For the past 30 years, Republicans have been playing defense. Every time there was a complaint about what a party representative or senator did or said, out would come the over-done apologies for even the slightest of what would be considered something needing an apology. The election of Donald J. Trump has changed all that, and rightly so.

He doesn’t need to apologize to Remocrats or the media, and especially the Democrats – he doesn’t owe anything to anybody as far as favors for monetary support – he paid his own way to the presidency. He’s got his own jet and mansion in the sky, so he didn’t need a presidential plane or the White House to stroke his ego. He has a warm vacation retreat in Florida. In short, he doesn’t need the job. That’s what is so great about Trump – he isn’t beholden to anyone except those whom voted for him in the presidential election.

That’s got to be an American first – a president not beholden to anyone for support in pursuing the presidency. He doesn’t even owe the media for all the coverage he received, they willingly sought “The Donald” every day and ignored his competition, sucking all the oxygen out of the room just so they could say they had a question or interview with Trump.. what a bunch of hound dogs. They acted and still act like ambulance chasing lawyers.

Trump gets scathing criticism because of his social media writings. Good. The media cannot misquote or control him. Talk about having direct communication to the masses! He has the media enthralled, salivating like Pavlov’s dogs and awaiting his every tweet, every stroke of the keys, and commenting as soon as they appear. Look who is controlling the media! Trump is the master at creating focus on him. And it works. And the Democrats and media hate him for it. If I owned a newspaper, I would fire all my White House correspondents – Trump is doing their job, so they won’t be needed while he is president.

I’m rather glad my preferred candidate, Cruz, did not get the nod and Trump did. Army Bob and I tried to convince the other of the qualifications of the candidates, and I thought Trump was not the right person. I have to apologize to my literary friend – you were right. When you want to change politics, you have to change players, and change we did!

For all of you who are embarrassed to admit you voted for Trump – hold your head up, speak in a command voice, and declare, “Yes, I voted for Trump and damn proud of it.” To those who voted for Mrs. Clinton, get over your butt-whupping, she was a lousy candidate, take a breath and calm down. Learn to enjoy the ride and watch what happens. I assure you it won’t be for the faint hearted.

Did you see the market after the election (no, it wasn’t because of anything Obama or the Democrats did), it was because of the election of Trump. Companies beware; bring back your business to this country, and your profits from overseas, and you will be treated better than ever. The Democrats are gone and the adults are now running the show. Regulations will be changed for the better, taxation will be much better, and the country will grow because of your efforts to put America first.

Make America Great Again!