US Political News and Trump’s China visit

Yep, like it or not the people have spoken. Although I do find it kind of sad that a lot of these cult members would literally follow Trump off a cliff.
It works both sides of the party. Obama was def a cult figure for many of his voters only recent presidents who had no cult figures were Bush, Bush jr, Biden and Clinton. Obama and Trump have that je ne sais quoi where their voters agree with everything they do and can do no wrong. I know a family member who is like that right now.
 
Massie was actually one of the good guys.

McConnell and Cornyn on the other hand not so much. Nor is Thune.
He was but he went against the Trump machine and started getting endorsed by dems and that pretty much was the final nail.
 
I listened to the challenger on Hannity today. Former SEAL, O-6. Will be interesting to see if he is more politician than Massie was. To get to that level, you are definitely a politician. Don't know about SEALs though.
 
He was but he went against the Trump machine and started getting endorsed by dems and that pretty much was the final nail.
He voted with Trump 91% of the time. It's not like the guy wias some flaming liberal or something.

He was not my representative, but I was somewhat impressed with the fact that he would go against the grain every now and then, and show some independence instead of being a Trump lemming
 
He voted with Trump 91% of the time. It's not like the guy with some flaming liberal or something.

He was not my representative, but I was somewhat impressed with the fact that he would go against the grain every now and then, and show some independence instead of being a Trump lemming
By definition, all representatives are supposed to be representing the interests of the people who put them there.

Then there is reality.
 
By definition, all representatives are supposed to be representing the interests of the people who put them there.

Then there is reality.
Yes, then there is reality. The people have spoken.

I did get a chuckle out of him conceding at his press conference. Him saying that he was trying to call his appointment to concede but that he was somewhere in tel Aviv..

And obvious reference to the fact that two Jewish billionaires spent millions against him for daring to speak out against Israel.
 
Yes, then there is reality. The people have spoken.

I did get a chuckle out of him conceding at his press conference. Him saying that he was trying to call his appointment to concede but that he was somewhere in tel Aviv..

And obvious reference to the fact that two Jewish billionaires spent millions against him for daring to speak out against Israel.
Those who speak out against Israel have suffered worse fates than him.
 
Sad for Massie. An honorable man. People in Kentucky went for a cult candidate instead of a real Republican.
That plus he's an O-6 and a SEAL to boot. A certain mystique for some reason around military people. No doubt he played the military card. Plus, Kentucky is also home to Ft. Campbell.

Here in AZ-land, John McCain played the military card every time he was up for reelection. Other notable candidates in AZ include former Senator and USAF A-10 driver Martha McSally as well as the two current Senators. And believe me, those two make McCain look like an amateur when it comes to playing the military card.
 
Where does the US criticize Europe's policies as "open border"??????

Can you point this out in a source?? I think you are making it all up.
I have provided accurate information, sourced from Trump's 2025 U.S. National Security Strategy. Since you think I'm making things up. So let me share some of the content of this report to show everyone the hypocrisy of the United States. (This is only part of the content; you can check the full content.)

1. We want to prevent any hostile force from dominating the Middle East, controlling its oil and gas supplies and the vital chokepoints through which these resources flow, while avoiding the "eternal war" that once trapped us in the region at great cost. (The resources of the Middle East belong to the people of the Middle East, not to the United States.)

2. President Trump also leveraged his bargaining power to achieve unprecedented peace in eight conflicts around the world during just eight months of his second term. He reached peace with Cambodia and Thailand, Kosovo with Serbia, Congo (Kinshasa) with Rwanda, Pakistan with India, Israel with Iran, Egypt with Ethiopia, Armenia with Azerbaijan, ending the Gaza war and bringing all living hostages back to their families. (Didn't Trump win the Peace Prize?) and the FIFA Peace Prize issued by FIFA)

3. Tendency to Non-Interference—In the Declaration of Independence, the Founding Fathers of the United States clearly expressed a clear preference for non-interference in other countries' affairs and clarified their basis. (Have you seen the U.S. implement this rule?)

