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OSR stands with Israel:
Quote from: In Liz We Truss on October 13, 2022, 06:03:13 PM
Quote from: President Johnson on October 13, 2022, 02:52:29 PM
Quote from: Florence and the Libtard Machine on October 13, 2022, 02:42:18 PM
Ford 1979-1981, Brown 1981-1985, and Ford 1985-1989 seems inevitable.
He'd actually be eligible for another term in 1988 then, since he ascended to the presidency in May 1979 here, so after more than half of Rocky's second term has passed.
Yes but he'd also be 75 and he was never the Nixonian type who really, really wanted the job.
Ford would only be two years older than Reagan was in his 2nd term
Orwell:
Quote from: Old School Republican on October 15, 2022, 01:25:07 PM
Quote from: In Liz We Truss on October 13, 2022, 06:03:13 PM
Quote from: President Johnson on October 13, 2022, 02:52:29 PM
Quote from: Florence and the Libtard Machine on October 13, 2022, 02:42:18 PM
Ford 1979-1981, Brown 1981-1985, and Ford 1985-1989 seems inevitable.
He'd actually be eligible for another term in 1988 then, since he ascended to the presidency in May 1979 here, so after more than half of Rocky's second term has passed.
Yes but he'd also be 75 and he was never the Nixonian type who really, really wanted the job.
Ford would only be two years older than Reagan was in his 2nd term
Still it was never Ford's goal to be President.
President Johnson:
May 5, 1984: Secretary Shriver announces another delay of Iran-Iraq peace settlement
Following a trip to the negotiation site in Geneva, Secretary of State Sargent Shriver returned back to Washington DC and had the “painful duty” of informing the public that negotiations between Iraq and Iran did not meet the original schedule set. A settlement under US and Soviet mediation was scheduled for the spring after more than a year of exhausting talks. According to Shriver, the negotiations will resume at some time in July and may last for a few more months. However, both parties agreed to uphold the ceasefire that was previously agreed upon. The new peace treaty seeks to determine both countries relationships on several issues, including trade and the economy.
The Brown Administration continues to pressure both sides to accept terms proposed by a US-Soviet group of diplomats. If successful before the November election, President Brown could point a major example how his foreign policy works to secure world peace.
May 10, 1984: President Brown proposes new jobs plan, mixed reactions
Amidst a staggering economy, President Brown promptly proposed a new American Jobs Plan to the public. Congressional allies of him intend to introduce the piece of legislation on the House floor before the summer recess. However, observers think it is unlikely to be passed ahead of the presidential election.
In his plan, Brown suggests an additional 300 billion dollars for broad investments in infrastructure, science and technology to boost economic growth after the Q1 economic record showed an increase in unemployment to 6.8% and just 0.2% growth. As already announced, the presidents vows to increase taxes on upper incomes, close tax loopholes and slow the increase in defense spending. Several Republicans already dismissed the plan.
Gerald Ford vows to introduce own jobs plan in June
Meanwhile, presumptive Republican nominee Gerald Ford immediately responded by announcing an own jobs plan to be presented to the public the following month. He accused the incumbent of “only betting on the government to create growth instead of the private sector” and said Brown would only increase the federal debt even further. “It’s the same he already tried, but didn’t work”.
May 30, 1984: Turmoil in Grenada: President Brown rejects calls for intervention
After months of turmoil, left-wing Prime Minister Maurice Bishop of Grenada resigned from his post and fled Grenada to Cuba. Having been under pressure from hardliners within his own “New Jewel Movement”, he finally quit his position as General Hudson Austin and Bernard Coard took over.
Voices on Capitol Hill, especially from the Republican side of aisle, demanded an intervention of the United States to oust the left-wing regime. Their presumptive nominee Gerald Ford urged a restore of law and order, but declined to answer how exactly he would handle the situation. “I’m not going to reveal what I might do, especially since I don’t have full access to secret information.”
President Brown on May 31 formally rejected an official intervention. “My administration currently evaluates the situation and will respond accordingly, including with a host of sanctions”, he said, “I am not committing to any military operation.”
Critics accused him of weakness. Ford said ruling out any military action was a blanket check for the regime to commit several human rights violations.
May 31, 1984: New Gallup polls
President Brown Job Approval
Approve: 44% ▲
Disapprove: 48% ▼
1984 General election
Gerald Ford (R): 51%
Jerry Brown (D, inc.): 43%
50 state poll:
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President Johnson:
So I'm going to pause the TL for some time being. I'm mainly writing this stuff outside the time I spend on the forum. Time is unfortunately limited between a full-time job, a household, social life and some online activities. However, it's more because of the novel I begun writing a few months ago, which I decided - after some years of "private practice" - to do in a more professional fashion. Once it's published, which I plan to do this time, I'll post this in Forum Community. It will certainly take some time.
Initially I planned a break after the election, but keeping the current pace of updates would take at least two or three months. I really don't want to shorten any of my posts or just write very short summaries. So it's definitely not a suspension, just a break as I have to set a few priorities. It won't affect my posting otherwise.
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