Trump embodies the “Live like you were dying” credo
Ever since surviving the first of (at least) two assassination attempts in early July, president-
elect Donald J. Trump has often reflected on how he believed God spared him for a reason, so he could return to the presidency to implement his agenda, bring our country back from the brink and Make America Great Again.
It’s as though the traditionally less-than-humble Trump’s been given a gift of faith few people ever receive, basically a second chance at life to complete the type of mission many of us set out to fulfill but inevitably come up short.
It’s kind of like what country legend Tim McGraw sang about in his famous tune, “Live Like You Were Dying” --
“Like tomorrow was a gift and you've got eternity
To think about what you do with it
What could you do with it, what can
I do with with it, what would I do with it” …
Whether Trump’s miraculous comeback was divine inspiration or not, his agenda is now ripe for the taking. Unlike much of his first term, Trump will enjoy a solid majority in the senate and (probably) at least a small margin in the House, sufficient numbers to do what he set out to do, basically fulfill the wealth of promises he offered on the campaign trail to induce Americans to take another chance on him. And believe in him.
In an article titled “Trump returns: Voters give him historic mandate for second-term agenda”, W. James Antle III wrote at the Washington Examiner:
“It is possible with Vance and other new faces in the administration Trump will dig deeper into economic populism. He is already set to push ahead with higher tariffs to combat China and attempt to reshore U.S. jobs. Don’t rule out legislation that might pair mandatory e-Verify to crack down on illegal immigration with an increase in the federal minimum wage.
“Most Republicans in Washington believe Trump will be far better prepared out of the gate than he was in 2017. He will need to be. Democrats will be eager to take back Congress in 2026, and he is constitutionally ineligible to seek reelection in 2028. ‘He’ll be a lame duck after six months,’ a GOP strategist said.
“Time, therefore, is of the essence. Trump appears to have a sense of urgency.”
Urgency might be too soft a word for the degree of exigency Trump and his circle feels right now. Though the campaign certainly required a great deal of focus and attention to, in “first things first” fashion, win the race and then start planning, as soon as it was evident he’d won a week ago, Trump wasn’t about to take time to celebrate.
Ever since, there must’ve been innumerable meetings out of view and planning that is hard to describe. Trump’s familiarity with the White House and executive branch no doubt helps in the effort, but there’s an unwritten determination among the victors to ensure the mistakes made in the late days of 2016 and early period of 2017 aren’t repeated.
At the same time, Trump and his mandate guarantees he won’t pay much attention to the sleaze and gossip his enemies are concocting at every opportunity as we speak. There’s a noticeable quiet, too, with the American populace seemingly sick to death of partisan rancor. The largescale anti-Trump demonstrations that sprung up after his first win have mostly not materialized.
Could it be the left-wing freaks are simply lying undetected for the moment a leader signals to emerge from their hiding spots? Yesterday having been Veteran's Day, Perhaps it’s like the Japanese defenders on Iwo Jima who allowed the American forces to land and advance on the island before being given a prompt to resist and inflict mass casualties at close range?
From "Flags of Our Fathers"
It’s been an uneasy calm, that’s for sure. But Trump’s transition work would go on regardless.
As Antle hinted in his piece, commentators have suggested Trump is much more prepared this time. Last week, his first transition appointment was elevating campaign manager Susie Wiles to become his second term’s chief of staff, something the establishment media appeared to pan despite the fact that the supposedly “afraid of strong women” Trump just tapped the first woman to ever serve in such a lofty capacity.
And by choosing Wiles, Trump signaled that the president-elect is serious about bringing in outsiders to serve him and his agenda rather than adhere to reputations and Washington experience to guide his day-to-day operations. That has to be a positive sign, doesn’t it?
Trump’s early moves also show his emphasis in personnel positions will be on loyalty and avoiding potential public relations pitfalls by bringing in saboteurs in disguise who cause trouble through leaks to the press or generally disregard his wishes to score personal points and engender invitations to appear on “The View” because he or she exhibits an “independent” streak.
Trump remembers very well what happened last time when he brought in Reince Priebus and Steve Bannon to run his White House from the get-go, an arrangement that only lasted a couple months and immediately set a bad tone for his efforts to drain the DC swamp.
There’s much more of a business-like look and feel to Trump 47’s administration.
As Antle also mentioned, it’s very unlikely Trump will give extra emphasis to appointing Democrats or military generals to work for him, something that proved disastrous last time around. It also seems certain Trump will rely on serious campaign contributors and surrogates Elon Musk, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Tulsi Gabbard to take visible roles in his operation.
There’s a border situation to deal with and energy production to facilitate. None of these moves can wait long. With at least 53 Republican senators in place just after the New Year, Trump will be primed to get folks in place quickly. And put them to work.
Democrat infighting keeps anti-Trumpers at bay… for a time
I’m not surprised, but even then, it’s been a little shocking to witness just how angry Democrats are – at each other – and the enthusiasm they’re putting in to their finger pointing.
Many a commentator has suggested Barack Obama’s reign as Democrat kingmaker and Democrat “closer” has come to an end. It was a long time in coming, but hardly anyone still thinks Obama is steering the direction of the Democrats now that puppet senile Joe Biden has finally been knocked off his arrogant perch, or that protégé cackling Kamala Harris is being sent back to California to wallow in self-pity for a period of time.
Will she run for governor out there? Time will tell. But Kamala’s reign as a national figure has come to an un-dramatic end. Her disgrace couldn’t happen to a more deserving character.
The leaderless Democrats must now come up with a new figure to rally around, and because they have no concise opposition agenda to offer, they’ll take a while to figure out where they stand. It’s kind of like the Republicans after 2012, where they were searching for answers and tossing invective – at each other.
The Republican Party’s struggles led to the emergence of Donald Trump in the national political scene. Trump recognized the time was right for a tough-talking populist to emerge. His unique blend of skills, connections, talent – and this year, a second chance from God – made all the difference.
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