American Politics 4.0 - Orangeyou Glad He’s Back?

[Drak]

Originally Posted by Slava

He was discussing the "Golden Dome" and mentioned that Canada had called to express interest in being part of it. He said, "Why not just become the 51st state, and you can have it for free?" The context was not all that different from his usual ramblings.

Ah, I thought it was said at the military gathering this morning.

[Slava]

Originally Posted by Drak

Ah, I thought it was said at the military gathering this morning.

Oh, it was, but that was what he was saying.

[direwolf]

It’s the same schtick as the last time he mentioned the “golden dome”, and I’m pretty sure it was the exact same wording: “Canada called me up and wants to be a part of it…”. Sure, bud.

It’s all just stupid nonsense, and I wouldn’t give it any more oxygen.

[missdpuck]

Now he’s going on about his plan for reduced drug prices , TrumpRX. Mathematically qualified with 1000% savings!

[Whynotnow]

I would hope there’s a good chunk of generals just shaking their heads at this, but I can imagine being also entirely afraid to even voice it with a peer. This is a bend the knee moment and they will absolutely gut anyone who balks at this even a little bit. You wouldn’t even know who it would be safe to talk to in case they turn you in.

[DownInFlames]

I'm not watching. What were the reactions? Polite applause? Uproarious laughter? Pensive muttering?

[ResAlien]

Originally Posted by DownInFlames

I'm not watching. What were the reactions? Polite applause? Uproarious laughter? Pensive muttering?

It's military brass. Polite applause when typically required and that's it, it's not a MAGA rally for them.

[puffnstuff]

Originally Posted by puffnstuff

Also a nudge and a wink to them using the military against their own citizens without any restraints.

Trump: "The ones that are run by radical left Democrats -- what they've done to San Francisco, Chicago, New York, Los Angeles. They're very unsafe places & we're gonna straighten them out one by one. This is gonna be a major part for some people in this room. That's a war too. It's war from within"
Trump declares war on Americans: "Our history is filled with military heroes who took on all enemies foreign and domestic. That's what the oath says -- foreign and domestic. Well we also have domestic."
Trump to generals: "America is under invasion from within. We're under invasion from within. No different than a foreign enemy, but more difficult in any ways because they don't wear uniforms. At least when they're wearing a uniform you can take them out."
Trump to top military officials: "I told Pete, we should use some of these dangerous cities as training grounds for our military. National Guard, but our military. Because we're going into Chicago very soon. That's a big city with an incompetent governor. Stupid governor."


Quite the speech he gave...

[Fuzz]

Originally Posted by puffnstuff

Trump: "The ones that are run by radical left Democrats -- what they've done to San Francisco, Chicago, New York, Los Angeles. They're very unsafe places & we're gonna straighten them out one by one. This is gonna be a major part for some people in this room. That's a war too. It's war from within"
Trump declares war on Americans: "Our history is filled with military heroes who took on all enemies foreign and domestic. That's what the oath says -- foreign and domestic. Well we also have domestic."
Trump to generals: "America is under invasion from within. We're under invasion from within. No different than a foreign enemy, but more difficult in any ways because they don't wear uniforms. At least when they're wearing a uniform you can take them out."
Trump to top military officials: "I told Pete, we should use some of these dangerous cities as training grounds for our military. National Guard, but our military. Because we're going into Chicago very soon. That's a big city with an incompetent governor. Stupid governor."


Quite the speech he gave...

A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.

Hint ####ing hint, guys.

[Locke]

Originally Posted by Party Elephant

You and Locke should start a club!

I actually love the French! I mean, the real ones not the fake semi-Canadian posers. I've been to France 3 times! Wonderful country! And as someone of German descent they tend to get out of my way and do as I ask!

[dissentowner]

I told you his plan would be to sow civil unrest so that he can cancel midterms. Things are going to get really crazy down there. What a time to be alive.

[Mr.Coffee]

Peter Zeihan had a (kinda, not totally) interesting comment on the US / Canada 51st State sabre rattling. Something about Zeihan’s arm wavy broad generalization approach bugs me but nonetheless he was saying that it’s just actually bad math for the USA to try and takeover Canada.

Canada has (apparently…) a big demographics problem and the cost of said problem with our aging population will be hugely expensive. The US gov would inherit that gigantic cost and so the cost of taking over Canada ain’t worth it.

Definitely had a bit of a tone of- but don’t kid yourselves Canada, if your resources were ever at threat of not being (essentially, via trade) beholden to the USA- the USA would immediately step in. I’m definitely sort of ad libbing / reading between the lines / providing my own thoughts though on this last paragraph.

Americans definitely view Canadian resources as essentially theirs.

[Fuzz]

Have financial realities ever stopped Trump from doing anything?

[undercoverbrother]

Originally Posted by ResAlien

It's military brass. Polite applause when typically required and that's it, it's not a MAGA rally for them.

Most officers, especially those of a higher rank understand a "political environment"

They can play the game

[direwolf]

I sure hope that the majority of the officers and generals in that room remember that they swore an oath to the constitution and not one man, wanna-be king, or tyrant.

[BigThief]

Originally Posted by direwolf

I sure hope that the majority of the officers and generals in that room remember that they swore an oath to the constitution and not one man, wanna-be king, or tyrant.

lol, doubt it.