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Scarecrow
Profile Blog Joined July 2009
Korea (South)9172 Posts
Last Edited: 2017-02-02 04:08:56
February 02 2017 04:08 GMT
#134781
On February 02 2017 12:54 xDaunt wrote:
Show nested quote +
On February 02 2017 12:40 {CC}StealthBlue wrote:

I have no doubt that Trump is swinging dick on some of these calls. Business as usual ended last month. Now we get to see how his style plays.

As a wild guess, it will distance America's allies, create further enmity amongst neutral nations and further antagonize America's enemies. Putin must be delighted.
Yhamm is the god of predictions
FueledUpAndReadyToGo
Profile Blog Joined March 2013
Netherlands30548 Posts
Last Edited: 2017-02-02 04:23:31
February 02 2017 04:18 GMT
#134782
I predicted a lot of bad stuff to happen under president Trump but antagonizing Australia wasn't one of them. Amazing.

This must be the 4D-chess. But why does it feel more like losing tic-tac-toe as the starting player.
Neosteel Enthusiast
Djzapz
Profile Blog Joined August 2009
Canada10681 Posts
Last Edited: 2017-02-02 05:20:31
February 02 2017 04:21 GMT
#134783
Man this threatening to send US troops to Mexico is one of the most ridiculous things I've heard... is this man completely immune to reason -_-

Edit: Will wait to see what information comes about this whole thing... media jumping the gun quite fast it seems.
"My incompetence with power tools had been increasing exponentially over the course of 20 years spent inhaling experimental oven cleaners"
DarkPlasmaBall
Profile Blog Joined March 2010
United States45101 Posts
February 02 2017 04:23 GMT
#134784
On February 02 2017 13:21 Djzapz wrote:
Man this threatening to send US troops to Mexico is one of the most ridiculous things I've heard... is this man completely immune to reason -_-


What exactly is he threatening with that move? He's going to send troops to make sure the wall gets built properly? To make sure Mexico reimburses the United States for it? To make sure no "bad hombres" run across the border in the mean time? What kind of power play is he seeking, by threatening to mobilize troops into Mexico?
"There is nothing more satisfying than looking at a crowd of people and helping them get what I love." ~Day[9] Daily #100
FueledUpAndReadyToGo
Profile Blog Joined March 2013
Netherlands30548 Posts
February 02 2017 04:26 GMT
#134785
On February 02 2017 13:23 DarkPlasmaBall wrote:
Show nested quote +
On February 02 2017 13:21 Djzapz wrote:
Man this threatening to send US troops to Mexico is one of the most ridiculous things I've heard... is this man completely immune to reason -_-


What exactly is he threatening with that move? He's going to send troops to make sure the wall gets built properly? To make sure Mexico reimburses the United States for it? To make sure no "bad hombres" run across the border in the mean time? What kind of power play is he seeking, by threatening to mobilize troops into Mexico?

I think he ment wiping out all the cartels by force
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DeepElemBlues
Profile Blog Joined January 2011
United States5079 Posts
February 02 2017 04:27 GMT
#134786
Fascists at UC Berkeley mobbing Trump supporters and beating them with fists and feet and flagpoles, setting fires, destroying property, shooting fireworks at police, pepper spraying people generally being fascists, because Milo was going to have a speech there tonight. Which was canceled of course as there weren't enough police on the scene to protect the building the speech was supposed to take place in.

There's zero difference between these "protesters" and SA stormtroopers starting riots at opposing political rallies in 1920s Germany.

But remember, it's Trump and his supporters who are the fascists. The next time hundreds of Trump supporters start rioting and beating Trump opponents will be the first. Trump opponents have done it at least a half-dozen times.

