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Pittsburgh Post Gazette endorses Trump
Posted on 11/1/20 at 7:43 am
Posted on 11/1/20 at 7:43 am
“He’s unpresidential.”
“He’s crude and unkind.”
“He’s just not a good man.”
These things, and much worse, are commonly said of President Donald Trump. His personality totally eclipses his record.
So we, seemingly, have him on the dunk tank, ready for a very cold bath.
Let’s play dump the lout.
But is this really what it’s about?
Isn’t the real question whether he has been taking the country, and the economy of this region, in the right direction these last four years?
Can we separate the man from the record?
We share the embarrassment of millions of Americans who are disturbed by the president’s unpresidential manners and character — his rudeness and put-downs and bragging and bending of the truth.
None of this can be justified. The president’s behavior often has diminished his presidency, and the presidency. Most Americans want a president who makes them proud.
We too prefer the first-class temperament and demeanor of a Winston Churchill, a Dwight Eisenhower, a Franklin Roosevelt, a Ronald Reagan, or a Barack Obama (whom this newspaper enthusiastically supported in 2008 and 2012). None of them are on the ballot this year.
Let’s look at the Trump record:
Under Donald Trump the economy, pre-COVID, boomed, like no time since the 1950s. Look at your 401(k) over the past three years.
Unemployment for Black Americans is lower than it has ever been, under any president of either party.
Under Mr. Trump, our trade relationships have vastly improved and our trade deals have been rewritten. Thanks to him, middle America is on the map again and the Appalachian and hourly worker has some hope.
Has Mr. Trump done enough for these struggling fellow citizens? No. But he recognized them. Maybe he was not articulate, but he recognized their pain.
No one ever asked the American people, or the people in “flyover,” country, if they wanted to send their jobs abroad — until Mr. Trump. He has moved the debate, in both parties, from free trade, totally unfettered, to managed, or fair, trade. He has put America first, just as he said he would.
He also kept his promise to appoint originalists to the Supreme Court of the United States. His third appointment, Amy Coney Barrett, is the best of all — a jurist whose mind and character and scholarship ARE first class. We hope she stands against both judicial and executive excess.
Finally, let’s talk about one of the most important concerns in this region — energy. Under Mr. Trump the United States achieved energy independence for the first time in the lifetimes of most of us. Where would Western Pennsylvania be without the Shell Petrochemical Complex (the “cracker plant”)?
Donald Trump is not Churchill, to be sure, but he gets things done.
He is not a unifier. He often acts like the president of his base, not the whole country. He has done nothing to lessen our divisions and has, in fact, often deepened them. The convictions and intellect of all Americans should be respected by ALL Americans, especially the president.
Has Mr. Trump handled the pandemic perfectly? No. But no one masters a pandemic. And the president was and is right that we must not cower before the disease and we have to keep America open and working.
He has not listened well to people who could have helped him. He has not learned government, or shown interest in doing so.
But the Biden-Harris ticket offers us higher taxes and a nanny state that will bow to the bullies and the woke who would tear down history rather than learning from history and building up the country.
It offers an end to fracking and other Cuckoo California dreams that will cost the economy and the people who most need work right now. “Good-paying green jobs” are probably not jobs for Pittsburgh, or Cleveland, or Toledo, or Youngstown.
It offers softness on China, which Mr. Trump understands is our enemy.
Mr. Biden is too old for the job, and fragile. There is a very real chance he will not make it through the term. Mr. Trump is also too old but seemingly robust. But in Mike Pence, Mr. Trump has a vice president ready to take over, if need be. He is a safe pair of hands. Sen. Kamala Harris gives no evidence of being ready to be president.
This newspaper has not supported a Republican for president since 1972. But we believe Mr. Trump, for all his faults, is the better choice this year. We respect and understand those who feel otherwise. We wish that we could be more enthusiastic and we hope the president can become more dignified and statesmanlike. Each American must make up his or her own mind and do what he or she thinks is best for the community and the republic. Vote your conscience. And, whatever happens, believe in the country.
LINK
“He’s crude and unkind.”
“He’s just not a good man.”
These things, and much worse, are commonly said of President Donald Trump. His personality totally eclipses his record.
So we, seemingly, have him on the dunk tank, ready for a very cold bath.
Let’s play dump the lout.
But is this really what it’s about?
Isn’t the real question whether he has been taking the country, and the economy of this region, in the right direction these last four years?
Can we separate the man from the record?
We share the embarrassment of millions of Americans who are disturbed by the president’s unpresidential manners and character — his rudeness and put-downs and bragging and bending of the truth.
