Poetic (thoughts); "The ten commandments of logic" (smile)
What Bobby D prophesied (with his voice)a long time ago, still holds true for tomorrow:
"Come writers and critics
Who prophesize with your pen
And keep your eyes wide
The chance won't come again
And don't speak too soon
For the wheel's still in spin
And there's no tellin' who
That it's namin'
For the loser now
Will be later to win
For the times they are a-changin "
Has there ever been a US Presidential Election which the whole world has not been interested in? If they could, I'm sure that they (the whole world) would like to vote and thereby decide who the next US president should be.
Just imagine, in that case, if all of China, all of Iran & the Palestinians etc. voted against the incumbent, then Mr Trump would probably have to count on his foreign base comprising Israel, Poland, Hungary, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, Japan, Brazil, The Philippines. They say "good fences make good neighbours "- maybe Mexico and Canada too. At this stage, I cannot guarantee or testify for any of the so-called "shithole countries" since maybe in revenge, they could decide to vote solidly against the idea of Mr. Trump ever capturing the White House again.
When Sista Gloria sez, "Putin has every reason to see him win the election and China every reason to see him lose", she is of course, only giving two obvious examples; also true, too many cooks spoil the broth and in addition to obvious actors such as Russia and China, there's the UK currently under Her Majesty and Boris Johnson who Trump has promised "an exceptional new trade agreement with the UK that will bring tremendous benefits to both of our countries", when Brexit is complete.
Perhaps, if Trump were to make a similar promises to North Korea's Kim Jong-un on condition that Kim denuclearise immediately and solemnly promise to relinquish nuclear weapons forever – and if Trump was to make a similar promise, simultaneously to the Almighty and to the Supreme Leader of Iran that if Iran's Supreme Leader and executive solemnly swear to completely renounce violence, then not only would he (Trump) unilaterally lift all sanctions immediately, he would also "stand ready to complete an exceptional new trade agreement with Iran that will bring tremendous benefits to both of our countries!"
But, back in the ol' man trouble Middle East, Saudi Arabia would not be too happy about that – for sure, Saudi Arabia would like to see continuity in the White House for Brother Trump but would not like Brother Trump to be friends with their arch-enemy IRAN. Whereas , if Trump did make such a smart move - of course he would completely isolate Israel and Bibi Netanyahu as a bosom friend, not only that, as Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib know, for a surety (talking about patronage/ interference/ influence/ friendly foreign powers etc.) AIPAC would completely withdraw their backing for his new presidential bid, Trump's pilgrimage to pay homage at the Kotel would be cancelled, whilst both North Korea and the Islamic Republic of Iran would be desperate to do whatever they can to see Trump re-elected – or do you think that they would prefer to throw their weight behind someone like Elisabeth Warren?
In any case, when did foreign policy play an important role in the US presidential elections at a time when the economy is said to be booming?
About the storm in the teacup ( about "impeachment") a good question to consider is, who can exert more of leverage on Ukraine: Russia or the United States. Behind the scenes, your guess must be better than mine ( This evening I attended the gala opening of Cinema Africa in Stockholm and tomorrow, most importantly it's Russia expert Stig Fredriksson talking about his book " Russia without Putin" // http://www.carlssonbokforlag.se/produkt/ryssland-utan-putin/
Should Donald Trump's policies be rolled back, just as Barack Obama's policies are still being rolled back by his successor?
From now until November next year when Trump's term will be up for renewal I'll be following the many twists and turns ahead right here : Real Clear Politics
The article does a great job summarizing and predicting Donald Trump's international involvement as president of the United States. If Trump is seen to win a second term, this would increase the chances of nationalism and isolationism for the United States. Trump's characteristics will weaken foreign trade and international relationships. The United States would be at a substantial loss with its foreign relations if Trump becomes selected for a second term.--
On Sunday, September 29, 2019 at 5:09:15 AM UTC-4, Tunji Olaopa wrote:
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