XCR1250 Posted October 30, 2019 Share Posted October 30, 2019 Besides defeating ISIS, what are Trump’s wins this year? Tax cuts: Congress has passed a tax overhaul, but just the anticipation of tax reform, which will cut the corporate rate to 21%, has excited business owners and fueled stock market records. Economic growth: The gross domestic product has grown by more than 3% for two quarters in a row. Consumer confidence: In October, consumer confidence rose to the highest level in 17 years, according to the New York-based Conference Board. Deregulation: Trump has cut 67 Obama-era regulations and added only three new rules. The rollback on regulations has spurred business confidence, economic activity and stock market growth. Trump said the actions have saved $8.1 billion in lifetime net regulatory costs. Stock market: The Dow has set record highs 70 times this year, rising 5,000 points in a year for the first time in history. More: After Weinstein, consider the Pence rule to protect your heart and marriage POLICING THE USA: A look at race, justice, media Judicial appointments: Trump has staffed the judiciary with constitutionalists such as Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch. Unemployment: Granted, Trump inherited low unemployment numbers from President Obama, but the number of people collecting unemployment benefits has continued to fall to a near 44-year low. Trade: Trump worked out a trade deal with China, Vietnam and South Korea. Israel: The United States' relationship with Israel has been much improved since the last administration. Immigration: In August, illegal border crossing apprehensions were down 41% on the Southern border compared with August 2016. U.S. energy: The Keystone XL and Dakota Access pipelines are under construction. Jobs to be created: 42,000. Coal: Trump stopped Obama’s war on coal. Climate change: Trump announced in June that he plans to withdraw from the Paris climate change agreement, citing that it would undermine our economy. Schools: Trump is giving the green light to school choice programs across the country. Obamacare fail: Congress failed to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act, but if the tax reform bill is passed, Obamacare's individual mandate will be repealed. Of course, the left credits Obama for ISIS' defeat and the booming economy. And earlier this month, Obama congratulated himself for economic growth and job creation in a speech at a conference of mayors in Chicago, saying, “Thanks, Obama.” Actually, Obama deserves some credit. His policies created a slow economic recovery, which forced businesses to get lean. Since taking office, President Trump has removed the regulatory weight and the economy is soaring again. Look, Trump’s combative style reminds me of a certain three-time national champion basketball coach from Indiana. But like that coach, Trump has more wins than losses. Gary Varvel is a columnist for The Indianapolis Star, where this column first appeared. Follow him on Twitter: @varvel. This article originally appeared on Indianapolis Star: President Trump is a success, let me count the ways. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spin_dry Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 And the deficit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anler Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 Why is relationship with Israel a measure of success? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angry ginger Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 2 minutes ago, Anler said: Why is relationship with Israel a measure of success? cause the chain email says so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XCR1250 Posted October 31, 2019 Author Share Posted October 31, 2019 Just now, Angry ginger said: cause the chain email says so. What chain mail, that came from a news site. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XCR1250 Posted October 31, 2019 Author Share Posted October 31, 2019 5 minutes ago, spin_dry said: And the deficit? List each president which didn't have a deficit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bussman Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 4 minutes ago, Anler said: Why is relationship with Israel a measure of success? Biggest news of the day today was Israel closing all its embassies and their obvious lie as to why. But instead we get Orange man bad 24/7. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anler Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 Why not "improved relationship with Russia over the last administration"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anler Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 Just now, bussman said: Biggest news of the day today was Israel closing all its embassies and their obvious lie as to why. But instead we get Orange man bad 24/7. I didn't hear about that, why for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XCR1250 Posted October 31, 2019 Author Share Posted October 31, 2019 6 minutes ago, Angry ginger said: cause the chain email says so. Gary Varvel is a columnist for The Indianapolis Star, where this column first appeared. Follow him on Twitter: @varvel. This article originally appeared on Indianapolis Star: President Trump is a success, let me count the ways. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bussman Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 Just now, Anler said: I didn't hear about that, why for? Wish I knew the real reason. Now I think they are claiming a labor strike. The Ukrainian embassy closed first. Nothing to see here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spin_dry Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 6 minutes ago, bussman said: Biggest news of the day today was Israel closing all its embassies and their obvious lie as to why. But instead we get Orange man bad 24/7. Maybe the world will find some peace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bussman Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 3 minutes ago, spin_dry said: Maybe the world will find some peace. This has been written. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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