Trump's first year

[Aquila]

Originally Posted by Amanah

That is the most recent data I have been able to find.

My sister lost a good paying job doing loan modifications as few years ago, and has not been able to find a job paying more than $12/hr since. Several other friends have had a similar experience.

At my company we are seeing many middle income jobs being out sourced, accounting for instance.

And many sales jobs are being replaced by automation, Walmart for example.

I'm not sure what kind of factory jobs would be available for these people in Florida.

We're seeing the same here. In addition, smaller mom and pop businesses are desperately trying to survive in the shadows of the Death Star... oh... wait... I meant Walmart.

[Aquila]

Originally Posted by n david

Trump's doing well. In fact, I'd likely vote for him in 2020 if this administration continues its good work.

If the media would stop with the 90% negative news against him, and start reporting the successes and good things the administration is doing, Trump's approval would be much higher. Bigly!

The news will report what's most important. If Trump's plan stands to create millions of "McJobs"... but will ultimately lead to 13 million uninsured Americans, premiums rising 10%, and a deficit that will justify gutting Social Security and Medicare... you want them to report on the "McJobs"???

[Aquila]

Originally Posted by Originalist

I hope fast food joints go full kiosk. I'm sick of these people demanding 15 dollars an hour. That's what I made as a social worker with a bach degree required.

Those who aren't for a living wage are anti-family.

Why?

Because you can't truly raise and manage a family if you're not paid enough to survive.

McDonald's isn't hurting for money. In fact, they have over a billion customers, they tell us this themselves on their marque. LOL

[Aquila]

Originally Posted by Amanah

The good news for you brother is that one of the jobs that can't be automated is clergy.

Actually... I thought it already was automated.

[Aquila]

Originally Posted by Originalist

If you were a business owner, you might think differently.

Hey, I assume you're a business owner.

I've talked to a few and I'd like your opinion. I'm increasingly hearing that small business owners, family businesses, etc. are finding it harder and harder to flourish and survive in the shadows of massive corporations like Walmart. They have also expressed that these massive corporations get tax breaks and even laws that give them an even greater advantage in the market. More and more I'm hearing that America is no longer "capitalist"... it has become "corporatist". They voice that at the end of the day, even the capitalist entrepreneur is being crushed by the very same big corporations that have flooded Washington with corporate money and lobbyists.

What is your take on this? Are we seeing "corporatism" overtake "capitalism" in our country? So far, I've seen and heard some convincing arguments that it has.

[Aquila]

Originally Posted by n david

Second company announces big bonuses and pay increases...



Can't wait to see how Democrats attack this tax cut with companies putting out statements like this.

I'm a Democrat and I'd be glad to see this. However, as a Democrat, I'm not convinced until I see it.

[Originalist]

Originally Posted by Aquila

How is that when Trump's Tax scheme wasn't even voted on until this week?

That is very simple. Information was gathered from the business community on how they would react to the implementation of Trump's plan. This is a nightmare scenario for Democrats and they know it.

[Originalist]

Originally Posted by Aquila

Hey, I assume you're a business owner.

I've talked to a few and I'd like your opinion. I'm increasingly hearing that small business owners, family businesses, etc. are finding it harder and harder to flourish and survive in the shadows of massive corporations like Walmart. They have also expressed that these massive corporations get tax breaks and even laws that give them an even greater advantage in the market. More and more I'm hearing that America is no longer "capitalist"... it has become "corporatist". They voice that at the end of the day, even the capitalist entrepreneur is being crushed by the very same big corporations that have flooded Washington with corporate money and lobbyists.

What is your take on this? Are we seeing "corporatism" overtake "capitalism" in our country? So far, I've seen and heard some convincing arguments that it has.

Corporatism thrived under Obama. Yet, the corporatists seem to hate Trump. Why is that?

The corporatists take-over was an indirect result of the outcome of the "Civil War". The Jeffersonian states understood all too well what was at stake and were willing to leave the Union to avoid being a part of it. The corporatists demanded war to force the Jeffersonians to comply.

[Aquila]

Originally Posted by FlamingZword

Trump is doing a whole lot better than Obama did.

If Hilary had been elected president we would have more of the same.

The lame fake news media will never give any credit to Trump.

Trump and Obama are just "eh".

We'll never know how Hillary would have managed things.

Frankly, I don't want to see the media give credit to Trump. I had to explain to my daughter why Christians overwhelmingly supported the "p***y grabber". She's 11 and she spoke with more clarity than I did. She said, "Dad, it's because she was a woman." And you know... I really can't refute her logic. Hillary had over 30 years of public service, help write dozens of bills, was instrumental in creating SCHIP (which insured over 8 million American kids in poverty), and I could go on. So, I think her being a woman was indeed a big factor. A male candidate, almost any male candidate, would have probably beat Trump. I do believe that Bernie Sanders would have mopped the floor with Trump. And I believe he still wants to. And... I'm all for it.

Trump is a spoiled, greedy, perverted, draft dodging, coward, of a buffoon who doesn't impress me one bit.

[Originalist]

Originally Posted by Esaias

10 dimensional chess, right?

Trump was supported on the basis of certain promises, none of which have materialised, and most of which have been ditched. Hillary is not in jail. DACA was not rescinded, and will soon become amnesty. There will be no wall. Trump is the swamp.

Again, you seem to be losing all objectivity. None of his promises have materialized? How completely disingenuous of you. Any other President would have capitulated to the RINO Congress long ago. They are the ones to blame, not Trump. How is he supposed to implement his agenda without their cooperation?