Where is/can Donald Trump take US (sic)?

[moXJO]

We should be pushing trade with Asia and talking up those partnerships. US has proven they will walk out on supposed partners. They left those in Vietnam, Afghanistan and God knows how many others to be slaughted by their enemy. Once its no longer popular, they drop you out of "national interest".

Last time I checked in Sydney it wasn't full of Americans either.

 

[basilio]

Stormy Daniels rides again...

Looks as if David Dennision (A.K.A Donald Trump) is going to get another special ride with the women he "never ever" had a relationship with. Stormy Daniels is suing Donald Trump arguing that because he didn't sign the hush money arrangement the agreement is null and void.

Turns out the the deposition itself has enough fire crackers in it to give DD or DT a rocket.


The 7 most interesting parts of Stormy Daniels' lawsuit against Trump

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Washington: pr0n star Stormy Daniels is suing US President Donald Trump, arguing that her hush-money arrangement to not talk about an alleged affair with him is null and void because Trump never signed it.

The lawsuit represents the latest development in an increasingly troubling situation for the White House. First it was reported that Trump's personal lawyer, Michael Cohen, paid Daniels $US130,000 ($167,000).

The pr0n star alleges US President Donald Trump did not sign a non-disclosure agreement for a payment to keep a decade-old affair between them quiet.

Then Cohen confirmed it in a carefully worded statement saying that the Trump Organisation and campaign weren't involved - but conspicuously did not rule out Trump's involvement. Then this week, the Wall Street Journal reported that Cohen had complained in the past about not being able to reach Trump during the process and not being reimbursed - both suggesting that Trump was indeed involved. That could open Trump up to legal jeopardy.

Exactly how likely Daniels's lawsuit is to succeed is a major question. If she does prevail, it could free her up to talk about the (alleged) affair. But if nothing else, the lawsuit itself serves as confirmation of some key details.

http://www.canberratimes.com.au/com...-s-lawsuit-against-trump-20180307-p4z3c6.html

 

[SirRumpole]

Looks as if David Dennision (A.K.A Donald Trump) is going to get another special ride with the women he "never ever" had a relationship with. Stormy Daniels is suing Donald Trump arguing that because he didn't sign the hush money arrangement the agreement is null and void.

I wonder if the same calls for impeachment of Bill Clinton over his alleged affair with Monica Lewinsky will be voiced again over Trump's indiscretions ?

 

[basilio]

I wonder if the same calls for impeachment of Bill Clinton over his alleged affair with Monica Lewinsky will be voiced again over Trump's indiscretions ?

Are you talking about impeaching Bill Clinton or Donald Trump ? I assume Donald Trump since he's the prez.

 

[SirRumpole]

Are you talking about impeaching Bill Clinton or Donald Trump ? I assume Donald Trump since he's the prez.

I'm just saying that Clinton nearly got impeached over Lewinsky. Will the same thing happen to Trump ?

 

[Tisme]

I'm just saying that Clinton nearly got impeached over Lewinsky. Will the same thing happen to Trump ?

Friends with Ruskies, has pots of money ... do you think any sane person would move against him?

 

[SirRumpole]

Friends with Ruskies, has pots of money ... do you think any sane person would move against him?

If the Democrats get control of Congress, they may very well do so.

 

[basilio]

I'm just saying that Clinton nearly got impeached over Lewinsky. Will the same thing happen to Trump ?

No way on earth that Trump will be impeached just for banging Stormy Daniels. However if he has been shown to lie about his role in paying her hush money - that is another story.

Anyway, if one is looking for grounds of impeachment there are score already in place. Close to top of the list is treating the Presidency as a business opportunity to make scads of money.

Second would have to be allowing/encouraging the Russians to interfere with the 2016 election because Putin was coming down on his side.

 

[basilio]

Todays BIG news. Donald Trump will meet Kim Jong-Un in direct talks.

Quite amazing and potentially could be exceptionally good news for peace in the region.
Many different takes on this story. The one common thread is everyone recognises that Donald Trump will need to be well prepared, well advised and very strategic in his approach to these talks....

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/mar/09/trump-kim-jong-un-believe-winning-risks-epic-analysis
http://www.canberratimes.com.au/wor...north-korea-s-invitation-20180309-p4z3la.html
https://www.theatlantic.com/international/archive/2018/03/north-korea-talks/555041/
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/03/08/us/politics/north-korea-kim-jong-un-trump.html

 

[Logique]

Latest today on North Korea leadership's overtures for dialogue with US/South Korea, including on missiles.

