The Donald Trump Score Card

The polls have consistently shown the same pattern since Trump tool office--ranging from 35-45%, never a majority, with a majority of unfavorables.

 

Well, 45 now

 

that's hilarious, coming from you.

 

Ford seemed to have difficulty doing either of those solo.

He did have some expertise in pardoning Nixon and his cronies.

 

That is classic Trump.

His action was rash. It doesn't appear that he spent any serious amount of time sitting with his national security team (what's remains of it) or Congress to discuss option and to prepare for possible retaliation attacks later by Iran or rogue groups. He made a whimsical decision that he thought would maximize the humiliation of the Iranians in the public eye. Instead of keeping a low profile, he foolishly bragged about it publicly and made more threats that included hitting cultural targets in Iran and now sanctions on Iraq.

It's the same mindset as when he humiliated the Congressional delegation heading to the airport to visit U.S. troops in Afghanistan by canceling its military flight. The intent was to scald the Congressional members in the public eye and maximize his thrill of getting even wth Pelosi who he perceived as usurping him. He behaved similarly when he publicly bragged about his bombing of Syria while at Mar-a-Lago and at the same time raving about his cake (damaging others while applauding himself).

Trump didn't foresee the problems that are occurring now which he sowed when he pulled out of Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action in May 2018 and decided to inflict maximum punishment on the Iranian economy, which appears to be yet another attempt to vandalize the work of the previous administration.

The calling up of 3500 members of the 82nd Airborne gives the impression that air strikes on Iran may be in the works, which precipitated Pelosi to introduce a war powers resolution.

The assassination in Iraq will give Trump a short-term boost with his followers who feel he scored a point for them, not realizing the possible escalating repercussions of it in the Mideast that can become more damaging to him than his impeachment, which, like his behavior toward Iran, was caused by his short-sighted thinking and lack of considering consequences.

 

82nd Airborne again answers call with deployment to Middle East
The Fayetteville Observer
By Steve DeVane
Senior military writer
Posted Jan 4, 2020 at 10:05 AM

82nd Airborne again answers call with deployment to Middle East

 

how do we know Iran was even honoring the nuke deal ? they didnt even want anyone inspecting their facilities.

 

I could respond to that but I think you lack the ability to understand my explanation.

 

The United States Armed Forces just told the Iraqi government that they would respect their request and leave Iraq. This public statement came just hours after Trump tweeted that he would charge Iraq for the building of Balad Air Base and threating to Sanction the country in a way which would make Iran's sanctions look lame. The statement from the military gives indication the generals might now start to over-ride Trump's mouth.

 

Trump threatens Iraq with sanctions if US troops are expelled
BBC News
6 January 2020

Trump threatens sanctions if US troops exit Iraq

excerpt:

"President Trump has threatened severe sanctions against Iraq after its parliament called on US troops to leave the country.

"We have a very extraordinarily expensive air base that's there. It cost billions of dollars to build. We're not leaving unless they pay us back for it," he told reporters.

Tensions are high after the US assassinated Iranian General Qasem Soleimani in Baghdad last week.

Iran has vowed "severe revenge""

 

John Bolton willing to testify in Trump's impeachment trial
Bolton's offer is a win for Senate Democrats, who have sought additional testimony and documents against the president.
By ANDREW DESIDERIO and KYLE CHENEY
01/06/2020 12:03 PM EST
Updated: 01/06/2020 03:00 PM EST

John Bolton willing to testify in Trump's impeachment trial

excerpt:

"Former national security adviser John Bolton said Monday that he would testify if he is subpoenaed as part of the Senate’s impeachment trial of President Donald Trump.

In a statement posted online, Bolton, who was asked to testify as part of the House's impeachment inquiry but refused to appear for a deposition, said he wants to meet his “obligations” both as a citizen and as a former top presidential adviser."

 

Trump doubles down on targeting cultural sites, Iranian general vows revenge and more
ABC News
Jan 6, 2020

 

But I thought trump wanted to bring the troops home.

 

Lolzzzz

His approval rating is up and you know it

Now comes the part where impeachment backfires and I get to watch you lot squirm

 

More on pompeo, a good Christian.
This from his 2010 election.
"In the general election, Pompeo defeated Democratic nominee Raj Goyle, a member of the Kansas House of Representatives. Pompeo received 59% of the vote (117,171 votes) to 36% for Goyle (71,866).[34] During Pompeo's campaign, its affiliated Twitter account shared, then deleted, a link to an article calling Rep Raj Goyle, his Cleveland, Ohio-born,[35] Indian-American opponent a "turban topper" who "could be a muslim, a hindu, a buddhist etc who knows". The tweet, recommending the piece as a "good read", led to an apology from Pompeo.[36] Pompeo received $80,000 in donations during the campaign from Koch Industries and its employees."

 

The US is screwed if Trump gets reelected.

 

Dude, nothing really changed in the last 3 years, you pulled out of a couple war zones, and the economy got better