Congratulations! I know how hard that is, especially with a theoretical degree that doesn't really apply to the real world around us, because of that pesky "all other things being equal" Get Out of Jail Free card that economists like to use. It is amusing that there are economists who believe they have conclusive proof that BOTH sides of the argument work! I have a few friends who are economists and this is a regular bone of contention, seeing that they are on diametrically opposed sides in most economic/political arguments! ;-) What a ridiculous statement. Let me guess, someone without any qualifications in the subject area is better placed to get to the heart of the matter.... I thought you wanted a serious conversation!
It is amusing that in one post you tout his bonafides as a Billionaire, who has made his money from globalization - Wrong again, you need to google globalisation., yet somehow believe that this masquerade about America First is meant to put money back in the pockets of the Rust Belt middle class, which is gone forever.
While I certainly agree that the concentration of wealth in the world is a bad thing, I think it is a leap too far to suggest that Trump's plans are ANYTHING to do with REAL globalization - Hmmm- the fact that one of his first actions was to opt out of TPP doesn't mean a thing to you? Let's see where he goes from here but as far as displaying his intentions early he couldn't have made a bigger statement. Rather, they are about making a show of fulfilling the campaign promises he made, that themselves were built on the fears of the uneducated and unwilling. He is making a big show because he is an illusionist....and the real show is elsewhere, where he is making serious changes to the power structure in American politics TO SERVE HIMSELF. He is a carnival barker...and that is being generous.-you have no idea what he will of will not do, it is far too early for us all, but don't let that get in the way of your certainty.
For at least two generations, the western attitude to the Middle East has been a function of appeasement and containment. Give us the oil, we'll give you the money, stay in your lane.
More recently, since the Wahabbi's made it so clear they believe that their rulers (the House of Saud) were not adhering to the tenets of their religion in favor of playing nice with the infidels in the west for wealth, we have become an easy target.-Who has become an easy target, please don't tell me that America only bombed the shit out of Iraq, (lets not forget those nasty WMD's), Libya (we didn't really like their leader), Syria (we didn't really like their leader either) and Afghanistan (we're hunting for some guy on dialysis in the mountains of Afghanistan) because they were scared because they were an easy target? However, it is the very profitable business of fear that has created this monster, not the reality of proportion, even though death has been brought to the door of Americans. Donald LOVES that fear, uses that fear, and exploits it to do things like he did this weekend. -This fear has been created by Bush and Obama for executing the ultimate Muslim radicalisation programme.
The Cato Institute, a CONSERVATIVE THINK TANK that is no friend of liberals, has counted the number of Americans killed in America by citizens of the seven countries on Trump immigration ban since 1975 (that's even before the hostages were taken at the American Embassy in Iran, which many believe was the day terrorism came home to America). From 1975 to 2015, a period of 40 years, there were ZERO. SEVEN COUNTRIES...ZERO KILLED.
However, when looking at the countries INSIDE the "Circle of Terror" those seven countries create (see a map), Egypt is responsible for 162 deaths, UAE 314 deaths and the grand daddy Saudi Arabia citizens are responsible for 2,369 deaths of Americans on American soil. Hmmmm...why no immigration ban for those 3 countries?? I'm sure it isn't the FACT that there are no Trump Hotels in those 7 countries, but there are Trump Hotels and other business ventures in Egypt, UAE, and Saudi, is it??! - That's a belter!"That is your most ridiculous statement so far, Trump has chosen the 7 countries because he doesn't have any hotels there!!! Do you know where Trump got his list of 7 countries from? I would however, like to see Saudi Arabia on the list. Why do you think Obama did nothing to deter the actions of the House of Saud? Do you think it might have had something to do with the massive arms deal Hillary was selling them?
So, things Clinton said scared you, but things Trump said, and continues to say, don't? Uh huh! Got it! Don't understand it, but now understand that the propaganda campaign was successful on you. - I gave you a specific example of Clinton effectively saying she was prepared to go to war with Russia. That didn't cause you to think she might not be the right person to have her finger on the nuclear button? It's not propaganda, I saw her say it with my own eyes. How has CNN spun that one for you?
There is rhetoric and then there is action. You have fallen for the rhetoric, seen his Executive Orders (many of which REQUIRE Comgressional funding, so the jury is out on them) and somehow believe he is moving in the right direction? Did you see what he just did to his National Security Council? Did you see thathe removed any mention of the Jews from his Holocaust statement, on the same day he makes the Muslim ban? -It was his first week, he couldn't have done more. You have no idea that it is rhetoric, CNN may have told you it is, but let's wait and see before deciding shall we?
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He is the loosest of loose cannons. - Another ridiculous statement after one week in office.
See above. And, that 46 number is right out of the mouth of the Alternative Facts Lady herself! -let me check, you are saying this is incorrect? Has Trump "the racist" banned all Muslims?
My wife might preferto answer that comment herself, seeing as she was one of the millions who marched. However, she is not here, so I will simply say that women, who make up over half the country, are sick and tired of old, white males telling them what they can and cannot do with their own bodies by cutting off access to their healthcare, not even coming close to enacting an Equal Rights Amendment to the Constitution, and consistently denying their rights. Even Trump himself, pussy-grabber-in-chief surrounded himself with those old white men when he was signing his Executive Order to defund family planning.-I have no intention of being disrespectful to you wife, but can I respectfully ask if she considered protesting when Obama was creating carnage and devastation in the Middle East? As for "family planning", don't you just love the way they make the murder of an unborn innocent baby sound so reasonable. Pass me the blender nurse!
Trump is a first order twat who is masquerading as an all-American hero, because that is his schtick. Unfortunately, some have chosen to accept that schtick at face value without the necessary critical thought of compiling other data that suggests he is absolutely NOT the American Altruist he proclaims himself to be. Watch and see.
