The Boy Who Cried Wolf: Another day, another decision, another protest...it will backfire

[shockedcanadian]

The fact is I followed the election process closer than most, I would bet more than most on this forum. Due to my work hours at the time and my interest in this particular election I followed the entire primary process, every debate, soundbyte and controversy. This is what I have concluded:

No matter WHAT Trump does will not matter. His Democratic opposition will organize protests. These protests can't even be taken seriously anymore because they protested the day after he was democratically elected. Nothing waters down your arguments more than protesting simply because your candidate didn't win, it illustrated early on what the "strategy" was going to be, I'm guessing it is going to backfire, especially if Trump follows through on his promises. He could literally ask the democrats what they want him to do, he could do it, and protests would hit the streets an hour later.

I'm a pragmatic person and I just so happen to really love and respect Americas democracy and support for liberty. I've seen the contrary in Canada, and it isn't pretty let me assure you. Therefore, this will continue for four more years, and Trump will continue to defy those looking to undermine his authority. The authority he earned by winning 33 states. He said it was America First, always. It's why he won.

I liked Obama, I respected him and supported his views, just as I have all presidents, assuming he was making decisions in the best interest of the United States. I know that Canada has stabbed America in the back, and without a doubt other nations have also. This is why the pendulum swung to a protest candidate like Trump, people are sick of spineless leadership that is bought and sold and have allowed abuses from other nations to succeed against America.

We can agree or disagree on policies, but we can't deny that in most circumstances, there will be protests "just because" and it is disrespectful to the democratic process. Some objectivity would be nice for the next four years, not just anger because MSNBC or some other news outlet tells people they should be outraged. Oh, one final note, America has a checks and balance system for a reason, it's not as if Trump will have complete free reign as some might have (like say, the Canadian system).

 

[BULLDOG]

You silly thing. You think people are protesting because Hillary didn't win, and it has nothing to do with the unAmerican actions of that orange Clown. He is disrespectful to the democratic process. You really should pay more attention to what is happening instead of just letting right wing radio tell you what to think.

 

[shockedcanadian]

You silly thing. You think people are protesting because Hillary didn't win, and it has nothing to do with the unAmerican actions of that orange Clown. He is disrespectful to the democratic process. You really should pay more attention to what is happening instead of just letting right wing radio tell you what to think.

I live in Canada, we don't get Fox News here, just CNN. I am making this assessment after watching this process play out in real time. "Safe spaces", college professors attacking the president, celebrities crying, recounts from the Green Party, attempts to have the Electoral votes changed, I could go on and on.

This is about a particular policy, just as the next protest will be due to a particular policy or decision. Yet, it is always and constantly be about Trump and the dislike for him from those who didn't support him. It is unmatched in American history. There was a womans march last week, people didn't know why they were marching. They were asked on TV, and credit to CNN when they were pressed as to why they were marching, few had much to say, since Trump hadn't pushed a policy related to women.

We can pretend this is just about this particular policy, sorry, but I don't buy it. This has been a full court press from all sides for over a year, this is just the extension of it post the $1.3B failed campaign of Clinton. Again, he wasn't my first choice, but over time, I understood his position and began to respect it. I told my wife I could see him winning the election because people were just so upset. The statistics were undeniable, and fully 66% of the American people didn't like the direction the country was going in.

Some; not all, of these protesters over the last three months illustrate precisely why so many Americans want a shake up. There is a delusional denial of the reality of what America is experiencing, especially in regards ot abuses by foreign entities, via trade, security and otherwise.

 

[BULLDOG]

You silly thing. You think people are protesting because Hillary didn't win, and it has nothing to do with the unAmerican actions of that orange Clown. He is disrespectful to the democratic process. You really should pay more attention to what is happening instead of just letting right wing radio tell you what to think.

I live in Canada, we don't get Fox News here, just CNN. I am making this assessment after watching this process play out in real time. "Safe spaces", college professors attacking the president, celebrities crying, recounts from the Green Party, attempts to have the Electoral votes changed, I could go on and on.