It's only a matter of time before someone gets killed by these fascist "protesters."
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plasmidghost
Profile Blog Joined April 2011
Belgium16168 Posts
February 02 2017 04:29 GMT
#134787
On February 02 2017 12:40 {CC}StealthBlue wrote:
https://twitter.com/Acosta/status/826981608817324034

I legit hope Trump just goes full LBJ and swings his massive dick at everyone literally and figuratively
Yugoslavia will always live on in my heart
{CC}StealthBlue
Profile Blog Joined January 2003
United States41117 Posts
Last Edited: 2017-02-02 04:32:58
February 02 2017 04:31 GMT
#134788
On February 02 2017 13:26 FueledUpAndReadyToGo wrote:
Show nested quote +
On February 02 2017 13:23 DarkPlasmaBall wrote:
On February 02 2017 13:21 Djzapz wrote:
Man this threatening to send US troops to Mexico is one of the most ridiculous things I've heard... is this man completely immune to reason -_-


What exactly is he threatening with that move? He's going to send troops to make sure the wall gets built properly? To make sure Mexico reimburses the United States for it? To make sure no "bad hombres" run across the border in the mean time? What kind of power play is he seeking, by threatening to mobilize troops into Mexico?

I think he ment wiping out all the cartels by force


Yeah Calderon tried that and Mexico became a bloodbath and at times more people died per week in Mexico than Iraq. Add to the fact the Cartels have some of the most modern weapons that ISIS could only dream of getting as they are supplied by US gangs etc.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mexican_Drug_War
"Smokey, this is not 'Nam, this is bowling. There are rules."
Aquanim
Profile Joined November 2012
Australia2849 Posts
February 02 2017 04:31 GMT
#134789
On February 02 2017 13:27 DeepElemBlues wrote:
Fascists at UC Berkeley mobbing Trump supporters and beating them with fists and feet and flagpoles, setting fires, destroying property, shooting fireworks at police, pepper spraying people generally being fascists, because Milo was going to have a speech there tonight. Which was canceled of course as there weren't enough police on the scene to protect the building the speech was supposed to take place in.

There's zero difference between these "protesters" and SA stormtroopers starting riots at opposing political rallies in 1920s Germany.

But remember, it's Trump and his supporters who are the fascists. The next time hundreds of Trump supporters start rioting and beating Trump opponents will be the first. Trump opponents have done it at least a half-dozen times.

It's only a matter of time before someone gets killed by these fascist "protesters."

I don't endorse riots and physical violence.

That being said: what do you think the word "fascist" means?
NewSunshine
Profile Joined July 2011
United States5938 Posts
February 02 2017 04:31 GMT
#134790
On February 02 2017 13:27 DeepElemBlues wrote:
Fascists at UC Berkeley mobbing Trump supporters and beating them with fists and feet and flagpoles, setting fires, destroying property, shooting fireworks at police, pepper spraying people generally being fascists, because Milo was going to have a speech there tonight. Which was canceled of course as there weren't enough police on the scene to protect the building the speech was supposed to take place in.

There's zero difference between these "protesters" and SA stormtroopers starting riots at opposing political rallies in 1920s Germany.

But remember, it's Trump and his supporters who are the fascists. The next time hundreds of Trump supporters start rioting and beating Trump opponents will be the first. Trump opponents have done it at least a half-dozen times.

It's only a matter of time before someone gets killed by these fascist "protesters."

These days you can get away with whatever behavior you want, as long as you point enough fingers at other people to distract them. People have successfully turned reason and goodwill into a game, where he who strikes first wins.

Because winning is all that matters.
"If you find yourself feeling lost, take pride in the accuracy of your feelings." - Night Vale
Blisse
Profile Blog Joined July 2010
Canada3710 Posts
Last Edited: 2017-02-02 04:39:23
February 02 2017 04:32 GMT
#134791
On February 02 2017 13:27 DeepElemBlues wrote:
Fascists at UC Berkeley mobbing Trump supporters and beating them with fists and feet and flagpoles, setting fires, destroying property, shooting fireworks at police, pepper spraying people generally being fascists, because Milo was going to have a speech there tonight. Which was canceled of course as there weren't enough police on the scene to protect the building the speech was supposed to take place in.

There's zero difference between these "protesters" and SA stormtroopers starting riots at opposing political rallies in 1920s Germany.

But remember, it's Trump and his supporters who are the fascists. The next time hundreds of Trump supporters start rioting and beating Trump opponents will be the first. Trump opponents have done it at least a half-dozen times.

