I liked these things:
- The EO instructing agencies that whenever they introduce a regulation, they must first abolish two others. -- I won't hold my breath, but I like the concept.
- The immigration EO had an admirable goal. A new one comes out next week.
- The stripping of federal grant money from sanctuary cities, hiring agents and reinstating border enforcement partnerships...all good.
- Revival of the pipeline...good (with an addendum for them to use US steel...brilliant, if legal)
- Expediting the environmental permit and manufacturing permit processes...perfect. Need more of this.
- Reinstating Reagan's ban on funding of abortions in foreign countries. Perfect.
- Government worker hiring freeze. Good.
- Appointments/Staff: Gorsuch, obviously. I liked Devos and Tellerson and the EPA guy and a few other appointments. Not a huge fan of Sessions, but he may be fine. I never really liked Flynn when he was a commentator on Fox. The only thing I really know about Bannon is that Shapiro hates him, and I kind of like Shapiro.
- The lobby ban is probably a good thing.
- All the companies looking to stay in the US is good (Intel, Chrysler, GM, and many others...even foreign companies).
- The 30 day military readiness review is good...probably a precursor to some moves for efficiencies. If he starts a boondoggle buildup, I will not be happy.
- Sanctions on Iran are good. First time that has happened for the UN resolutions.
Questionable:
- TPP withdrawal. I don't know enough about that.
- Easing the regulatory burdens of Obamacare. I don't know if they should ease anything until they decide to repeal it. But, if they can give exemptions to conservative organizations, that would be good, because Obama did that for liberal organizations.
- Enforcing the drug laws again...probably a good thing.