rooster59 Posted January 20, 2017 Share Posted January 20, 2017 Trump, now president, vows to put 'America First' in nationalist speech By Steve Holland WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Donald Trump took power as the 45th president of the United States on Friday and pledged to end what he called an "American carnage" of rusted factories and crime in an inaugural address that was a populist and nationalist rallying cry. Striking a defiant tone, Trump said American workers have been devastated by the outsourcing of jobs abroad. "From this day forward it’s going to be only America First,” the Republican told thousands of people gathered on the National Mall to see him take over from Democrat Barack Obama. With Obama and three other former presidents sitting nearby, Trump accused previous U.S. administrations of enriching Washington at the expense of struggling American families. Underscoring the deep divisions in the country, protests against Trump turned ugly in downtown Washington. Black-clad activists smashed store windows, blocked traffic and fought with police in riot gear who responded with tear gas and stun grenades. Police said at least 95 people were arrested. Aerial pictures of the crowds of Trump supporters on the Mall showed a much smaller turnout at midday on Friday than that in comparable photos from Obama's first inauguration in 2009. Estimates of Friday's crowd size were not immediately available from police. The inaugural address was vintage Trump, with plenty of material gleaned from dozens of campaign rallies he staged last year on the road to victory on Nov. 8 over Democrat Hillary Clinton, who attended the ceremony with her husband, former President Bill Clinton. Trump said the United States has enriched foreign industry at the expense of American companies, subsidized the armies of other countries while letting the U.S. military become depleted, and spent trillions abroad while allowing U.S. infrastructure to crumble. "The wealth of our middle class has been ripped from their homes and then redistributed across the entire world," he said. Trump accused the Washington establishment of protecting itself but abandoning regular citizens who have suffered from poverty and crime. "This American carnage stops right here and stops right now," he said. "Every decision on trade, on taxes, on immigration, on foreign affairs, will be made to benefit American workers and American families," he said. Trump, 70, takes over a country divided after a savage election campaign. The dark vision of America he often paints is belied by statistics showing low levels of unemployment and crime nationally, although Trump won many votes in parts of the nation where manufacturing industry has been badly hit. While Trump positioned himself as a champion of working Americans, the Tax Policy Center non-partisan think tank estimates that his tax proposals would not only add $7.2 trillion in U.S. government debt over the first 10 years, but are skewed to help the wealthiest Americans. A New York businessman and former reality TV star who has never held public office, Trump will set the country on a new, uncertain path at home and abroad. WORLD CONCERN His election was greeted with concern by many countries around the world, in part because of the potential for an isolationist foreign policy. In an interview after Trump was sworn in, German Vice Chancellor Sigmar Gabriel said, "What we heard today were high nationalistic tones." "I think we have to prepare for a rough ride," Gabriel told public broadcaster ZDF, adding Europe should stand together to defend its interests. Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto congratulated Trump on his inauguration, but cautioned that the sovereignty, national interest and protection of Mexicans would be paramount. Mexicans have been angered by Trump's pledge to build a wall along the southern U.S. border to keep illegal immigrants out, and to make Mexico pay for it. Trump has also frequently criticized U.S. companies who have manufacturing operations in Mexico. U.S. stocks closed higher on Friday in a modest advance, marking the first time in more than 50 years that a new commander-in-chief has been welcomed by a rising equity market on his first day in office. On financial markets, the dollar was down but U.S. stock indexes pared their gains in the last day of a choppy trading week, after Trump's inaugural speech prompted investor concern about protectionist trade policies. Pope Francis urged Trump to be guided by ethical values, saying he must take care of the poor and the outcast. In Moscow, Russians hoping Trump will usher in a new era of detente celebrated his inauguration. Russian nationalists held an all-night party at what used to be the main Soviet-era post office in Moscow. East of there, in the city of Zlatoust, craftsmen released a limited series of silver and gold commemorative coins, engraved with "In Trump We Trust." ISLAMIC STATE Trump signalled the possibility of a more aggressive approach to Islamic State militants. "We will reinforce old alliances and form new ones, and unite the civilized world against radical Islamic terrorism, which we will eradicate completely from the face of the earth," he said. The U.S. Senate overwhelmingly voted on Friday to confirm retired General James Mattis as defence secretary, making him the first Trump Cabinet nominee to be approved. After repeating the 35-word oath of office in the ceremony, Trump stretched his arms wide and hugged his wife, Melania, and other members of his family. Ceremonial cannon blasts fired. The Trumps rode in a heavily armoured limousine to lead an inaugural parade to the White House. The couple and their 