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What is America’s Future?

Bob Thompson
@BobThompson
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I know this is unpredictable. But my view of the possibilities has certainly shifted with what I have observed since the re-election of Donald Trump.

Some thought to call Trump's second term a lame duck term, whatever that would mean to different people. I don't think such a term really applies to Trump under any circumstances. It usually seems to mean a difference in behavior depending on whether a future election is in store or not, but I have never seen that in Trump's behavior or potential. He is working now to get as much of what he sees as needed accomplished during his time in office. I had little confidence that America's constitutional founding conditions and environment had any potential for restoration after the 2012 election. Trump's re-election changed that outlook.

I like J.D. Vance in the Vice-Presidency. I'm interested to hear what others think. Trump has a record in private business, entertainment, and politics that generates support and opposition at intensive levels. Vance's record, in my opinion, has been positive and offers good prospects for continuing in the highest executive office. Trump has created a very strong cabinet, and performance and prospects in Congress look promising for a change. The Judiciary remains a question mark.

I'm a lot more optimistic today than I have been for decades.

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