It's only a matter of time before someone gets killed by these fascist "protesters."


"There's zero difference between these "protesters" and SA stormtroopers starting riots at opposing political rallies in 1920s Germany."

lol embellishing much

and do you know what fascism is?

Instead of grandstanding about being victimized by the small number of anti-discriminatory protests that have gone violent, how about stop giving those people a platform to advocate for discriminatory actions. That's why the protests occur in the first place.

Just because some people are dicks doesn't invalidate their ideas and especially doesn't validate the victims'.
There is no one like you in the universe.
Scarecrow
Profile Blog Joined July 2009
Korea (South)9172 Posts
February 02 2017 04:33 GMT
#134792
On February 02 2017 13:27 DeepElemBlues wrote:
There's zero difference between these "protesters" and SA stormtroopers

You're hilarious
Yhamm is the god of predictions
xDaunt
Profile Joined March 2010
United States17988 Posts
February 02 2017 04:33 GMT
#134793
On February 02 2017 13:27 DeepElemBlues wrote:
Fascists at UC Berkeley mobbing Trump supporters and beating them with fists and feet and flagpoles, setting fires, destroying property, shooting fireworks at police, pepper spraying people generally being fascists, because Milo was going to have a speech there tonight. Which was canceled of course as there weren't enough police on the scene to protect the building the speech was supposed to take place in.

There's zero difference between these "protesters" and SA stormtroopers starting riots at opposing political rallies in 1920s Germany.

But remember, it's Trump and his supporters who are the fascists. The next time hundreds of Trump supporters start rioting and beating Trump opponents will be the first. Trump opponents have done it at least a half-dozen times.

It's only a matter of time before someone gets killed by these fascist "protesters."

I'm particularly amused by the fact that the protestors refer to themselves as "anti-fascists." But yeah, this is why I say that the regressive left needs to be wiped out. If nothing else, the sheer hypocrisy is intolerable.
FueledUpAndReadyToGo
Profile Blog Joined March 2013
Netherlands30548 Posts
February 02 2017 04:36 GMT
#134794
On February 02 2017 13:31 {CC}StealthBlue wrote:
Show nested quote +
On February 02 2017 13:26 FueledUpAndReadyToGo wrote:
On February 02 2017 13:23 DarkPlasmaBall wrote:
On February 02 2017 13:21 Djzapz wrote:
Man this threatening to send US troops to Mexico is one of the most ridiculous things I've heard... is this man completely immune to reason -_-


What exactly is he threatening with that move? He's going to send troops to make sure the wall gets built properly? To make sure Mexico reimburses the United States for it? To make sure no "bad hombres" run across the border in the mean time? What kind of power play is he seeking, by threatening to mobilize troops into Mexico?

I think he ment wiping out all the cartels by force


Yeah Calderon tried that and Mexico became a bloodbath and at times more people died per week in Mexico than Iraq. Add to the fact the Cartels have some of the most modern weapons that ISIS could only dream of getting as they are supplied by US gangs etc.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mexican_Drug_War

But haven't you heard? Trump said Mexican soldiers were scared, Trumps soldiers aren't so it will be easy.

/s
Neosteel Enthusiast
zlefin
Profile Blog Joined October 2012
United States7689 Posts
Last Edited: 2017-02-02 04:44:06
February 02 2017 04:36 GMT
#134795
On February 02 2017 13:27 DeepElemBlues wrote:
Fascists at UC Berkeley mobbing Trump supporters and beating them with fists and feet and flagpoles, setting fires, destroying property, shooting fireworks at police, pepper spraying people generally being fascists, because Milo was going to have a speech there tonight. Which was canceled of course as there weren't enough police on the scene to protect the building the speech was supposed to take place in.

There's zero difference between these "protesters" and SA stormtroopers starting riots at opposing political rallies in 1920s Germany.

But remember, it's Trump and his supporters who are the fascists. The next time hundreds of Trump supporters start rioting and beating Trump opponents will be the first. Trump opponents have done it at least a half-dozen times.

