Trump punishes SA by givng them nuclear tech for Kashoggi's murder.

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   Randy Godwinposted 4 years ago

   Been wondering when the US would make Saudi Arabia pay for murdering and dismembering and American resident and journalist?  Twice since the murder the Trump Admin has approved giving SA nuclear technology.
   
   https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics … spartandhp

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      MizBejabbersposted 4 years agoin reply to this

      Well, that's his logic, I'm sad to say.

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         Randy Godwinposted 4 years agoin reply to this

         Now the republicans are getting leery of Trump's plans to sell more military equipment to the Saudis.
         
         
         The whole thing smells to high heaven, especially son-in-law's massive bailout by Qatar when they changed their mind--after the Saudi Prince contacted them--and leased the 666 building for 99 years.
         
         This transaction saved Kushner's ass as he was in great debt. Coincidence, I'm sure...

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   JAKE Earthshineposted 4 years ago

   Mexicans cross the border in search of a new life just like the Irish, German and Polish did  only to be welcomed by the very same type of HOSTILE Idiots, and Clowny McTrump responds with MORE Taxes on Americans because he's a clueless incoherent crumb: INSANE: Clowny McTrump's days in our oval office are numbered Randy because republicans now understand if they continue to BLINDLY follow this two bit charlatan their inevitable DEFEAT in 2020 will evolve into an inevitable DECIMATION with Righteous Progressive Dems gaining the Presidency AND a Veto Proof majority in the senate:
   
   This whole Saudi mess will also come out in the filthy wash including brainless Jared's Qatar connection where apparently they assumed financing or financed or whatever his DISASTROUS 666 5th Ave LOSER in NY: Experts say it's the Jared made the WORST Deal in NY Real estate History but nobody should worry their pretty little heads off because this unpatriotic bum is now in charge of EVERYTHING except Bozo Trump's ERRATICALLY Spiraling Economy:
   
   I guess Texans aren't quite as dumb as Donald apparently seems to think:
   
   "For many Texas Republicans, Trump’s threatened tariffs on Mexico go too far"
   
   https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics … d1825de535

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   Live to Learnposted 4 years ago

   First. The Saudis are barbarians. They live in a barbaric part of the world. Saudi Arabia is seen by the West as an ally. Not just Trump. The West.
   
   It would be nice if we could break ties with countries who sanction barbarous acts. But, world politics is a little murky.
   
   As to the last comment made, whining about illegal immigrants just wanting a better life,  like immigrants did 100 years ago. Social programs were non existent then. They came, they succeeded or failed, by their own sweat. Had the government had so many social programs then, I doubt any immigrant would have been eligible for benefits. Definitely not an illegal one.

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      JAKE Earthshineposted 4 years agoin reply to this

      Bozo Trump will never cut ties with DICTATORS because they seem to control his every move and he COWERS to them all the time and the ONLY clown I see WHINING all day and night long on his little twitter box or on national television in front of our ENEMIES is Clowny McTrump: 
      
      lol Social Programs: YES we have "Social Programs" and the hard working immigrants of today who pay taxes of all shapes and who enhance this country deserve assistance when needed, more so than this ABOMINATION perched in our oval office who according to reports hasn't paid taxes in a number of years that we know about and could care less about you or your children:

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      Randy Godwinposted 4 years agoin reply to this

      Of course, Trump loves barbarians, LTL. He praises tyrants of all sorts and wishes he were one himself. I think we'll soon see why Trump & Company like the Saudis so much. A bit of cash will do that to some folk...

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      lobobrandonposted 4 years agoin reply to this

      You clearly have not been to that part of the world. The Saudis are the worst of the lot in terms of human rights. The only reason they are an ally is because of the oil.

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         Live to Learnposted 4 years agoin reply to this

         I doubt they are the worst of the worst. I also doubt you've spent time touring that part of the world in order to support your comment.

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            Randy Godwinposted 4 years agoin reply to this

            Why do you doubt Brandon, LTL? Because you don't agree with him?

