To all those who have fallen, we salute you and will never forget your sacrifice. Lord willing, today I will enjoy a peaceful Summer day and would not be able to do so without the sacrifice of so many.
Over 1.2 million U.S soldiers died in combat to preserve our freedom. Enjoy this day, do not take it for granted.
To all those serving or who have served, thank you!
Did Donald Trump engage in a promotional ploy to gain publicity for his brand or was he seriously contemplating a 2012 run?
At one point, I believed Trump was a serious contender. He was making the rounds on the media circuits to talk about many serious issues and trying to push the not-so-serious issue of Obama’s birth certificate. The more meaningful subjects of the economy, the trade imbalance, and jobs he could get the attention of many. After all, with 9% unemployment, at least one in ten could related to the fact that jobs are getting outsourced overseas at about the same rate as products stamped with China on the bottom are coming into the country.
The Death of Bin Laden changed the political landscape. Obama’s approval ratings are soaring and The Country feels more at solidarity. Criticism and personal attacks on Obama would be unpopular. Donald Trump’s sword lost its point.
If Trump wanted to run for President, unless the economy took a real turn for the worse, he’d have little chance of winning.
But the real question remains. Did Donald Trump ever seriously consider running? This once believer has doubts. He made speeches, attacked Obama’s credibility, and “re-formed” his position on some conservative issues. However, when the backlash began to take its toll on his brand, he faded to the background. Bin Laden’s death gave him the chance to retreat under the cover of the media attention surrounding that event.
Donald Trump announced today that he will not be a candidate in the 2012 presidential election.
Trump’s Statement:
This decision does not come easily or without regret; especially when my potential candidacy continues to be validated by ranking at the top of the Republican contenders in polls across the country. I maintain the strong conviction that if I were to run, I would be able to win the primary and ultimately, the general election. I have spent the past several months unofficially campaigning and recognize that running for public office cannot be done half heartedly. Ultimately, however, business is my greatest passion and I am not ready to leave the private sector.
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Donald Trump spoke at a political event in Nashua, New Hampshire where he detailed his reasons for opposing Obama and the current U.S. problems.
Donald Trump’s description of the event.
Here’s the speech.
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The TEA Party Group, Taxed Enough Already, announced that Donald Trump, will speak May 19 at the S.C. Statehouse in Columbia from 6-8 p.m.
Expect more F-bombs, likely directed at government taxes and the handling of the economy. Will he attack Obama, who is enjoying such a high approval rating?
I expect not only will he attack Obama, but he will attack the media and it’s Obama bias. He will tell Tea Party members that they are not stupid enough to forget about the economy and how the U.S. is losing jobs to China.
Lastly, the rally is right before the Apprentice Season Finale on May 22. Trump is certain to say or do something to encourage people to watch. It will be interesting at the very least.
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Donald Trump is not creating many headlines these days. Obama has enjoyed a nice approval rating bump. As of today 60% of Americans approve of the job he is doing. The death of “Bin Laden” may affect the 2012 election more than Trump. Suddenly people approve of Obama’s handling of the economy, foreign affairs, and other matters of the office: Ap-GFK Poll
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Next up, the U.S. will withdraw troops from the Middle East and give it back to the Taliban and Iran. All the people who helped us and their families will be murdered. America’s foreign policy. Well it starts with the drum beats of war by people, media, Congress, and the President. We then go in and bomb the place to hell. Clean things up a little bit, and then the voters at home get tired with war “over there”. Once we achieve some type of moral victory, we pull out and leave the place for some new “boogie man” to take over. Who gets hurt? The innocent goat farmer and his family. We always lose the end game because we do not have any real leaders in this country. Special interests and mob rule. When corporation no longer benefit and the mob gets tired of something, whether in the long-term interest or not, no Washington D.C. politician will support it. And my rant is over.
So, Donald Trump is no longer on the attack. He is letting Obama have his day in the sun. With some economic indicators, like last Friday’s job report, showing improvement, I wonder if Trump will re-analyze running. Since he would be sure to endure a huge wave of negative publicity, he will not run unless his numbers people say he has a good shot of winning.
His chances will go as the economy goes and I am not alone in this line of thinking
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In a Poll conducted by CNN, Donald Trump still has a considerable showing with 14% of Republicans showing support. In a Poll with a margin of error of 4.5%, he trailed Mike Huckabee by only 2 points. With Mitt Romney at 13 percent, nobody has really separated themselves as a leader in the field of GOP potential candidates.
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Also according to the poll, 64 percent of Americans have a negative view of Trump. Should Donald Trump decide to run and win the GOP nomination, he will have work to change his public perception after playing to his base by questioning Obama’s citizenship and credentials. This calculated move has yielded results in getting support from Republicans. Republicans are looking for a candidate that is willing to challenge and fight Obama. Trump fits the bill.
According to Trump, he is Obama’s worst nightmare:
Trump’s next major move will likely be to make his official announcement to run and then turn to more substantial issues from a conservative position. He will stress the economy, jobs, and foreign trade policy.
He will likely conservatively support more controversial issues by taking the position that it is not a Federal, but issues of State’s rights.
If jobs and the economy continue to falter and Trump can survive the way of media criticism he will no doubt attract, being branded an outsider and not a career politician could benefit him in the general election.
“You want to be president, get out there and stake your claim–make your mark,” Steele said on ABC’s “Top Line” Monday. The GOP Presidential hopefuls are not making a case as viable opponents to Obama.
Video Link to Steele’s complete comments.
As misguided as many people will consider Trump’s efforts, his success is because he is willing to get in the ring and oppose Obama.
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As would be expected, the media coverage of Donald Trump’s calculated antics have shrunk to almost nothing.
As he likely knows, the only play at this point is to give credit to Obama. Trump, being a New York resident and having financial ties in the NY economy knows as well as any Americans the effects of 9/11. The loss of life was the greatest effect, but the resulting strain on the economy was felt by New Yorkers.
Trump’s Tweet of Congratulations.
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A point of irony is that NBC’s coverage of the Bin Laden story started during the final minutes of Trump’s popular television show The Apprentice.
For at least the next few weeks, partisan politics will be put on hold as America feels a sense of unity as it remembers those that were victims of 9/11. Republicans and Democrats will both be playing up their respective administration’s role in the successful mission that ended Bin Laden’s time on earth.
The news will most certainly inspire Americans and hopefully build consumer confidence. The economy and jobs will likely play the biggest role in 2012 elections, but Bin Laden’s death under Obama will strengthen his case to the America people on national defense. Bin Laden’s death will overshadow the weak U.S. foreign policy in supporting the democratic movement in countries such as Libya. The U.S. has taken a back seat role to NATO and France in supporting the resistance against the Libyan government. This weak role may be calculated by Obama to have a greater effect as American intervention in the Middle East is never popular to people in that region.
Obama chance for re-election grows/declines with the economy.
News that is sure to dominate the headlines for weeks to come. President Obama confirmed that U.S Special Forces have Killed Osama Bin Laden in Pakistan.
Bush quote after Obama informed him of Bin Laden’s death. “The fight against terror goes on, but tonight America has sent an unmistakable message: No matter how long it takes, justice will be done.”
Bush speech after 9/11 where he talks about how U.S. will bring to justice those that were responsible.
This event is sure to have a huge political impact that will affect policy in the Middle East and Afghanistan.
Al Qaeda may feel compelled to step up terrorist activities due to the huge psychological impact this will have for U.S. Forces operating in the region.
Special Forces Tribute:
God Bless America and Thank You to All Those Who Have Served! Huge day for U.S. Military personnel. Makes me proud to be a Veteran and American.
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