All Things Trump

[Forty Two]

It's not a problem for me. I think it's pretty obvious that if someone says "I don't live in a country that does X", it's impossible to investigate the claim without knowing what country the person is talking about, don't you think?

I really don't give a toss whether you do, or not.

You come across sounding the exact opposite of that.

[Forty Two]

Trump playbook

https://www.politico.com/newsletters/pl ... -g7-279483

The whole G7 thing was an obvious message sent to Kim Jong Un. Trump will walk away from the table even when it's his closest allies.

Canada will be fine. The G7 will be fine. They're talking about tariffs. Trump doesn't really want to raise tariffs. He wants the rest of the G7 to reduce their tariffs on American goods. So, we're raising ours until they agree to reduce theirs so the US doesn't pay higher tariffs than them. He's proposed a G7 tariff free zone, so if they object to tariffs, let them put their money where their mouth is.

It's always amazing, when the US raises tariffs it's all trade wars this, and economic collapse that, but when any other country raises tariffs, often much higher, the sound of crickets is all the media plays.

[Sean Hayden]

Facts are useless in politics.

[laklak]

Facts? We don't need no stinking facts.

[JimC]

Trump playbook

https://www.politico.com/newsletters/pl ... -g7-279483

The whole G7 thing was an obvious message sent to Kim Jong Un. Trump will walk away from the table even when it's his closest allies.

Canada will be fine. The G7 will be fine. They're talking about tariffs. Trump doesn't really want to raise tariffs. He wants the rest of the G7 to reduce their tariffs on American goods. So, we're raising ours until they agree to reduce theirs so the US doesn't pay higher tariffs than them. He's proposed a G7 tariff free zone, so if they object to tariffs, let them put their money where their mouth is.

It's always amazing, when the US raises tariffs it's all trade wars this, and economic collapse that, but when any other country raises tariffs, often much higher, the sound of crickets is all the media plays.

So, you don't see deliberate crude insults to close allies (soon to be former allies) as a problem?

[pErvinalia]

Trump playbook

https://www.politico.com/newsletters/pl ... -g7-279483

The whole G7 thing was an obvious message sent to Kim Jong Un.

What was the message?

[Tero]

”Fast forward to 2024:
Only two leaders attended Trump funeral: Former leader Abe of Japan and Kim Jong Un.”

Trump died after after giving a graduation speech at the technical college in Marquette, Michigan. He choked on a burger at dinner with local dignitaries.

[Joe]

Trump playbook

https://www.politico.com/newsletters/pl ... -g7-279483

The whole G7 thing was an obvious message sent to Kim Jong Un.

What was the message?

Anyone who is certain they know what's going on in foreign policy usually doesn't.

[pErvinalia]

From watching the coverage this morning I see that this is a line that some of the right wing commentators are pushing. I don't really get it. Trump doesn't need to display strength. He's the leader of the world's greatest super power by a long shot. He could wipe Kim and Korea out 100 times over with the flick of a switch. The only message I've seen him send now is that he treats his closest allies like shit, and an upstart dictator with respect. Way to go, Donald.

[Scot Dutchy]

Trump playbook

https://www.politico.com/newsletters/pl ... -g7-279483

The whole G7 thing was an obvious message sent to Kim Jong Un. Trump will walk away from the table even when it's his closest allies.

Canada will be fine. The G7 will be fine. They're talking about tariffs. Trump doesn't really want to raise tariffs. He wants the rest of the G7 to reduce their tariffs on American goods. So, we're raising ours until they agree to reduce theirs so the US doesn't pay higher tariffs than them. He's proposed a G7 tariff free zone, so if they object to tariffs, let them put their money where their mouth is.

It's always amazing, when the US raises tariffs it's all trade wars this, and economic collapse that, but when any other country raises tariffs, often much higher, the sound of crickets is all the media plays.

So, you don't see deliberate crude insults to close allies (soon to be former allies) as a problem?

Does Trump have any personal friends? People that actually like him the person?

[pErvinalia]

Doubtful.

[pErvinalia]

[JimC]

Crucify him!

[Brian Peacock]

No, he might rise on the third day!

#zombiepotus

[JimC]

That's where the white phosphorus grenades come in...