It seems that some politically immature individuals are primarily consuming a steady diet of headlines and narratives from left-leaning media outlets, which often emphasize negative portrayals of the Trump administration for click-bait or persuasive reasons neglecting the truths, but highlighting events distorted by the liberal narrative. Most likely funded by corrupt lefties afraid of their fraud being exposed.
By focusing solely on these selective criticisms, they might overlook the broader context or the potential long-term benefits of bold policy changes aimed at addressing the economic challenges inherited from the Biden administration. A more balanced perspective could reveal that, while some actions may be controversial, they are designed to tackle systemic issues and lay a stronger foundation for the U.S. economy.
my dude
virtually no one in their right mind thinks this trade war can work to 'lay a stronger foundation for the US economy'
it's just a right wing talk radio fantasy strategy.
it won't work, and it will destroy much of the wealth the US-led world has created since WW2.
MORE insane takes by agip, he who lives a fairytale and bizarre life. The left wing fear mongering is at an all-time high...LOL!
yeah who needs that ol' democracy and freedom thing.
not core American values anymore, clearly. Look at who we elected president - a Putin-style guy wielding a very heavy government hammer against democracy, free speech and the free market.
So yeah, as a nation we do not share the same values as Ukraine anymore. If you judge who we elect president. We are more like Russia's oligarchic, autocratic, heavily centralized government model.
Uh, Biden was the anti-free speech president.
He tried to create a Department of Disinformation (no free speech for you if the government doesn't like what you say) and pressured social media to censor messages critical of the administration.
Trump is only saying that foreign students who are pro-Hamas have violated the terms of their visas.
I am as anti-Israel as they come, but the rules are the rules.
If a football team's quarterback has thrown six interceptions in the first quarter, and looks like he's going to keep doing it, why would a coach stick with him when the option is to go to a backup from the same team, that the team chose to hire, who is ready to go?
Sticking with a loser isn't "sticking it to the other team." It is, in fact, causing you to be laughed at by the other team. Sticking with a proven loser isn't a sign of strength. It is dumb and leads to a loss.
When do they can Hegseth?
They have to have a backup, on their own team, that isn't going to embarrass them with interception after interception.
If a football team's quarterback has thrown six interceptions in the first quarter, and looks like he's going to keep doing it, why would a coach stick with him when the option is to go to a backup from the same team, that the team chose to hire, who is ready to go?
Sticking with a loser isn't "sticking it to the other team." It is, in fact, causing you to be laughed at by the other team. Sticking with a proven loser isn't a sign of strength. It is dumb and leads to a loss.
When do they can Hegseth?
They have to have a backup, on their own team, that isn't going to embarrass them with interception after interception.
Regression to the mean. If that QB typically throws 1 or fewer INT per game, then it is likely he won't throw any more INTs in that game.
are you all located in russia? why would someone sign away their land in exchange for zero security guarantees and a NATO ban. that is what an aggressor would want. i take your stuff. and you agree your buddies can't hang around as peacekeeprs or come help you if i try to beat you up again. haha. is there anything else obnoxious i can load up against ukraine in a peace document.
maybe we can make the peacekeepers russian like in georgia where they get even more land that way.
do you realize how fake it is to be acting like you're not the bully because all the kids you beat up want to invite their new western friends over to send a message? your response, no friends allowed over, "i feel threatened." anyone who believes that is an idiot.
learn to read a map and stop at international borders.
You are a cultist. You've never even heard a non-cultist opinion.
China is our enemy.
Being reliant on China is idiotic.
ok so your plan is to insult and alienate all our allies, end all soft power tools like USAID... AND THEN try to get them to team up against china.
oookay. that'll work. Trump is handing global leadership to China. On a golden platter.
The assertion that "Trump is ending all soft powers like USAID" is a severe overstatement and clearly naive, baseless, ignorant & full of propaganda.
