The Mueller Report thread

[Bengalzona]

(03-25-2019, 07:44 PM)Belsnickel Wrote: That is probably the most erroneous statement I have seen on this forum, and that is saying quite a lot. The GOP has long been pro-free trade, something that Trump is vehemently against. He has been more sympathetic to Russian interests than the GOP has been over the years, even the post-Cold War ones. He's discussed reducing military presences around the world, something the GOP have been in favor of keeping open. Prior to him being in office is was also pro-choice and pro-banking regulation. He has come out in favor of campaign finance reform at times.

I could go on and on, but the truth is that Trump isn't very Republican in his policy positions. Though I truthfully suspect his positions aren't very solid, anyway. I've been of the opinion for some time that he really lacks an ideology and his positions change on a whim based on those around him.

Personally, his foreign policies seem to me like things you might hear from a drunk in a bar at around 1AM.... usually preceded by the slurred phrase, "If I were the Pressssident, I would...."