Do you approve of the job the President of the United States is doing?

[Soda Fox]

with the amount of resistance he's getting, I can't imagine there will be any joking around for 2020

If we've learned anything from the past at least 4 presidencies that I actually lived through, it's really unlikely people will care enough to turn up and change things in 2020. It happened with Obama, when I was actually paying attention to politics, and it also happened with W. Bush, who is regarded as one of the worst presidents of all time.

It's going to take A LOT of effort to get Trump out after 4 years, and I really don't think it's going to happen. People are inherently lazy.

 

[Kirbystarship]

Bernie wouldn't do so well.

I believe he's older than Trump or around the same age. Age is always a factor.

No republican would vote for him basically. He has socialist aspects.

The democratic party screwed him over. What makes you think they won't again?

It's unlikely for a person that ran once, run a second time and win. Mitt Romney. Rick Perry. Hillary Clinton.

He has strong support from young voters. More young voters will be able to vote in 2020

 

[HopeForHyrule]

If I was all about polluting our streams, drilling in our national parks, picking fights with this country's allies, and refusing to let people back into the country who were already here LEGALLY because of where they were born, then sure. I'd have to say he's doing a great job.

But I have yet to get that lobotomy, so I'm afraid I'm still on the other side of that wall he's so keen on.

 

[Haskell]

If we've learned anything from the past at least 4 presidencies that I actually lived through, it's really unlikely people will care enough to turn up and change things in 2020. It happened with Obama, when I was actually paying attention to politics, and it also happened with W. Bush, who is regarded as one of the worst presidents of all time.

It's going to take A LOT of effort to get Trump out after 4 years, and I really don't think it's going to happen. People are inherently lazy.

What Bush are you talking about? The "alleged" Jr.? He's not a Jr. b/c his middle name is different.

Isn't it unlikely for someone of the any party to get elected if their party just held the White House? We see a pattern of... democrat, republican, democrat, republican for the most part with some exceptions.

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He has strong support from young voters. More young voters will be able to vote in 2020

That is true. Although I know many "young voters" who support third parties and are conservative.

Young, new votes will only do so much.

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If I was all about polluting our streams, drilling in our national parks, picking fights with this country's allies, and refusing to let people back into the country who were already here LEGALLY because of where they were born, then sure. I'd have to say he's doing a great job.

But I have yet to get that lobotomy, so I'm afraid I'm still on the other side of that wall he's so keen on.

A lot of what you posted is a stretch of what he's actually doing. That's like saying "Gay marriage is legalized so now they're going to make pastors openly marry LGBTQ..." That did happen, but... that's a whole different story. A better example would be... "most of America is pro-choice so we're going to have dead fetuses being sold everywhere." Those weren't the best examples.

I just feel like your information is stretched out and you don't have all the facts.

We've spent billions on environmental causes. 2 to 3 times the amount we do on immigration. Surely more so than we do on education and our veterans.

He's not picking fights with the countries allies'. He's setting priorities straight, in my opinion.

The Visa thing is a bit of a stretch but to defend him... didn't the Boston Marathon bombers had visas?

 

[Soda Fox]

What Bush are you talking about? The "alleged" Jr.? He's not a Jr. b/c his middle name is different.

Isn't it unlikely for someone of the any party to get elected if their party just held the White House? We see a pattern of... democrat, republican, democrat, republican for the most part with some exceptions.

I did say W. Bush. So yes, the "junior". And I agree. The past few decades has been a back and forth between the 2 major parties. Honestly I think it's great. I'd much rather have a(n awkward) dance that brings differing viewpoints into focus than one viewpoint plowing through and dismissing all others.

 

[Haskell]

I did say W. Bush. So yes, the "junior". And I agree. The past few decades has been a back and forth between the 2 major parties. Honestly I think it's great. I'd much rather have a(n awkward) dance that brings differing viewpoints into focus than one viewpoint plowing through and dismissing all others.

I feel like on how disruptive and crazy this election has been the back and forth between the two major parties will change. I think republicans will hold the White House for at least three terms. That would be extraordinary.

