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Trump: "European Union a 'foe' of the United States"...

Discussion in 'Current Events' started by Arkanis, Jul 15, 2018.

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  1. Baff

    Baff Well-Known Member

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    Because only a wimp can be controlled by a bully.
     
    Baff, Jul 16, 2018
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    ocean515 Well-Known Member Past Donor

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    A review of trade policies and trade tariff levels, available through the WTO, proves the President's statement is correct.

    I would suggest anyone who wants to appear intelligent visit the WTO website and review the member Nation tariff schedules available there.

    Or, don't, and confirm where you fit on the scale.
     
    ocean515, Jul 16, 2018
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    Distraff Well-Known Member

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    What about slash corporate taxes and regulations for US businesses?
     
    Distraff, Jul 16, 2018
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  4. Baff

    Baff Well-Known Member

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    What about lower education.

    Attract jobs for people who don't want university. Who aren't interested in higher education?
    Manufacturing for example.

    How about an economy with something for every one?
     
    Baff, Jul 16, 2018
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  5. Covfefe

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    Democrats will do what they do best and mop up after another failed republican presidency
     
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  6. Arkanis

    Arkanis Well-Known Member

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    The rules governing trade agreements have been negotiated by both parties and disputes are resolved by the Commercial Court.

    Trump wants to change the rules during the game because he claims US are losers.

    But that's not true.

    The American economy is doing very well and unemployment is at its lowest.
     
    Arkanis, Jul 16, 2018
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    Sorry. I was taking simply from a philosophical standpoint. My comments on this thread are not necessary designed to support Trump’s stance. I am comfortable with the status quo.

    People and nations can be both opponents and allies is my only point.
     
    ellesdee, Jul 16, 2018
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  8. Baff

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    He's right. You are wrong.

    When the otherside are in power they recognise the same problems he does, and make attempts to address it too.

    The only thing they are pissed off about is that it is not them in charge. Totally shallow politics.
     
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    Translation, bend over America.

    Now, the foe thing in context.

     
    Hoosier8, Jul 16, 2018
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    Of course, you left THIS OUT:

    " The President added that "Russia is a foe in certain respects. China is a foe economically, certainly they are a foe. But that doesn't mean they're bad. It doesn't mean anything. It means that they are competitive. They want to do well and we want to do well."
    Pressed as to why he first listed the EU as a foe, Trump responded, "No, I look at them all. Look, EU is very difficult. ... In a trade sense, they've really taken advantage of us and many of those countries are in NATO and they weren't paying their bills(.)"

    Why do leftists NEVER JUST TELL THE WHOLE TRUTH???
     
    Grokmaster, Jul 16, 2018
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  11. Arkanis

    Arkanis Well-Known Member

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    Because only Trumpists understand Trump.
     
    Arkanis, Jul 16, 2018
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    The purpose is not to tell the truth. It is to fool the stupids.
    To rule the stupids.
     
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  13. Bluesguy

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    Well lets get the whole context.

    Washington (CNN)President Donald Trump named the European Union, Russia and China as foes to the United States during an interview at his golf club in Scotland.

    "I think we have a lot of foes," Trump told CBS News in an interview segment that aired Sunday on "Face the Nation." "I think the European Union is a foe, what they do to us in trade. Now you wouldn't think of the European Union, but they're a foe."
    The President added that "Russia is a foe in certain respects. China is a foe economically, certainly they are a foe. But that doesn't mean they're bad. It doesn't mean anything. It means that they are competitive. They want to do well and we want to do well."
    Pressed as to why he first listed the EU as a foe, Trump responded, "No, I look at them all. Look, EU is very difficult. ... In a trade sense, they've really taken advantage of us and many of those countries are in NATO and they weren't paying their bills(.)"

    Now what did he get wrong?
     
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    You don't believe the EU is an economic/trade "foe"?
     
    Bluesguy, Jul 16, 2018
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    RU propaganda theme is still RU propaganda even if it's coming from the RU puppet Trump.
     
    ThorInc, Jul 16, 2018
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    Maybe the fact that he has been hostile toward our allies but still won't even admit or address the fact that Putin was working in his favor.
     
    Covfefe, Jul 16, 2018
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    Thirty6BelowZero Well-Known Member Past Donor

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    Thirty6BelowZero, Jul 16, 2018
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    Why?

    Because you demand trump whisper sweet nothings in you ear before going to bed?

    The euros do like to bash America even as the demand our protection

    I think the alliance is finished thanks to the euros full recovery from WWI so that they dont need America anymore
     
    Mac-7, Jul 16, 2018
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  19. Thirty6BelowZero

    Thirty6BelowZero Well-Known Member Past Donor

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    This is so true. Not just for that particular poster, but for all anti-Trump people.
     
    Thirty6BelowZero, Jul 16, 2018
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  20. Thirty6BelowZero

    Thirty6BelowZero Well-Known Member Past Donor

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    I don't think that poster understands that English is your 2nd or 3rd language. Plus Margot couldn't debate what you said.
     
    Thirty6BelowZero, Jul 16, 2018
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  21. Thirty6BelowZero

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    Where do you get your news? Trump hasn't rolled over for anyone, that's why lefties and lots of foreigners hate him. They're used to killing with kindness and Trump doesn't do that.
     
    Thirty6BelowZero, Jul 16, 2018
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    Most folks, Americans and Europeans, are united in their mutual conviction that the Trumpy stinks.

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    (Trump’s endearing need to repeat his lies is always amusing.)

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    "Huzzah Trump." "Aye, huzzah."​
     
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    They are so used to bleeding from behind the shock of an alpha male is too great.
     
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    Third I learned, but now I speak english much more better than german because I had few opportunities to use it, it's ironic considering that I have some close friends in Austria.
    Even in french, I tend to have some difficulties to understand the intentions of people however.
     
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    Can you remember the last time the whole truth reflected positively on them?
     
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