Trump floats claims for Canada, Greenland, and the Panama Canal (7 Viewers)

[superchuck500]

Oh, but he's only joking - well, maybe, so they say. Or sort of joking with Canada, and maybe not joking with Greenland - saying that "ownership and control of Greenland is an absolute necessity" doesn't sound like a joke . . . and um, not sure about what the about Panama Canal thing is?

Trump Jokes Canada Becoming 51st US State 'A Great Idea'

US President-elect Donald Trump said Wednesday it would be "a great idea" for Canada to become the 51st US state, teasing on social media that "many Canadians" welcome the idea, as Ottawa is wracked by a political crisis.

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Trump threatens to try to take back the Panama Canal. Panama's president balks at the suggestion

Trump didn't explain how such a takeover would be possible, given that the U.S. relinquished control of the canal to Panama in 1999 under a treaty signed by President Jimmy Carter in 1977.

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[horse2H5]

How do you know, person who joined “today”?

As I said, I have lurked for a while. I found this about 3 months before the election. The posters here were very helpful in helping me understand the extremes of the party. Reading the perspectives on this board has made it easier to illustrate absurdity to my high school and college girls.

Speaking of lurking. What happened to the lady from LA who was an avid poster before the election. She was hilarious.

 

[cuddlemonkey]

What rules am I not following?

Your reading comprehension is lacking. I never said anything about you. I was clearly talking about the right-wing posters that have come and gone, all to the ban hammer.

 

[horse2H5]

Your reading comprehension is lacking. I never said anything about you. I was clearly talking about the right-wing posters that have come and gone, all to the ban hammer.

My bad, I confused you with the other poster who I assume was alluding to me being run off. Forgive me for misunderstanding your hospitality.

 

[Dragon]

Greenland's leader says his people don't want to be Americans as Trump covets territory

The prime minister of the Greenland says the people of his mineral-rich Arctic territory don't want to be Americans but that he's open to greater cooperation with the United States.

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COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Greenland’s prime minister said Friday that the mineral-rich Arctic territory’s people don’t want to be Americans, but that he understands U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s interest in the island given its strategic location and he’s open to greater cooperation with Washington.

The comments from the Greenlandic leader, Múte B. Egede, came after Trump said earlier this week that he wouldn’t rule out using force or economic pressure in order to make Greenland — a semiautonomous territory of Denmark — a part of the United States. Trump said that it was a matter of national security for the U.S.

Egede acknowledged that Greenland is part of the North American continent, and “a place that the Americans see as part of their world.” He said he hasn’t spoken to Trump, but that he’s open to discussions about what “unites us.”

This doesn't sound like he is telling Trump to kick rocks. The art of the deal seems to be working.

Danes are extremely polite by nature, so let me assure you—that was a definite no!

What truly amazes me, though, is your belief that Trump is brilliant for threatening peaceful neighbors and emulating his idol, Putin, even to the extent of using force. That’s not negotiating; it’s the behavior of a bully and a tyrant.

 

[bird]

Y'all are correct. He is a horrible business man. lol.

What did he negotiate? Well let's start with, according to this board, there are now 6 conservative judges on the supreme court. You may not like it, but he got exactly what he wanted.

How many would you like me to list? Do you just want presidential actions?

Funny the hills y'all are willing to fight on. But TDS is TDS and it is obviously REAL!



Oh wait, he is just a good convincer not a good negotiator. Why didn't I think of that earlier. I am so naive.

Glad you noticed you are naive.

 

[bird]

That is a loaded question. Is your stance that Trump doesn't know how to negotiate? If it is, any further discussion is futile. I understand you hate the man, but he is a darn good negotiator, even if it is in his best interest.

Loaded question? Meaning you’ve got nothing. Pick one if you can.

 

[bird]

The Doha Accords was a great win and so was the USMCA!

Yeah, the Canadians thought the USMCA was great…for them.

 

[bird]

As I said, I have lurked for a while. I found this about 3 months before the election. The posters here were very helpful in helping me understand the extremes of the party. Reading the perspectives on this board has made it easier to illustrate absurdity to my high school and college girls.

Speaking of lurking. What happened to the lady from LA who was an avid poster before the election. She was hilarious.

Extremes of the party? Thanks again for the laugh! MAGA is the definition of extreme. I hope you pointed to yourself when talking about extremes. They deserved to learn that lesson.

 

[Dragon]

The Doha Accords was a great win and so was the USMCA!

Yes a really great win lol - For the Taliban. They got all their warriors released and the majority of the US units removed months before Biden took office and had plenty of time to take most of Afghanistan before the withdrawal of the last US troops.

