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A Justified Second Look At Trump

Sunday, 16 August 2015, 22:58 BFH Uncategorized 46

Hat Tip – Moe Tom

Update at Bottom of Post

WHO IS DONALD TRUMP?

… since most Americans won’t do their own research, here, in no particular order, is an overview of many of Trumps positions and plans:

1.) Trump believes that America should not intervene militarily in other country’s problems without being compensated for doing so. If America is going to risk the lives of our soldiers and incur the expense of going to war, then the nations we help must be
willing to pay for our help. Using the Iraq War as an example, he cites the huge monetary expense to American taxpayers (over $1.5 trillion, and possibly much more depending on what sources are used to determine the cost) in addition to the cost in human life. He suggests that Iraq should have been required to give us enough of their oil to pay for the expenses we incurred. He includes in those
expenses the medical costs for our military and $5 million for each family that lost a loved one in the war and $2 million for each family of soldiers who received severe injuries.

2.) Speaking of the military, Trump wants America to have a strong military again. He believes the single most important function of the federal government is national defense. He has said he wants to find the General Patton or General MacArthur that could lead our military buildup back to the strength it needs to be. While he hasn’t said it directly that I know of, Trump’s attitude about America and about winning tells me he’d most likely be quick to eliminate rules of engagement that handicap our military in battle. Clearly Trump is a “win at all costs” kind of guy, and I’m sure that would apply to our national defense and security, too.

3.) Trump wants a strong foreign policy and believes that it must include 7 core principles (which seem to support my comment in the last point): American interests come first. Always. No apologies. Maximum firepower and military preparedness. Only go to war to win. Stay loyal to your friends and suspicious of your enemies. Keep the technological sword razor sharp. See the unseen. Prepare for threats before they materialize. Respect and support our present and past warriors.

4.) Trump believes that terrorists who are captured should be treated as military combatants, not as criminals like the Obama administration treats them.

5.) Trump makes the point that China’s manipulation of their currency has given them unfair advantage in our trade dealings with them. He says we must tax their imports to offset their currency manipulation, which will cause American companies to be competitive again and drive manufacturing back to America and create jobs here. Although he sees China as the biggest offender, he believes that America should protect itself from all foreign efforts to take our jobs and manufacturing. For example, Ford is building a plant in Mexico and Trump suggests that every part or vehicle Ford makes in Mexico be
taxed 35% if they want to bring it into the U. S., which would cause companies like Ford to no longer be competitive using their Mexican operations and move manufacturing back
to the U. S., once again creating jobs here.

6.) Trump wants passage of NOPEC legislation (No Oil Producing and Exporting Cartels Act – NOPEC – S.394), which would allow the government to sue OPEC for violating antitrust laws. According to Trump, that would break up the cartel. He also wants to unleash our energy companies to drill domestically (sound like Sarah Palin’s drill baby, drill?) thereby increasing domestic production creating jobs and driving domestic costs of oil and gas down while reducing dependence on foreign oil.

7.) Trump believes a secure border is critical for both security and prosperity in America. He wants to build a wall to stop illegals from entering put controls on immigration. (And he says he’ll get Mexico to pay for the wall, which many have scoffed at, but given his business successes I wouldn’t put it past him.) He also wants to enforce our immigration laws and provide no path to citizenship for illegals.

8.) Trump wants a radical change to the tax system to not only make it better for average Americans, but also to encourage businesses to stay here and foreign businesses to move here. The resulting influx of money to our nation would do wonders for our economy. He wants to make America the place to do business.He also wants to lower the death tax and the taxes on capital gains and dividends. This would put more than $1.6 trillion back into the economy and help rebuild the 1.5 million jobs we’ve lost to the current tax system. He also wants to charge companies who outsource jobs overseas a 20% tax, but for those willing to move jobs back to America they would not be taxed. And for citizens he has a tax plan that would allow Americans to keep more of what they earn and spark economic growth. He wants to change the personal income tax to:
> Up to $30,000 taxed at 1%
> From $30,000 to $100,000 taxed at 5%
> From $100,000 to $1,000,000 taxed at 10%
> $1,000,000 and above taxed at 15%

9.) Trump wants Obamacare repealed. He says it’s a “job-killing, health care-destroying monstrosity” that “can’t be reformed, salvaged, or fixed.” He believes in allowing real competition in the health insurance marketplace to allow competition to drive prices down. He also believes in tort reform to get rid of defensive medicine and lower costs.