4. Flexible Realism — When dealing with other countries, U.S. policy maintains a realistic attitude toward what is possible and what is worth pursuing. (The United States did indeed enforce this rule)

5. Balance of power—the U.S. cannot allow any country to become so powerful. (Does this refer to Iran?) )

6. Fairness — From military alliances to trade relations and many other aspects, the U.S. will insist on being treated fairly by other countries. We will no longer tolerate, nor can afford free-riding, trade imbalances, predatory economic practices, and other behaviors that exploit our historical goodwill but harm our interests. (Business competition cannot gain an advantage. Customs duties added)

7. Ability and Achievement—America's prosperity and security depend on the cultivation and promotion of ability. Ability and achievement are among our greatest advantages of civilization: where the best talent is hired, promoted, and respected, innovation and prosperity follow. (Trump praises his youngest son Barron as a tech genius: he can turn the computer back on after shutting it down.) Trump's son invested in a drone company, and then the drone company secured a contract with the War Department)

8. Protecting Core Rights and Freedoms — The purpose of the U.S. government is to safeguard the natural rights granted by God to American citizens. To this end, various departments and agencies of the U.S. government have been granted terrifying powers. These powers must never be abused, whether under the guise of "de-radicalization," "protecting our democracy," or any other pretext. Whenever and wherever these powers are abused, abusers must be held accountable. In particular, freedom of speech, freedom of religion and conscience, and the right to choose and direct our common government are core rights that must never be violated. ...(The Anti-Semitism Awareness Bill infringes on freedom of speech, and the Epstein case tests religious and conscientious freedom)

9. After many years of neglect, the United States will reassert and enforce the Monroe Doctrine to restore American dominance in the Western Hemisphere and protect our homeland as well as our access to key geographic locations in the region. (The U.S. is attempting a strategic contraction, which is the next step plan after failures in the Middle East.)

10. Targeted deployments to defend the border and combat drug cartels, including the use of lethal force when necessary, will replace the 'law enforcement only' strategy that has proven ineffective over the past decades. (This has already been done, and not in U.S. territorial waters.)

11. As we further deepen partnerships with countries with which we already maintain strong relations, we must focus on expanding our network in the region. We want other countries to see us as the preferred partner and will use various methods to dissuade them from cooperating with other powers. (Venezuela is the first country; the U.S. has successfully dissuaded Venezuela.)

12. Certain external influences will be hard to reverse due to political alliances between specific Latin American governments and specific foreign actors. However, many governments are not allied ideologically with external powers but prefer to do business with them because of low costs, minimal regulation, and similar reasons. The United States has already begun to successfully reverse external influence in the Western Hemisphere by concretely demonstrating the hidden costs of so-called 'low-cost' foreign aid—including costs in espionage, cybersecurity, debt traps, and other areas. We should accelerate these efforts, including leveraging U.S. financial and technological advantages to persuade countries to reject such aid. (Other countries cannot develop economically because the U.S. disapproves.)

13. In the Western Hemisphere—and around the world—the United States should make it clear that American goods, services, and technologies are a more cost-effective choice in the long run because they are of higher quality and do not come with the kinds of "conditionalities" commonly attached to aid from other countries. (Pakistan's F16s can only be used for defense; why did Qatar's air defense systems fail to work?)

14. All countries should face such a choice: whether they want to live in a world led by the United States, composed of sovereign states and free economies, or in an alternate world influenced by countries on the other side of the globe. Every U.S. official working in or handling affairs in the region must grasp the full picture of harmful external influences while pressuring and incentivizing partner countries to protect our hemisphere. Agreements with those countries that depend on us the most and on which we therefore have the greatest leverage must ensure that our companies receive "sole-source contracts." At the same time, we should make every effort to push out foreign companies building infrastructure in the region. (All countries must choose sides. Meanwhile, ensure that other countries cannot pick suppliers through competition.)

15. U.S. elites under both parties over four administrations have either willingly become accomplices to China's strategy or turned a blind eye to it. (I remember Trump was also part of these four administrations of both parties.)

16. Measured by purchasing power parity, the Indo-Pacific region already contributes nearly half of global GDP; by nominal GDP, it accounts for about one-third. In the 21st century, this share will inevitably increase further. This means the Indo-Pacific region has been and will continue to be one of the key economic and geopolitical battlegrounds for the next century. (This speculation has a certain degree of accuracy, but the Asia-Pacific should not be considered a battlefield; the people of Asia have experienced multiple wars after World War II, including financial wars.) ...

17. In the future, we will reshape the U.S.-China economic relationship, placing reciprocity and fairness as priorities, in order to restore the economic independence of the United States. Trade with China should be balanced and focus on non-sensitive areas. If the U.S. can maintain its economic growth trajectory while sustaining a genuinely mutually beneficial economic relationship with Beijing, then we should expect to grow from a $30 trillion economy in 2025 to $40 trillion in the 2030s, putting our country in a favorable position to maintain its status as a leading global economy. Our ultimate goal is to lay the foundation for long-term economic vitality.

Importantly, this must be accompanied by sustained attention to deterrence to prevent the outbreak of war in the Indo-Pacific region. This combined approach can create a positive cycle: strong U.S. deterrence frees up space for more disciplined economic action, while more disciplined economic action provides additional resources for the U.S. to maintain deterrence in the long run. (The U.S. government has come to its senses.)