 

[Kirbystarship]

I feel like on how disruptive and crazy this election has been the back and forth between the two major parties will change. I think republicans will hold the White House for at least three terms. That would be extraordinary.

Why 3 terms? I think americans might go back to the dem party if they don't like Trump's 8 years.

 

[Soda Fox]

I feel like on how disruptive and crazy this election has been the back and forth between the two major parties will change. I think republicans will hold the White House for at least three terms. That would be extraordinary.

Again, I agree. As left as I lean (WOW SURPRISE TO ANYONE WHO THINKS I'M CONSERVATIVE) I think the left has gone a bit too far in what they want to push. I hope there is a slight bit more right in the future than usual, and then back to the usual left/right dance that has worked for us for centuries.

 

[Haskell]

Why 3 terms? I think americans might go back to the dem party if they don't like Trump's 8 years.

Trump will have two terms. If he keeps up his promises.

Kellyanne Conway & Paul Ryan are getting more respect each day. I wouldn't mind having either run. Ryan can be worked with. Conway is a genius.

Trump will do wonders, positive wonders with our economy. That's what a good chunk of people voted this election on... was for the economy.

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Again, I agree. As left as I lean (WOW SURPRISE TO ANYONE WHO THINKS I'M CONSERVATIVE) I think the left has gone a bit too far in what they want to push. I hope there is a slight bit more right in the future than usual, and then back to the usual left/right dance that has worked for us for centuries.

I thought you were conservative.

The leading leaders of the left has gone to not care about anyone else's opinions... in my unsubstantiated opinion. They are only looking to push their agenda.

Edit : Well, I guess I do have some evidence.

Spoiler: So Called Evidence

They're playing children games in Washington by boycotting hearing committees, protesting violently, throwing a tantrum all because they do not control anything anymore because their policies have failed America.

Trump is willing to work with different ideas. Just as he introduced a different idea to many... he's allowing people to introduce a different idea to him. Although Trump does not believe in some of the evidence for global warming and believes in the some evidence against global warming, the one he appointed for EPA says he believes in global warming.

 

[-Apples-]

If we've learned anything from the past at least 4 presidencies that I actually lived through, it's really unlikely people will care enough to turn up and change things in 2020. It happened with Obama, when I was actually paying attention to politics, and it also happened with W. Bush, who is regarded as one of the worst presidents of all time.

It's going to take A LOT of effort to get Trump out after 4 years, and I really don't think it's going to happen. People are inherently lazy.

Keep in mind that if he does win the next election, it wouldn't be possible for the Republicans to win the 2024 election. The thing here is that if one party in power stays for eight years, people would be voting for the other party to take over the house, senate, and presidency. For the Democrats, it's an easy win. But for the Republicans, they could barely win depending on the issues and who's running. For the past two times, when a Republican president replaced a Democratic president, they lost the popular vote on the first election. Problem is, older generations are aging or dying off, newer generations are becoming more emotionally fragile and immature, Republicans are supporting some set-in-stone concepts we had for a while (like 20 to 240 years) that are now hated by many people, Democrats are supporting a larger and more powerful federal government (as well as more socialist), and there are many demographic changes (like whites becoming a minority and religion fading away from society). With all these things coming to effect, Republicans will have an even harder time winning. Sure they can start agreeing to legalizing same-sex marriage and allowing more immigrants, but there's a lot of other issues they are still against that will prevent them from winning (which may implode in the future, which will probably give them another chance to win).

