MAGAThread XIV: All persons born or naturalized ...

[Jerzylvania]

I think we can do a better title people even though I have no ideas for it

Rudy, Rudy, Rudy, my dear boy....

[Petrasylvania]

Turkey and China have both been, for lack of a better term, hammered by the U.S. this year. Combined with Trump's stance on Japan, I wonder how much influence George Friedman's geopolitical thinking has had on Trump; we know back in 2012 Mitt Romney was reading up on his thinking. I personally own The Next 100 Years and The Next Decade, with Friedman largely being right with incredible accuracy so far.

Apparently Trump is single-handedly responsible for every bad economic policy decision Erdogan has made.

Also Trump is responsible for the sun rising in the morning and setting in the evening. Worship him.

Wait until they demolish Lincoln in the marble chair and replace it with a ripped Trump in a golden chair.

[Zurkerx]

The Trump Administration is apparently rolling back the Military Lending Act

I wonder how some veterans may react to that, especially since Trump is Pro-Veteran.

[Petrasylvania]

The Trump Administration is apparently rolling back the Military Lending Act

I wonder how some veterans may react to that, especially since Trump is Pro-Veteran.

They'll blame Obama and Hillary as scapegoats.

[Uxupox]

The Trump Administration is apparently rolling back the Military Lending Act

I wonder how some veterans may react to that, especially since Trump is Pro-Veteran.

It's actually pretty good. There was a discussion at work about this. It's main target is the GAP(Guaranteed Auto Protection) Insurance which specifically targets service-members in which allows banks to kick back a requested loan because GAP involvement. A big con to this it's going to kid right out of high school make bad decisions about their monetary income. Hopefully financial officers pick up the slack and get them mandatory financial classes on payments that will take huge part of their monthly income.

[Farnhamia]

I think we can do a better title people even though I have no ideas for it

You don't like the Fourteenth Amendment?

[Zurkerx]

I think we can do a better title people even though I have no ideas for it

You don't like the Fourteenth Amendment?

Wow, I didn't even put the two together... Excuse me while I put myself in the corner so I can think what I have done wrong.

*puts self in corner, curls up in a ball

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The Trump Administration is apparently rolling back the Military Lending Act

I wonder how some veterans may react to that, especially since Trump is Pro-Veteran.

It's actually pretty good. There was a discussion at work about this. It's main target is the GAP(Guaranteed Auto Protection) Insurance which specifically targets service-members in which allows banks to kick back a requested loan because GAP involvement. A big con to this it's going to kid right out of high school make bad decisions about their monetary income. Hopefully financial officers pick up the slack and get them mandatory financial classes on payments that will take huge part of their monthly income.

I mean, it could be if people were responsible and con artists weren't as prevalent. While I do think we should invest on educating people on the matter GAP Insurance (and other financial stuff), especially for veterans, I do think rolling it back without a clear replacement is not the best way to go.

[The Derpy Democratic Republic Of Herp]

Did Trump side with Saudi over the Canada Saudi dispute?

If so, thats just another shitty thing he has done.

[Sick Jumps]

Did Trump side with Saudi over the Canada Saudi dispute?

If so, thats just another shitty thing he has done.

He values his relationship with the Saudis and places little value on democracy or human rights, so this is not surprising. The Saudis flattered him, backed him on Iran, and increased oil output when he asked them to.

Trump also personally dislikes Trudeau. International politics is, for him, very much about the personal interactions that he has with other leaders, as stupid as that sounds.

[Vassenor]

Did Trump side with Saudi over the Canada Saudi dispute?

If so, thats just another shitty thing he has done.

He values his relationship with the Saudis and places little value on democracy or human rights, so this is not surprising. The Saudis flattered him, backed him on Iran, and increased oil output when he asked them to.

Trump also personally dislikes Trudeau. International politics is, for him, very much about the personal interactions that he has with other leaders, as stupid as that sounds.

Is he still smarting over being out handshaken?

[Zurkerx]

Did Trump side with Saudi over the Canada Saudi dispute?

If so, thats just another shitty thing he has done.

Well, he does like strong, authoritative figures, which he doesn't consider our allies to be so...

What I heard was that they are trying to dial back the hostilities on the matter although, there's no clear reporting on this (or reliable) on what I can find.

[The Derpy Democratic Republic Of Herp]

Did Trump side with Saudi over the Canada Saudi dispute?

If so, thats just another shitty thing he has done.

He values his relationship with the Saudis and places little value on democracy or human rights, so this is not surprising. The Saudis flattered him, backed him on Iran, and increased oil output when he asked them to.

Trump also personally dislikes Trudeau. International politics is, for him, very much about the personal interactions that he has with other leaders, as stupid as that sounds.

Oh.

Well then, thats shit. Not surprising, but still shit.

Shit that he has so little value on democracy or human rights. But like you said not surprising.'

Just another shitty thing Trump has done and hurt over 200 years of friendship over oil and the Saudis sucking his egos dick.

[Sick Jumps]

Did Trump side with Saudi over the Canada Saudi dispute?

If so, thats just another shitty thing he has done.

Well, he does like strong, authoritative figures, which he doesn't consider our allies to be so...

What I heard was that they are trying to dial back the hostilities on the matter although, there's no clear reporting on this (or reliable) on what I can find.

The thing people have noticed is no statement backing human rights from the State Department. Normally they would do that, even if it is irritating to the Saudis.

Pompeo did call his Canadian counterpart Freeland to discuss the matter, but other than that I haven't seen anything.

