Once I got past the horror of uttering the phrase, "President Trump," I realized there is reason here for guarded optimism. I tend to disagree with what have been the Republican economic principles over the past few decades, but I'm encouraged to see that, with a Republican Congress, this administration should be able to enact SOME policy. I can at least hope that some of what they get done will be counter the status quo, as much as I doubt it. Pretty sure Hillary wasn't going to do anything new at all, so there is that hope.

I'm a little concerned about Trump in foreign relations. I think he'll stick up for us, but I hope he doesn't say anything too stupid in the process. Looks like Putin is pleased with this outcome, so that's good....

I sincerely hope the next 4 years are interesting; we'll have to wait and see.