But I guess Horse thinks that is a good "deal" ?

 

[Dragon]

Here is another examle of a "good deal" - In this case it cost a good hard working man his life

 

[horse2H5]

Loaded question? Meaning you’ve got nothing. Pick one if you can.

Thanks for the kind words. I responded with the Supreme Court as my first answer. I have a list if you want to converse honestly and politely. So far you are not very polite.

 

[horse2H5]

Danes are extremely polite by nature, so let me assure you—that was a definite no!

What truly amazes me, though, is your belief that Trump is brilliant for threatening peaceful neighbors and emulating his idol, Putin, even to the extent of using force. That’s not negotiating; it’s the behavior of a bully and a tyrant.

You are putting words in my mouth as I never said nor insinuated any of that.

Dragon, you know better than me as you are on the ground there. Is the Prime minister Danish? Have you seen his words this am that status quo is unacceptable?

 

[horse2H5]

Here is another examle of a "good deal" - In this case it cost a good hard working man his life

Can you provide a link to the details of this story? Who is this guy? How are you verifying this as true? The narrator even said it is a story that may be hard to believe.

 

[bird]

Thanks for the kind words. I responded with the Supreme Court as my first answer. I have a list if you want to converse honestly and politely. So far you are not very polite.

The SCOTUS picks can hardly be defined as Trump’s success. Of course, they aren’t a success for the country but that is a different issue. The Federalist Society plays an outsized role in pushing idiot, reactionary activist judges for federal judicial positions. Imo, Trump picked whoever was placed in front of him as he lacks the brains to do anything but that.

As for being polite? When the RW becomes polite perhaps I will do so.

 

[horse2H5]

The SCOTUS picks can hardly be defined as Trump’s success. Of course, they aren’t a success for the country but that is a different issue. The Federalist Society plays an outsized role in pushing idiot, reactionary activist judges for federal judicial positions. Imo, Trump picked whoever was placed in front of him as he lacks the brains to do anything but that.

As for being polite? When the RW becomes polite perhaps I will do so.

I am not sure who RW is. I am asking you be polite to me when we converse as I will with you. However, you seem very angry.

Ok so according you, appointing a court of right leaning judges was not a victory for MAGA?

Ok, here is another, he became president twice, after having a loaded deck against him 3 times. Surprised everyone in the first election, social media robbed of the second election, social media granted him the 3rd election. Sounds like man who negotiated the landscape pretty well.

That is 2. I can go on forever. Are you going to stand on the hill that this man Donald J Trump is a bad negotiator and doesn't know how to achieve his goals?

 

[Dragon]

Can you provide a link to the details of this story? Who is this guy? How are you verifying this as true? The narrator even said it is a story that may be hard to believe.

Not this particular but here are others

https://www.politicspa.com/report-trump-stiffed-philly-small-businessman

https://edition.cnn.com/2016/09/13/politics/trump-small-business-owners/index.html

This is Fox so you can definitely not call them woke lol

https://www.foxnews.com/politics/do...-trump-of-not-paying-his-bills-reports-claim?

So his art of the deal is actually hiring people and companies and then refuse to pay them...

 

[horse2H5]

Not this particular but here are others

https://www.politicspa.com/report-trump-stiffed-philly-small-businessman

https://edition.cnn.com/2016/09/13/politics/trump-small-business-owners/index.html

This is Fox so you can definitely not call them woke lol

https://www.foxnews.com/politics/do...-trump-of-not-paying-his-bills-reports-claim?

So his art of the deal is actually hiring people and companies and then refuse to pay them...

Fyi your first link gives a 403 error.

The other stories are interesting, but not unique to the business world. For someone who is so bad, it seems there would be better examples than a business venture in 1988.


Did yo see my question about Mute being Danish?

 

[Dragon]

I am not sure who RW is. I am asking you be polite to me when we converse as I will with you. However, you seem very angry.

Ok so according you, appointing a court of right leaning judges was not a victory for MAGA?

Ok, here is another, he became president twice, after having a loaded deck against him 3 times. Surprised everyone in the first election, social media robbed of the second election, social media granted him the 3rd election. Sounds like man who negotiated the landscape pretty well.

That is 2. I can go on forever. Are you going to stand on the hill that this man Donald J Trump is a bad negotiator and doesn't know how to achieve his goals?

You don’t need to be a skilled negotiator to become a cult leader. All it takes is tapping into people’s fears and resentments, aligning yourself with their hatred of the same enemies. This is the hallmark of a demagogue—someone who gains power by exploiting emotions, prejudice, and division. Historical figures like Hitler, Mussolini, and Stalin followed similar tactics, using fear and propaganda to manipulate and control their followers.