[Sick Jumps]

I think the basic strategy from the White House is something like "our traditional, democratic allies won't abandon us, so we should focus on improving relations with marginal, authoritarian allies, and even our enemies. Human rights are also overrated as a foreign policy priority."

[Petrasylvania]

I think the basic strategy from the White House is something like "our traditional, democratic allies won't abandon us, so we should focus on improving relations with marginal, authoritarian allies, and even our enemies. Human rights are also overrated as a foreign policy priority."

Or "Lavish rewards on countries that praise and worship me."

[Sick Jumps]

I think the basic strategy from the White House is something like "our traditional, democratic allies won't abandon us, so we should focus on improving relations with marginal, authoritarian allies, and even our enemies. Human rights are also overrated as a foreign policy priority."

Or "Lavish rewards on countries that praise and worship me."

That too.

[Zurkerx]

Well, he does like strong, authoritative figures, which he doesn't consider our allies to be so...

What I heard was that they are trying to dial back the hostilities on the matter although, there's no clear reporting on this (or reliable) on what I can find.

The thing people have noticed is no statement backing human rights from the State Department. Normally they would do that, even if it is irritating to the Saudis.

Pompeo did call his Canadian counterpart Freeland to discuss the matter, but other than that I haven't seen anything.

To be fair, I don't think the world's most powerful democracy gives a damn about human rights, at least, not this current administration. It'll be ultimately up to voters in November if they want to continue this path or choose a different one. Maybe then the message will get through the White House, who knows.

[Maineiacs]

The thing people have noticed is no statement backing human rights from the State Department. Normally they would do that, even if it is irritating to the Saudis.

Pompeo did call his Canadian counterpart Freeland to discuss the matter, but other than that I haven't seen anything.

To be fair, I don't think the world's most powerful democracy gives a damn about human rights, at least, not this current administration. It'll be ultimately up to voters in November if they want to continue this path or choose a different one. Maybe then the message will get through the White House, who knows.

If the Dems take the House, Trump will spend the next two years bawling about how the election was rigged.

[Ifreann]

To be fair, I don't think the world's most powerful democracy gives a damn about human rights, at least, not this current administration. It'll be ultimately up to voters in November if they want to continue this path or choose a different one. Maybe then the message will get through the White House, who knows.

If the Dems take the House, Trump will spend the next two years bawling about how the election was rigged.

"Russians hacked the election, folks. It's true. It's true. When they said it about me, that wasn't true, there was no collusion with Trump. But the Democrats, so much collusion, believe me."

[Zurkerx]

To be fair, I don't think the world's most powerful democracy gives a damn about human rights, at least, not this current administration. It'll be ultimately up to voters in November if they want to continue this path or choose a different one. Maybe then the message will get through the White House, who knows.

If the Dems take the House, Trump will spend the next two years bawling about how the election was rigged.

Oh, I wouldn't be surprised if he does that, especially since it'll make his life hell with the Dems subpoenaing people and trying to grant protections for Mueller.

[Petrasylvania]

If the Dems take the House, Trump will spend the next two years bawling about how the election was rigged.

"Russians hacked the election, folks. It's true. It's true. When they said it about me, that wasn't true, there was no collusion with Trump. But the Democrats, so much collusion, believe me."

"But when Trump colluded with Russia, it was not a crime. The real crime was Crooked Hillary colluding with Russia. Not a puppet, not a puppet, you're the puppet."

[Tobleste]

If the Dems take the House, Trump will spend the next two years bawling about how the election was rigged.

Oh, I wouldn't be surprised if he does that, especially since it'll make his life hell with the Dems subpoenaing people and trying to grant protections for Mueller.

Part of me hopes a dem house would take a page from the republican playbook on Benghazi and drag out every investigation as long as possible and uncover every dirty secret imaginable. Obviously the dream is to get him under oath.

[Tobleste]

http://uk.businessinsider.com/trump-rem ... ers-2018-8

Trump reportedly tries to call world leaders at odd hours and has to be reminded of different time zones on a 'constant basis'

Even when Trump does prepare for meetings or conversations with other foreign leaders, there's apparently quite a learning curve — for example, he referred to Nepal as "nipple" and Bhutan as "button" as aides prepped him for a meeting with India's prime minister, Politico reported, citing two sources with knowledge of the meeting.

I wouldn't believe it if not for the "Nambia" thing.

[Chan Island]

http://uk.businessinsider.com/trump-reminded-of-different-time-zones-calling-world-leaders-2018-8

Even when Trump does prepare for meetings or conversations with other foreign leaders, there's apparently quite a learning curve — for example, he referred to Nepal as "nipple" and Bhutan as "button" as aides prepped him for a meeting with India's prime minister, Politico reported, citing two sources with knowledge of the meeting.

I wouldn't believe it if not for the "Nambia" thing.

Yup. I am overwhelmingly unsurprised to learn about this.

EDIT: I'm pretty amused to learn that he calls Macron for no reason, and apparently has done this multiple times. Some of those transcripts or recordings must be comedy gold.

[Vassenor]

http://uk.businessinsider.com/trump-reminded-of-different-time-zones-calling-world-leaders-2018-8

Trump reportedly tries to call world leaders at odd hours and has to be reminded of different time zones on a 'constant basis'

Even when Trump does prepare for meetings or conversations with other foreign leaders, there's apparently quite a learning curve — for example, he referred to Nepal as "nipple" and Bhutan as "button" as aides prepped him for a meeting with India's prime minister, Politico reported, citing two sources with knowledge of the meeting.

I wouldn't believe it if not for the "Nambia" thing.

Are we sure he's not going senile?