It doesn’t matter if you don’t like him. Hell, I don’t like him. It matters not if he offends you. You may be too easily offended. The fact that Donald Trump is an asshat extraordinaire doesn’t matter. The facts are the facts and the fact is that he’s done a better job as President than any of us thought possible.
The true test of a President’s mettle is not found in his popularity nor is it found in his (or her) happy horse shit facade. It’s not about a hair-do or tan-in-a-can. It’s not even about attending soldier’s funerals or the respect (or in Trump’s case the lack thereof) shown to whatever group. The ability to be an effective President lies mostly in the legislation a given leader signs into law or vetoes. In light of that, Donald Trump hasn’t done half bad.
It has to be difficult for anyone with the personality of a Turkey Buzzard to function in society. Donald Trump has never been taught the skills needed to be a normal human being. He’s been sheltered since birth and simply finds it impossible to empathize, sympathize or even analyze the feelings or sufferings or values of another. Or so it would seem. Be this as it may, Donald Trump has signed into law some excellent pieces of bi-partisan legislation and it is obviously dishonest to ignore the good that has been done. I realize that all too many of you will gladly ignore any good he’s done in order to sate your hatred. But this is about country, not you or I.
Here is a small sample of the Trump legacy that though covered in ugliness on the surface, amounts to a lot of good for the country and our people.
- S 1094 Department of Veterans Affairs Accountability and Whistleblower Protection Act of 2017. This legislation aims to shore up unintended shortcomings in the 2014 version signed, but never enforced, by Barack Obama. It offers accountability and punishment to those who would abuse American Military Veterans at the VA and at home.
- S 1141 Women, Peace, and Security Act of 2017 . This act helps place women in diplomatic service.
- HR 3218 Harry W. Colmery Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2017. This legislation vastly improves and updates previous efforts to offer educational opportunities to Veterans. Over one million have been assisted by the original legislation. MORE LEGISLATION
Two particular pieces of legislation that Trump has signed into law are very special to me in a very personal way.
S 178 The Elder Abuse Prevention and Prosecution Act.
I have a very, very soft spot for our elderly citizens. They suffer growing old and in many cases being cast aside by society as useless. And all too often abused in deplorable and disturbing ways. I myself am a victim of elder abuse as my sister and nephew used my Power of Attorney to rob me of everything I ever owned. As much as I despise Chuck Grassley, he did well in drafting this drastically needed piece of legislation and kudos to Trump for signing it into law.
This is the real winner. The corruption in the Federal Justice System is beyond comprehension unless you’ve been involved in it. Even then you gasp in disbelief at the lies and coercion used by Federal Attorneys, Grand Juries, Judges and the BOP (bureau of prisons). “Conspiracy” charges that have landed innocent people in Federal prisons for nothing more than having their number in the wrong person’s phone. A father who was charged with “conspiracy” for trying to seek help for his addicted son instead of turning him in for selling Cocaine. Men and women sentenced to ten years for crimes so petty that on the State level would have drawn probation or a simple fine. The lives that have been destroyed by the DOJ/DEA and the Federal system in general are innumerable. Among the biggest tragedies our nation faces.
The First Step Act is the single most meaningful effort put forth by this joke of a government ever. thousands will be freed long before their scheduled out dates. And though not nearly enough, this is a step very much in the right direction.
I salute this president, and all involved, for striking a blow for elusive freedom and justice. Perhaps soon we can shed the disgraceful image of “Incarceration Nation”.
Some of the legislative efforts Trump has supported are down right travesty. That’s to be expected. The reality of the situation is as it is. The country is moving forward finally. The driver may well be an asshole, but forward is forward. So keep in mind, Delusional Democrats. All your whining, race-baiting, lying and willful ignorance cannot wash away the truth. Knee-jerk attempts at articles of Impeachment when no crime worthy of impeachment yet exists only serve to further destroy your credibility. While you cling relentlessly to the negatives, the positives are beginning to overshadow you.
- captainkona