This is about a particular policy, just as the next protest will be due to a particular policy or decision. Yet, it is always and constantly be about Trump and the dislike for him from those who didn't support him. It is unmatched in American history. There was a womans march last week, people didn't know why they were marching. They were asked on TV, and credit to CNN when they were pressed as to why they were marching, few had much to say, since Trump hadn't pushed a policy related to women.

We can pretend this is just about this particular policy, sorry, but I don't buy it. This has been a full court press from all sides for over a year, this is just the extension of it post the $1.3B failed campaign of Clinton. Again, he wasn't my first choice, but over time, I understood his position and began to respect it. I told my wife I could see him winning the election because people were just so upset. The statistics were undeniable, and fully 66% of the American people didn't like the direction the country was going in.

Some; not all, of these protesters over the last three months illustrate precisely why so many Americans want a shake up. There is a delusional denial of the reality of what America is experiencing, especially in regards ot abuses by foreign entities, via trade, security and otherwise.

There are no delusions about what that clown says he wants to do, and if you think people should wait until after he completes the disgusting changes he advocates until they protest, you'll just have to be disappointed. The man is an affront to what our country stands for, and the sooner he realizes how much of the country opposes him, the sooner he will back of on the crazier crap. That is, if he has any working brain cells.

 

[OKTexas]

Regressive will never get it. They think they know what's best for the whole country, when most of them have never been to more than a couple of States. They're just self absorbed little people with Napoleon complexes.

 

[francoHFW]

You silly thing. You think people are protesting because Hillary didn't win, and it has nothing to do with the unAmerican actions of that orange Clown. He is disrespectful to the democratic process. You really should pay more attention to what is happening instead of just letting right wing radio tell you what to think.

I live in Canada, we don't get Fox News here, just CNN. I am making this assessment after watching this process play out in real time. "Safe spaces", college professors attacking the president, celebrities crying, recounts from the Green Party, attempts to have the Electoral votes changed, I could go on and on.

This is about a particular policy, just as the next protest will be due to a particular policy or decision. Yet, it is always and constantly be about Trump and the dislike for him from those who didn't support him. It is unmatched in American history. There was a womans march last week, people didn't know why they were marching. They were asked on TV, and credit to CNN when they were pressed as to why they were marching, few had much to say, since Trump hadn't pushed a policy related to women.

We can pretend this is just about this particular policy, sorry, but I don't buy it. This has been a full court press from all sides for over a year, this is just the extension of it post the $1.3B failed campaign of Clinton. Again, he wasn't my first choice, but over time, I understood his position and began to respect it. I told my wife I could see him winning the election because people were just so upset. The statistics were undeniable, and fully 66% of the American people didn't like the direction the country was going in.

Some; not all, of these protesters over the last three months illustrate precisely why so many Americans want a shake up. There is a delusional denial of the reality of what America is experiencing, especially in regards ot abuses by foreign entities, via trade, security and otherwise.

The problem with free trade is not other countries fault, it's that the GOP has blocked investment THEY PROMISED in training and education that would prepare the work force for the good jobs new markets provide. Now they go to Germany and other countries that do.

 

[francoHFW]

Regressive will never get it. They think they know what's best for the whole country, when most of them have never been to more than a couple of States. They're just self absorbed little people with Neapolitan complexes.

They love Naples? Idiocy.

 

[OKTexas]

Regressive will never get it. They think they know what's best for the whole country, when most of them have never been to more than a couple of States. They're just self absorbed little people with Neapolitan complexes.

They love Naples? Idiocy.

Damn spell check. Fixed.

 

[francoHFW]

Regressive will never get it. They think they know what's best for the whole country, when most of them have never been to more than a couple of States. They're just self absorbed little people with Napoleon complexes.

Actually, they're tall people who DO know what's best. Mainly, taxing the bloated rich and giant corps their fair share and investing in the non-rich and America for a change...see sig.

 

[JBond]

You silly thing. You think people are protesting because Hillary didn't win, and it has nothing to do with the unAmerican actions of that orange Clown. He is disrespectful to the democratic process. You really should pay more attention to what is happening instead of just letting right wing radio tell you what to think.

