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49. I must disagree to a certain extent (sort of)

Sat Jun 2, 2018, 06:11 PM

Jun 2018

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Gump only knows how to negotiate from a position of overwhelming strength. The only negotiating tools he knows how to use are threats and intimidation. He first takes something away and then offers to bestow it once again as long as certain new considerations are made...in other words 'I want everything my way, and if you get in my way I'll destroy your life, harass your family, burn your house down and then kill your dog.'

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Why Trump is dumping trade deals down the toilet. [View all] Saviolo Jun 2018 OP

Quite educational. Thanks.. I think.... pangaia Jun 2018 #1

Thank you for your clarity, my dear Saviolo. CaliforniaPeggy Jun 2018 #2

Great post. Thanks. Goodheart Jun 2018 #3

The art of distraction RainCaster Jun 2018 #4

As we all know, our "president" is a severely damaged human being. Consider that for a moment. NRaleighLiberal Jun 2018 #5

Liars and con artists think everyone madaboutharry Jun 2018 #6

This makes a lot of sense. For Trump everything is a zero-sum game, The Velveteen Ocelot Jun 2018 #7

Spot on! smirkymonkey Jun 2018 #8

I disagree... I think he's trying to extort money from these other countries to enrich himself. Hugin Jun 2018 #9

You might just have something there. Duppers Jun 2018 #20

The two don't need to be mutually exclusive, Hugin. Haggis for Breakfast Jun 2018 #21

Zero sum Trump C_U_L8R Jun 2018 #10

Excellent analysis of Spakey's philosophy world wide wally Jun 2018 #11

Yeah, that would explain Trudeau's latest perplexed confusion LiberalLovinLug Jun 2018 #12

Because it'sgood For Russia and he works for Russia blake2012 Jun 2018 #13

EXACTLY. Including the NK "summit." Trump is doing Putin's bidding. anneboleyn Jun 2018 #46

I like your theory, he acts on instinct and paranoid delusions. You bet we are screwed. Pepsidog Jun 2018 #14

This approach will eventually tank the economy. cos dem Jun 2018 #15

The goobers n gomers will stay with him NoMoreRepugs Jun 2018 #16

Also, all the Trumpers I know are the same wy woodsprite Jun 2018 #28

K & R SunSeeker Jun 2018 #17

Absolutely, yes. Chapman nailed it. And it's all because of Trump's narcissism. pnwmom Jun 2018 #18

Damn! BigOleDummy Jun 2018 #19

Is this article a Trojan horse? Its innards contain a Republican talking point. SunSeeker Jun 2018 #22

Dems in control of the House equals investigative and subpoena power. nt tblue37 Jun 2018 #37

Exactly. nt SunSeeker Jun 2018 #39

I'm waiting for Trump to call the Constitution a rotten deal that needs be torn up. LastLiberal in PalmSprings Jun 2018 #23

He's already trashed the 1st Amenment redstateblues Jun 2018 #52

It's Worse Than You Think Westcoast52 Jun 2018 #24

Trump is a nihilist and a deconstructionnist. no_hypocrisy Jun 2018 #25

I hate to tell you this but.... sellitman Jun 2018 #26

More like since Reagen was elected... pecosbob Jun 2018 #55

This also describes Trump supporters... OneGrassRoot Jun 2018 #27

I recently heard the former chair of the Washington state Republican party on the radio OMGWTF Jun 2018 #40

true heaven05 Jun 2018 #29

Brilliant points. Kick and recommend bronxiteforever Jun 2018 #30

K&R. This is good. And add the profit motive mentioned upthread. n/t ms liberty Jun 2018 #31

Bingo! Hits the nail on the head. TryLogic Jun 2018 #32

Sounds good to me. malthaussen Jun 2018 #33

None of this is happening in a Vacuum. humbled_opinion Jun 2018 #34

the ex-ambassador to Panama KT2000 Jun 2018 #35

The sad part is that he still doesn't have his facts straight. We don't have a trade deficit with politicaljunkie41910 Jun 2018 #36

Interesting, and very plausible take on the monster. maddiemom Jun 2018 #38

Mr. Chapman gives Trump too much credit. LudwigPastorius Jun 2018 #41

Trump owes Hundreds of millions to Deutsche Bank....what if Deutsche Bank were to put the OnDoutside Jun 2018 #42

Normal people will suffer badly for his mistakes IronLionZion Jun 2018 #43

Holy shit! orangecrush Jun 2018 #44

Basically gilligan Jun 2018 #45

Listen clearly malaise Jun 2018 #47

K&R Scurrilous Jun 2018 #48

I must disagree to a certain extent (sort of) pecosbob Jun 2018 #49

I don't feel like that's really disagreeing with this. Saviolo Jun 2018 #50

K&R! orangecrush Jun 2018 #51

Would this explain why Trump International is a privately held company? muntrv Jun 2018 #53

Nah, he's #PutinsPuppet. A traitor. You can try to rationalize his destruction otherwise Arazi Jun 2018 #54

We are witnessing the beginning of anti-civilization bucolic_frolic Jun 2018 #56

This post was insightful in my attempt to understand and make sense of how he thinks... liberalla Jun 2018 #57

K and R Quixote1818 Jun 2018 #58

Part of his malignant narcissist (sociopath) disorder, according to psychiatrists CousinIT Jun 2018 #59