Politics Thread

[Xville]

That's 100% correct, but this time does feel a little different. Trump is way more prepared now (for better or for worse depending on what you think he's going to do with that preparation), and the public temperature seems to be WAY lower this time around. I think the inevitable protests will be pretty muted next week (particularly compared to last time). Trump has way more institutional support than he did last time (or at least people willing to work with him this time).

I don't think any Trump presidency is ever going to be "normal", but it seems to me that there's a far higher chance of relative success/normalcy than there was in 2017.

I hope you are correct. If he can chill out on his rhetoric and retribution patterns, it can be a decent four years. I'm just not sure his ego will allow him to do that.

[Xuperman]

Interesting take considering his first term was volatility, chaos and division every single day.

There were well documented reasons for that.

I think you will see a clear difference between the Trump campaigning vs the Trump as POTUS this term. Everyone needs to avail themselves to the possibility that Trump (and Republicans) truly loves his Country and it's citizens. If positive change comes to fruition....proportional credit needs to be acknowledged for improvement as warranted.

If Trump, his team and his Party can follow through with promises intended to improve the lives of average Americans....the Progressive madness of the last 4 years will have a lasting negative impact on the Democrat Party going forward.

Either way, like it or not, everything Trump will continue to be the Greatest Show on Earth.

[xuphan]

We are witnessing something way overdue. Talking heads AND POLITICIANS on the Left are beginning to remove the blinders and change course.

Trump already is cultivating positive change. He WILL have a massively effective 2nd term. One that returns to some normality with far less volatility and chaos....IF THE MSM returns to reality and calls "balls/strikes" fairly.

The 24/7 Trump slander approach has put the Democrat Party on life support. The Republicans earned record support among minorities that will continue to expand.

Fact is, the 2024 elections literally changed the direction of the Country. All indications point to a reversal mandate for many elements of the "Fundamental Transformation" of the last 16 years. If Trump can avoid any major domestic terror events, empower Law Enforcement and show real positive gains economically.....this Country will begin to be far less divided.

How exactly is a second term Trump presidency going to make this country less divided? This country is more divided as ever as a result of political hate coming from both sides and policies that are either far left or far right. I would say we are closer to a civil war than we are to being a united nation.

[paulxu]

I'm guessing they moved Monday's inauguration inside because someone was afraid of a small crowd on the mall in photos.
Couldn't send Spicer back out to lie about the crowd side. Poor guy.

Kennedy was inaugurated outside in the same low temperature.

[GoMuskies]

Reagan won 49 states in 1984 and was inaugurated inside in similar weather in 1985.

Try not to be like the people you claim to hate, paul.

[Smails]

Reagan won 49 states in 1984 and was inaugurated inside in similar weather in 1985.

Try not to be like the people you claim to hate, paul.

Shush up with those pesky facts...they cloud a perfectly good narrative.

[bobbiemcgee]

So does Ohio want vivek

[Strange Brew]

So does Ohio want vivek

If not, I’d love to see him run in CO. Unless CO has become a lost cause like CA.

What are your thoughts on Biden attempting to revive a 28th Amendment? 53 years after it cleared Congress and over 40 years after the time limit expired?

As a Gen Xer, I’m understanding why the Millenials don’t like you. That said. I still don’t care. :)

[paulxu]

Reagan won 49 states in 1984 and was inaugurated inside in similar weather in 1985.

Try not to be like the people you claim to hate, paul.

I don't hate any of them; but I feel sorry for a lot of them.

As to the inauguration location, I guess Dems are just tougher and can handle a little cold, so their supporters get something besides a "commemorative ticket."

[Strange Brew]

I don't hate any of them; but I feel sorry for a lot of them.

As to the inauguration location, I guess Dems are just tougher and can handle a little cold, so their supporters get something besides a "commemorative ticket."

Haha, Dems are tougher?

I suppose you missed the Confirmation Hearings going back to Justice Thomas.

Sorry you can’t have a repeat of Harrison. :(

This is a “college educated” board. Try to keep up. :)

I’m so very sorry the Republicans freed your slaves.