So the USA Finally Woke up!

[dmlfarmer]

Congratulations to Trump and his supporters. For the sake of the world, I really hope this populist movement is successful. My biggest fear is what will happen when Trump simply cannot live up to his rhetoric and expectations of his own supporters.

Trump built his empire on debt. Right wing analysis of Trump's economic plan say Trump's plan will add 5.9 trillion to the US debt over the next 4 years. So much for cutting debt.

If he does follow his protectionism plan, costs will rise on consumer goods. How will people who voted for Trump because they felt economically squeezed will react to higher consumer costs.

He will ease regulations on all business. We know what happened in 2008 when banks were given free reign. What will happen if business rights exceed those of individuals?

Who will do the work currently done by illegals if he does deport them? What Americans are willing to pick the fruit and hoe the vegetables? Or will food prices have to rise to pay the higher wages, better working conditions, and mechanization that will be needed?

Most scary is if he does not live up to the demands of the fringe groups who supported his campaign. What will happen if he doesn't deport immediately - even though business needs those workers? What will happen if he doesn't build the wall?

Already the global markets are unsettled to say the least.

In the curse of the Chinese: "May you live in interesting times" may have never been more true.

[sumdumguy]

That's , "turbin" .

[may-be]

Many months ago I have read a lot and watched a video on how an economy works. I also read on the different ways money was leaving the US. This made me listen more closely to the questions and answers from them. Not only I liked how clear and to the point Trump was, but I also thought he was on the right track more than Hillary.

After seeing a few of our parliamentary sessions I agree we need to clear our swamp also.

[furrowtickler]

This relationship will be interesting... lol

[burnt]

SASKFARMER3, well said.

Now if we had a contender here at home who could kick the elitists to the curb as they so desperately deserve, we could make progress. But there hasn't been enough pain yet for people to be ready to do that.

It will be interesting to see how much more industry will move to the USA or Mexico when we get to suffer under the Liberal's carbon tax scheme while the Donald's USA rejects the ponzi scheme built on AGW.

Here is where I miss cottonpicken's opinion...

[mustardman]

Anyone who thinks the US won't be governed by Corporate Puppet Masters has got their head up their ass.

[Oliver88]

I don't understand how any farmer from Canada could be in favour of more protectionism out of the US. That's not even mentioning his racist policies and him wanting to turn back the clock on women's rights.

I must admit his wanting to reduce red tape is appealing, but human rights should Trump most anything else IMO. Is it the end of the world, absolutely not, are we going backwards, IMO we are.

Comments like these are unfortunately popular with liberals after an election loss common on CBC.
Racist, sexist, .........basically just saying certain voters aren't capable of decision making and insulting half of USA voters in a smug arrogant way.

[zeefarmer]

That's , "turbin" .

I wonder if hipsters call it a "turbun".

[furrowtickler]

I watched CNN , CTV , BBC and CBC late last night when Trump was going to win .
Wow , CBC took the cake . Never has media bias been so blatantly on display .
They were far worse than CNN even .
And to think all Canadians pay for that crap through our tax's .

[rockpile]

Yawn... I'm looking forward to SF3's Friday crop report tomorrow. I hope those of you who can are making significant progress.

Cheers