President Donald Trump

[Another Surrey Shrimper]

If (back of the queue) barrack had pulled off this diplomatic coup the bbc would be clamouring for a nobel peace prize .. as it’s big Don they can barely acknowledge the fact without whining about nothing being settled yet..

It's just two lunatics coinciding.

 

[Member]

Almost certainly. But the point remains. If Clinton or Obama had made the trip the BBC would have been wetting it’s pants in excitement .. unfortunately they didn’t have the political balls

absolute rubbish. Trump has given Kim Jong Un exactly what he wants. He's validated his status and given him plenty of material ("He loves his people") for his state run propaganda.

In return Trump has got absolutely nothing of substance. In fact, he's weakened the US/Western positioning in the Far East by promising to pull out of training exercises in the area. China and Russia will be loving that, and trading allies like South Korea and Japan will be concerned.

 

[Spaceman Spiff]

absolute rubbish. Trump has given Kim Jong Un exactly what he wants. He's validated his status and given him plenty of material ("He loves his people") for his state run propaganda.

In return Trump has got absolutely nothing of substance. In fact, he's weakened the US/Western positioning in the Far East by promising to pull out of training exercises in the area. China and Russia will be loving that, and trading allies like South Korea and Japan will be concerned.

There’s truth in what you say, IMO. However I think sometimes massaging egos (and potentially thereby legitimising to a degree) as a means to engage and resolve seemingly intractable problems can pay dividends. Look at the Northern Ireland peace process. Geopolitical conflicts are usually different from each other, as the sources of disagreement are usually different and the personalities with the power and influence to take communities with them are always different. The approach taken with North Korea to date has had limited, or arguably no, positive impact (but huge negative impact for the North Korean people). Trying something different may work. I’m no fan of Trump (at all!), but if an unorthodox approach works in the end, the ends would have justified the means in my view.

 

[SARF]

absolute rubbish. Trump has given Kim Jong Un exactly what he wants. He's validated his status and given him plenty of material ("He loves his people") for his state run propaganda.

In return Trump has got absolutely nothing of substance. In fact, he's weakened the US/Western positioning in the Far East by promising to pull out of training exercises in the area. China and Russia will be loving that, and trading allies like South Korea and Japan will be concerned.

So the status quo was the way forward? No dialogue, more nuclear tests, more sanctions and more US. military exercises near China.. yeah your right. That’s the way to go

 

[SARF]

Apols on my quote skills there

 

[MK Shrimper]

The fat greasy orange man-baby now says that the Sun story about Brexit and Bojo was "fake" news, thus screwing over his comrade in arms Rupert Murdoch.

Did I, or did I not hear a recording of his voice uttering the very words that the contemptable rag printed? Unbelieveable.

 

[Napster]

Great atmosphere here in C London.

 

[Tangled up in Blue]

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-44837311

This dangerous man doesn't know his friends from his "foes". "Fe-Fi-Fo- Fum" indeed.

 

[Benfleet A1]

If any more proof was needed that the American people must vote this lunatic out of office or their own security forces shoot him in the head, soon then take a look at the BBC News site. This nutcase has sided with Putin rather than his very own FBI.

I have little time for the yanks but for the sake of humanity, take the shot.

 

[RHB]

Sadly, there is still strong support in the US for Donald from those that have really benefited from his actions. Certainly those that believe America is the only country in the world and everyone should do as Donald says are still alive and kicking in the Trump corner. Sod being a World statesman, he sees everything as a deal which he can negotiate. A real role model for our Boris.

 

[Benfleet A1]

Sadly, there is still strong support in the US for Donald from those that have really benefited from his actions. Certainly those that believe America is the only country in the world and everyone should do as Donald says are still alive and kicking in the Trump corner. Sod being a World statesman, he sees everything as a deal which he can negotiate. A real role model for our Boris.

His approval rate has never been above 45% and averages 37%. In other words, he isn't popular, not even with his own.

Again, take the shot.

 

[RHB]

His approval rate has never been above 45% and averages 37%. In other words, he isn't popular, not even with his own.

Again, take the shot.

And now I know why I try to stay out of the Politics forum. I'm not very good at it.

 

[Lord Football]

The reality is the President of the United States is either so ****ing dumb he genuinely doesn't understand the difference between "would" and "wouldn't" or is so ****ing stupid he genuinely believes everyone is as ****ing stupid as him and will believe his latest bull****.

 

[mattitouk]

I think it's the latter.

 

[Benfleet A1]

Back tracked again.

 

[mattitouk]

Who Did?

Can't be me, i'm hardly ever on this thread.

 

[Blueronron]

Back tracked again.

Are we talking Trump or May

 

[MK Shrimper]

I look forward to the mid-terms where the Dems will probably wipe out the Republicans and they can begin to impeach the traitorous scumbag.

 

[Tangled up in Blue]

We're talking about a President who doesn't even appear to know that Finland isn't even in NATO.

 

[markw]

We're talking about a President who doesn't even appear to know that Finland isn't even in NATO.

Or the difference between "would" and "wouldn't"!!!!