It's an honest question. I'm really curious as to whether anyone voted republican and now regrets it because:
I have only read a few posts, I expect a lot of anti Trump rhetoric if other threads are any predictor, I could be wrong, I'll read it later when I have more time
1. Gutting of ACA and how it effects your FIRE plans...
I didn't want it from the beginning, my private insurance skyrocketed 18.4%, 19.2% AND 24% after Obamacare regulations started. It covered a pretty small amount of the population, and many that got huge subsidies were those that could have afforded a non-subsidized loan.
2. The republican tax plan
I think it is good for business and most of the population. Even a poor family can make up to about $35k with no Federal income taxes.
3. Trump/Russia
You must be caught up in the media hype, I think they have about given up pushing what started with a fake dossier.
4. Less consumer protection (deregulation)
Point a couple out that seem to bother you.
5. Korea
Korea is Trump's problem, but not because of Trump, but because Korea was not
handled before they became a nuclear problem. Blame the Korea problem on previous presidents.
6. General lack of decorum
The MMM forum is known for a few fucks and shits, you can ignore Trump's colorful language.
7. Environmental issues/climate change issues
Re: oil drilling, spills happen, clean them up and move on. I wouldn't mind paying a little more for a cleanup brigade.
I think technology will eventually come up with a clean energy source. Oil is on it's way out with electric cars, but
with the increased electricity demand we need more electric sources. I'm in favor of nuclear, but I'm afraid I've lost that source.
8. Racial/religious (Muslim) tensions
Trump didn't start that war, but he has a duty to protect our land until we can figure out who we are letting in.
The odds are more in our favor letting in a Norwegian than a Saudi. Sorry, just the way it is.
9. Women's rights/issues
This is not Trump's design, it is society's, he has plenty of women working with him, and society is slowly working out the kinks. It's been tough, because, guess what, men and women ARE different.
I'm actually curious. And I'm wondering if you will vote differently next time?
Nope, hope he gets the wall built, although I want a cheaper, two tall fences 30 yards apart with constantine wire in between and a road to check for tunnels. I hope he gets a chance to shrink government, but I have a big doubt anyone can do that, 'eternal life' and all that. Lower corporate taxes allows us to better compete with a world that has caught up with us. Some of that tax reduction may also get passed on to consumers. The world is not a peaceful place, we need a strong military and a strong leader to keep ourselves safe. I'm not concerned about the high tax states, they voted that for themselves not for me. They can correct that as soon as they want.
I would like it if Trump could move towards giving the states more rights, 50 state experiments.
I've been on this forum long enough to know I will be face punched multiple times, so go ahead snowflakes, tell me how your feeling are hurt.
All in good fun though. :-) Last paragraph withdrawn until I read the thread. :-)