10-year-old-son Barron hopped out of the limo and walked part of the parade route, waving to cheering well wishers. Later, they watched some of the parade from a reviewing stand built on Pennsylvania Avenue in front of the White House. Trump takes office with work to do to improve his image. An ABC News/Washington Post poll this week found only 40 percent of Americans viewed him favourably, the lowest rating for an incoming president since Democrat Jimmy Carter in 1977, and the same percentage approved of how he has handled the transition. (http://abcn.ws/2jU9w63) Trump's rise, while welcomed by Republicans tired of Obama's eight years in office, raises a host of questions for the United States. Trump campaigned on a pledge to take the country on a more isolationist, protectionist path and has vowed to impose a 35 percent tariff on imports from U.S. companies that went abroad. More than 60 Democratic lawmakers stayed away from the proceedings to protest Trump. As Trump tries to get his Cabinet choices approved by the Senate, Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer told him during a congressional lunch in the domed U.S. Capitol that his nominees were "too conservative," a source said. Many demonstrators will participate in a "Women's March on Washington" on Saturday. Protests are also planned in other cities in the United States and abroad. QUICK ACTION Trump's to-do list has given Republicans hope that, since they also control the U.S. Congress, they can quickly repeal and replace Obama's signature healthcare law, approve sweeping tax reform and roll back many federal regulations they say are stifling the U.S. economy. "He's going to inject a shock to the system here almost immediately," Trump senior adviser Kellyanne Conway told Fox News. Democrats, in search of firm political footing after the unexpected defeat of Clinton, are planning to fight him at every turn. They deeply oppose Trump's anti-immigrant rhetoric from the campaign trail. Trump's critics have been emboldened to attack his legitimacy because his win came in the Electoral College, which gives smaller states more clout in the outcome. He lost the popular vote to Clinton by about 2.9 million. Trump's critics also point to the conclusion of U.S. intelligence agencies that Russia used hacking and other methods during the campaign to try to tilt the election in the Republican's favour. Trump has acknowledged the finding - denied by Moscow - that Russia was behind the hacking but said it did not affect the outcome of the election. -- © Copyright Reuters 2017-01-21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colinneil Posted January 20, 2017 Share Posted January 20, 2017 I got plenty of tissues for all you Trump haters to wipe away your tears Bye bye Barrack, welcome President Trump. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alex8912 Posted January 20, 2017 Share Posted January 20, 2017 (edited) He is what the USA has now. I say give him a chance. Edited January 20, 2017 by alex8912 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayboy Posted January 21, 2017 Share Posted January 21, 2017 23 minutes ago, alex8912 said: He is what the USA has now. I say give him a chance. Mathew Paris captures the feelings of many. "The Americans have elected a turkey as their president. He looks like a turkey, walks like a turkey, gobbles like a turkey — he is a turkey. There is nothing in Donald Trump’s record, in the appointments he has made or in his disgusting inaugural speech yesterday that prompts second thoughts. The new president is no evil genius, he’s just tiresome, rude and silly: one of those vexatious, loud and unpleasant people we do best to avoid." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saastrajaa Posted January 21, 2017 Share Posted January 21, 2017 (edited) http://www.latimes.com/politics/la-na-pol-trump-america-first-20170120-story.html http://www.cnn.com/2016/04/27/opinions/trump-america-first-ugly-echoes-dunn/ Edited January 21, 2017 by Saastrajaa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alex8912 Posted January 21, 2017 Share Posted January 21, 2017 2 minutes ago, jayboy said: Mathew Paris captures the feelings of many. "The Americans have elected a turkey as their president. He looks like a turkey, walks like a turkey, gobbles like a turkey — he is a turkey. There is nothing in Donald Trump’s record, in the appointments he has made or in his disgusting inaugural speech yesterday that prompts second thoughts. The new president is no evil genius, he’s just tiresome, rude and silly: one of those vexatious, loud and unpleasant people we do best to avoid." I capture the feeling of many as well. Some are just less hysterical than others and can wait and see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saastrajaa Posted January 21, 2017 Share Posted January 21, 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mania Posted January 21, 2017 Share Posted January 21, 2017 39 minutes ago, colinneil said: Bye bye Barrack Best three words yet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcutman Posted January 21, 2017 Share Posted January 21, 2017 46 minutes ago, rooster59 said: His election was greeted with concern by many countries around the world, in part because of the potential for an isolationist foreign policy. Well the globalist policy we have had for the last 25 years does not seem to have worked out all well for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Somtamnication Posted January 21, 2017 Share Posted January 21, 2017 Bye bye liberties, hello nepotism and hello bigger swamp than before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarenBravo Posted January 21, 2017 Share Posted January 