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Oddly enough I was also opposed to Trump when he won the presidency, although I felt the choice between him and Hillary was pretty much impossible for Americans. I thought US politics needed a kick up the backside, and that he would provide this, but I didn't expect him to do much for US citizens.
He certainly provided a shake up and his continued brash attitude came as no surprise, but I started to realise that his policies were actually having an effect on the lives of many of those Americans to whom no one listened.
As the Russian allegations started to look shakey and it became apparent that many of his opponents weren't interested in any of his successes, but simply wanted to oppose his every action, I began to watch more closely.
After four years he was still the same braggart, but that side of his personality was no longer as brash as it had been - not that I think he was a different person, but that he'd learnt a little about politics. While the last four years saw a lot of anger, this was often about nothing of substance. Right now I think we're going to see much of the same anger, but possibly for good reason - who know? This might all blow over and everything goes back to the old routine, but equally matters could become worse. One thing I've long been certain of is that Biden isn't going to do much other than what he is told by persons unknown - it's pretty clear that he isn't capable, so who is writing these executive orders?
It's also interesting to note that where antifa rioters were previously being released without bail, for all but the most serious of charges, they're now facing much more robust charges and are less likely to be released after processing. These decisions are being taken at a mayoral level as before, yet those roles are still occupied by the same people.
Now matter what anyone's politcal views are, I think events in the US are worth keeping a close eye on.
He certainly provided a shake up and his continued brash attitude came as no surprise, but I started to realise that his policies were actually having an effect on the lives of many of those Americans to whom no one listened.
As the Russian allegations started to look shakey and it became apparent that many of his opponents weren't interested in any of his successes, but simply wanted to oppose his every action, I began to watch more closely.
After four years he was still the same braggart, but that side of his personality was no longer as brash as it had been - not that I think he was a different person, but that he'd learnt a little about politics. While the last four years saw a lot of anger, this was often about nothing of substance. Right now I think we're going to see much of the same anger, but possibly for good reason - who know? This might all blow over and everything goes back to the old routine, but equally matters could become worse. One thing I've long been certain of is that Biden isn't going to do much other than what he is told by persons unknown - it's pretty clear that he isn't capable, so who is writing these executive orders?
It's also interesting to note that where antifa rioters were previously being released without bail, for all but the most serious of charges, they're now facing much more robust charges and are less likely to be released after processing. These decisions are being taken at a mayoral level as before, yet those roles are still occupied by the same people.
Now matter what anyone's politcal views are, I think events in the US are worth keeping a close eye on.