18. The important relationship between the U.S. government and the U.S. private sector helps continuously monitor actions that threaten U.S. cyberspace, including critical infrastructure. (Does this monitoring not infringe upon the rights of American citizens?)

19. With the world's deepest and most efficient capital markets, the U.S. can help low-income countries develop their own capital markets, linking their currencies more closely to the dollar, thereby ensuring that the dollar continues to serve as the world’s reserve currency in the future. (Dollar hegemony is America’s lifeline.)

20. Our greatest advantage still lies in our system of government and our vibrant free-market economy. However, we cannot assume that our institutional advantages will naturally prevail. Therefore, a national security strategy is crucial. (If the capitalist system does not prevail, then why do so many people attack the communist system?)

21. We will build a military capable of preventing aggression anywhere in the first island chain. But the U.S. military cannot, and should not, bear this responsibility alone. Our allies must step up and contribute more to collective defense. More importantly, they must take more concrete actions. Given President Trump's insistence on Japan and South Korea bearing more of the burden, we must urge these countries to increase their defense spending. (Japan, the Philippines, and India should follow U.S. command.)

22. Since 1990, Europe's share of global GDP has dropped from 25% to the current 14%, partly due to layers of national and supranational regulations that suppress creativity and diligence.

However, compared to this, a more severe prospect is the disappearance of civilization. Major problems facing Europe include: activities of the EU and other supranational institutions undermining political freedom and sovereignty; immigration policies changing the entire continent and creating conflicts; censorship of free speech and suppression of political opposition; plummeting birth rates; and the loss of national identity and confidence.

If current trends continue, within 20 years or less, this continent will be unrecognizable. Therefore, it is currently difficult to say whether some European countries will still have a strong enough economy and military in the future to remain reliable allies. Many countries are choosing to go all the way down this path. We hope Europe will continue to maintain its 'Europeanness,' regain its civilizational confidence, and abandon the failed path centered on killing vitality through regulation. (The U.S. has overreached; Europe is Europe for the European people.)

23. The overall focus of the United States' policy in Europe should include:

Article 1: Rebuilding internal stability in Europe as well as strategic stability with Russia; (this confirms that it is the U.S. behind the European strategy)

Article 2: Enabling Europe to be self-reliant, acting as a group of like-minded, sovereign nations, including taking primary responsibility for its own defense, while avoiding domination by any hostile power; (can only be dominated by the U.S.)

Article 3: Cultivating resistance forces within European countries against the current development path; (preparing to use protests, riots, manipulate European elections?)

24. As the major destabilizing force in the region, Iran has been greatly weakened due to Israel's actions since October 7, 2023, and President Trump's launch of the "Midnight Hammer Operation" in June 2025. The Israel-Palestine conflict remains tricky, but thanks to the ceasefire and hostage release mediated by President Trump, progress has been made toward a more lasting peace. Major supporters of Hamas have been weakened or chosen to withdraw. Syria may still pose issues, but with the support of the United States, Arab countries, Israel, and Turkey, the country is expected to stabilize and resume its role as a positive and indispensable member of the region. (Classic U.S. tactic: using proxies to carry out high-casualty operations)

25. Middle Eastern partners are demonstrating a firm willingness to combat extremism, and U.S. policy should continue to encourage this trend. But to achieve this, we must end the past misleading experiments. For these countries, especially the Gulf monarchies, we should stop pointing fingers and demanding they abandon traditional and historically established governance forms. We should encourage and commend reforms as they emerge spontaneously, rather than trying to impose reforms externally. (The U.S. attempts to overthrow Gulf state regimes using infiltration methods, because it cannot interfere with stable political systems)

26. The United States will always have core interests to safeguard in the Middle East: ensuring that the Gulf energy supply does not fall into the hands of outright hostile forces; ensuring the Strait of Hormuz remains open; ensuring the Red Sea routes remain unobstructed; ensuring the region is not a breeding ground or source of terrorism against U.S. interests or the U.S. homeland; ensuring the security of Israel. (The U.S. can choose to sleep, all of this will be in a dream.)

27. For a long time, U.S. policy in Africa has mainly focused on providing and then spreading a "liberal ideology." The U.S. should now shift to building partnerships with specific countries to mitigate conflicts, establish mutually beneficial trade relations, and move from an aid-centered model to an investment and growth-centered model, thereby unlocking Africa's abundant natural resources and potential economic strength.

At the same time, we must be vigilant about the resurgence of Islamic terrorist activities in some parts of Africa, while avoiding any long-term U.S. troop deployments or commitments. (The U.S. has always conducted ideological penetration abroad. The U.S. treats Islamists who oppose it as enemies.)
 
This was a brutal night of the Trump knives.
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Rino's take note he is coming for you in 2028.
 
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