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Post by rmorgan22 on Jan 31, 2017 17:00:14 GMT
I can't find any polls on this so I thought I'd poll the Peas. Did you vote for Trump and are happy with the first few weeks? Do regret it? Do you like the goal but not like the way its achieved?
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Post by crimsoncat05 on Jan 31, 2017 17:21:54 GMT
good luck with this post. I second the suggestion to set it up as an ACTUAL poll, to get answers.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 31, 2017 17:25:29 GMT
Even with a poll it's not going to work because nonsupporters are going to vote to sway the results.
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Post by Gennifer on Jan 31, 2017 17:28:47 GMT
Even with a poll it's not going to work because nonsupporters are going to vote to sway the results. Why would people do that? |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 31, 2017 17:31:13 GMT
Even with a poll it's not going to work because nonsupporters are going to vote to sway the results. Why would people do that? To make it appear that he doesn't have any support or that people who voted for him are not happy. |
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Post by Merge on Jan 31, 2017 17:33:12 GMT
Why would people do that? To make it appear that he doesn't have any support or that people who voted for him are not happy. I wouldn't. I'm interested in seeing the unadulterated results of the poll. |
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Post by lbp on Jan 31, 2017 17:41:27 GMT
I guess I will be first to be raked over the coals. I voted for Trump. Do I like him, not particularly, but to me he was a much better choice than Hillary Clinton.
I think he is keeping his campaign promises. He working to make the borders more secure, he is sitting down and talking with union leaders and company leader to try and keep companies in the US and not overseas. Will he do things I don't like? I am sure that he will. All presidents have.
So in answer, No I do not regret voting for Donald Trump.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 31, 2017 17:48:32 GMT
According to Rasmussen, 47% of voters think the country is headed in the right direction, which is the highest level of optimism in over 12 yrs of regular surveying.
At work and posting from phone so I cannot link but should be easy enough to find.
Based on that alone, I would guess that plenty of Americans think President Trump is doing okay.
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Post by apeacalledliz on Jan 31, 2017 17:58:47 GMT
His unfavorable rating is the highest of any incoming President in recent history, people do not think he is doing a good job at all. Now that may be because a majority of the country did not vote for him and he does not have a mandate and it could indicate that those who did vote for him are happy with him and what he has done thus far, since although he did in fact win he did not do so with a majority of the votes. favorable/unfavorable stats |
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Post by rmorgan22 on Jan 31, 2017 18:24:16 GMT
His unfavorable rating is the highest of any incoming President in recent history, people do not think he is doing a good job at all. Now that may be because a majority of the country did not vote for him and he does not have a mandate and it could indicate that those who did vote for him are happy with him and what he has done thus far, since although he did in fact win he did not do so with a majority of the votes. favorable/unfavorable statsThanks for sharing. I've been looking for a more bipartisan news site. |
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Post by rmorgan22 on Jan 31, 2017 18:35:51 GMT
According to Rasmussen, 47% of voters think the country is headed in the right direction, which is the highest level of optimism in over 12 yrs of regular surveying. At work and posting from phone so I cannot link but should be easy enough to find. Based on that alone, I would guess that plenty of Americans think President Trump is doing okay. Hi GaJenny, looks like Rasmussen may be a little less accurate in relations to other major polls displayed on the link that apeacalledliz shared. I didn't vote for Trump but have be giving him a chance. I do agree with a lot of his initiatives but disagree with the way he does them. I'll give him this, he does try to fulfill his promises, he's just lacking in execution. Example- cutting off counties from coming in to the US with out a real plan leaving homeland security caught off guard on how to handle visas. I would have liked to see our vets taken care of first. I am a little afraid of how he is going to do that though, what is he going to cut?. Is there anything you wish he'd do different or are you 100% good with how he's doing things?