21, 2017 (edited) Words are cheap. Let's see if he can translate those into action. There is a problem. He is obviously an independent with differing views to the Republican party who believe in free trade. The Democrats are going to tear a page from the Republican play-book by being obstructive. If he can't get his own party on board with his protectionist policies, how can he make good on his words? Edited January 21, 2017 by KarenBravo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackh Posted January 21, 2017 Share Posted January 21, 2017 There it is, just like I was saying all alone. I loved the way he stood up calling a spade a spade in regards to Islam and terrorists. Obama never admitted to this worldwide problem which he says never happens in the USA. Obama is now a quickly fading bad memory. The rotten tooth has been extracted! Now the swamp can be drained. God Bless Trump...you da man! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcutman Posted January 21, 2017 Share Posted January 21, 2017 1 hour ago, rooster59 said: Trump said the United States has enriched foreign industry at the expense of American companies, subsidized the armies of other countries while letting the U.S. military become depleted, and spent trillions abroad while allowing U.S. infrastructure to crumble. "The wealth of our middle class has been ripped from their homes and then redistributed across the entire world," he said. Trump accused the Washington establishment of protecting itself but abandoning regular citizens who have suffered from poverty and crime. "This American carnage stops right here and stops right now," he said. "Every decision on trade, on taxes, on immigration, on foreign affairs, will be made to benefit American workers and American families," he said. Bastard, how dare he look out for American interests. Who elected this a--hole? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigt3365 Posted January 21, 2017 Share Posted January 21, 2017 45 minutes ago, dcutman said: Well the globalist policy we have had for the last 25 years does not seem to have worked out all well for us. Really? The US is doing OK. Trump's speech was off the mark and more kool aid for his followers. America is already a great country. Sure, it can be improved just like every other country in the world. But it's doing quite well. Hopefully, Trump won't change that. We live in a global society, a global economy. Isolationist policies will only make things worse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcutman Posted January 21, 2017 Share Posted January 21, 2017 (edited) Just now, craigt3365 said: Really? The US is doing OK. Trump's speech was off the mark and more kool aid for his followers. America is already a great country. Sure, it can be improved just like every other country in the world. But it's doing quite well. Hopefully, Trump won't change that. We live in a global society, a global economy. Isolationist policies will only make things worse. Well you know what they say about opinions? And yours is just like the rest. Whats a $50 billion trade deficit among friends? Right? Edited January 21, 2017 by dcutman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigt3365 Posted January 21, 2017 Share Posted January 21, 2017 5 minutes ago, dcutman said: Well you know what they say about opinions? And yours is just like the rest. Yet many agree with my comment. I was paraphrasing what I heard and read after his speech yesterday from a variety of sources. Read this, even his new cabinet doesn't fully agree with his comment: http://edition.cnn.com/2017/01/20/politics/donald-trump-foreign-policy/index.html Quote Trump's election rhetoric rattled many allies, and there was little in his inaugural address to reassure US partners or to put foes on notice that the US intends to stand up for its friends and democratic values. ........ The phrase "America First" is a loaded one, rooted in the years leading up to World War II when a group of that name urged Congress to stay out of the conflict. Historians today see the group that first used that name as isolationist, defeatist and anti-Semitic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigt3365 Posted January 21, 2017 Share Posted January 21, 2017 http://money.cnn.com/2017/01/20/real_estate/trump-suspends-fha-premium-rate-cut/index.html Quote The freshly-inaugurated Trump administration has halted a cut to the FHA mortgage insurance premium that Obama's team announced during his final days in office. ...... "What a terrible thing to do to American homeowners," Schumer said, according to his prepared remarks. "President Trump, with the flick of a pen, ended that new policy, making it harder for Americans of modest means to obtain their piece of the rock, the American dream -- home ownership." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lannarebirth Posted January 21, 2017 Share Posted January 21, 2017 On another note, I thought Trump's wife looked fabulous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcutman Posted January 21, 2017 Share Posted January 21, 2017 Just now, craigt3365 said: Yet many agree with my comment. I was paraphrasing what I heard and read after his speech yesterday from a variety of sources. Read this, even his new cabinet doesn't fully agree with his comment: http://edition.cnn.com/2017/01/20/politics/donald-trump-foreign-policy/index.html I could care less who agrees with your comments or the comment made by his cabinet. This country is jacked up and needs to be repaired. If the Mexicans and the Chinese dont like it, tuff <deleted>. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rijb Posted January 21, 2017 Share Posted January 21, 2017 1 hour ago, jayboy said: Mathew Paris captures the feelings of many. "The Americans have elected a turkey as their president. He looks like a turkey, walks like a turkey, gobbles like a turkey — he is a turkey. There is nothing in Donald Trump’s record, in the appointments he has made or in his disgusting inaugural speech yesterday that prompts second thoughts. The new president is no evil genius, he’s just tiresome, rude and silly: one of those vexatious, loud and unpleasant people we do best to avoid." Just another overrated pundit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigt3365 Posted January 21, 2017 Share Posted January 21, 2017 5 minutes ago, dcutman said: I could care less who agrees with your comments or the comment made by his cabinet. This country is jacked up and needs to be repaired. If the Mexicans and the Chinese dont like it, tuff <deleted>. Typical reply from a Trump supporter who's drank the kool aid. You clearly don't understand the ramifications of what he's proposing for China and Mexico. It'll only make things worse, not better. Research this a bit... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigt3365 Posted January 21, 2017 Share Posted January 21, 2017 7 minutes ago, lannarebirth said: On another note, I thought Trump's wife looked fabulous. She'd look better if she smiled every once in a while. A comment made by my wife while she was watching the inauguration last night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nigelnigel Posted January 21, 2017 Share Posted January 21, 2017 He also said he won't impose the will and culture of America to other countries but WILL protect the interests of USA. Put it in the perspective of what you would do for your family and your home. Would you sacrifice the safety of your family for the benefit of the neighborhood or city? Would you say that the lives of your family and the sanctity and safety of your home was NOT paramount? The thing I find most surprising is the way people react to the ideals of America first (NOT say ONLY America and forget all other interests of other countries) The safety and protection of America First, giving back the country to the PEOPLE, etc. All of these things are what makes America the great country it is and now all of a sudden it's an appalling thought? Oh..and it's the foundation of our constitution which happens to be the longest lasting constitution in the world. http://www.politifact.com/truth-o-meter/statements/2011/aug/08/jon-huntsman/oldest-surviving-one-document-text/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lannarebirth Posted January 21, 2017 Share Posted January 21, 2017 Just now, craigt3365 said: She'd look better if she smiled every once in a while. A comment made by my wife while she was watching the inauguration last night. Oh, I couldn't watch it, I just saw a photo. I can't bring myself to listen to Trump at all, though I think he may be more effective than his worst critics will give him credit for. I expect to miss the entirety of his presidency as I did Bush's. It's a little bit harder since I'm back in the US, but achievable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcutman Posted January 21, 2017 Share Posted January 21, 2017 Just now, craigt3365 said: Typical reply from a Trump supporter who's drank the kool aid. You clearly don't understand the ramifications of what he's proposing for China and Mexico. It'll only make things worse, not better. Research this a bit... I dont have to research, I have lived this nightmare for to long under previous administrations. I am fully aware, it is you, and your kind that have been believing this BS you have been fed for so long. You keep believing what the media tells you to believe. DA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iReason Posted January 21, 2017 Share Posted January 21, 2017 (edited) "Striking a defiant tone, Trump said American workers have been devastated by the outsourcing of jobs abroad." Still waiting for the con-man and his daughter to step up and bring back the jobs they outsource to Mexico, China, Vietnam, Honduras and Bangladesh. But not a peep out of any of the silver spooners who live in their Ivory Tower off the backs of impoverished workers. Nor from the con-man's supporters as well... Discraceful hypocrites. Edited January 21, 2017 by iReason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saastrajaa Posted January 21, 2017 Share Posted January 21, 2017 Trump quoting the character Bane from "Dark Knight Rises" in his inauguration speech was bad enough...but THIS...! Seriously? He's stealing lines from cartoon characters now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yann55 Posted January 21, 2017 Share Posted January 21, 2017 2 hours ago, rooster59 said: Striking a defiant tone, Trump said American workers have been devastated by the outsourcing of jobs abroad. Which outsourcing was/is the result of wild, unrestrained capitalism, which is what Republicans do best. All in the name of freedom of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yann55 Posted January 21, 2017 Share Posted January 21, 2017 1 minute ago, Saastrajaa said: Trump quoting the character Bane from "Dark Knight Rises" in his inauguration speech was bad enough...but THIS...! Seriously? He's stealing lines from cartoon characters now? Well, he's pretty much a cartoon character himself, wouldn't you say ? Only, not funny. Not funny in the least. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintLouisBlues Posted January 21, 2017 Share Posted January 21, 2017 Wasn't it a great speech - already started to Make America Grate Again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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