None of this can be justified. The president’s behavior often has diminished his presidency, and the presidency. Most Americans want a president who makes them proud.
We too prefer the first-class temperament and demeanor of a Winston Churchill, a Dwight Eisenhower, a Franklin Roosevelt, a Ronald Reagan, or a Barack Obama (whom this newspaper enthusiastically supported in 2008 and 2012). None of them are on the ballot this year.
Let’s look at the Trump record:
Under Donald Trump the economy, pre-COVID, boomed, like no time since the 1950s. Look at your 401(k) over the past three years.
Unemployment for Black Americans is lower than it has ever been, under any president of either party.
Under Mr. Trump, our trade relationships have vastly improved and our trade deals have been rewritten. Thanks to him, middle America is on the map again and the Appalachian and hourly worker has some hope.
Has Mr. Trump done enough for these struggling fellow citizens? No. But he recognized them. Maybe he was not articulate, but he recognized their pain.
No one ever asked the American people, or the people in “flyover,” country, if they wanted to send their jobs abroad — until Mr. Trump. He has moved the debate, in both parties, from free trade, totally unfettered, to managed, or fair, trade. He has put America first, just as he said he would.
He also kept his promise to appoint originalists to the Supreme Court of the United States. His third appointment, Amy Coney Barrett, is the best of all — a jurist whose mind and character and scholarship ARE first class. We hope she stands against both judicial and executive excess.
Finally, let’s talk about one of the most important concerns in this region — energy. Under Mr. Trump the United States achieved energy independence for the first time in the lifetimes of most of us. Where would Western Pennsylvania be without the Shell Petrochemical Complex (the “cracker plant”)?
Donald Trump is not Churchill, to be sure, but he gets things done.
He is not a unifier. He often acts like the president of his base, not the whole country. He has done nothing to lessen our divisions and has, in fact, often deepened them. The convictions and intellect of all Americans should be respected by ALL Americans, especially the president.
Has Mr. Trump handled the pandemic perfectly? No. But no one masters a pandemic. And the president was and is right that we must not cower before the disease and we have to keep America open and working.
He has not listened well to people who could have helped him. He has not learned government, or shown interest in doing so.
But the Biden-Harris ticket offers us higher taxes and a nanny state that will bow to the bullies and the woke who would tear down history rather than learning from history and building up the country.
It offers an end to fracking and other Cuckoo California dreams that will cost the economy and the people who most need work right now. “Good-paying green jobs” are probably not jobs for Pittsburgh, or Cleveland, or Toledo, or Youngstown.
It offers softness on China, which Mr. Trump understands is our enemy.
Mr. Biden is too old for the job, and fragile. There is a very real chance he will not make it through the term. Mr. Trump is also too old but seemingly robust. But in Mike Pence, Mr. Trump has a vice president ready to take over, if need be. He is a safe pair of hands. Sen. Kamala Harris gives no evidence of being ready to be president.
This newspaper has not supported a Republican for president since 1972. But we believe Mr. Trump, for all his faults, is the better choice this year. We respect and understand those who feel otherwise. We wish that we could be more enthusiastic and we hope the president can become more dignified and statesmanlike. Each American must make up his or her own mind and do what he or she thinks is best for the community and the republic. Vote your conscience. And, whatever happens, believe in the country.
LINK
This post was edited on 11/1/20 at 7:51 am
Posted on 11/1/20 at 7:47 am to DeltaTigerDelta
quote:
bragging and bending of the truth.
quote:
We too prefer the first-class temperament and demeanor of a Winston Churchill, a Dwight Eisenhower, a Franklin Roosevelt, a Ronald Reagan, or a Barack Obama
I appreciate the endorsement but Barack Obama was a lying narcissistic psychopath, he wasn't presidential, he was a baby back bitch.
Posted on 11/1/20 at 7:47 am to DeltaTigerDelta
All that article tells me we have had way to many pussies as presidents. MAGA.
Posted on 11/1/20 at 7:47 am to DeltaTigerDelta
Lots of people in alleghany County gonna be upset with that piece.
Posted on 11/1/20 at 7:48 am to Strannix
quote:
I appreciate the endorsement but Barack Obama was a lying narcissistic psychopath, he wasn't presidential
I'm looking forward to people actually looking back at his presidency and admitting how much of a failure it was. History should not be kind to Barack Obama.
