I like the “I’m pulling out”. HE never goes anywhere there might be a hint of danger (to him). Also, if there was a whistleblower every time Trump did something illegal and/or immoral, it would be the longest note since the universe began.
Just Turkey cashing in its chips before trump becomes ineffective. Probably just the start and we can expect other nations to do the same as trump moves ever closer to being impeached and tossed out of office.
Please don’t mention that Erdogan threatened to shut down and seize the Trump Istanbul Hotel. We have no proof of that and we KNOW DJT wouldn’t put $$ ahead of some guys from a shithole country. He is just too nice a guy to do that.
Chip you don’t need a whistleblower when its announced public policy. What you need are Senators who put America before the GOP and voters to vote against the GOP until you get Senators who put America before the GOP.
On Monday, perhaps not coincidentally, Haley tweeted this: “We must always have the backs of our allies if we expect them to have our back. The Kurds were instrumental in our successful fight against ISIS in Syria. Leaving them to die is a big mistake. #TurkeyIsNotOurFriend.”
Turkey is not our friend? That’s a surprise to those of us who’ve been paying attention because it was barely a year ago that official Washington — I mean, everybody — was outraged. They were savaging the president for the crime of undermining NATO.
The Atlantic, in one example, ran this headline: “Trump’s Biggest Gift to Putin is Questioning NATO.” Just questioning NATO was totally forbidden. It was a sin. And people like Nikki Haley strongly agreed with that.
But here’s the weird thing: The Kurds aren’t part of NATO because there is no Kurdistan. Turkey is part of NATO. They’re one of our fabled NATO allies. That means we’re bound by treaty to defend the Turks if they are attacked.
trump and Moscow Mitch are doing a great job helping Russia! Putin’s patsys are discrediting U.S. resolve for all the world to see! This latest betrayal is akin to Chamberlain & Daladier giving Hitler Czechoslovakia on a platter!
He’s never met the concept of “deliver on promises” or “honor your contracts” or even “be fair”. And if he did meet them, he’d just turn and waddle away.
RAGs over 4 years ago
I like the “I’m pulling out”. HE never goes anywhere there might be a hint of danger (to him). Also, if there was a whistleblower every time Trump did something illegal and/or immoral, it would be the longest note since the universe began.
Renatus Profuturus Frigeridus Premium Member over 4 years ago
jmworacle over 4 years ago
I admit I’m disappointed but Trump has a point we can’t be there forever and it is time for others to carry the load.
braindead Premium Member over 4 years ago
YOUR GUY, Ship!
Show your pride! America First!
Darsan54 Premium Member over 4 years ago
Impulse decision guys. Influenced by the last guy I talked to.
Ontman over 4 years ago
“And my next distraction from the impeachment inquiry is…..”
mourdac Premium Member over 4 years ago
The U.S. already betrayed the Kurds in Iraq. Now in Syria. Will the U.S. go for the trifecta?
Radish the wordsmith over 4 years ago
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Alberta Oil Premium Member over 4 years ago
Just Turkey cashing in its chips before trump becomes ineffective. Probably just the start and we can expect other nations to do the same as trump moves ever closer to being impeached and tossed out of office.
walfishj over 4 years ago
Please don’t mention that Erdogan threatened to shut down and seize the Trump Istanbul Hotel. We have no proof of that and we KNOW DJT wouldn’t put $$ ahead of some guys from a shithole country. He is just too nice a guy to do that.
Vidrinath Premium Member over 4 years ago
Chip you don’t need a whistleblower when its announced public policy. What you need are Senators who put America before the GOP and voters to vote against the GOP until you get Senators who put America before the GOP.
gbauer over 4 years ago
On Monday, perhaps not coincidentally, Haley tweeted this: “We must always have the backs of our allies if we expect them to have our back. The Kurds were instrumental in our successful fight against ISIS in Syria. Leaving them to die is a big mistake. #TurkeyIsNotOurFriend.”
Turkey is not our friend? That’s a surprise to those of us who’ve been paying attention because it was barely a year ago that official Washington — I mean, everybody — was outraged. They were savaging the president for the crime of undermining NATO.
The Atlantic, in one example, ran this headline: “Trump’s Biggest Gift to Putin is Questioning NATO.” Just questioning NATO was totally forbidden. It was a sin. And people like Nikki Haley strongly agreed with that.
But here’s the weird thing: The Kurds aren’t part of NATO because there is no Kurdistan. Turkey is part of NATO. They’re one of our fabled NATO allies. That means we’re bound by treaty to defend the Turks if they are attacked.
DrDon1 over 4 years ago
Like L. Benson, Bok seems to have “borrowed” this from Sen. Graham’s ‘Playbook.’
fusilier over 4 years ago
Kurd, the new spelling of Hmong.
fusilier
James 2:24
Monchoxyz over 4 years ago
Don’t worry. The Kurds will carry the load with their life.
Durak Premium Member over 4 years ago
The question our generals need to be asking is “Where is Colonel Hackworth when you need him?”
Retired engineer over 4 years ago
Where’s a whistleblower when you need one? We have two that we needed badly trying now to uncover Trump’s corruption.
moosemin over 4 years ago
trump and Moscow Mitch are doing a great job helping Russia! Putin’s patsys are discrediting U.S. resolve for all the world to see! This latest betrayal is akin to Chamberlain & Daladier giving Hitler Czechoslovakia on a platter!
Concretionist over 4 years ago
He’s never met the concept of “deliver on promises” or “honor your contracts” or even “be fair”. And if he did meet them, he’d just turn and waddle away.