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Old 03-01-2019, 10:29 PM   #24
Pete F.
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Originally Posted by detbuch View Post
Trump has great appreciation for a lot of things, especially American things. He seems to understand that negotiating with tyrants is not made easier by constantly, and only, insulting them. Your characterization of that being that he has an appreciation for them is a trigger, dog whistle, meme, meant to stoke anti-Trump hate.

Like, oh yeah, he was going to get any concession from Kim, or Putin, or the Saudis by constantly threatening and belittling them. The stick is good, but it needs to be accompanied by the carrot.
Trump doesn’t have the balls to confront someone, that’s why he said Putin, the Saudis and Kim told me they didn’t and I believe them.
You seriously believe that or do you believe any price is acceptable as long as you get what you want.
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