Governing

Dear President Trump,

I am here to offer you advice to you and your followers. As far back as the 1960s, I have heard people say that they wanted a businessman to run the government like a business. Congratulations Trump supporters, you got your wish. And you, Mr. President, are it.

But here is the funny thing about that wish. Most of the people that wanted the government to run like a business, have absolutely no idea how big businesses work. Most of the day to day operations are done in secret. Deals are made and broken in secret. Pay raises, bonuses, promotions, demotions, and policies are all done behind closed doors. And no, you don't get a say. Speak your mind that the policy is the stupidest thing you have ever heard, you’re lucky if you are not out the door.

You see government can't run like a business. Businesses are there for one reason and one reason only. To maximize profit for their investors. And businesses can be real nasty about it. In some cases not caring about the employees, environment, or even their own reputation.

Government has a harder job. They have to protect the citizens from outside threats and inside ones too. They have protect the rights of the minority against the will and desires of the majority. The government must be concerned about the welfare of its people, which includes the natural resources of a country (i.e. water, food, etc.). And it must try to have good relations with other nations. Our forefathers stated it best in the Preamble to the Constitution. (I will post a video for you at the End.)

The American people do not like backroom deals. For you see, we get enough of that in our real lives. Yes, I know that negotiations on bills, intelligence that protects our country, and even the movements of our military need to be done behind the scenes. But at some point the American people want to have their say. And you don't get to stop it.

So, here is my advice to you. Time to get down to governing. Finish making the Cabinet appointments (under-secretaries, agency heads, etc.), deal with your agenda, and work with other nations. Stop tweeting, stop going to your Southern White House, and start admitting when things go wrong or when you make a mistake. You have over 500 appointments to make, problems around the world that need attention, and an economy that could be boosted.

Do your job or the American people will at the ballot box in 2018. We’re kind of fickle like that.

Signed,

An Informed Citizen.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yHp7sMqPL0g

Meals On Wheels cuts

Dear President Trump,

You say you want respect and support the Vets. I believe you. But your budget head does not. By killing the Meals on Wheels program, you will be hurting 500,000 vets who need and use the program. A link is provided below for you to read. Thank you.
Signed,

An Informed Citizen.

Trump's proposed cuts to Meals on Wheels would hurt veterans

Diplomats and Meals On Wheels

Dear President Trump,

Meals on Wheels and school lunch program do indeed benefit the country. The lunch program provides high grades and less trouble in the class rooms.

Meals on Wheels helps our elders who helped build this country. This a part of the social contract we made with our elders. This program is just not for the poor, but helps those that can't leave their homes. I will gladly pay a little extra to help keeps these programs.

Now let's talk about the State Department. Latest reports are that a 20% cut is proposed. Think about that for a moment. That is one fifth of the budget. You fired most of the Ambassadors and have not replaced them. Most of the senior level people were fired and have not been replaced.

How much did the GOP spend investigating Benghazi? How many hearings were there? Well, cut the budget and watch more happen. By cutting the budget, you are telling the world that you don't care about our people. Watch your supporters change from "lock her up" to "lock him up."

Our diplomats are just as important as our military, sometimes more so. Treat them, our elders, and our children with respect.

Signed,

An Informed Citizen.

Government Surveillance

Dear President Trump, Conservative Media, and Trump supporters,

Since the late 1940s, the U.S. government taps, bugs, or records conversations by those of hostile governments. If you are talking to members of those governments, they are recording you. You will be targeted depending upon what is said or not said.

Contrary to what some will tell you, many nations are still hostile to us since the end of the Cold War. Russia took a minor break, but with the rise of Putin and Russian nationalism, they are back to being hostile to their neighbors and the rest of the world.

Sorry Mr. Snowden, China has been a hostile nation for decades. They have hacked our businesses, challenged our leadership, and threatened our allies. So, we are going to listen in.

Senators, if you think that your calls to foreign governments are not being listened to, you are so naive. Remember ABSCAM? People don't truest you and not just the electric.

Stop playing games. Congress start doing your job. Investigate connections to the Russians, the Chinese, and other hostile government's. This a bigger threat to our economy, democracy, and national security then any supposed attack from ISIS. 2018 is closer than you think. People are paying attention like they did during Watergate. Now, go do your job!

Signed,
An Informed Citizen.

Tom Cotton

Dear Senator Tom Cotton,

Quite back pedaling. Just come out and say that President Trump has no evidence about Obama tapping Trump Tower. You rambled on about the FISA court and still said nothing.
You want to be a leader? Then put your big boy pants on and tell the President to either put up or shut up. Yes, you can say that. Yes, it will undercut the leadership in your party. But it will show true leadership. Either put up or shut up.

Signed,
An informed Citizen.

Ambassadors

Dear President Trump,

Ambassadors visits the White House all the time. This is part of their job and how they convey messages from their governments to our government and the American people. Protocol is how they come to us. Also, Presidents send messages to governments though their ambassadors and ours. This has been done for hundreds of years though out the world. Please quickly learn how the government works.

Signed,
An Informed Citizen.