10.) Trump wants spending reforms in Washington, acknowledging that America spends far more than it receives in revenue. He has said he believes that if we don’t stop increasing the national debt once it hits $24 trillion it will be impossible to save this country. Even though he says we need to cut spending, he does not want to harm those on Medicare, Medicaid, or Social Security. He believes that the citizens have faithfully paid in to the system to have these services available and that the American government has an obligation to fulfill its end of the bargain and provide those benefits. Therefore, he wants to build the economy up so that we have the revenue to pay those costs without cutting the benefits to the recipients. He disagrees with Democrats who think raising taxes is the answer and says that when you do that you stifle the economy. On the other hand, when you lower taxes and create an environment to help businesses they will grow, hire more workers, and those new workers will be paying taxes that become more tax revenue for the government.

11.) Even though he says we need to cut spending, he does not want to harm those on Medicare, Medicaid, or Social Security. He believes that the citizens have faithfully paid in to the system to have these services available and that the American government has an obligation to fulfill its end of the bargain and provide those benefits. Therefore, he wants to build the economy up so that we have the revenue to pay those costs without cutting the benefits to the recipients. He disagrees with Democrats who think raising taxes is the answer and says that when you do that you stifle the economy. On the other hand, when you lower taxes and create an environment to help businesses they will grow, hire more workers, and those new workers will be paying taxes that become more tax revenue for the government.

12.) Trump also wants reform of the welfare state saying that America needs “a safety net, not a hammock.” He believes in a welfare to work program that would help reduce the welfare roles and encourage people to get back to work. And he wants a crackdown on entitlement fraud.

13.) Trump believes climate change is a hoax.

14.) Trump opposes Common Core.

15.) Trump is pro-life, although he allows for an exception due to rape, incest, or the life of the mother.

16.) Trump is pro 2nd Amendment rights.

17.) Trump’s view on same-sex marriage is that marriage is between a man and a woman, but he also believes that this is a states’ rights issue, not a federal issue.

18.) Trump supports the death penalty. Trump believes that there is a lack of common sense, innovative thinking in Washington
(Hmmm… looks like he believes in horse sense!). He says it’s about seeing the unseen and that’s the kind of thinking we need to turn this country around. He tells a personal story to illustrate the point: “When I opened Trump National Golf Club at Rancho Palos Verdes in Los Angeles, I was immediately told that I would need to build a new and costly ballroom. The current ballroom wasgorgeous, but it only sat 200 people and we were losing business because people needed a larger space for their events. Building a new ballroom would take years to get approval and permits (since it’s on the Pacific Ocean), and cost about $5 million. I took one look at the ballroom and saw immediately what needed to be done. The problem wasn’t the size of the room, it was the size of the chairs. They were huge, heavy, and unwieldy. We didn’t need a bigger ballroom, we needed smaller chairs! So I had them replaced with high-end, smaller chairs. I then had our people sell the old chairs and got more money for them than the cost of the new chairs. In the end, the ballroom went from seating 200 people to seating 320 people. Our visitors got the space they desired, and I spared everyone the hassle of years of construction and $5 million of expense. It’s amazing what you can accomplish with a little common sense.” On top of his saving years of construction and $5 million in expenses, he also was able to keep the ballroom open for business during the time it would have been under remodeling, which allowed him to continue to make money on the space instead of losing that revenue during construction time. Donald Trump’s entire life has been made up of success and winning. He’s been accused of bankruptcies, but that’s not true. He’s never filed personal bankruptcy. He’s bought companies and legally used bankruptcy laws to restructure their debt, just as businesses do all the time. But he’s never been bankrupt personally. He’s a fighter that clearly loves America and would fight for our nation. Earlier I quoted Trump saying, “I love America. And when you love something, you protect it passionately – fiercely, even.” We never hear that from Democrats or even from most Republicans. Donald Trump is saying things that desperately need to be said but no other candidate has shown the fortitude to stand up and say them. Looking over this list of what he wants for America I see a very necessary set of goals that are long past due. Before we criticize someone because the media does, maybe we should seriously consider what he has to offer.