Could Obama and Hillary could have realized this same outcome? Don't make me laugh.

North Korea recognized those posturing Democrat jellyfish for what they were.

 

[basilio]

Another very good analysis of how the Trump/Kim Jon-un meeting could unforld.

'Shocking, incredible': what the experts say about a Trump meeting with Kim
Donald Tump has accepted an invitation to talks with North Korea’s Kim Jong-un – but what will happen?

Benjamin Haas in Seoul

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Fri 9 Mar 2018 14.47 AEDT Last modified on Fri 9 Mar 2018 16.13 AEDT


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Donald Trump’s decision to accept an offer of talks with Kim Jong-un has divided opinion among experts. Photograph: Jim Watson/AFP/Getty Images
Donald Trump has agreed to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong-un before May, a South Korean official said after a meeting at the White House. It would be the first time a sitting US president has met the leader of North Korea.

‘Shocking that Trump agreed’
Jenny Town, assistant director, US-Korea Institute at Johns Hopkins SAIS:

“It was a bit of a shock. It wasn’t shocking that Kim offered, it’s a bit of a shock that Trump agreed to it,” Town said. “Those of us who have been pushing for US-North Korea talks, this isn’t what we had in mind.

“Trump needs to realise this will come with a lot of criticism, and Trump needs to be able to shoulder that. Clear, consistent messaging is going to be important and Trump has not been shown to be adept at that.”

While Trump will not be diving into the minutiae of what North Korea needs to do with its nuclear programme, Town said he should push for “a continued moratorium on nuclear and missile testing, a moratorium on space launch vehicles, stopping fissile material production and allowing inspectors back into the country”.

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2...he-experts-say-about-a-trump-meeting-with-kim

 

[explod]

The war manufacturing camp won't like this.

The fake news propaganda machine will go to overdrive plus 10.

Trump the olecar salesman meets shanghigh Un. Who knows they might strike a great deal.

 

[Tisme]

The war manufacturing camp won't like this.

The fake news propaganda machine will go to overdrive plus 10.

Trump the olecar salesman meets shanghigh Un. Who knows they might strike a great deal.

As a business man Trump is programmed to tolerate even objectionable people if a successful deal is at stake. Being a sociopath is an added bonus.

 

[explod]

As a business man Trump is programmed to tolerate even objectionable people if a successful deal is at stake. Being a sociopath is an added bonus.

You're a great support and mentor Tisme, tick up

 

[luutzu]

The war manufacturing camp won't like this.

The fake news propaganda machine will go to overdrive plus 10.

Trump the olecar salesman meets shanghigh Un. Who knows they might strike a great deal.

Maybe they love it though.

With Kim having nukes, the US would definitely not risk a strike.

Kim without nukes is like Saddam without WMD, like Qaddafi without WMD, like Assad without the gas after the Russian work with the US to agree not to invade if it's removed....

So judging by history... The Korean Penninsular is another "growth opportunity".

 

[sptrawler]

Interesting to see if the relatively small amount of steel China sells into the USA, will be be replaced by the same stuff, but in the form of e.g. cheap white goods with increased profit margins :- putting tariffs on import steel will presumably raise the cost of production in the U$ofA .

It's one way of introducing inflation into a stagnant economy.

 

[SirRumpole]

Could Obama and Hillary could have realized this same outcome? Don't make me laugh.

What outcome ? there hasn't been any yet.

If Trump can get UN inspectors into NK to check out their nuclear weapons and facilities then I may believe.

 

[basilio]

Maybe it won't be Mueller who brings down the Trump administration ? The starting of a world trade war, the web of financial dealings around Jared Krishner, the criminal deceit over the hush money payments to Stormy "Ride em !" Daniels. All big deals that are unravelling.

I wonder what the odds are on Trump seeing out the year ?

Three potential calamities for Trump - aside from Mueller

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Washington: In the past week, three critical stories gained steam, any one of which could pose a threat to President Donald Trump's tenure. In the same week, we've seen Gary Cohn's resignation over the tariff decision; a slew of Jared Kushner scandals; and the Stormy Daniels lawsuit concerning $US130,000 to hush up a purported affair.

Trump's decision to press forward on tariffs has created a firestorm on the right and driven a wedge like no other issue has between Trump and the GOP-led Congress.

