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To: neolib who wrote (317599)	11/10/2016 4:43:30 PM
From: Alex MG	Read Replies (3) \| Respond to of 540751

We know in the past he basically was a Dem and even is quoted as saying "seems like the economy does better under the Dems" Does he really want to wreck/privatize medicare and SS? How much of all his rhetoric during the campaign was purely to win the votes with Republican voters. But the plan is definitely to give huge tax cuts to the wealthiest, and not much at the bottom. Just that alone will divide the wealth gap even more. Also his statement about trade policy is very dangerous re stating trade wars which would effect the entire global economy. His voters would be paying more for their cheap Walmart crap. The only positive thing is he wants to do infrastructure spending, but has no plan to pay for it since he's also cutting taxes. The sad fact is he probably is as clueless as feared, when it comes to practicalities. And then look at the people he is bringing in. I don't see anyone in the center, just hard right.

To: neolib who wrote (317599)	11/10/2016 5:10:26 PM
From: stsimon	Respond to of 540751

You make good points. For a man who likes to play people for fools, Washington, D.C. is the promised land.

To: neolib who wrote (317599)	11/10/2016 6:10:56 PM
From: epicure	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 540751

I agree. I'd expect him to turn on his base in a second if it benefits him. He actually has no real centering morals (aside for, "What's good for Trump?")

To: neolib who wrote (317599)	11/10/2016 6:27:01 PM
From: Win Smith	Respond to of 540751

I'd agree that Trump isn't particularly Republican or conservative. But the Congress is. I doubt very much that Trump is particularly interested in standing up to them. He doesn't own them anything, of course. But it's pretty doubtful that he has any particular legislative agenda, or knows how the process works. House and Senate are going to hit the ground running. I'll believe a veto when I see it. I hope the Democrats in Senate remember the de facto requirement for 60 votes. I have my doubts that they'll show any discipline there. No organized political party. . .