Anonymous wrote:I’ve been so inspired by what Trump has done over the first 48 hours that I had to come here to post. I usually stick the money forum, so I was surprised to see that there’s not even one thread in the politics forum celebrating Trump—I guess I’ll start one.
He has had a terrific start. Even his most ardent supporters like me can admit that, at times, his first term was meandering and unfocused, though unquestionably successful. (For example, before Trump, I don’t think anyone seriously thought that Roe could ever get overturned.)
But if the first two days of the second term are any indication, this is going to be a highly effective presidency. The onslaught of executive orders has been truly a sight to behold. I mean, he revoked LBJ’s Executive Order 11246, which was one of the starting points of affirmative action and discriminatory hiring practices in this country—this was an order from 1965! He appears to truly be working to right many of the systemic injustices deep-rooted in society, not simply tinkering on the edges. (And I am happy about Executive Order 11246 despite being a minority because I don’t doubt my ability to succeed, even on a level playing field.)
This has been truly inspirational—I’ve been glued to my TV and X trying to keep up with it all. What have been your favorite early accomplishments?
The 1965 EO forbade discrimination based on race in Federal hiring. So you, like Trump, believe that Federal managers should be allowed to discriminate?
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