Why is this such a big deal? Republicans think, understandably, that their only chance of survival is a healthy economy, and getting credit for it by virtue of the tax bill. If, as we've seen hints of in the run-up to a formal enactment, the markets take a nosedive, so will Trump's bragging rights on that score and a whole lot of his rich donors/supporters will lose a whole lot of money.

https://www.smh.com.au/world/north-...trump-aside-from-mueller-20180309-p4z3je.html

 

[luutzu]

Maybe it won't be Mueller who brings down the Trump administration ? The starting of a world trade war, the web of financial dealings around Jared Krishner, the criminal deceit over the hush money payments to Stormy "Ride em !" Daniels. All big deals that are unravelling.

I wonder what the odds are on Trump seeing out the year ?

Three potential calamities for Trump - aside from Mueller

Send via Email
Washington: In the past week, three critical stories gained steam, any one of which could pose a threat to President Donald Trump's tenure. In the same week, we've seen Gary Cohn's resignation over the tariff decision; a slew of Jared Kushner scandals; and the Stormy Daniels lawsuit concerning $US130,000 to hush up a purported affair.

Trump's decision to press forward on tariffs has created a firestorm on the right and driven a wedge like no other issue has between Trump and the GOP-led Congress.

Why is this such a big deal? Republicans think, understandably, that their only chance of survival is a healthy economy, and getting credit for it by virtue of the tax bill. If, as we've seen hints of in the run-up to a formal enactment, the markets take a nosedive, so will Trump's bragging rights on that score and a whole lot of his rich donors/supporters will lose a whole lot of money.

https://www.smh.com.au/world/north-...trump-aside-from-mueller-20180309-p4z3je.html

I think that, unfortunately, Trump will serve out his entire term. Maybe even two if he start one or two proper wars.

It's not often you, and by you I mean crazy corporatists and warmongers, get to have an idiot that just hand over $1.5T in tax cuts within the first year; add an extra $70B to an over bloated $600B+ military budget; remove practically all regulation...

I mean, the guy is so greedy and so clueless he'd just hand out the state treasuries like it's giving it to his own family. And he is so odious that once he's done serving you, he'll get the blame and could easily be sent off to some nursing home. A nice one with lots of brass trimmings, but yea... It's like a gift that keeps on giving.

So all these Russiagate, indictment of friends and former confidants... it's all to make sure he doesn't grow a brain and talk peace with a properly armed nuclear power. No, not North Korea, Russia.

 

[basilio]

It's a rare situation where Rupublicians and Democrats express similar concerns about Donald Trump new found eagerness to have direct and personal negotiations wth North Korean leader Kim Jong-un.

Trump under pressure over chaotic approach to North Korea nuclear talks

• Republicans: denuclearisation must be prerequisite for meeting
• CIA director and White House spokesman contradict each other

Jon Swaine

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Mon 12 Mar 2018 03.42 AEDT Last modified on Mon 12 Mar 2018 04.07 AEDT

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https://www.theguardian.com/world/2...im-jong-un-denuclearisation-pompeo-shah#img-1
Donald Trump faced criticism from Republican allies on Sunday after apparently agreeing to meet Kim Jong-un without demanding that North Korea start scrapping its nuclear program.

Senators from Trump’s own party expressed scepticism and urged him to set tougher preconditions, amid growing concerns over the administration’s chaotic approach to nuclear diplomacy.
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Having lambasted Barack Obama for what they deemed an overly conciliatory approach to Iran during nuclear talks, Republicans were left struggling to defend Trump’s position.

“I don’t think anybody really believes that North Korea is prepared to denuclearise,” Senator Jeff Flake of Arizona, a Republican critic of Trump, said on NBC’s Meet The Press.

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Democrats, too, expressed concerns. “I am very worried that he’s going to go into these negotiations and be taken advantage of,” Senator Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts said on CNN.

Warren said Trump should urgently address a lack of senior diplomats who would probably be needed for successful negotiations. The US has no permanent ambassador to South Korea or assistant secretary of state for the region.

That view was echoed by Ben Rhodes, a former senior aide to Obama, who was involved in the Iran deal and said the Trump administration appeared unprepared for discussions of similar gravity.

“There’s nothing more complex than nuclear negotiations; there’s no place in the world more volatile than the Korean peninsula,” Rhodes told ABC. “You cannot just approach this like a reality show.”

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2...orea-kim-jong-un-denuclearisation-pompeo-shah