ChrisJones 7,975 Posted April 10, 2017 Report Share Posted April 10, 2017 What's the general mood over there Chris regarding the Syrian airfeild strike ...fuk yeah! or fuk no? Depending on your demographic it's probably a flip of a coin. I think the biggest upset from his supporters is the fact he bypassed congressional approval. His detractors fear another lengthy engagement in the middle east. As I stated in an earlier post this has McMaster's no nonsense approach written all over it. With Bannon gone he's bringing military experts instead of political journalists... Another good move from team DT. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisJones 7,975 Posted April 10, 2017 Report Share Posted April 10, 2017 He was very clear on his policy, he was extremely clear on Syria and being non interventionist so yeh he needs to act in the interests of the people who voted for him. If they wanted more war they would have voted for HRC, he should focus on what got him elected, if the Republicans are going to block everything he is wasting him time. No point mentioning her, here, mate. She's nothing more than a has been. If they're looking forward, and they should be, they need to work towards a better America not the proliferation of billionaires. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nik_B 3,790 Posted April 10, 2017 Report Share Posted April 10, 2017 What's the general mood over there Chris regarding the Syrian airfeild strike ...fuk yeah! or fuk no? Depending on your demographic it's probably a flip of a coin. I think the biggest upset from his supporters is the fact he bypassed congressional approval. His detractors fear another lengthy engagement in the middle east. As I stated in an earlier post this has McMaster's no nonsense approach written all over it. With Bannon gone he's bringing military experts instead of political journalists... Another good move from team DT. I think you are wrong about what has upset half of his base, it's not that he should seek congressional approval it's the complete 180 degree turn on an issue many people including veterans believed in. He will get a pass if this is a one off and he focus's on his domestic pledges. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nik_B 3,790 Posted April 10, 2017 Report Share Posted April 10, 2017 I also think that it is important to realise that the sentiment that got Trump elected isn't going away any time soon, call it popularism, nationalism or whatever but it is on the rise. It wasn't traditional conservative values that got many people out to vote for him. At the moment I'm more interested in seeing what will happen in some of the European elections given the current mood 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisJones 7,975 Posted April 10, 2017 Report Share Posted April 10, 2017 I think you are wrong about what has upset half of his base, it's not that he should seek congressional approval it's the complete 180 degree turn on an issue many people including veterans believed in. He will get a pass if this is a one off and he focus's on his domestic pledges. That's entirely possible as I'm only going off local and anecdotal engagements. The Trump supporters I deal with on a daily basis are more miffed that he bypassed congress than anything on a war footing. Despite the white christian demographic, where I live, they're very openly upset at seeing the pictures of little brown kids being gassed by what they see as a co-op by two nasty axis regimes. I can only go off what I've dealt with. I also think that it is important to realise that the sentiment that got Trump elected isn't going away any time soon, call it popularism, nationalism or whatever but it is on the rise. It wasn't traditional conservative values that got many people out to vote for him. At the moment I'm more interested in seeing what will happen in some of the European elections given the current mood Like I said above there are those sentiments but my neighbours wanted to see Washington turned on it's head and shaken until all the change fell out of it's pockets. Mission accomplished. They identify as conservative constitutionalists... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
VOON 1,317 Posted April 10, 2017 Report Share Posted April 10, 2017 Tell what though, Donnie throws good pups.....Ivanka defo win best of Breed....real show dog her Quote Link to post Share on other sites
VOON 1,317 Posted April 11, 2017 Report Share Posted April 11, 2017 https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2017/apr/10/not-just-syria-trump-ratcheting-up-wars-world Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nik_B 3,790 Posted April 11, 2017 Report Share Posted April 11, 2017 https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2017/apr/10/not-just-syria-trump-ratcheting-up-wars-world Hilarious....it's ok though our bombs are fine, it's just 'their' bombs that are bad. If you are killed by one of our bombs know that you died for a good cause....your kids will have McDonalds and Starbucks to make them fat. "Recently, US airstrikes have claimed the lives of 200 civilians in Iraq" Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisJones 7,975 Posted April 11, 2017 Report Share Posted April 11, 2017 https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2017/apr/10/not-just-syria-trump-ratcheting-up-wars-world Shouldn't the Russians be concerned with how all of those Tomahawks managed to get through their missile defenses... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisJones 7,975 Posted April 11, 2017 Report Share Posted April 11, 2017 Hilarious....it's ok though our bombs are fine, it's just 'their' bombs that are bad. If you are killed by one of our bombs know that you died for a good cause....your kids will have McDonalds and Starbucks to make them fat. "Recently, US airstrikes have claimed the lives of 200 civilians in Iraq" Are we seeing the first wave of the side effects of Trump nationalism? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nik_B 3,790 Posted April 11, 2017 Report Share Posted April 11, 2017 https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2017/apr/10/not-just-syria-trump-ratcheting-up-wars-world Shouldn't the Russians be concerned with how all of those Tomahawks managed to get through their missile defenses... It's pretty obvious to me the Russians made no attempt to shoot them down, why? I have no idea. Russian surface to air missiles are considered to be the best in the world or at very least on a par with US made systems because their military doctrine is focussed on fighting defensively. It's one of the things that seems a bit weird about the whole situation Quote Link to post Share on other sites
VOON 1,317 Posted April 11, 2017 Report Share Posted April 11, 2017 http://www.express.co.uk/news/world/790581/North-Korea-live-latest-news-updates-Kim-Jong-Un-warnings-US-aggression-China Quote Link to post Share on other sites
VOON 1,317 Posted April 11, 2017 Report Share Posted April 11, 2017 6h Donald J. Trump @realDonaldTrump North Korea is looking for trouble. If China decides to help, that would be great. If not, we will solve the problem without them! U.S.A. What the hell, Donie's nuts..... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kanny 20,611 Posted April 11, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2017 6h Donald J. Trump @realDonaldTrump North Korea is looking for trouble. If China decides to help, that would be great. If not, we will solve the problem without them! U.S.A. What the hell, Donie's nuts..... Yes not doing bad for a man who said he didn't want to police the world. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Accip74 7,112 Posted April 11, 2017 Report Share Posted April 11, 2017 http://www.politico.com/story/2017/04/eric-trump-russia-syria-strikes-237102 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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