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Post by rmorgan22 on Jan 31, 2017 18:37:53 GMT
Even with a poll it's not going to work because nonsupporters are going to vote to sway the results. That's what I was afraid of and decided to do it this way. |
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Post by rmorgan22 on Jan 31, 2017 18:39:22 GMT
I guess I will be first to be raked over the coals. I voted for Trump. Do I like him, not particularly, but to me he was a much better choice than Hillary Clinton. I think he is keeping his campaign promises. He working to make the borders more secure, he is sitting down and talking with union leaders and company leader to try and keep companies in the US and not overseas. Will he do things I don't like? I am sure that he will. All presidents have. So in answer, No I do not regret voting for Donald Trump. Thank you for being brave.  I didn't vote for Trump but have be giving him a chance. I do agree with a lot of his initiatives but disagree with the way he does them. I'll give him this, he does try to fulfill his promises, he's just lacking in execution. Example- cutting off counties from coming in to the US with out a real plan leaving homeland security caught off guard on how to handle visas. I would have liked to see our vets taken care of first. I am a little afraid of how he is going to do that though, what is he going to cut. Is there anything you wish he'd do different or are you 100% good with how he's doing things? |
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Post by River on Jan 31, 2017 18:59:53 GMT
I'm a republican but not sure I'd go so far as to say I'm a Trump supporter. I did choose him over Hillary and in some peoples eyes that makes me a supporter, whether I voted for him or not. So be it!
I think he's doing what I expected. I'm not happy with his personality or the way he presents himself, but overall I am not complaining. I also don't see the sky is falling attitude in my town or anywhere near me, I'm sure that colors my views a bit. I think he needed to come out with a bang and did that with the ban. I'll wait to see how that actually effects things, but I do support vigilant vetting processes. As far as the wall, I never thought that to be a physical structure in the first place, so I'll wait and see how that turns out as well. I completely agree that something needs to change in regards to illegal aliens, most certainly the ones who come here on a legal visa and then stay past it's expiration. I am of course not opposed to any LEGAL aliens.
I'm not concerned that he will threaten LGBTQ or woman's rights. I'm not sure what his policy on abortion will turn out to be, but I don't feel those laws will change dramatically making abortion illegal.
BUT, all but the last sentence makes me a republican. So there ya have it!
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Post by MichyM on Jan 31, 2017 19:07:24 GMT
This seems as good a thread as any to say that I really miss some of our republican peas. The ones who were able to express their thoughts without antagonism (which absolutely positively goes for BOTH political parties). I rarely post on political threads, but read some of them. Over the years my eyes have been opened to their views. I may not agree (and sometimes I do) but I'm listening and taking it all in.
For those who voted for Trump and do take the time to reply to this post, my thanks.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 31, 2017 19:19:11 GMT
His unfavorable rating is the highest of any incoming President in recent history, people do not think he is doing a good job at all. Now that may be because a majority of the country did not vote for him and he does not have a mandate and it could indicate that those who did vote for him are happy with him and what he has done thus far, since although he did in fact win he did not do so with a majority of the votes. favorable/unfavorable statsThanks for sharing. I've been looking for a more bipartisan news site. Here's another poll for you and it's interesting to see the age category that seems to approve of him. Bear in mind that this poll was done before the immigration/refugee ban. President Donald Trump begins his term with a negative 36 - 44 percent job approval rating from American voters, including a negative 33 - 50 percent rating from women, according to a Quinnipiac University national poll released today. Another 19 percent are undecided.Quinnipiac Poll |
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Post by rmorgan22 on Jan 31, 2017 19:22:26 GMT
This seems as good a thread as any to say that I really miss some of our republican peas. The ones who were able to express their thoughts without antagonism (which absolutely positively goes for BOTH political parties). I rarely post on political threads, but read some of them. Over the years my eyes have been opened to their views. I may not agree (and sometimes I do) but I'm listening and taking it all in. For those who voted for Trump and do take the time to reply to this post, my thanks. You have a high EQ (Emotional Intelligence). The election has definitely improved mine by trying to communicate with my republican friends. I've tried to understand their view point without injecting mine until they are done. I've also changed the way I voice discontent. Making people feel bad about who they voted for is not the way to get someone to see your view. |
