FC posted:The things that Trump spouts out about are not doable but they appeal to his supporters. Trump is playing out his reality TV personality in this election. Forcing Apple to assemble products cannot be done. Reversing corporate inversion such as the Pfizer Allergan merger and moving of HQ to Ireland is legal. His supporters do not understand this. They are caught up in the emotional rhetoric/Trump bravado of making America strong again.
What Trump is saying is all directional. Nothing is doable to the degree any politician says. Neither him nor Hillary could get into the details of any proposal, not for the average person to even to begin to understand. As a leader he is saying where he believes we should go. Getting it done, that's another matter, and it's for policy-makers to formulate policy positions to get us there.
Trump is not only a TV personality but a very successful business tycoon with an empire spanning the globe! He understands the reality of actually getting things done, apart from just the brick and mortar aspects!
Trump cannot force any company to manufacture here or there, that will be determined by the business imperative of maximizing SH value. Govt's do have a role to play in ensuring a level playing field and that there are viable alternatives for displaced workers.
Corporate inversion is legal, yes and you just cannot make it illegal! There are measures a govt can take to make it less attractive. Also remember, Shkreli and Daraprim was fully legal!!
Again, regarding people understanding of the issues, true, not sure how many understand the intricacies of all the talking points of Hillary either! Remember, Obama promised to close Gitmo as soon as he takes office back in 2008! Low hanging fruit right? Right!! Both sides have their "red-meat" base which needs to be motivated to come out. It's that middle swing who will make the difference. And they tend to be more rational and questioning and objective!
I believe both will struggle here and Trump more so! Trump might just do a "deal" with the GOP, and he will says it's a "deal" for the American worker! He will have a list of agenda items, go public and ensure the compromise candidate incorporate and embrace these. I also believe we will get a partial wall and some other talking point issues and he will say "I won"!! Everyone will go home feeling great, and nothing will have really changed!