Unfortunately, President Trump's initial statements and positions on numerous issues are nothing more than water cooler talk. He's never been a politician and he rarely gives a calculated, measured response. That doesn't excuse it. It is what it is. Oftentimes, he's had to flat out change or alter his stance to make it conform to a more acceptable looking intention. Chad was very vocal about all the dumbass things he said and the number of times he appeared to waffle on what he first proposed. And Chiz was right.
But, the "Muslim ban" is a prime example. The San Bernadino massacre happens and Trump immediately shoots off the same knee jerk reaction that millions of people did, including myself. I came on here pissed as hell saying we ought to line up on the West side with our allies, let Russia line up on the east, start fucking up everything in our path and meet in the middle. We'll divide it up later. Well no, you can't do that any more than you can ban all Muslims, as Trump did in fact propose.
But he soon started softening his stance and has eventually, as President, implemented a plan, agree or disagree, to try and get a handle on the vetting process for those who want to enter our country. Especially from nations that have a long history of producing, harboring and training the worst of the worst terrorists and who have persecuted and beheaded those who don't conform to their beliefs.
I will never disagree that the man has said some colossally stupid shit....for a "politician". But I like his stated core values and his vision for us. I just hope the man will keep people much smarter politically than himself close by and listen to sound advice.
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