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In reply to the discussion: Why Can't Democrats Give Trump Credit on North Korea? [View all]quartz007
(1,216 posts)78. Much to early to say if summit was a success
Only thing I prefer is less verbal bombs thrown at dictators.
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I don't care what he identifies as, he was a vocal supporter of the 2003 U.S.-led invasion of Iraq
still_one
Jun 2018
#47
WTF? Where is there any proof that the Chubby Un is still not working on his nukes? LOL.
Thomas Hurt
Jun 2018
#5
Oh for fuck's sake. A position based solely on lies told by Trump about his phony meeting.
MrsCoffee
Jun 2018
#14
He was a vocal cheer leader for the bush invasion of Iraq, and his judgment in
still_one
Jun 2018
#58
I wasn't criticizing you Cha, and actually agreeing with you that Beinart's opinion is full of
still_one
Jun 2018
#80
I tend to agree. If trump found world peace, healthcare for all, income equality, etc., he'd still
Hoyt
Jun 2018
#21
I agree he's a traitor, but the summit was one semi-good thing. Apparently, you are too myopic
Hoyt
Jun 2018
#97
The summit was a Christmas present to NK, and Trump brought nothing back but a bill of goods.
LanternWaste
Jun 2018
#119
I agree. This is the kind of crap that let Trump ,with of course Russia influence in the WH
rockfordfile
Jun 2018
#95
Beinart should be ashamed for normalizing bullshit. Another progressive, Rachel Maddow, says....
Tarheel_Dem
Jun 2018
#36
Absolutely, surprised I used that word, would have bet $ 100 I had used "addict"
grantcart
Jun 2018
#61
I saw a video once of a motorcyclist riding too close to the car in front of him.
Rustynaerduwell
Jun 2018
#50
I'd give him credit for a well-staged stunt, myself ... unless proven otherwise (nt)
mr_lebowski
Jun 2018
#56
Writer may have a point about 'optics' but you know what? I don't GAF ... I'm post-optics ...
mr_lebowski
Jun 2018
#59
Let me add, The Pig gets credit when he gets a signed treaty approved by the Senate.
Thomas Hurt
Jun 2018
#82
If you think the path to lasting peace is through a bunch of autocrats glad-handing for the camera..
renegade000
Jun 2018
#88
Because he deserves no credit. WTF did he do except give a murderous dictator legitimacy.
Caliman73
Jun 2018
#91
There's no evidence anything actually happened: he flew off to Singapore, with essentially
struggle4progress
Jun 2018
#92
it is a failure. The idea that we should count it as a success because with bolton it could be worse
Demsrule86
Jun 2018
#100