Trump’s most important speech
LARRY ANDERSON
Larry Anderson
Most of this election has been about personalities, presentation, and political gore, as is the case in most elections. However, we are now past the show biz aspects of the campaigns; voters are looking for specifics.
What would Trump do in the first 100 days of his administration? It is through this initial baptism that Americans will be able to measure his sincerity, effectiveness, and leadership.
This is important. After all, we knew Clinton’s agenda before she even announced her candidacy. It is the same as Obama’s.
Donald Trump’s plans are different. That is why shortly after the trio of debates ended, he outlined his early agenda during a speech in New York. Here’s his first 100-day platform:
First, appoint judges who will “uphold the Constitution” and protect the Second Amendment.
As you know, there is a vacancy on the Supreme Court which highlights the 4/4 split among the remaining justices. Two recent Supreme Court cases, District of Columbia v. Heller (2008) and McDonald v. City of Chicago (2010), upheld an individual’s right to keep and bear arms, as described in the Second Amendment and honored these many years.
Hillary Clinton will absolutely appoint a Supreme Court justice opposed to these rulings which will begin the end of the Second Amendment. This situation is what Obama meant when he said gun control was for “later.”
Now is later.
Clinton is on record stating she felt the Supreme Court rulings were wrong and that she would go after the Second Amendment and National Rifle Association (NRA), the Second Amendment’s loudest defender. Clinton abhors the NRA.
Second, change immigration rules that will allow Americans to get “good-paying jobs.”
It is common knowledge uncontrolled immigration undermines wages and forces Americans to compete unfairly for jobs in their own country. An open border, sanctuary cities, and catch and release are Leftist practices and must end. Trump would see to that.
Third, stand up to countries that “cheat on trade.”
Trump is referring to nations such as China who devalue their currency to gain an unfair trade advantage over nations who don‘t cheat. Also, NAFTA will be rewritten and trade deficits that currently come in at around $800 billion annually will be addressed. This will require tough steps, but Trump is a tough negotiator. Plus, the right president holds the cards.
Fourth, “Cancel rules and regulations that send jobs overseas.”
Trump is referring to our 35 percent corporate tax rate which is the highest in the world and hurts this country‘s ability to compete. Companies leave for friendlier tax environments. Trump will also review/repeal many government regulations that hinder production and curtail employment.
Fifth, lift restrictions on energy production.
Coal mines will reopen for more abundant and inexpensive energy. Offshore oil production will resume, further reducing dependency on other oil-producing countries such as Mexico. More good jobs too.
I support this but with fair and reasonable environmental protections.
Sixth, “Repeal and replace job-killing Obamacare.”
Obamacare is negatively impacting the job market, the taxpayer, small businesses, and those who pay their own insurance premiums. It has driven up the cost of health care while making high quality care less likely due to rising deductibles and bureaucratic regulations.
However, it will be difficult to repeal the law of the land with liberals fighting such a move every step of the way. Compromise on workable parts would be better.
Please understand Hillary Clinton will blame the Republicans for ObamaCare’s failure and move it toward single-payer, always the liberals long-term goal. This will lead to healthcare rationing and even more bureaucratic accountability for patients.
Seventh, “Pass massive tax reform to create millions of new jobs and lower taxes for everyone.”
Tax cuts work which is why the Left opposes them. More money in people’s pockets creates demand. Demand creates jobs. More jobs create more tax revenue. This isn’t rocket science, just basic economics as understood by JFK and Reagan.
Hillary Clinton wants to raise taxes. Liberals‘ believe economics is really politics.
Personally, I favor a flat tax; that is everyone pays the same rate on all income above an established floor. A flat tax is simple and fair and would remove the political component. That is why we don‘t have it.
Eighth, “Impose tough new ethics rules…to the office of Secretary of State.”
About time.
Trump means change; Clinton means status quo.