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Post by lbp on Jan 31, 2017 19:27:42 GMT
I guess I will be first to be raked over the coals. I voted for Trump. Do I like him, not particularly, but to me he was a much better choice than Hillary Clinton. I think he is keeping his campaign promises. He working to make the borders more secure, he is sitting down and talking with union leaders and company leader to try and keep companies in the US and not overseas. Will he do things I don't like? I am sure that he will. All presidents have. So in answer, No I do not regret voting for Donald Trump. Thank you for being brave. I didn't vote for Trump but have be giving him a chance. I do agree with a lot of his initiatives but disagree with the way he does them. I'll give him this, he does try to fulfill his promises, he's just lacking in execution. Example- cutting off counties from coming in to the US with out a real plan leaving homeland security caught off guard on how to handle visas. I would have liked to see our vets taken care of first. I am a little afraid of how he is going to do that though, what is he going to cut. Is there anything you wish he'd do different or are you 100% good with how he's doing things? There are many things I wished he would go about in a less aggressive manner. I think he would have more support from Democrats if he wasn't so arrogant and hot tempered. I feel our country does need more extensive vetting procedures from countries where historically there are more extremists. I have zero problem with anyone from any country coming here legally. My family came here from Ireland and were apparently were such rogues they were driven to the hills by law abiding citizens. However they went through the process of becoming citizens none the less. I feel like people need to settle down and find a common ground in the middle. We have always been a Great Nation regardless of who our President was.
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Post by rmorgan22 on Jan 31, 2017 19:29:10 GMT
Thanks for sharing. I've been looking for a more bipartisan news site. Here's another poll for you and it's interesting to see the age category that seems to approve of him. Bear in mind that this poll was done before the immigration/refugee ban. President Donald Trump begins his term with a negative 36 - 44 percent job approval rating from American voters, including a negative 33 - 50 percent rating from women, according to a Quinnipiac University national poll released today. Another 19 percent are undecided.Quinnipiac PollThanks Dottyscrapper, Where did you find this poll? |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 31, 2017 19:34:36 GMT
Here's another poll for you and it's interesting to see the age category that seems to approve of him. Bear in mind that this poll was done before the immigration/refugee ban. President Donald Trump begins his term with a negative 36 - 44 percent job approval rating from American voters, including a negative 33 - 50 percent rating from women, according to a Quinnipiac University national poll released today. Another 19 percent are undecided.Quinnipiac PollThanks Dottyscrapper, Where did you find this poll? Google  Never heard of them but I guessed an University poll might not be so biased as some media out there so clicked on it and found it a very comprehensive breakdown |
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Post by rmorgan22 on Jan 31, 2017 19:38:58 GMT
Thank you for being brave. I didn't vote for Trump but have be giving him a chance. I do agree with a lot of his initiatives but disagree with the way he does them. I'll give him this, he does try to fulfill his promises, he's just lacking in execution. Example- cutting off counties from coming in to the US with out a real plan leaving homeland security caught off guard on how to handle visas. I would have liked to see our vets taken care of first. I am a little afraid of how he is going to do that though, what is he going to cut. Is there anything you wish he'd do different or are you 100% good with how he's doing things? There are many things I wished he would go about in a less aggressive manner. I think he would have more support from Democrats if he wasn't so arrogant and hot tempered. I feel our country does need more extensive vetting procedures from countries where historically there are more extremists. I have zero problem with anyone from any country coming here legally. My family came here from Ireland and were apparently were such rogues they were driven to the hills by law abiding citizens. However they went through the process of becoming citizens none the less. I feel like people need to settle down and find a common ground in the middle. We have always been a Great Nation regardless of who our President was.
