President Trump 2.0

[Sephiroth]

We also know that market style doing deals doesn't work when you're the only one doing it.

The world is big enough to give two fingers to the USA government. However, the world needs to see the light, which they're not doing - yet.

But Trump doesn't do "market style deals", because he believes in zero-sum deals (if he wins, someone has to lose, and be seen to lose) - that's not how international trading markets works.

Trump not only has to be seen to be winning, he wants to show (and announce) that others lose, showing that he is the best, and knows more than anyone else (you know, like ISIS, the courts, lawsuits, the visa system, trade, the US Government system, renewable energy, taxes, debt, the economy, drones, technology, drone technology, etc.)

Also, as we have seen recently, trying to make a deal with Trump depends on who he speaks to last, so can change day to day - he can't be trusted to keep his word (and at this time, Trump is the US Government - his motto appears to be "l'état, c'est moi*").

*Which is quite ironic because around 250 years ago, the US revolted against a King, because of things like
- He has refused his Assent to Laws
- He has made Judges dependent on his Will alone, for the tenure of their offices, and the amount and payment of their salaries.
- He has erected a multitude of New Offices, and sent hither swarms of Officers to harrass our people, and eat out their substance
- For depriving us in many cases, of the benefits of Trial by Jury:
- For transporting us beyond Seas to be tried for pretended offences
- He has excited domestic insurrections amongst us

I'm getting fed up with the spread the reputation around a bit more rule..

[Russ]

The problem, and surely even the most rabid Trumpanzees can see, is that having the world’s biggest narcissist in such a high position of power is as dangerous as it gets

[papa smurf]

Originally Posted by Maggy

I'm getting fed up with the spread the reputation around a bit more rule..

How is that linked to president Trump?

[Russ]

Originally Posted by papa smurf

How is that linked to president Trump?

I'm guessing Maggy was really impressed with a previous post (perhaps the one just before hers) and is unable to rep it due to having repped the poster already.

You know, just a guess.

[papa smurf]

Originally Posted by Russ

I'm guessing Maggy was really impressed with a previous post (perhaps the one just before hers) and is unable to rep it due to having repped the poster already.

You know, just a guess.

Ah well the system stops us having favourites and ignoring everyone else.

Back to the topic please.

[Sephiroth]

Originally Posted by Russ

The problem, and surely even the most rabid Trumpanzees can see, is that having the world’s biggest narcissist in such a high position of power is as dangerous as it gets

I agree.

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/kristi-...dc-restaurant/

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's purse was stolen Sunday night at a Washington, D.C. restaurant. At the time, the bag contained a number of sensitive personal items including Noem's driver's license, passport, DHS access badge, checks and roughly $3,000 in cash, according to three sources briefed, including two law enforcement officials.

The Secret Service is reviewing security camera footage at the restaurant and has identified a White male suspect who was allegedly wearing a medical mask during the theft. The individual was not immediately spotted by her Secret Service detail, with the bag being discovered lost by Noem herself.

Noem was dining at The Capital Burger, a popular and busy locale near DC's downtown. Her purse was placed against her foot underneath her seat, according to two sources familiar.

Originally Posted by Hugh

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/kristi-...dc-restaurant/

Thankfully nothing that concerning from a national security pov although sucks for her and a bit of a failing from the secret service. I guess they had their eyes on her rather than the bag under the seat but someone would have had to have gotten quite close...

[Stephen]

Originally Posted by Hugh

He is looking forward to accommodating funeral, weird. Talk about an unwelcome guest.

[Sephiroth]

Originally Posted by Stephen

He is looking forward to accommodating funeral, weird. Talk about an unwelcome guest.

... Talk about picking nits.

[thenry]

It might be a dig at Biden missing the Queen's funeral.