 

[Haskell]

Keep in mind that if he does win the next election, it wouldn't be possible for the Republicans to win the 2024 election. The thing here is that if one party in power stays for eight years, people would be voting for the other party to take over the house, senate, and presidency. For the Democrats, it's an easy win. But for the Republicans, they could barely win depending on the issues and who's running. For the past two times, when a Republican president replaced a Democratic president, they lost the popular vote on the first election. Problem is, older generations are aging or dying off, newer generations are becoming more emotionally fragile and immature, Republicans are supporting some set-in-stone concepts we had for a while (like 20 to 240 years) that are now hated by many people, Democrats are supporting a larger and more powerful federal government (as well as more socialist), and there are many demographic changes (like whites becoming a minority and religion fading away from society). With all these things coming to effect, Republicans will have an even harder time winning. Sure they can start agreeing to legalizing same-sex marriage and allowing more immigrants, but there's a lot of other issues they are still against that will prevent them from winning (which may implode in the future, which will probably give them another chance to win).

This is why I am thankful Trump got elected. He can show these new generations how (hopefully if he tones down his aggression) republican values and policies work for America.

 

[Red Cat]

It's hard to predict whether Trump will get re-elected when he hasn't even been president for a month. While the last 3 presidents have all served 2 terms, there are some major differences for Trump:

1. Trump didn't win by much in his election. For example, Obama won by 7% and won over 350 electoral votes in his first election, so even though he didn't do as well in 2012, he had enough of a "cushion" to get re-elected. Trump lost the popular vote and won several key states by small margins. If he loses any significant support over 4 years, he'll lose re-election.

2. Trump has a low approval rating even for the "honeymoon period" where presidents are usually popular now matter what party they are. Usually, fewer people approve of a president as his term goes on and he fails to deliver on promises. Like I said above, Trump can't afford to lose support if he wants to get re-elected.

3. Hillary Clinton was a terrible candidate. Trump will almost certainly go up against a better candidate with less baggage next time.

4. That's assuming there is a next time because Trump is 70 and could face health issues over the next few years. Being president really ages a person. Look at the before and after pictures of Obama. Trump is starting at 70, not 46.

Also going back further in history, 3 out of 4 presidents before Bill Clinton (Gerald Ford, Jimmy Carter, George H.W. Bush) lost their re-election bids. So while incumbent presidents are on a 3 "game" winning streak, they're still only 4-3 over the last 7, so it's not like they're unbeatable.

 

[forestyne]

If we're still alive following the impending nuclear war, I don't think he will get much support. Has he said he's going to run in 2020? Cause Kanye's still running in 2020. As well as this, impeachment is in the cards at the moment.


EDIT: Here's the link. I love hyperlinking thinks.

 

[Haskell]

If we're still alive following the impending nuclear war, I don't think he will get much support. Has he said he's going to run in 2020? Cause Kanye's still running in 2020. As well as this, impeachment is in the cards at the moment.

Impeachment is a possibility for any past, current, and future president.

Kanye endorsed Trump.

"impending nuclear war" ok...

Trump will run in 2020 if he can. His ego stalks him.

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It's hard to predict whether Trump will get re-elected when he hasn't even been president for a month. While the last 3 presidents have all served 2 terms, there are some major differences for Trump:

1. Trump didn't win by much in his election. For example, Obama won by 7% and won over 350 electoral votes in his first election, so even though he didn't do as well in 2012, he had enough of a "cushion" to get re-elected. Trump lost the popular vote and won several key states by small margins. If he loses any significant support over 4 years, he'll lose re-election.

2. Trump has a low approval rating even for the "honeymoon period" where presidents are usually popular now matter what party they are. Usually, fewer people approve of a president as his term goes on and he fails to deliver on promises. Like I said above, Trump can't afford to lose support if he wants to get re-elected.

3. Hillary Clinton was a terrible candidate. Trump will almost certainly go up against a better candidate with less baggage next time.

4. That's assuming there is a next time because Trump is 70 and could face health issues over the next few years. Being president really ages a person. Look at the before and after pictures of Obama. Trump is starting at 70, not 46.

Also going back further in history, 3 out of 4 presidents before Bill Clinton (Gerald Ford, Jimmy Carter, George H.W. Bush) lost their re-election bids. So while incumbent presidents are on a 3 "game" winning streak, they're still only 4-3 over the last 7, so it's not like they're unbeatable.

