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The government of Saudi Arabia has been a powerful and effective ally against terrorism.
And Saudi Arabia remains the largest funder of Islamic terrorists and international jihadism.
I think the time for level-headedness is over. We have a radical in the White House who is attacking the very principles that once made America great. You don't deal with radicals by being level-headed. The more you try to reason with them, the more they take over.
Talk is cheap at this point. Half the country could protest and it won't make a difference. Even the court stays of the immigration policy are only temporary. No one can stop King Trump from implementing his edicts and fracturing our relationship with the rest of the world.
Do you refer to Saudi citizens or the Saudi government?
Some people have cheered on the full frontal assault on our democratic values. To which I say in return:
Both, since the gov't does nothing to stop the wealthy subjects in the kingdom from supporting worldwide terrorism.
New chapter.
[h=3]How the Saudis Are Coming Clean on Funding Terrorism - Politico[/h]www.politico.com/magazine/story/2016/09/saudi-arabia-terrorism-funding-214241
Sep 14, 2016 - On my most recent trip to Saudi Arabia, I was greeted with a startling confession. In the past, when we raised the issue of funding Islamic ...
But you don't understand.
It is The LEFT'S mindset that is radical. It is the LEFT that name calls us TRUMPTARDS, TRUMPSKIS, PUTIN BOOTLICKERS, HITLERIAN, NAZIS, FACISTS, SKINHEADS. It is the Left who says the POTUS has a severe personality disorder.
Look in the mirror.
But you don't understand.
It is The LEFT'S mindset that is radical. It is the LEFT that name calls us TRUMPTARDS, TRUMPSKIS, PUTIN BOOTLICKERS, HITLERIAN, NAZIS, FACISTS, SKINHEADS. It is the Left who says the POTUS has a severe personality disorder.
Look in the mirror.
Here, according to The APA, are the 9 criteria for “Narcissistic Personality Disorder”. If an individual has 5 out of the 9 they have a confirmed diagnosis of this illness. Many individuals have “traits” of narcissism but only about 1% of the population has clinical NPD.
“Summary : A pervasive pattern of grandiosity (in fantasy or behavior), need for admiration, and lack of empathy, beginning by early adulthood and present in a variety of contexts, as indicated by five (or more) of the following:
1. Has a grandiose sense of self-importance (e.g., exaggerates achievements and talents, expects to be recognized as superior without commensurate achievements)
2. Is preoccupied with fantasies of unlimited success, power, brilliance, beauty, or ideal love.
3. Believe that he or she is “special” and unique and can only be understood by, or should associate with other special or high-status people (or institutions)
4. Requires excessive admiration
5. Has a sense of entitlement
6. Is interpersonally exploitative
7. Lacks empathy: is unwilling to recognize or identify with the feelings and needs of others
8. Is often envious of others or believes that others are envious of him or her.
9. Shows arrogant, haughty behaviors or attitudes.”
Trumps personality disorder resulting in a possible disabling mental illness is independent of ones political lean. It is Trumps alone.
The APA criteria for this identified disorder existed BEFORE Trump came on the political scene and was developed independently of Trump.
And I do NOT call you names Maggie for supporting Trump.
If you cannot admit that former President Obama and many other very powerful men possess at least five of these traits, then you are being disingenuous. One does not diagnose mental illness with a checklist.
And I agree. You don't. But most assuredly you have seen these names abound on this website of late.
Color me skeptical. I simply don't believe them.
The government of Saudi Arabia has been a powerful and effective ally against terrorism.
What about that country that was home to 15 of the 19 9/11 hijackers? Oh, we can't include them int he ban because Trump has business buddies over there.
I think it was thought through though Maggie. Once the temporary ban is in effect, and the steady flow of people who may be questionable is halted, only then can the Administration start the refining process to fix the unintended negative consequences. Certainly they need to make sure the green card holders can come back as those people have already been thoroughly vetted. And they can also make adjustment for any other injustices occurring, but they need to be careful with that so as not to gut the policy for the purpose it is intended.
Which isnt occurring. What IS occurring is US immigration law is being prepared to finally be enforced (which makes sad pandas sad) and people from potentially dangerous countries are being temporarily blocked while a better vetting solution is put in place. You know...like Obama did in 2011 when you didnt say ****.
Lets see...in the past week Trump has
Moved to enforce EXISTING US immigration laws promoting concepts ENDORSED BY and VOTED on by prominent democrats
and
imposed a temporary ban in Muslims from seven countries KNOWN to have a high risk of terrorism and an improper vetting system.
OHMYGAAAAAARSH!!! Wereallgonnadieeeeeeeee!!!!!
Yes...teh end to democracy is surely on the horizon.
:lamo
I don't identify as "left" and I've never called you any of those things.
Pointing out that some of Trump's policies are reminiscent of past fascists is not radical.
The problem here is that we can't have any reasonable discussion about what's going on because people are too busy demonizing their political opponents as ENEMIES.
I am NOT your enemy. I am your fellow country person. Get over it.
For many weeks now even so-called liberals and progressives on this board have been rebuking people for making comparisons of Trump to awful authoritarian leaders of history. Well, can we now say that this guy is really impulsive and dangerous and just doesn't think things through?
This isn't the typical methodical approach of bigotry and xenophobia practices by Republicans like George Bush, this is a rash, slash-and-burn approach.
I fear many are like a frog in a gradually warming pot and don't sense that liberal democracy itself is in peril with this madman in office.
What makes you so sure that Trump will get rid of the ban on his own?
I don't see anything in my post that says "I am sure" about anything. But so far Trump has demonstrated extraordinary common sense. So until he doesn't I'll give him benefit of the doubt.
Give him the benefit of the doubt?? After what he's done to this country in just one week?
"Hey, I'm not going to order my firefighters to put out that massive forest fire, because I wanna give it a chance!"
He spectacularly blew his chance. He does not deserve another chance. I guess you would have wanted to give Stalin or Pol Pot a chance, too.
P.S. You also claimed that "Trump has demonstrated extraordinary common sense." Such a tone-deaf comment further solidifies your lack of credibility.
(Inb4 you or someone else accuses me of exaggerating or "being ridiculous." My apologies for actually knowing some history.)
Give him the benefit of the doubt?? After what he's done to this country in just one week?
"Hey, I'm not going to order my firefighters to put out that massive forest fire, because I wanna give it a chance!"
He spectacularly blew his chance. He does not deserve another chance. I guess you would have wanted to give Stalin or Pol Pot a chance, too.
P.S. You also claimed that "Trump has demonstrated extraordinary common sense." Such a tone-deaf comment further solidifies your lack of credibility.
(Inb4 you or someone else accuses me of exaggerating or "being ridiculous." My apologies for actually knowing some history.)
It is also often the first step towards them. Trump didn't even wait a week.
No...what this IS about is a parade of hypocrites who didnt say dick about how unfair life is when Obama did the exact same thing.Stop deflecting. Trump is in the White House now. This is on Trump and those who choose to enable him. Not Obama.
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