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Ilsa

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28. A professor at Ben-Gurion University wrote trump's Masada speech (satire):
Tue May 16, 2017, 10:55 PM
May 2017
https://972mag.com/exclusive-leaked-copy-of-donald-trumps-speech-at-masada/127211/


What a tremendous view! I’m sure the Jews had a fantastic feeling when they chose this location 2,000 years ago, amazing location. And the fact that I’m speaking to you today in the place where the Jews defeated the Romanian Empire, it’s unbelievable. Look at where you are today, and where the Romanians are. Just look at yourselves.

I know — there was some unpleasant stuff with suicide here. I’m gonna get to the Palestinians in a minute. My point is that with enough desire, and a pile of money, you can make peace even with the worst enemy. Everyone tells me that the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is unsolvable. Terrible. And I say: If the Jews and the Romanians managed it, why can’t we do it today? If Titus and Eleazar Ben Yair could make a deal, why can’t Bibi and Abbas?

I know. This business 2,000 years ago ended in a terrible massacre. So what? You haven’t had it easy up until now either. You’re normal, you have experience, and most important — you have a business plan. And you’re patient, like me. Did you know that I waited 30 minutes at the bottom of the mountain while they cleared up all the broken guitar strings from this singer, Broza? David, the guy’s called — like your king, the guy who built Masada. So I’m patient, and I know the history, folks.

I want to say something to the Palestinians now. Look — I understand that the occupation isn’t very nice. Not just for you, for us as well. You have no idea how many millions of dollars a year we pour into this place. It hurts, it really hurts. But suicide isn’t the answer. Suicide is for losers. And here’s where you can learn something from the Jews: When they fought heroically against the Romanians, and everything seemed hopeless, did they kill themselves? No way, folks. They carried on. Because they knew that this is a fantastic place, with an unbelievable view, and tremendous opportunities for development, business and tourism. Love it. You know, 750,000 tourists come here every year. How many go to Nablus? Just saying. And Nablus isn’t even in the West Bank. Think about that. Snip

Visiting Israel After Leaking Israeli Intelligence Stallion May 2017 #1
Israel has an extremely hot shot and vicious security agency. Kablooie May 2017 #13
He should leave this stop to Jared .Feign illness. nocalflea May 2017 #27
So... what's the punishment in Jeddah C_U_L8R May 2017 #2
The House of Saud is known for getting their freak on jberryhill May 2017 #8
40 voluptuous virgins.. magicarpet May 2017 #10
That's a lotta pussygrabbing C_U_L8R May 2017 #11
I just hope he doesn't create some kind of international incident. The Velveteen Ocelot May 2017 #3
Of course, you know he will jberryhill May 2017 #7
Yeah, I know. The only questions are what and where. The Velveteen Ocelot May 2017 #9
Oh, that's easy... How many countries is he visiting? jberryhill May 2017 #20
You know they're going to catch him drinking from a bidet like a water fountain. TeamPooka May 2017 #15
... Warren DeMontague May 2017 #23
Bwahhhaaaaa! montana_hazeleyes May 2017 #29
Do these countries have enough ice cream though? leftstreet May 2017 #4
He might find himself unexpectedly detained prior to boarding AF1. MedusaX May 2017 #5
Speaking on Islam in 100 degree heat... nolabear May 2017 #6
No cheering crowds full of red baseball hats. He will hear crickets. It's his nightmare. TeamPooka May 2017 #12
I'm wondering if he decides not to come back. Warren DeMontague May 2017 #14
We're replacing AF1, so it'd be worth it as long as Chump never returns. Turn CO Blue May 2017 #21
I guess he's got a lot of buildings, here. Warren DeMontague May 2017 #22
Epic. flying rabbit May 2017 #16
Check out this Twitter page that kpete shared... countryjake May 2017 #17
The Washington Post thinks the trip should be cancelled. The Velveteen Ocelot May 2017 #18
Message deleted by DU the Administrators elias7 May 2017 #19
lol jberryhill May 2017 #25
What you said right here: Ilsa May 2017 #24
One of my friends was saying earlier in a jocular mood, he just might decide to stay over there. n/t RKP5637 May 2017 #26
A professor at Ben-Gurion University wrote trump's Masada speech (satire): Ilsa May 2017 #28
It will be Teleprompter Trump oberliner May 2017 #30
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