tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5794535954827182754.post8074005471125860424..comments2024-02-17T04:06:00.805-05:00Comments on Just Not Said: The temperament to be PresidentJohn Craighttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08729625146043379286noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5794535954827182754.post-35619625870420714382016-12-02T11:03:55.462-05:002016-12-02T11:03:55.462-05:00Gethin --
Good question. The old "keep your f...Gethin --<br />Good question. The old "keep your friends close and your enemies closer" thing. I'm convinced Obama did that when he made Hillary Clinton his Secretary of State. <br /><br />We'll see whether or not Trump actually appoints any of these former critics of his, or whether this is just for show, or for fence-mending. So far he's met with a lot of old enemies, but I don't think he's actually appointed any except for Nikki Haley, who wasn't quite an enemy, she merely supported someone else in the primaries. John Craighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08729625146043379286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5794535954827182754.post-23400517892025021242016-12-02T10:40:39.137-05:002016-12-02T10:40:39.137-05:00Has he really forgiven them? Margaret Thatcher was...Has he really forgiven them? Margaret Thatcher was known to put enemies in top positions to keep them right under her nose, so that they wouldn't be criticising her government behind her back. Maybe he's following in her footsteps (if he indeed is, then I can only hope he takes more leaves out of Maggie's book)<br /><br />- GethinAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5794535954827182754.post-6568771126493920142016-11-30T12:24:11.882-05:002016-11-30T12:24:11.882-05:00Reagan didn't have control of congress.
BReagan didn't have control of congress.<br /><br />BAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5794535954827182754.post-63952763377013608462016-11-30T12:23:43.627-05:002016-11-30T12:23:43.627-05:00High Arka --
Must you remind me of my age? But yes...High Arka --<br />Must you remind me of my age? But yes, I do remember. <br /><br />I have no faith in Trump's ability to shrink either the government or deficit -- it seems to be a basic law of physics that both can only grow -- but I do think he'll move us in the right direction on immigration. And I suspect that the middle class will be better off under him than they were under Obama. And if we have a better relationship with Russia --and Syria -- all the better. John Craighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08729625146043379286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5794535954827182754.post-36971806614307666962016-11-30T11:42:28.308-05:002016-11-30T11:42:28.308-05:00My dear John, are you old enough to remember when ...My dear John, are you old enough to remember when Ronald Reagan was supposed to <i>shrink</i> the size of the federal government, not expand it massively? And the same with the budget? <br /><br />At the time, his proponents said the same positive, pragmatic things about what he was doing, despite the apparent betrayal. Seems to happen with every new president, in America. You're in ample company. =]High Arkahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14723123626955733759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5794535954827182754.post-72076650451817899162016-11-30T07:41:58.927-05:002016-11-30T07:41:58.927-05:00High Arka --
Ha, you got me, I guess I am pretty b...High Arka --<br />Ha, you got me, I guess I am pretty biased.<br /><br />But c'mon, I didn't quite say he was good....though I guess I did say he was being pragmatic.John Craighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08729625146043379286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5794535954827182754.post-79081905371540514452016-11-30T05:36:58.018-05:002016-11-30T05:36:58.018-05:00When Trump does something good, it proves he's...When Trump does something good, it proves he's good. When he does something bad, it proves he's being pragmatic. <br /><br />;)<br /><br />High Arkahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14723123626955733759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5794535954827182754.post-75374418570191717702016-11-30T04:28:00.459-05:002016-11-30T04:28:00.459-05:00Sherie -
Most of my previous posts? Wow - that'...Sherie -<br />Most of my previous posts? Wow - that's a big chunk of pavement. <br /><br />Thank you very much, you've made my day.John Craighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08729625146043379286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5794535954827182754.post-62791675961860141822016-11-30T01:22:26.352-05:002016-11-30T01:22:26.352-05:00“Nobody would accuse Donald Trump of divinity. But...“Nobody would accuse Donald Trump of divinity. But the forbearance he's shown since his election, combined with the Machiavellianism of some of his picks, bodes well.” <br />Wow, brilliant writing. I just love your blog. It has all the qualities of great writing…… educates, entertains & evaluates (really has changed my views on many things). I’ve learnt a lot from your blog………..sociopathy, asperger’s, American politics (live in India), serial killers, beauty, the all important childhood and Prison Pen Pals episodes. Must confess, I’ve read most of your previous posts. Frankly, I’m addicted. Every morning I switch on my computer and go to JUSTNOTSAID for my fix.<br />Sherie<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5794535954827182754.post-38488610081162938322016-11-29T21:12:11.106-05:002016-11-29T21:12:11.106-05:00Ye, he's played a good game since the election...Ye, he's played a good game since the election and come across as gracious and judicious. I hope he keeps it up and can keep a cool head in a crisis. It will sure be interesting to see how things pan out, what he gets done, and how the public and media perception evolves.Stevenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15276736643046430370noreply@blogger.com