The First 100

Mr. Trump, or as he is now president-elect Trump, has released his plan for his first 100 days in office. This is not an uncommon thing to do. As far as I know all modern presidents have made these kinds of plans. However, I have never seen it presented in this way.

Here is Mr. Trump's plan.

It is two pages, but a simple read and I strongly encourage you to take a look.

I don't want to wade into the content here. Many other people who are much more informed than I are doing so. What I want to do is comment on the delivery.

Firstly, the layout and design is clear. It is an easy read. It is simple and to the point. It is inviting and short. Anyone can look at this, understand it, and judge at the end of the 100 days if he succeeded. That is unprecedented. Politicians usually obscure their goals so that you can't hold them accountable for failure. He is 100% not doing that. He is accountable for this.

The plan is put in the form of a contract. We are all invited to sign this contract. The thing that is so interesting about that is it is a blatant acknowledgement by Mr. Trump that he can not do this by himself. He is asking for help from lawmakers and the American people to help him deliver on this. He is not presenting himself as an all powerful savior, but as a leader who can help us bring about the change the nation voted for.

I think I've posted about this before, complaining that our leaders have not presented a clear vision and direction for the country. This does that. Regardless of your opinion about the content of the contract it is outlines a clear purpose and direction in his leadership. We know what he wants to do and what direction he wants to take us. It is all laid out in black and red, white, and blue.

I am not sure how attainable all the goals are, I don't agree with them all 100%, but they seem genuine, well intentioned, and by golly I feel like we are being led by someone with a vision. And at least so far it is a vision that I can really get behind.

Time will tell if his intent is good and if he is able to deliver, but this is a good start in my book.