While the Trump administration has reduced foreign aid spending, cutting 92% of USAID foreign assistance contracts to save nearly $60 billion, it has not abandoned soft power initiatives. Agencies like the FBI, DEA, ATF, and CIA, as well as covert military groups, continue to implement soft power strategies globally. These include training foreign law enforcement, conducting counter-narcotics operations, providing intelligence-sharing, and fostering strategic alliances to stabilize regions and combat terrorism. Furthermore, the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (IDFC), created under Trump with a $60 billion budget, supports infrastructure and development projects in strategic areas like Africa. This multifaceted approach demonstrates that soft power is being recalibrated, not dismantled.
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virtually no one in their right mind thinks this trade war can work to 'lay a stronger foundation for the US economy'
it's just a right wing talk radio fantasy strategy.
it won't work, and it will destroy much of the wealth the US-led world has created since WW2.
MORE insane takes by agip, he who lives a fairytale and bizarre life. The left wing fear mongering is at an all-time high...LOL!
Left wing fairytale and bizarre life? Left wing fear mongering? Good lord, at least have the intellectual honesty to blast and call out the equally egregious rhetoric coming out of the White House/The Right/MAGA, aka those who are in charge. God you right wing snowflakes can't take any heat but love dishing it out.
MORE insane takes by agip, he who lives a fairytale and bizarre life. The left wing fear mongering is at an all-time high...LOL!
Left wing fairytale and bizarre life? Left wing fear mongering? Good lord, at least have the intellectual honesty to blast and call out the equally egregious rhetoric coming out of the White House/The Right/MAGA, aka those who are in charge. God you right wing snowflakes can't take any heat but love dishing it out.
^Prime example of rhetorical bluster devoid of substantive argument.
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are you all located in russia? why would someone sign away their land in exchange for zero security guarantees and a NATO ban. that is what an aggressor would want. i take your stuff. and you agree your buddies can't hang around as peacekeeprs or come help you if i try to beat you up again. haha. is there anything else obnoxious i can load up against ukraine in a peace document.
maybe we can make the peacekeepers russian like in georgia where they get even more land that way.
do you realize how fake it is to be acting like you're not the bully because all the kids you beat up want to invite their new western friends over to send a message? your response, no friends allowed over, "i feel threatened." anyone who believes that is an idiot.
learn to read a map and stop at international borders.
Who is providing these security guarantees in your little fantasy world?
re hegseth, the insecure coach loves loyalty and his QB expresses loyalty to the press and him every day. and you're exaggerating how many picks he throws every week. fake stats. fake win-loss record. refs screwed us, league is out to get us.
it's interesting because last term he'd fire drop of a hat but he had fewer loyalists in the cabinet. this is now about loyalty, above and beyond competence or corruption.
re hegseth, the insecure coach loves loyalty and his QB expresses loyalty to the press and him every day. and you're exaggerating how many picks he throws every week. fake stats. fake win-loss record. refs screwed us, league is out to get us.
it's interesting because last term he'd fire drop of a hat but he had fewer loyalists in the cabinet. this is now about loyalty, above and beyond competence or corruption.
"Loyalty" to the agenda is a reasonable expectation from your employees.
The assertion that "Trump is ending all soft powers like USAID" is a severe overstatement and clearly naive, baseless, ignorant & full of propaganda.
While the Trump administration has reduced foreign aid spending, cutting 92% of USAID foreign assistance contracts to save nearly $60 billion, it has not abandoned soft power initiatives. Agencies like the FBI, DEA, ATF, and CIA, as well as covert military groups, continue to implement soft power strategies globally. These include training foreign law enforcement, conducting counter-narcotics operations, providing intelligence-sharing, and fostering strategic alliances to stabilize regions and combat terrorism. Furthermore, the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (IDFC), created under Trump with a $60 billion budget, supports infrastructure and development projects in strategic areas like Africa. This multifaceted approach demonstrates that soft power is being recalibrated, not dismantled.
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