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And look at how liberals have reacted. No less than Lawrence Summers wrote an op-ed for The Post arguing that Trump’s actions on Carrier “could permanently damage American capitalism.” Really? Damage capitalism? Perhaps that’s a touch of hyperbole arising from the Democrats’ trauma. What has caused more damage to capitalism: Trump negotiating a quick deal to save 1,000 real jobs out in the hinterlands, or the corrosive effect of the anti-capitalist Obama presidency?
On Taiwan, White House Press Secretary Josh Earnest questioned the president-elect’s strategy in arranging the call, saying, “I’m not sure how that benefits the United States, and I’m not sure how that benefits the United States relationship with Taiwan. I’m not sure how that benefits the Taiwanese people. I’m not sure how that benefits the U.S. relationship with China.” Well, I’m not sure how the Obama administration’s strategy of consistently capitulating to the Chinese and others has been beneficial for America or our allies.
In other words, the response to Trump’s actions from the left has been to advocate for the status quo.
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The past month has given us some insight into how Trump will operate as president. His campaign and some of his personnel selections so far have been associated with clusters of tweets and some drama, but it’s clear that Trump and his team will be able to get some things done. You can argue about whether he is right or wrong on this or that issue, but there is no doubt that Trump is going to be bold.
And look at how liberals have reacted. No less than Lawrence Summers wrote an op-ed for The Post arguing that Trump’s actions on Carrier “could permanently damage American capitalism.” Really? Damage capitalism? Perhaps that’s a touch of hyperbole arising from the Democrats’ trauma. What has caused more damage to capitalism: Trump negotiating a quick deal to save 1,000 real jobs out in the hinterlands, or the corrosive effect of the anti-capitalist Obama presidency?
On Taiwan, White House Press Secretary Josh Earnest questioned the president-elect’s strategy in arranging the call, saying, “I’m not sure how that benefits the United States, and I’m not sure how that benefits the United States relationship with Taiwan. I’m not sure how that benefits the Taiwanese people. I’m not sure how that benefits the U.S. relationship with China.” Well, I’m not sure how the Obama administration’s strategy of consistently capitulating to the Chinese and others has been beneficial for America or our allies.
In other words, the response to Trump’s actions from the left has been to advocate for the status quo.
...
The past month has given us some insight into how Trump will operate as president. His campaign and some of his personnel selections so far have been associated with clusters of tweets and some drama, but it’s clear that Trump and his team will be able to get some things done. You can argue about whether he is right or wrong on this or that issue, but there is no doubt that Trump is going to be bold.
