Wednesday, January 31, 2018

Divisions within the Conservative Party over Brexit - Post Brexit


Lets Get Real:

PM May should make a choice either she supports Brexit or wants to remain, either one, as long as she makes her mind up, if it is Brexit then the PM has to be very though with those remainers still in the Government, either shut up or resign.   The Conservative Party and Labour are split over Brexit, the UK voter decided to leave, the UK civil service wants to remain within the EU, thus they are suspect.  The PM has to be tough with the our Civil Service and with the EU, the UK will not become a colony of the EU, if we have a transition period the UK should have a VETO over any new laws otherwise NO MONEY.  The PM needs to find her inner Churchill. 

Commentary on the Trump State of the Union Speech - Trump Era


Lets Get Real:

The speech was tough on Foreign Policy, Gitmo would remain open, the US supported the demos in Iran, the US would carry on the war in Afghanistan with no end dates like the previous Administration, and North Korea is a major threat.  The above would make any right winger happy, the idea of a deal on illegal immigration is another matter, the Trump Oval wants to grant citizenship to those bought to the US illegally when young.  That could create a minefield on its own, the Democrats want immigration reform, but do not want to make a deal with Trump, they hate the idea of a Wall.   That is just the policy problems, the Russian probe is on going, what news will that deliver, Trump should enjoy last night, there could still be a few horror days ahead. 

Republicans vs. Democrats and the Trump State of the Union - Trump Era

BBC News: Reports on the split between the Republicans and the Democrats when it comes to the State of Union, the Republicans stood up and applauded, while the Democrats just sat in their seats and looked on stony faced. 

Lets Get Real:

Some Democrats have still not over the result of the 2016 election, they might have a chance to take the Congress after the November elections.   If the economy remains as it has been then Trump will have a good record to run on, the problem is that his approval ratings are in the tank, well in the mid 40%.  Of course there is also the Russia probe, when will it end, it was reported by CNN last night that the Trump lawyers are arguing with the Special Prosecutor that he does not have a case for the Oval to answer, thus more problems ahead for Trump.


75% Support for State of the Union Speech - Trump Era

CBS: Reports of those Americans who watched the State of the Union, 75% approved of the speech, while 25% Disapproved

Lets Get Real:

The Trump Oval should be happy with this approval rate for the State of the Union speech, the President must make sure he does not step on his success, thus less tweets over the next couple of days would be a good idea.  The President should stress that he will work with Democrats when it comes to illegal immigration.   The Democrats in the House Chamber did not stand a lot to applaud, the left wing of the Democratic Party will be taking names of those that did stand.  The President should travel around the US to reconfirm his speech, get voters to call their House member or Senator to support the President's agenda.   Thus a good day for POTUS. 

President Trump's First State of the Union Address - Trump Era



Lets Get Real:

The speech by POTUS was excellent, he offered to work with Democrats over Immigration and DACA, WAS tough on foreign policy, he was critical of the Tehran Regime and supported the people of Iran in their demands for freedom.   It is said you should give a speech a night before you make a comment, what first comes to mind, in this case IT was the North Korean defector who used crutches to get out of North Korea and then through China.  POTUS could not help himself, he was critical of former President Obama, that was expected.  POTUS was critical of China and Russia.   There was no mention of the Russia probe.