From Liberty News

Trump’s 17 point illegal immigration plan.

  1. Make Mexico Pay For The Wall
  2. Defend The Laws And Constitution Of The United States
  3. Triple the number of ICE officers.
  4. Nationwide e-verify.
  5. Mandatory return of all criminal aliens.
  6. Detention—not catch-and-release.
  7. Defund sanctuary cities. 
  8. Enhanced penalties for overstaying a visa.
  9. Cooperate with local gang task forces.
  10. End birthright citizenship.
  11. Put American Workers First
  12. Increase prevailing wage for H-1Bs.
  13. Requirement to hire American workers first.
  14. End welfare abuse.
  15. Jobs program for inner city youth. 
  16. Refugee program for American children.
  17. Immigration moderation.

46 Comments on A Justified Second Look At Trump

  4. Looks like we have some folks coming around.

    If you haven’t yet, check out the work done by The Conservative Treehouse.

    There’s a huge paradigm shift afoot that Trump is hugely important to, but you need to first understand how we “conservatives” have been played for the last 25 years.

    Once you figure it out, you’ll be pissed, but your priorities will never be the same again.

  5. After 8 years of Odisaster, I’m certain Trump could be the answer. What he hasn’t said and shall insist on btw, is that the govt need to get smaller, much smaller. The rights of individuals have been compromised and usurped by the Federal Government under the guise of abc entities making law through fiat regulations. Cruz has said as much and between the two of them, we could see a renewal or rebirth of the Republic.

  9. Trump regarding the assault weapon ban, waiting period, & background check…….

    “I generally oppose gun control, but I support the ban on assault weapons and I support a slightly longer waiting period to purchase a gun. With today’s Internet technology we should be able to tell within 72-hours if a potential gun owner has a record.”

    Source: The America We Deserve, by Donald Trump, p.102 , Jul 2, 2000
    _______________________________

    Anyone who is against people having military style weapons isn’t against gun control.

    This is a deal breaker for me regarding Trump just like it is for Ben Carson.

    Ultimately, I still feel in my gut that Trump will glean the sucker vote for republicans just like Obama gleaned the sucker vote for democrats. I don’t trust Trump because he says exactly what we all want to hear, all the time, every time.

  16. Like I say to my friends and those who still tolerate me, you either think that comportment and deference and parliamentary procedure are the issues of our time as Conservatives, or the survival of our way of life is. I don’t think right now you can get both. Not any more.

    If Trump is nothing more than a poison pill shot into the decrepit heart of the RNC, I’m actually okay with that. Better a lost fumbling aimless shitless witless spineless party of swine perish than the Republic. If the RNC ever got it, it’s been 30 years since they did.

    Where’s our tax reform?
    Where’s our school choice?
    Where’s our care for veterans?
    Where’s our repeal of Obamacare?
    Where’s our balanced budgets?
    Where’s our repeal of the EPA, DoE, HUD, PP, Roe v. Wade, Military cuts, stop funding our sworn enemies..
    Where’s our Southern wall, our rule of law, our sense of country?

    WHERE?

    There won’t be another Donald Trump for a generation, and there won’t be an America that we recognize by then, either.

    Learn to accept the warts. This is our last best shot.

  17. I might change my mind, but, mostly, I’m willing to roll the dice for all the chips and give Trump a chance.

    I can’t see how it could be any worse. Even the “good” candidates — like Scott Walker — can’t mess up the establishment like Trump will.

    Reduce the debt. Shrink the government. Start fixing the Obama mess. Go for it, Donald. …..Lady in Red

  22. I’m still for Ted Cruz, but this info pleases me. I want to believe Trump but I’ll hold off deciding for now. Besides, the liberal and RINO panty twisting is so fun. Think I’ll just smile and enjoy it for a while.

