The America We Deserve

Who do you think will win the election?

  • George W. Bush (R)

    Votes: 31 9.7%

  • Al Gore (D)

    Votes: 103 32.2%

  • Donald Trump (I)

    Votes: 186 58.1%
  • Total voters
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Address to Joint Sessions of Congress (May 1, 2001)
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    • Abraham Washington

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    Capitol Hill
    May 1, 2001

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    Mr. Speaker, Mr. Vice President, members of Congress, distinguished guests and fellow Americans.

    On January 20th, 2001, I took the oath of office as President of these United States. With a solemn oath to defend our constitution, and a 21 gun salute, a new era began in our nation's history. January 20th not only marked the transition of power from one Administration to another, but the transition of power from the Washington establishment, back to the American people.

    Over these past 100 days, this Administration has signed healthcare reform, regulatory reform, campaign finance reform and tax reform. It's about time. We have embarked on an ambitious agenda of reform, reform that our nation needs. We are the party of Reform, and reform is our goal. Our country was stagnating, our factories closing, our inner cities rotting. Without tremendous reform, our nation cannot survive in the new century. This American carnage must be stopped, and it begins not only with the American people, but with you.

    Yes, my inauguration marks the start of a new era for America, but it also marks a new era in Washington. The root of all evil is the do nothing Congress which obstructs and blocks reform. Our nation would not be in the condition it is now, if our Congress had not only stood up our Presidents, but taken action to fix the problems in America. Decades have gone by, yet nothing changes.

    My fellow Americans, if we want reform. It begins with you. I will not tolerate a Congress which obstructs me, or the will of the American people. Instead, you must be the agents of change. Yes, you. And if you get in the way of the American people, none of you will be re-elected come next year.

    Yes, times have changed. No longer are we going to roll over for you. If you cannot bring us change, we will vote you out. Nobody here should feel safe, unless they listen to their people, and follow their will. Last November, the American people strongly rejected the two-party establishment. They strongly rejected the unfair trade deals, which suck the life out of our middle class. They rejected the corruption of the lobbyists and special interests. They rejected the blind partisanship which prevents anything from getting done. They rejected the old Washington, of the old century. This is the 21st century now.

    We have a mandate for change, for Reform. You must either flow with the tide, or get washed away. I seek not to scold you or fight you. But I and the American people will not tolerate this idleness any longer.

    We can work together, or you can start packing your bags. I and the American people will not rest until we finally have The America We Deserve.

    The first 100 days are over, now it's time to really get down to business.
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    • 15: The Winds of Change
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    • Abraham Washington

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    The Winds of Change

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    As President Trump had said in his address to Congress, a "new sense of national pride was sweeping the nation". The winds of change had certainly come, and 2001 was shaping to be a fascinating and exiciting year in American politics. As the new century dawned, new opportunities lay ahead. With the dawn of the 21st century, America and the world could have a new start, beyond the blood soaked epoch of the last millenium. Nevertheless, as America embarked on this new journey, it would have to take a long look at itself, however uncomfortable that may be.

    The Trump Administration continued to push through its agenda. However, it would begin to face fierce resistance from the established parties. The old Washington still held a lot of sway and if the President wanted to move foward to the more ambitious parts of his agenda, he would have to find a way to drain this "swamp". Many Presidents have come and gone, Presidents who had tried to shake things up but had ultimately failed. If Trump wanted to be different, he would have to muster popular support to force Washington to change.

    His election was the first step in this path, but many stepping stones remain.

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    Electoral reform was a major and perhaps vital goal of the Trump Administration, but it would be a long road. Regardless, the final goal was to eventually reform America's political system. Donald Trump knew that he had been elected to smash the two party establishment. He knew he would have only one chance to change America, to leave behind a legacy...

    The first step was eliminating the corruption and bureaucracy in government that hinders change. Working with Reform and other symphathetic congressman, Trump introduced a bill (or rather a series of several bills), intended to close loopholes and eliminate corruption within the American government. This initiative faced serious resistance however from Washington.

    To drum up support for his agenda, Trump went on a tour of the nation over the summer. He hosted dozens of rallies, attended by thousands, where he called out his opponents and talked about his plans for the future.

    The rallies soon proved themselves to be successful, as Congress eventually caved to public opinion and passed the bills. A triumphant success that helped the Administration move ahead with its ambitious plans for reform.

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    Meanwhile, the Trump Administration also looked ahead to the midterm elections. Passing this ambitious agenda would require votes, and votes couldn't win themselves...

    This is why the next focus for the Administration was on campaign finance reform.



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