Inaugural Address

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(01-23-2017, 01:57 PM)xxlt Wrote: Great take, as I have come to expect from you. All I will say is given the gridlock of the last 8 years maybe the tack he is taking is the right one - scolding those on the platform - I am sure much of middle America liked that and felt he was unified with them on that point. To me, this scolding was almost a more in your face version of Obama's constant refrain of Washington doesn't work because Americans aren't engaged - and rather then blaming Americans blaming their leaders for not rising above the apathy and impotence of the masses. And, the marches Saturday suggest he has more Americans willing to engage than Obama did. Most of America, Red or Blue, hates what is inside the beltway and the media that covers it and Trump seems to be striking that chord even as he has his opposition in the street marching against him. Something is happening...

I share your concerns about his lack of knowledge and experience, believe me. But, if he gets away from some of the fascist rhetoric (as this speech seemed to in places) and comes out with policy proposals like a jobs bill/infrastructure bill then no matter how much dems or repubs in DC hate him (and I think he draws contempt in equal parts from both sides of the aisle right now) they may be afraid not to back them and - Ho Le Chit - something positive could actually happen.

Of course, they could unite to impeach and remove him for a number of reasons, or they could unite to pass beneficial legislation, but either way, paradoxically, this seemingly crazy SOB may be a unifying force and DC sure as hell needs that.

I think he will take his case to the American people and play the Washington outsider angle to the hilt.  One thing he has done that plays well and will continue to play well is speaking of We the People.  That is a strong message to a population sick and tired of political lifers.  Eventually, the lifers will have no choice but follow or lose their cushy jobs.

And I admire your objectivity.