  26. I heard it. I just don’t believe him.

    The American people are extremely vulnerable after the tyranny of the past 7 years. Trump pops up offering everyone the perfect answers to all our ills.

    Doesn’t that seems really obvious in a cynical sort of way to anyone but myself?

  27. I’ve been watching or elected officials give our jobs/economy away since Reagan. Everyone of them an incompatant fool that couldn’t successfully run a pop cycle stand. As far as growing the government this guy comes from a profit driven world. Meaning he sets budgets and stays within them or he loses money and he’s pretty good at making money. He will set up an infrastructure and team that will insure his success. I’m ready to roll the dice.

  28. Executive order, dissolve Congress. In all seriousness, term limits could work wonders.
    He’s for it BTW. If you can separate the kawmakers from their lobbyists, the Trump vision moves forward. Middle finger 🙂

  30. Cruz is great. Cruz is a fighter. The only problem is he can’t appeal to anyone other than Conservatives. I wouldn’t hestitate to vote for him in an instant. The problem is that he has been turned into a boogeyman by the left, their lofo don’t see anything of value in Constitutional promotion. Trump has the left calling him clown day and night but the lofo see celebrity with a billion bling, clown doesn’t register. He has swag and papperazzi attraction. Somebody who loves America, that will won over many.

  31. I’ve worked on Trump buildings as a carpenter. I’ve never met the man, but I’ve seen him on “walk throughs” He treats workers with respect and does not “look down” on people. He is a bitch on promptness, effeciency ,getting the job done. He talks New Yorkese, but I’d vote for him in a heartbeat. I like Cruz, Fiorina, and Carson also.. America will be Blessed with any of them.

  33. Don’t let Ann’s penchant for cutesy teenspeak turn you off to her writings, she’s quite an interesting and intelligent lady who is one of the “good guys” who you want on your side. Plus, she has a pink AR-15, of which my wife is quite envious.

  34. A bigger/appropriately armed MILITARY is part of traditional form of our government.

    As far as the rest, I think one’s biggest worry might be his big MOUTH.

  35. One thing about his “make Mexico pay for the wall”:
    I read somewhere that his method would be taxing (adding a surcharge) every electronic tranfer going from the US to Mexico …you know…all those millions of transactions made by illegals and others which add up to Billions of dollars.

  37. I agree with Mark Levin that a convention of the states is ultimately the only way to address structural issues such as an out of control judiciary, direct election of senators, etc. I’m hoping Trump would be in favor of that convention and would promote it.

  38. This all looks very good. But I won’t forget his reaction to the Draw Mohammad event in Texas and what he said about Pamela Geller. In that, he revealed that he strongly opposes “offending” moslems. And that little piece of sharia compliance will cost him my vote.

  39. My next Presidential vote will be going to an individual who is not a politician by trade. We keep electing the same and thus we get more of the same. This gives me three choices. In alphabetical order that’s Carson, Fiorina or Trump. It’s time to shake up the status quo.

    There is no candidate and there will never be a candidate that is totally in sync with my desires. I learned that many, many years ago. Voting is a process rooted in compromise. My next vote will be for someone that has not held public office.

  40. I want Trump if only for the sheer joy of seeing videos of Trump ripping Boehner and McConnell new assholes and telling them their worthless asses are fired, in front of crowds and reporters.

  44. You say that he says exactly what we all want to hear, all the time, every time, yet you seem to.dismiss the idea that he is being truthful. From what I hear, he means what he says and always has. He has modified his strident-ness, but not his core beliefs. Also, to compare his rhetoric with mr. hope n change, where people filled in the blanks with their own ideas, I hear some pretty plain specifics coming from Trump..
    Maybe you disagree with some of his ideas, and that’s fine but we will never have a candidate who is perfect.

  45. Tsunami You are right, He is a loose canon, giving out what we would like to believe, It is very much the same thing Obama did..promising everything to waiting ears so its buyer beware, Be very careful what we wish for it just might be either something we can;t afford or just empty promises,We should remind ourselves that if all those things could be done so easily, they would already been done.

    Personally I think he is just blowing smoke!

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