I so agree with the aggressive manner and that he would have more support. You and I agree on a lot. Sorry they ran your family into the hills. My family, on my dads side, live in the mountains of NC. I wonder if and why they were ran up there. The protestors are upset because he said he wanted to ban a religion (Muslims) during the election, then when elected he bans those countries who are primarily Muslim. With this fact and the fact that he said Christians from those countries would have priority to get it just shows that it is religion based ban and not just a hostile county ban. That's what is so disturbing to people. Its a violation of our constitution and that will always get people up in arms. |
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Post by rmorgan22 on Jan 31, 2017 19:39:24 GMT
Thank you for being brave. I didn't vote for Trump but have be giving him a chance. I do agree with a lot of his initiatives but disagree with the way he does them. I'll give him this, he does try to fulfill his promises, he's just lacking in execution. Example- cutting off counties from coming in to the US with out a real plan leaving homeland security caught off guard on how to handle visas. I would have liked to see our vets taken care of first. I am a little afraid of how he is going to do that though, what is he going to cut. Is there anything you wish he'd do different or are you 100% good with how he's doing things? There are many things I wished he would go about in a less aggressive manner. I think he would have more support from Democrats if he wasn't so arrogant and hot tempered. I feel our country does need more extensive vetting procedures from countries where historically there are more extremists. I have zero problem with anyone from any country coming here legally. My family came here from Ireland and were apparently were such rogues they were driven to the hills by law abiding citizens. However they went through the process of becoming citizens none the less. I feel like people need to settle down and find a common ground in the middle. We have always been a Great Nation regardless of who our President was.
I so agree with the aggressive manner and that he would have more support. You and I agree on a lot. Sorry they ran your family into the hills. My family, on my dads side, live in the mountains of NC. I wonder if and why they were ran up there. The protestors are upset because he said he wanted to ban a religion (Muslims) during the election, then when elected he bans those countries who are primarily Muslim. With this fact and the fact that he said Christians from those countries would have priority to get it just shows that it is religion based ban and not just a hostile county ban. That's what is so disturbing to people. Its a violation of our constitution and that will always get people up in arms. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 31, 2017 20:05:34 GMT
Hi
I was just saying the board has really...really gotten political.
I'm sorry I voted for Trump, proud of MY choice. I refuse to post any personal opinions or thoughts in reference to my choice. Last time I did it got ulgy...the name calling, nastiness and it even went to personal messages was to much to take.
I will post I did vote for him and am proud of my choice.
Sorry I won't offer more but I do appreciate you asking the question.
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Post by rmorgan22 on Jan 31, 2017 20:17:01 GMT
Hi I was just saying the board has really...really gotten political. I'm sorry I voted for Trump, proud of MY choice. I refuse to post any personal opinions or thoughts in reference to my choice. Last time I did it got ulgy...the name calling, nastiness and it even went to personal messages was to much to take. I will post I did vote for him and am proud of my choice. Sorry I won't offer more but I do appreciate you asking the question. I respect that and thanks for being brave enough to speak. I will try to give him a chance because I want to see what so many people believe in. I just hope people who voted for him will use a discerning eye as well. |
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Post by mom on Jan 31, 2017 20:23:39 GMT
I am a republican, but I did not vote for Trump. I am fiscally conservative and socially more liberal. That being said, I feel like Trump is doing what he said he would do. Is he a jackass? Yep. Is he rude? Yep. I think he could be a bit less in your face and get more support than what his current methods are. I feel like he could find a cure for cancer and still not get any credit from some.  I get that people hate him but I also don't see where all the nitpicking every single thing is going to change any minds. I just wish everyone could stop bickering for a second and remember that we all love our country and that we have more in common than not. Honestly? The fighting amongst neighbors is more worrisome to me than anything Trump could do. My main concerns are the illegals that are here - how can we be safe, yet give them a chance at the American dream, and as well as our country's debt. We cannot continue down the same financial path that we have been on for the last decade. We just can't. My home lives on a strict budget and that means we have to make hard decisions of where we want to spend our money. We know that if we don't make those hard choices now, we will have to be at the mercy of others when we are old. I think the US needs to be making hard choices in re: to what we fund. I have a gay older brother, and LGBT concerns are also on my radar. Talking with my brother and his partner (both attorneys) - I am comfortable that Trump will not strip them of their rights as many are claiming. Until I see evidence that Trump is actually stripping them of rights, I will take my cues from those who I trust that are actually effected. Where I live, people are supporting what Trump has done so far. No, most don't agree with his methods, but they do feel like he is trying to make us safer. And the wall? Well...most don't see that ever happening or if it does, that it will be complete. |
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Post by pudgygroundhog on Jan 31, 2017 20:25:06 GMT
I am physically conservative and socially more liberal. Does this mean you are against PDA?  (just teasing, thought the typo was funny) |
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Post by mom on Jan 31, 2017 20:26:31 GMT
I am physically conservative and socially more liberal. Does this mean you are against PDA? (just teasing, thought the typo was funny) BAH HA HA. Studid spell check! And no...everyone needs PDA's! |
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Post by auntkelly on Jan 31, 2017 20:43:16 GMT
I feel exactly like I felt on Election Day. I wish just about anybody but Trump had been the Republican nominee, but I definitely prefer Trump to Clinton. So far, he hasn't done anything which has surprised me. He seems to be committed to keeping most of his campaign promises, which I think is a good thing. I was hoping that once he took office he would start to act more Presidential, but I've been very disappointed with his behavior at times-particularly concerning the issue of crowds at the inauguration. I admire his energy. I think it's way too early to tell whether I'm going to be pleased with his presidency.
