Inaugural Address

[*wildcats forever*]

(01-25-2017, 02:43 AM)Dill Wrote: I think this is likely. Trump cannot govern. His budget and social policy will be Ryan's and the establishment Republicans'. There is a rush now to get as much unpopular legislation done before enough of the Trump supporting public catches on.

At a point--after months of ongoing chaos in the executive, foreign policy failures, alienation of Republicans in Congress--enough Republicans will join with Democrats to impeach or force a resignation. Pence could coast out the term, but 2020 will return the presidency to the party of the people.

It will take a generation to repair the damage. The foreign policy damage may be irreparable.

It's time (actually beyond) the party of the people move the old guard out of the way, and embrace the younger talent on the rise. And they have to improve their salesmanship. One thing likely to help will be the necessary damage control, core issues that most will likely support. A few more tainted municipal water systems might do the trick. Another failed Middle East military 'exercise' won't go unnoticed. As we age, healthcare and social security issues better improve or that voter base will become more invigorated. The list goes on and on. 

A lot rides on how well Democrats regroup to get their 'party of the people' face back on straight. I don't know who leads that yet, but he/she needs to be a good one. A very good one that delivers while helping all to deal with issues, not agendas.