It's only a matter of time before someone gets killed by these fascist "protesters."

hopefully the violent mob gets arrested and charged for their actions.
most people overuse and misuse the word fascist, because they don't have a good understanding of it.
trump is authoritarian, and a number of other bad things, but he's not really fascist.

fine to hate the idiots, but remember all sides do have violent idiots. and there are actions by them from all sides. there's a lot of decent people with entirely valid objections, or at least a fair number.


it's tricky how to deal with violent mobs, much as I like the concept of arresting them all, a great deal of research into best practices finds that sometimes a more soft touch produces the best outcomes.
Great read: http://shorensteincenter.org/news-coverage-2016-general-election/ great book on democracy: http://press.princeton.edu/titles/10671.html zlefin is grumpier due to long term illness. Ignoring some users.
Introvert
Profile Joined April 2011
United States4866 Posts
February 02 2017 04:36 GMT
#134796
Berkeley can never let someone else have the biggest protest.
"But, as the conservative understands it, modification of the rules should always reflect, and never impose, a change in the activities and beliefs of those who are subject to them, and should never on any occasion be so great as to destroy the ensemble."
OuchyDathurts
Profile Joined September 2010
United States4588 Posts
February 02 2017 04:38 GMT
#134797
Ending the drug war would be the single biggest blow to cartels that could ever happen but that's never even being brought up as a solution. Invade a country if you want to incite more worldwide disdain though, seems brilliant.
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plasmidghost
Profile Blog Joined April 2011
Belgium16168 Posts
February 02 2017 04:38 GMT
#134798
On February 02 2017 13:26 FueledUpAndReadyToGo wrote:
Show nested quote +
On February 02 2017 13:23 DarkPlasmaBall wrote:
On February 02 2017 13:21 Djzapz wrote:
Man this threatening to send US troops to Mexico is one of the most ridiculous things I've heard... is this man completely immune to reason -_-


What exactly is he threatening with that move? He's going to send troops to make sure the wall gets built properly? To make sure Mexico reimburses the United States for it? To make sure no "bad hombres" run across the border in the mean time? What kind of power play is he seeking, by threatening to mobilize troops into Mexico?

I think he ment wiping out all the cartels by force

Making all of America great again in the process... maybe
Conspiracy theory time: the CIA wants this so that they can sell all the heroin in North America
Yugoslavia will always live on in my heart
zlefin
Profile Blog Joined October 2012
United States7689 Posts
February 02 2017 04:40 GMT
#134799
On February 02 2017 13:38 OuchyDathurts wrote:
Ending the drug war would be the single biggest blow to cartels that could ever happen but that's never even being brought up as a solution. Invade a country if you want to incite more worldwide disdain though, seems brilliant.

I hear people mention it a lot on forums, it seems far less common in mainstream political discourse.

of course to use such a plan you really need to subscribe to a consequentialist theory of ethics, and many people have a much more deontological approach.
Great read: http://shorensteincenter.org/news-coverage-2016-general-election/ great book on democracy: http://press.princeton.edu/titles/10671.html zlefin is grumpier due to long term illness. Ignoring some users.
GreenHorizons
Profile Blog Joined April 2011
United States23493 Posts
February 02 2017 04:40 GMT
#134800
On February 02 2017 13:26 FueledUpAndReadyToGo wrote:
Show nested quote +
On February 02 2017 13:23 DarkPlasmaBall wrote:
On February 02 2017 13:21 Djzapz wrote:
Man this threatening to send US troops to Mexico is one of the most ridiculous things I've heard... is this man completely immune to reason -_-


What exactly is he threatening with that move? He's going to send troops to make sure the wall gets built properly? To make sure Mexico reimburses the United States for it? To make sure no "bad hombres" run across the border in the mean time? What kind of power play is he seeking, by threatening to mobilize troops into Mexico?

I think he ment wiping out all the cartels by force


America sure would get cranky without it's cocaine though. Good luck managing a US without cocaine and a reinvigorated war on drugs like cannabis.
"People like to look at history and think 'If that was me back then, I would have...' We're living through history, and the truth is, whatever you are doing now is probably what you would have done then" "Scratch a Liberal..."
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