I live in Canada, we don't get Fox News here, just CNN. I am making this assessment after watching this process play out in real time. "Safe spaces", college professors attacking the president, celebrities crying, recounts from the Green Party, attempts to have the Electoral votes changed, I could go on and on.

This is about a particular policy, just as the next protest will be due to a particular policy or decision. Yet, it is always and constantly be about Trump and the dislike for him from those who didn't support him. It is unmatched in American history. There was a womans march last week, people didn't know why they were marching. They were asked on TV, and credit to CNN when they were pressed as to why they were marching, few had much to say, since Trump hadn't pushed a policy related to women.

We can pretend this is just about this particular policy, sorry, but I don't buy it. This has been a full court press from all sides for over a year, this is just the extension of it post the $1.3B failed campaign of Clinton. Again, he wasn't my first choice, but over time, I understood his position and began to respect it. I told my wife I could see him winning the election because people were just so upset. The statistics were undeniable, and fully 66% of the American people didn't like the direction the country was going in.

Some; not all, of these protesters over the last three months illustrate precisely why so many Americans want a shake up. There is a delusional denial of the reality of what America is experiencing, especially in regards ot abuses by foreign entities, via trade, security and otherwise.

There are no delusions about what that clown says he wants to do, and if you think people should wait until after he completes the disgusting changes he advocates until they protest, you'll just have to be disappointed. The man is an affront to what our country stands for, and the sooner he realizes how much of the country opposes him, the sooner he will back of on the crazier crap. That is, if he has any working brain cells.

A well articulated rebuttal. Well done crazy snowflake.

 

[OKTexas]

Regressive will never get it. They think they know what's best for the whole country, when most of them have never been to more than a couple of States. They're just self absorbed little people with Napoleon complexes.

Actually, they're tall people who DO know what's best. Mainly, taxing the bloated rich and giant corps their fair share and investing in the non-rich and America for a change...see sig.

Class envy isn't very becoming and how many are taller than Trump?

 

[Avatar4321]

You silly thing. You think people are protesting because Hillary didn't win, and it has nothing to do with the unAmerican actions of that orange Clown. He is disrespectful to the democratic process. You really should pay more attention to what is happening instead of just letting right wing radio tell you what to think.

How can you be protesting his unamerican actions when you start protesting before he does anything?

 

[gallantwarrior]

You silly thing. You think people are protesting because Hillary didn't win, and it has nothing to do with the unAmerican actions of that orange Clown. He is disrespectful to the democratic process. You really should pay more attention to what is happening instead of just letting right wing radio tell you what to think.

Speaking of silly things, how are you doing?

 

[gallantwarrior]

You silly thing. You think people are protesting because Hillary didn't win, and it has nothing to do with the unAmerican actions of that orange Clown. He is disrespectful to the democratic process. You really should pay more attention to what is happening instead of just letting right wing radio tell you what to think.

I live in Canada, we don't get Fox News here, just CNN. I am making this assessment after watching this process play out in real time. "Safe spaces", college professors attacking the president, celebrities crying, recounts from the Green Party, attempts to have the Electoral votes changed, I could go on and on.

This is about a particular policy, just as the next protest will be due to a particular policy or decision. Yet, it is always and constantly be about Trump and the dislike for him from those who didn't support him. It is unmatched in American history. There was a womans march last week, people didn't know why they were marching. They were asked on TV, and credit to CNN when they were pressed as to why they were marching, few had much to say, since Trump hadn't pushed a policy related to women.

We can pretend this is just about this particular policy, sorry, but I don't buy it. This has been a full court press from all sides for over a year, this is just the extension of it post the $1.3B failed campaign of Clinton. Again, he wasn't my first choice, but over time, I understood his position and began to respect it. I told my wife I could see him winning the election because people were just so upset. The statistics were undeniable, and fully 66% of the American people didn't like the direction the country was going in.

Some; not all, of these protesters over the last three months illustrate precisely why so many Americans want a shake up. There is a delusional denial of the reality of what America is experiencing, especially in regards ot abuses by foreign entities, via trade, security and otherwise.

