I remember some of your fine posts from Blurt, because they really helped me begin formulate my own thinking...
* * * I don't like ObamaCare, even though I think Obama is one of our better presidents. I am hoping this brouhaha over health care is part of a process that BOTH red and blue must see that Americans will not tolerate politics as usual, that we now want a government that works.
The only way the Republican Party keeps their jobs after the 2018 and 2020 elections is to give their constituents what they want. Anything short of that and they will be unemployed.
I am no expert as everyone knows, I just despise Trump because he is an incompetent idiot, and this is another example of how he never thinks anything through and makes terrible decisions
Expected it and believe 90% of everyone involved with it did as well. Think it wasn't meant to pass but is just political haggling. Plan on more to come from both sides.
This post was edited by Benedict Arnold at March 24, 2017 5:22 PM MDT
What I think is that this was a perfect example of Democracy in action. The plan introduced was not a good compromise. The American people let their representatives know how they felt and those representatives did their jobs. This is going to get more interesting as we move forward. Trump said he was done and he was moving on from the ACA repeal. I don't know what that means. Will Ryan make another attempt to fix his plan and put it forward for a vote again? Will Trump be involved at all? This is like a nightmarish soap opera we are living in. I do think Trump handled this the way he usually handles his business deals. If he doesn't get what he wants within a certain period of time, he walks away. This doesn't bode well in his ability to properly assess, and artfully manage, any conflicts that may arise with foreign powers.
This was a useful evaluation for me, Harry. I live in Republican, Trump country; I understand why people here voted for him, and you have given a reasonable explanation as to why his approach does not work in the way my homefolks have hoped.
Glad I could help. I dealt with one his companies years ago and received a quick & brutal tutorial on his business practices. If you want to get a better understanding of how the man operates, from what I've been told, his book, The Art of The Deal, gives a very good insight into the man.
Well not inclined to immerse myself in his thought processes at this point, not yet anyway...however, I will add this to my list for possible future reference...
LOL! I understand. Frankly, I have to admit, I am always fascinated with the thought processes of people I have trouble understanding who may have a direct impact on my life.
That's what He gets trying to bull his way through with just the Repubs in closed Door sessions. If He brought in the Dems to work together with the Repubs and made it a joint rendering, something good might have emerged. Just my opinion.
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