Quote:America’s global image plummeted following the election of President Donald Trump, amid widespread opposition to his administration’s policies and a widely shared lack of confidence in his leadership. Now, as the second anniversary of Trump’s election approaches, a new 25-nation Pew Research Center survey finds that Trump’s international image remains poor, while ratings for the United States are much lower than during Barack Obama’s presidency.

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Trump can say that America is respected again as much as he likes, but the public opinion data is clear on this point. A majority of Americans do not believe the country is more respected now than in the past. Foreign populations neither trust nor respect the United States more under Trump. Donald Trump’s America is less respected across the world. The president has succeeded in little beyond making America anxious about its global standing again.

(Pew Research Center)

Absolutely incredible. It's funny how we keep acting surprised every time. Sadly it's not much of a surprise anymore.

Lindsey Graham Welcomed Trump’s China Tariffs, Then Helped Companies Avoid Them

Quote:Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina has been one of the biggest proponents of President Trump’s crackdown on China, welcoming tariffs on Chinese imports while conceding that they will raise costs for American businesses and consumers.

“There is no way for us to address China without absorbing some pain here,” Mr. Graham said in August.

But behind the scenes, Mr. Graham has been working to help chemical and textile companies in his home state avoid the pain of Mr. Trump’s trade war. The senator has advocated on behalf of seven South Carolina companies that import products from China, writing letters urging the Trump administration to remove materials they rely on from a list of goods subject to Mr. Trump’s tariffs.

Mr. Trump’s tariffs, Mr. Graham told the administration, could “economically harm consumers and stifle economic growth in South Carolina.”

The senator has written seven letters to the United States trade representative on behalf of companies seeking tariff relief — more than any other member of Congress has penned. Four of those seven received at least some of the relief they were seeking.

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In September, Mr. Graham wrote letters to Robert E. Lighthizer, the United States trade representative, on behalf of those firms, arguing that the tariffs would cause irreparable harm to domestic companies.

I witnessed an exchange between two old high school acquaintances. One is an avid trump supporter and the other is not.

I will C&P the convo here:

- Yes! Just what this country needed to begin to get back on track!

- THAT is a riot! Where are we back on track? I've never witnessed a more divided country nor have I ever seen a more unprofessional individual, never mind President. Disturbing to think there are people who support his actions.

- apparently you disagree! Speaking for myself...I appreciate that he is doing EXACTLY what we elected him to do! Is he prefect? Absolutely not....but he will continue to make good on what we elected him to do....Making America Great Again! Division is deep...absolutely...possibly caused by The resist movement....even when it’s the most absurd arguement....the left will go with it...just to disagree with our president! (she received 8 likes for this comment)

and someone else chimed in:

- The division was started by the prior administration , and I agree with you it’s a terrible thing for our country.
There have been lots of positive things done, with more to come.... look at the economic indicators- unemployment rate, GDP, stock market,etc. These things are fundamental to our country’s success.

This is why I have stopped arguing with them. There is no ground to gain. They don't care that he is boarish or disgusting. That he is destroying the reputation of our country. They just care that he has an R next to his name and is stockpiling our government and justice system with more R's.

They are as stupid as the WLB.  Stupid people flock together.  It's a fact that churches have utilized for millennia.

(October 5, 2018 at 11:25 pm)Minimalist Wrote: They are as stupid as the WLB.  Stupid people flock together.  It's a fact that churches have utilized for millennia.

Yes we atheist trump supporters are really stupid.
We want make our southern border safe, by stopping influx of criminals and cartels.
We are against radical Islam as well.
We want to make US army stronger.
And we want to invade Venezuela for free oil.

We are really really very stupid people.
Trust me my fellow anti-trump atheists.

Quote:Yes we atheist trump supporters are really stupid.

Yup 

Quote:We want make our southern border safe, by stopping influx of criminals and cartels.

Of which are a minority and denying a safe place with opportunity for innocent people fleeing those same criminals  because they are a bunch of Xenophobe ass clowns  

Quote:We are against radical Islam as well.

Nope persecution all Muslims even the innocent ones 

Quote:We want to make US army stronger.

Warmongering and wasting money that could be used to help the poor 

Quote:And we want to invade Venezuela for free oil.

This speaks for itself 

Quote:We are really really very stupid people.

Yes you are 

Quote:Trust me my fellow anti-trump atheists.

We do

Quote:Yes we atheist trump supporters are really stupid.

For once I agree with you, idiot.

And yet - they beat the ( D )s in an election.

Glad I haven't voted since I did for President Obama....


I' d hate to get beat by morons.

(October 5, 2018 at 10:02 pm)Figbash Wrote: I witnessed an exchange between two old high school acquaintances. One is an avid trump supporter and the other is not.

I will C&P the convo here:

- Yes! Just what this country needed to begin to get back on track!

- THAT is a riot! Where are we back on track? I've never witnessed a more divided country nor have I ever seen a more unprofessional individual, never mind President. Disturbing to think there are people who support his actions.

- apparently you disagree! Speaking for myself...I appreciate that he is doing EXACTLY what we elected him to do! Is he prefect? Absolutely not....but he will continue to make good on what we elected him to do....Making America Great Again! Division is deep...absolutely...possibly caused by The resist movement....even when it’s the most absurd arguement....the left will go with it...just to disagree with our president! (she received 8 likes for this comment)

and someone else chimed in:

- The division was started by the prior administration , and I agree with you it’s a terrible thing for our country.
There have been lots of positive things done, with more to come.... look at the economic indicators- unemployment rate, GDP, stock market,etc. These things are fundamental to our country’s success.

This is why I have stopped arguing with them. There is no ground to gain. They don't care that he is boarish or disgusting. That he is destroying the reputation of our country. They just care that he has an R next to his name and is stockpiling our government and justice system with more R's.

The US going the way of Germany in the 1930s