There are no delusions about what that clown says he wants to do, and if you think people should wait until after he completes the disgusting changes he advocates until they protest, you'll just have to be disappointed. The man is an affront to what our country stands for, and the sooner he realizes how much of the country opposes him, the sooner he will back of on the crazier crap. That is, if he has any working brain cells.

Speaking of working brain cells, how is yours doing?

 

[JBond]

Regressive will never get it. They think they know what's best for the whole country, when most of them have never been to more than a couple of States. They're just self absorbed little people with Napoleon complexes.

Actually, they're tall people who DO know what's best. Mainly, taxing the bloated rich and giant corps their fair share and investing in the non-rich and America for a change...see sig.

Like Obama did? Lol. Clown. Always needing someone else to pick him up. Compare the effective tax rates of energy producers compared to the silicon companies hired to spy on citizens.

 

[francoHFW]

Regressive will never get it. They think they know what's best for the whole country, when most of them have never been to more than a couple of States. They're just self absorbed little people with Napoleon complexes.

Actually, they're tall people who DO know what's best. Mainly, taxing the bloated rich and giant corps their fair share and investing in the non-rich and America for a change...see sig.

Class envy isn't very becoming and how many are taller than Trump?

How tall is he? Quite a few. I'm 6' 4". It's not envy, dupe- it's intelligence and interest in having a successful country. We have the only modern country with a flat tax system. AND IT DOESN"T WORK. I don't think this ban will work here either- with this 24/7 news.. It's STUPID.

 

[BULLDOG]

You silly thing. You think people are protesting because Hillary didn't win, and it has nothing to do with the unAmerican actions of that orange Clown. He is disrespectful to the democratic process. You really should pay more attention to what is happening instead of just letting right wing radio tell you what to think.

How can you be protesting his unamerican actions when you start protesting before he does anything?

The big one on the 21st was because of all the crap he said he was going to do. Plenty there to to show his disrespect the ideals that our country stands for.

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[OKTexas]

Regressive will never get it. They think they know what's best for the whole country, when most of them have never been to more than a couple of States. They're just self absorbed little people with Napoleon complexes.

Actually, they're tall people who DO know what's best. Mainly, taxing the bloated rich and giant corps their fair share and investing in the non-rich and America for a change...see sig.

Class envy isn't very becoming and how many are taller than Trump?

How tall is he? Quite a few. I'm 6' 4". It's not envy, dupe- it's intelligence and interest in having a successful country. We have the only modern country with a flat tax system. AND IT DOESN"T WORK. I don't think this ban will work here either- with this 24/7 news.. It's STUPID.

6'-3", and we don't have a flat tax system, it's progressive, we should have a flat tax system. It's not a ban dummy it's a moratorium, a way to stand back, take a breath and see if the system is working in the most effective way. Now run along and worry what other people are paying in taxes.

 

[francoHFW]

Regressive will never get it. They think they know what's best for the whole country, when most of them have never been to more than a couple of States. They're just self absorbed little people with Napoleon complexes.

Actually, they're tall people who DO know what's best. Mainly, taxing the bloated rich and giant corps their fair share and investing in the non-rich and America for a change...see sig.

Like Obama did? Lol. Clown. Always needing someone else to pick him up. Compare the effective tax rates of energy producers compared to the silicon companies hired to spy on citizens.

Since he couldn't pass any such laws, dupe....He DID get 4% hike on over $400k income, and about the same again with ACA...Idiot dupe.Link to those silicon companiess? lol

 

[BULLDOG]

Regressive will never get it. They think they know what's best for the whole country, when most of them have never been to more than a couple of States. They're just self absorbed little people with Napoleon complexes.

Actually, they're tall people who DO know what's best. Mainly, taxing the bloated rich and giant corps their fair share and investing in the non-rich and America for a change...see sig.

Class envy isn't very becoming and how many are taller than Trump?

Trump lies about his height and weight. Hard to find something he doesn't lie about.
Trump's driver's license casts doubt on height claims
Donald Trump is lying about his weight