and shift a focus to areas that actually matter. If you're one that wants it given to you on a platter or looks for the negative in every sentence, I feel bad for you.. It's going to be a long 6 years.

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Well the primary job of a President is to create optimism about the country.

Then he is failing miserably. Earlier this year, the majority of Americans did not feel optimistic about America's direction under Trump.

-Assure Americans that something is doing done about threats abroad and at home (N. Korea, ISIS, Iran, honor military and law enforcement so that the next generation is raised with a respect for the rule of law but at the same time acknowledge the blessings of freedoms we do have ).

He failed with his N. Korea deal, nothing new has happened with Iran, and military vets have suffered under the cuts made by Trump and the GOP. He does not care about the military. Anyone who believes this has been duped.

-Assure workers of their purpose and their valued contribution to the country and economy.

He hasn't done this. He's not some magical fairy that encourages all Americans to work harder.

-Focus on discovering/utilizing our energy resources and revitalizing the steel industry.

- Create enthusiasm to inspire young entrepreneurs and enthuse older so that they will invest here to create jobs and opportunities. You can't do this by continually creating pessimism and saying "those jobs aren't coming back" or blindly signing NAFTA and being content when so many people are forced out of work. At some point you have to do something about it.

His tariffs have lowered enthusiasm and threatened South Carolina's economy.

-Furthermore, (not the Presidents job but was needed) dispose of extreme political correctedness and identity politics (edited out the rest for length)...

This is a president who repeatedly alienates minorities and women, and he has stirred up and enabled some of the most despicable people in our country to rise up against these groups more than we have seen in quite some time. He gave comfort to white supremacists. Let's get real here. He doesn't celebrate diversity.

With confusion on gender roles/identity,

Trump can't fix this. This has existed for centuries and isn't new.

...massive job losses,

This area was already improving before Trump.

...drugs,

You'll never stop this.

...terrorism headlines,

He doesn't care.

...poor role models being glorified in the mainstream,

Like Donald Trump.

...lack of emphasis on Parenting/family unit (maybe due to loss of jobs and drugs),

Haha... no. This isn't a thing.

...and not to mention constant war,

Which you can thank both of parties for that under the military industrial complex, but Trump has fit in nicely by trying to provoke more problems.

...it's no wonder there has been such a drastic spike in depression and mental illnesses in the few decades.

Mental illness and depression haven't increased in America. The ability to diagnose and treat these disorders, as well as our understanding of them, has improved. These have been problems for a long, long time.

But people seem to accept being pacified rather than look at the bigger picture. No one person is to blame for all of this but the fact that the last few Presidents smiled in our face while it was happening should disgust you enough.

Well, I can at least agree with you here.

As far as big bills (such as the badly needed trillion dollar infrastructure plan), all the POTUS can do is propose it and bring it to attention.

Yeah, orrrrrrr... he can push for more spending and rack up bigger bills with his personal comforts. Which is what Trump has done. People who support Trump don't support fiscal responsibility. Period.

Congress and career politicians (most, which I remind you have done very little to help over the years) are the ones who have to realize the necessity to advance the nation regarding objectives that really matter--transgender bathroom rights aren't one of those things. It's regressive, creates more confusion in parenting and raising children, and makes Americans look like we don't know right from left.

Bro, you are really, really hung up on this transgender thing. Let it go. Those people aren't hurting you. They can do nothing to hurt you. Let em pee where they want and just leave em alone.

Nevertheless, reality star or not, more people are paying attention to politics, congress, local/state governments.

The only boost in paying attention to politics has been from the people who are extraordinarily pissed at this admin and plan to oppose it at all costs. So yeah, I guess Trump did that. He woke up a lot of people who realize that they can't sit back and let stupid #### like this continue.

Sure the reality star is far from perfect, but at least he's used his platform to create optimism and shift a focus to areas that actually matter. If you're one that wants it given to you on a platter or looks for the negative in every sentence, I feel bad for you.. It's going to be a long 6 years.

He's not far from perfect. He's a nightmare and an imbecile. The reports coming out of this White House are like nothing we have seen in our lifetimes, and not in a good way.

So here's my most blunt point in case you skipped to this: As cac2011 said, it's just as equally stupid to trust and listen to this orange reality star about politics as it is to listen to Madonna. Both are fools, and people who look to them for any, and I mean ANY, guidance on our nation or politics are equally foolish. The only difference between the two is that one of them happened to run for president and find the perfect storm of incompetency between the GOP and Hillary to get elected.

He's a bad president, a bad person, and we can't get rid of him soon enough.

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Okay, now I have to ask...

And here... we... go!

Dems want it and pubs fear voting against it.

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