Trump's First Year - It Could Have Been Worse

Well, we can say this about Trump's first year, it could have been worse.

Let's look in the pro column for a moment.

• He's done a fine job of continuing the Obama recovery.
• He / Republicans were able to lower corporate tax rate (which both sides have said was needed - at different times).
• He has improved our relations with Israel and Saudi Arabia.
• Obamacare is still viable
• (For his constituents) He has been able to effect a remarkable number of Judgeships
• (For his constituents) He has been able to roll back a ton of regulations via Executive Order
• He has governed with a regulatory vision (that is: no new regulations) that satisfies the outlook requirements for business

In the anti-column - BUT not really a problem...

• He has reduced the prestige of the country 
• His tweets are embarrassing constantly
• He lies with stunning disregard and no culpability
• He pulled out of the Paris Accords (but states are making that up)
• He tried to end the Iran Accord (but hasn't)
• He pulled out of the Trans Pacific Partnership (but Clinton and Sanders both said they would have too - not that 3 wrongs make a right).

In the actual consequences anti-column

• He ended DACA
• He is screwing with NAFTA threatening millions of jobs
• He has continued to undercut the Affordable Care Act
• He has reduced the size of National Monuments, and increased the price to visit National Parks.
• He has violated the constitution with no backlash
• The Emoluments Clause
• The Equal Protection Amendments
• Separation of Church and State (1st Amendment)
• He has reduced the value of American soft power
• He is easy to manipulate

Sure there is a lot more. And I, personally, worry about the protection of my rights as a human being. But, like Calvin's mom said, it could be worse. One down, three to go.