The Republican Playbook for the Future

A few quick thoughts on the future of conservatism and on how to replicate the success of this election for future generations of Republicans.

1. Identity Politics - The future racial demographics of the United States shows the white population will be less than 50% by 2050. Whether we like it or not, ethnic and racial diversity will need to be considered by future administrations. I believe that the Trump/Vance will be the last white male president/vice president combo elected. Additionally, more than 50% of US voters are women. The Republican Party must make an effort to have a more prominent role for women in the future.

2. Isolationism - I believe that America needs to stay out of international affairs as much as possible with the exception of self-defense, trade and humanitarianism.

3. Libertarianism - I believe we should emphasize individual autonomy and freedom—even if we don’t necessarily religiously agree with some of the principles involved.

4. Jimmy Carter’s Moral Compass - I believe future administrations should put a sharper focus on the inclusion of human rights in foreign policy. This focus not only serves to help maintain peace, but also leads to more normalized diplomatic free trade abroad.

The Trump Economy - Made in America. I think future administrations should emphasize a strong shift in keeping production in America by imposing exorbitant tariffs on products made overseas, and also cutting corporate taxes in the United States.
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"Treasury Department data shows the gross federal debt rose by about $7.8 trillion on Trump’s watch. But that wasn’t the biggest increase of any president in raw dollars.

The record for the largest increase was set by President Barack Obama, with more than $9.5 trillion.

One caveat: Obama’s figure is larger than Trump’s partly because Obama served eight years, while Trump served four.

If you adjust the measurement for that reality by looking at debt accumulated per year in office, Trump does stand alone."
But…you keep skipping over the part about the increased baby boomers pulling social security benefits, which was signed into law by presidents prior to Trump. It’s just a fact that there was a huge jump in the number of retirees during those years. You also are skipping over the entire coronavirus pandemic stimulus checks, which received broad bipartisan support. This is why your claim is rated “mostly false” on the website. Regardless, the economy under Trump was on fire with low inflation, employment, and higher wages…but keep spinning it how you want.
 
Vance/Scott 2028!
Dude, you know Vance is set up perfectly. He has no skeletons in his closet. Just go read Hillbilly Elegy and you will see. He has some Christian upbringing, so he will court evangelicals like nobody's business. And he is a genuine genius, good looking, a good speaker. The future of the GOP. I just hope he doesn't have a stupid Monica Lewinsky moment.
 
i understand the sentiment.... but i respectfully disagree...... ... once a person enters public life.... and especially when their actions have the kinds of effects on others and even on the world that a presidents actions have... . ..they have subjected themselves to scrutiny and criticism from that moment on - into eternity...... and even after death........ ....we hold such people up as good examples if what they did was good - in order to inspire others... .. and we use them as bad examples if what they did was wrong so as to serve as a warning for others...... ....it;s the price of fame... and also the price of power.....
And that buffoon ruined a lot of good people's lives.
 
"Treasury Department data shows the gross federal debt rose by about $7.8 trillion on Trump’s watch. But that wasn’t the biggest increase of any president in raw dollars.

The record for the largest increase was set by President Barack Obama, with more than $9.5 trillion.

One caveat: Obama’s figure is larger than Trump’s partly because Obama served eight years, while Trump served four.

If you adjust the measurement for that reality by looking at debt accumulated per year in office, Trump does stand alone."
The numbers tell a slightly different story

Trump deficits
2017 $665 billion
2018 $779 billion
2019 $984 billion
2020 $3.1 trillion (includes 1.6 trillon in covid spending and stimulas

Biden Deficit
2021 $2.8 trillion Includes 1.4 trillion in covid spending and srtimulas.
2022 $1.4 trillion
2023 $1.7 trillion
2024 $1.8 trillion so far.

Trump caved and signed the Democrats excessive stimulas spending packages after threating to VETO if they did not reduce it.
 
Really, he was a terrible president but he is a good man. I believe based on his testimony he is a saved man. I wish people would have respect for the office even if they don't always like the policies. Not that anybody cares, but I think its beneath this site to portray a former president in such a way. I believe we are better than that. I have often said Jimmy Carter was the worst president in my lifetime, but likely the most moral and respectable of them all. Not sure if I should be Sad or Angry.
 
Really, he was a terrible president but he is a good man. I believe based on his testimony he is a saved man. I wish people would have respect for the office even if they don't always like the policies. Not that anybody cares, but I think its beneath this site to portray a former president in such a way. I believe we are better than that. I have often said Jimmy Carter was the worst president in my lifetime, but likely the most moral and respectable of them all. Not sure if I should be Sad or Angry.
Hey, I’m the biggest Carter fan on this forum, and even I thought it was funny. BTW, I’d argue he wasn’t a terrible (maybe average) president, but that deserves its own thread, which I believe has been done in the past.
 
The numbers tell a slightly different story

Trump deficits
2017 $665 billion
2018 $779 billion
2019 $984 billion
2020 $3.1 trillion (includes 1.6 trillon in covid spending and stimulas

Biden Deficit
2021 $2.8 trillion Includes 1.4 trillion in covid spending and srtimulas.
2022 $1.4 trillion
2023 $1.7 trillion
2024 $1.8 trillion so far.

Trump caved and signed the Democrats excessive stimulas spending packages after threating to VETO if they did not reduce

The statistics are for past administrations. Biden is still in office (so they say). His stats will be forthcoming. "Trump caved" - I couldn't have said it better myself.
 
The statistics are for past administrations. Biden is still in office (so they say). His stats will be forthcoming. "Trump caved" - I couldn't have said it better myself
Nearly every president caves on something...it's just how big a cave that matters.
 
Nearly every president caves on something...it's just how big a cave that matters.
That doesn’t remove the responsibility from him. If he signed it belongs to him. Much like a student's loan debts.

And it was a pretty big cave wouldn’t you agree?
 
That doesn’t remove the responsibility from him. If he signed it belongs to him. Much like a student's loan debts.

And it was a pretty big cave wouldn’t you agree?
Did I say it absolves him of any responsibility? NO, I did NOT! Pull your head out of your bottom. All presidents make what are considered "pretty big caves." Grow up.
 
Did I say it absolves him of any responsibility? NO, I did NOT! Pull your head out of your bottom. All presidents make what are considered "pretty big caves." Grow up.
My apologies. It did seem to be a minimization of his responsibilities regarding the national debt. The hole was dug during his presidency. Intentionally or by caving to pressure, he owns it and it goes on his side of the ledger when comparing his deficits to those of Mr. Biden.
 
My apologies. It did seem to be a minimization of his responsibilities regarding the national debt. The hole was dug during his presidency. Intentionally or by caving to pressure, he owns it and it goes on his side of the ledger when comparing his deficits to those of Mr. Biden.
Increased Social Security payments and COVID contributed to that.

Aren’t you the guy I tried to explain this to about a week ago?
 
Increased Social Security payments and COVID contributed to that.

Aren’t you the guy I tried to explain this to about a week ago?
I know what the money was for. The point is that the responsibility falls on Mr. Trump for the checks he signed. Just like every other president. No one gets to say this or that expenditure shouldn’t count because bad things happened. Covid is also the “reason” given for much of Mr. Bidens deficits. If Mr. Trump gets a pass then the same should hold for Biden. Now from my perspective both of them blew up the budget and added to the deficit at levels far beyond any reasonable amount.
 
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