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Post by Judy26 on Jan 31, 2017 21:09:12 GMT
Early in the election cycle someone here posted a link to an article that really hit home with me. It stated that before you critique a person's views on any subject ask them WHY they feel as they do. I have used this approach with great success when discussing a plethora of topics. People think and feel the way they do for a reason. If you don't try to understand the person you will never understand their views. If we would take this approach with our discussions here on this board I think we would find that we are all much more similar than we think. Also it is very hard to be over the top rude to someone whom you have taken the time to listen and understand.
I am quite liberal in my political leanings. But I have listened to many conservatives and I understand from their personal stories why they feel the way they do. They are not stupid or uneducated and I am becoming more open minded from listening to them. I doubt we can expect our elected representatives to compromise and work together if we don't expect the same from each other.
So perhaps those of us here who disagree with so much that DT has done should stop blathering on about the horrors of it and truly listen to the concerns of the opposite party. Until we do our discourse is going to be the proverbial mile wide and an inch deep and no real solutions or common ground will be found.
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Post by mom on Jan 31, 2017 21:32:03 GMT
Early in the election cycle someone here posted a link to an article that really hit home with me. It stated that before you critique a person's views on any subject ask them WHY they feel as they do. I have used this approach with great success when discussing a plethora of topics. People think and feel the way they do for a reason. If you don't try to understand the person you will never understand their views. If we would take this approach with our discussions here on this board I think we would find that we are all much more similar than we think. Also it is very hard to be over the top rude to someone whom you have taken the time to listen and understand. I am quite liberal in my political leanings. But I have listened to many conservatives and I understand from their personal stories why they feel the way they do. They are not stupid or uneducated and I am becoming more open minded from listening to them. I doubt we can expect our elected representatives to compromise and work together if we don't expect the same from each other. So perhaps those of us here who disagree with so much that DT has done should stop blathering on about the horrors of it and truly listen to the concerns of the opposite party. Until we do our discourse is going to be the proverbial mile wide and an inch deep and no real solutions or common ground will be found. Thank you for this post. You made excellent points, and I will take your advice & try to understand where others are coming from. |
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I didn't vote for Trump but have be giving him a chance. I do agree with a lot of his initiatives but disagree with the way he does them. I'll give him this, he does try to fulfill his promises, he's just lacking in execution. Example- cutting off counties from coming in to the US with out a real plan leaving homeland security caught off guard on how to handle visas. I would have liked to see our vets taken care of first. I am a little afraid of how he is going to do that though, what is he going to cut. Is there anything you wish he'd do different or are you 100% good with how he's doing things?
Never heard of them but I guessed an University poll might not be so biased as some media out there so clicked on it and found it a very comprehensive breakdown
I get that people hate him but I also don't see where all the nitpicking every single thing is going to change any minds. I just wish everyone could stop bickering for a second and remember that we all love our country and that we have more in common than not. Honestly? The fighting amongst neighbors is more worrisome to me than anything Trump could do. 
