But as we all recall, they qualified their prediction somewhat by saying that the rioting would only take place if Donald Trump Lost the Election.
Of course Trump won the election...so why the Rioting?
And for those of you who say it began with his most recent order to put a moritorium on Muslim Immigration ...you'd be wrong of course since the civil disobedience occurred even before Trump was inaugurated.
So what gives?
When I heard the Progressives first talk about rioting in the streets if Trump lost - I knew they were wrong - ordinary folks are too busy raising their families to have either the time or inclination for such antics. Put simply they are decent, law abiding folks. Indeed, if there was any inclination toward such juvenile delinquency we would have seen it when the Tea Partyers were peacefully protesting Obama during his first term in office.
So what, Dear Reader, are the Elites and Professional Rioters going on about?
Is Trump, as they say, blundering on all fronts?
Let's look at his record:
January 20th
Obamacare:
Within hours of his inauguration, Trump took his first step toward appealing the Affordable Care Act, signing an
executive order calling on government agencies to "ease the burden" of the policy.
Trump's order asked federal agencies to "prepare to afford the states more flexibility and control to create a more free and open healthcare market."
My Note: Obamacare was a disaster from start to finish, it cost jobs, reduced choice and dramatically increased premiums. There was and still is a need to provide care for the 20 or so % that do not have it - but that needs to be done by directing all efforts to incorporate that relatively small number rather than interfere with the vast majority who had been happy with their coverage.
Federal regulations:
Trump also ordered a freeze on all new federal regulations that had not been finalized. My Note: Governments love to grow and one thing modern administrations are good at is regulating us to death. It is about time this nonsense was stopped.
23rd.
Abortion:
Trump signed a presidential memorandum reviving a rule that prevents US funds from going to certain health charities around the world that counsel on abortions. Known as the Mexico City policy, it was first instituted by former President Ronald Reagan in 1984 and has been on and off the books ever since.
My Note: Why would the US fund abortions especially those performed outside their country? If it has that much freed-up money - spend it on providing the world with clean drinking water.
Federal workforce: Trump ordered a temporary hiring freeze for federal workers, except for the military and certain security positions. My Note: In the face of a $20 Trillion Dollar Debt this makes imminent sense.
24th
Oil pipelines:
Trump signed executive orders that would make it possible to complete the Dakota Access and restart the process for the construction of theKeystone XL oil pipeline from Canada.
Note: Another good move. Not only will it create thousands of jobs it will cement America's goal of being Energy Self-sufficient. I have said on many occasions that the tumult in the Middle East was caused by George W. Bush's reckless incursion into Iraq followed by Obama's inaction over 2 terms. But the real cause of trouble in the Middle East goes backs to the $Trillions and Trillions of Dollars the West paid to Arab States for their Oil. Without the money - there'd be no present day wars / violence.
25th
Border security:
Trump signed an executive action directing federal agencies to prepare for immediate construction of a wall on the U.S.-Mexico border -- a controversial project that was at the center of his presidential campaign. My Note: Another good move. The fact is the US did not have a southern border. If you believe countries can retain their independence while losing their ability to control who enters their country...there is nothing I can say which will change your mind.
Immigration enforcement:
The president signed an executive order to strip federal grant money from so-called "sanctuary cities" -- U.S. municipalities that protect undocumented immigrants from federal prosecution.
Note: another good move. These so-called sanctuary cities are protecting out and out criminals who hide amongst legitimate refugees. They need to be rooted out for two reasons -first to protect society in general and second to enable true refugees to receive help.
27th
Military strength:
Trump signed an executive order to provide new resources and equipment to strengthen the U.S. military. The order promises to "rebuild" American armed forces and upgrade national and global security as part of a strategy that dictates "peace through strength." The order directs Defense Secretary James Mattis to assess the country's military and nuclear capabilities. Note: The Military had been allowed to deteriorate under Obama. For instance the Navy had 900 warships at the beginning of Obama's first term. That number dwindled to 600 today and was headed to 300 had Obama been allowed to run again. No wonder countries like Russia and China have started to flew their muscles.
Visa vetting:
Trump signed an executive order that calls for more intensive security checks for foreign nationals seeking U.S. travel visas. The action stems from a controversial proposal Trump made during his campaign -- to prevent certain refugees from nations of concern, like Iraq and Syria, from reaching U.S. shores until they can be cleared. Note: I am not going to deal with this one now since I have promised to do a full Blog on this important subject next.
30th
Federal regulations:
Trump signed an executive order requiring
that for every new federal regulation on small and large businesses, two
existing regulations must be removed. He signed the document after a meeting
with small business leaders. Trump said he wants to end regulatory discrepancy
between big and small business. Note: I have already dealt with this generally above but again anything to get us out from under the avalanche of regulations will be most helpful to business both big and small and in-between. We have seen the Stock Market go beyond 20,000 which is amazing and with other measures promised such as reducing Corporate Tax Rates from 35 to 20 or even 15% will spur the markets even higher. At the same time it will create massive more full-time employment.
So if the above confirms that Trump is blundering on all fronts...bring it on.
Rather what I see is that finally someone is in charge who is doing the right things.
And as for the rioting I attribute it to poor losers and to professional shxx disturbers which we always seem to have in our midst.
Rather what I see is that finally someone is in charge who is doing the right things.
And as for the rioting I attribute it to poor losers and to professional shxx disturbers which we always seem to have in our midst.
As I see it...
'K.D. Galagher'