Well said. I highly respect this post! ^_^

 

[forestyne]

Impeachment is a possibility for any past, current, and future president.

Kanye endorsed Trump.

"impending nuclear war" ok...

Trump will run in 2020 if he can. His ego stalks him.

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Well said. I highly respect this post! ^_^

Unless he's said he's going to, you can't say he will lmao. And what I meant was if Trump can win, so could Kanye. I never said anything about one being better than the other. Doesn't matter if he endorsed him or not. Doesn't change a thing.

The tensions between USA and the East are extremely high at the moment, there's no denying it. And American Presidents have been known to be trigger-fingered.

 

[LambdaDelta]

The silent majority has spoke.

the silent majority must be really silent then, for still not speaking all that much more

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Again, I agree. As left as I lean (WOW SURPRISE TO ANYONE WHO THINKS I'M CONSERVATIVE) I think the left has gone a bit too far in what they want to push. I hope there is a slight bit more right in the future than usual, and then back to the usual left/right dance that has worked for us for centuries.

this is actually hilarious, since to me the democratic party is only more "left" when compared to the major opposition

otherwise they're basically just a center-right party

 

[Corrie]

Unless he's said he's going to, you can't say he will lmao. And what I meant was if Trump can win, so could Kanye. I never said anything about one being better than the other. Doesn't matter if he endorsed him or not. Doesn't change a thing.

The tensions between USA and the East are extremely high at the moment, there's no denying it. And American Presidents have been known to be trigger-fingered.

The tension is why I fear a pointless war over trump saying something stupid like he usually does. We need him impeached before he does real damage.

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the silent majority must be really silent then, for still not speaking all that much more.

This is what's really confusing. So if he won, that means a lot of people voted him in right? So why do I see and hear nothing but hate for the guy? Even his own party members are ditching him.

It doesn't make much sense which is why I'm still a firm believer in the fact that the election was rigged. I'm betting my bottom dollar on Russia helping him since him and putin are buttbuddies but we don't know for sure of course. It just makes a whole lot more sense.

 

[LambdaDelta]

I'd argue he's already done plenty of "real" damage

the difference is in how much it escalates

 

[Haskell]

I'd argue he's already done plenty of "real" damage

the difference is in how much it escalates

the silent majority must be really silent then, for still not speaking all that much more

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this is actually hilarious, since to me the democratic party is only more "left" when compared to the major opposition

otherwise they're basically just a center-right party

The tension is why I fear a pointless war over trump saying something stupid like he usually does. We need him impeached before he does real damage.

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This is what's really confusing. So if he won, that means a lot of people voted him in right? So why do I see and hear nothing but hate for the guy? Even his own party members are ditching him.

It doesn't make much sense which is why I'm still a firm believer in the fact that the election was rigged. I'm betting my bottom dollar on Russia helping him since him and putin are buttbuddies but we don't know for sure of course. It just makes a whole lot more sense.

• The silent majority is called the silent majority for a reason. They spoke on election night.
• To call the party you identify with to be centered is self-centered.
• Trump has not done anything damaging to the extent of impeachment. He's not allowing America to be stepped on anymore.
• Russia didn't help him. .-. I like how no one is talking about the DNC rigging Senator Sanders.
• Trump has business experience. He'll do wonders with the economy.
• Trump has shown acts of compassion and benevolence.
• Trump is introducing a different idea of "America First" not "America Is The World Police". That is why many are outraged. He's changing America (for the better good).

 

[visibleghost]

• The silent majority is called the silent majority for a reason. They spoke on election night.
• To call the party you identify with to be centered is self-centered.
• Trump has not done anything damaging to the extent of impeachment. He's not allowing America to be stepped on anymore.
• Russia didn't help him. .-. I like how no one is talking about the DNC rigging Senator Sanders.
• Trump has business experience. He'll do wonders with the economy.
• Trump has shown acts of compassion and benevolence.
• Trump is introducing a different idea of "America First" not "America Is The World Police". That is why many are outraged. He's changing America (for the better good).

the majority didnt vote for trump though