This post was edited on 11/1/20 at 7:49 am
Posted on 11/1/20 at 7:50 am to DeltaTigerDelta
quote:
He’s unpresidential.” “He’s crude and unkind.” “He’s just not a good man.” These things, and much worse, are commonly said of President Donald Trump. His personality totally eclipses his record.
I am the only one who loves DJT’s personality?
Posted on 11/1/20 at 7:50 am to imjustafatkid
if you like your doctor you can keep your doctor
Posted on 11/1/20 at 7:52 am to DeltaTigerDelta
Last time that paper endorsed a Republican was 1972. That’s the last time Minnesota turned Red.
Posted on 11/1/20 at 7:52 am to DeltaTigerDelta
quote:
or a Barack Obama (whom this newspaper enthusiastically supported in 2008 and 2012)
Ahh yes...the oh so presidential 3 pointer or March madness bracket...or the verbal assault on the police...
Posted on 11/1/20 at 7:52 am to Nado Jenkins83
quote:shite gon' BURN!
Lots of people in alleghany County gonna be upset with that piece.
Posted on 11/1/20 at 7:57 am to ladyluckUGA
1972 struck me as well.
That means the Gazette endorsed the following
Carter twice
Mondale
Dukakis
Clinton twice
Gore
Kerry
Obama twice
Clinton
Why are newspapers failing again?
That means the Gazette endorsed the following
Carter twice
Mondale
Dukakis
Clinton twice
Gore
Kerry
Obama twice
Clinton
Why are newspapers failing again?
Posted on 11/1/20 at 7:58 am to Nono
Whatever the rational, grab a coat M’fers
Posted on 11/1/20 at 7:59 am to DeltaTigerDelta
That's great, and I'll take it. But the revisionist history about the "presidential" nature of the cited past Presidents is weak. And I'll take transparency of thought, warts and all, over the duplicitous BS of almost every other politician in history.
Posted on 11/1/20 at 8:00 am to Strannix
quote:
We too prefer the first-class temperament and demeanor of a Winston Churchill, a Dwight Eisenhower, a Franklin Roosevelt, a Ronald Reagan, or a Barack Obama
Churchill was regarded as a loony by the British Establishment, before 1940 he was remembered as the man behind Gallipoli...ask any Aussie or Kiwi about that!!!!
Barack Obama will go down in history as the worst President the US ever had...
Posted on 11/1/20 at 8:00 am to DeltaTigerDelta
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This post was edited on 1/10/21 at 11:18 pm
Posted on 11/1/20 at 8:06 am to Bulldogblitz
Posted on 11/1/20 at 8:08 am to DeltaTigerDelta
Endorsements like that one just play to the overwhelming number of Americans who want some guy or gal that appears “presidential”, yet really gets little to nothing done for us.
Trump, despite all his faults, has shown us a new (and non politically correct) way to run a country. I have enthusiastically supported him from the start. He gets the scum, power play and gritting of all of these career politicians.
Trump, despite all his faults, has shown us a new (and non politically correct) way to run a country. I have enthusiastically supported him from the start. He gets the scum, power play and gritting of all of these career politicians.
Posted on 11/1/20 at 8:09 am to imjustafatkid
quote:
I'm looking forward to people actually looking back at his presidency and admitting how much of a failure it was. History should not be kind to Barack Obama.
It already has been.
Liberals hate Obama for trampling on individual freedom at home, massacring Arabs across the Middle East, and fueling racial dysfunction.
Leftists hate Obama for representing the Corporate wing of the Democrat party first and always, bowing to multinational conglomerates, and generally not accomplishing anything when he had the first Supermajority in recent history.
Conservatives hate Obama because one of his biggest accomplishments was to dismantle their influence in government, pop culture, and displace them as the foremost representation of America at home and abroad.
The people who look back most fondly on Obama are mostly
1. Middle class whites that were insulated from his economic non-policy.
2. Limousine liberals who made millions during the non-recovery from the Great Recession.
3. Government beaurocrats who saw their role in the administration of the State and public life grow unfettered.
4. Very young and very old minorities who saw him as both an aspirational figure and a confirmation of "the struggle".
5. Europeans.
Posted on 11/1/20 at 8:10 am to DeltaTigerDelta
quote:
But the Biden-Harris ticket offers us higher taxes and a nanny state that will bow to the bullies and the woke who would tear down history rather than learning from history and building up the country.
Posted on 11/1/20 at 8:12 am to Nono
Let me guess. This rag has been Russia, Russia, Russia, impeach, impeach, impeach, OMB, OMB, OMB for over four year, and in the eleventh hour, when it is starting to look bad for their candidate, want to jump on the MAGA wagon? F'em.
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