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               lobobrandonposted 4 years agoin reply to this

               Because the truth is hard to accept and other reasons must be found to be able to sleep at night.

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                  PrettyPantherposted 4 years agoin reply to this

                  Truth.

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                     Live to Learnposted 4 years agoin reply to this

                     Said like a true conformer.
                     
                     People can disagree without searching out reasons to negate the value of their opinions.
                     
                     Just saying.

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               Live to Learnposted 4 years agoin reply to this

               No. I doubt him primarily because he appears to be quite young, which can be unfair. I've been to a lot of countries, but I can't say I was immersed in the cultures enough to make far reaching claims about the them, when compared to other countries in the area.
               
               I suppose if he had majored in studies of the cultures, lived in them to verify his understanding of his lessons, etc. I'd give some room because he could lay claim to some in-depth education on the subject matter.
               
               Plus, if you have a group of countries where women are forced into second class status, people are killed for being gay, men have the right to beat women, dissidents are killed regularly, people often disappear into government black holes for minor infractions....how do you quantify one as worse than the other?

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                  lobobrandonposted 4 years agoin reply to this

                  Simple. The one that offers more equality is the better of the lot. But bring oil into the equation and things change.
                  
                  Yeah, young people travel a lot and meet a lot of people, more than the previous generations I reckon. That's what globalization is all about.

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                     Live to Learnposted 4 years agoin reply to this

                     LOL. I'd say young people tend to generalize and make judgements based on superficial observations.

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                        lobobrandonposted 4 years agoin reply to this

                        You must be talking about the young people around you. The ones that are only on instagram and no jack shit about the world. It's sad that their elders gave them the education that made them turn out that way. Luckily not everyone nor the majority are like that.

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                           Live to Learnposted 4 years agoin reply to this

                           Couldn't say. I don't use social media sites. I find the participants to be mostly young people who think they know everything.
                           
                           Although Instagram and Facebook aren't the only sites you run across that type.

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                        IslandBitesposted 4 years agoin reply to this

                        Not only young people, eh?

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                           Live to Learnposted 4 years agoin reply to this

                           Honestly, grabbing portions in order to put a statement out of context is dishonest.

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                              Randy Godwinposted 4 years agoin reply to this

                              Just your opinion, and old people sometimes err more than the young.

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                                 Live to Learnposted 4 years agoin reply to this

                                 You are the arbiter of all things, Randy.

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                           lobobrandonposted 4 years agoin reply to this

                           Very well put together, haha.

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                  Randy Godwinposted 4 years agoin reply to this

                  Being young doesn't prevent one from seeing through BS..

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                     Live to Learnposted 4 years agoin reply to this

                     And, I did comment that such an observation could be unfair.
                     
                     But, for balance sake, it also doesn't prevent offering bs either

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                        Randy Godwinposted 4 years agoin reply to this

                        From you?

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                           Live to Learnposted 4 years agoin reply to this

                           From anyone. Unlike you, possibly?

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                              Randy Godwinposted 4 years agoin reply to this

                              Certainly!

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                                 Live to Learnposted 4 years agoin reply to this

                                 It is unfortunate that many prefer cheerleadering to open and respectful discussion.

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                                    lobobrandonposted 4 years agoin reply to this

                                    Are you sure about that? Or is your "age" making you miss out on the discussions? There are a lot of discussions by Randy here on this thread.

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                                       Live to Learnposted 4 years agoin reply to this

                                       I see why you'd say that. I envision you as Randy, in 40 years.

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                                          lobobrandonposted 4 years agoin reply to this

                                          As long as I'm in no way like you, I'd be fine with that outcome.

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                                             Live to Learnposted 4 years agoin reply to this

                                             I've spent a lifetime trying not to be like you, so it appears we are all good.

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                                       Randy Godwinposted 4 years agoin reply to this

                                       She's always contrary, Brando. Apparently she see's herself as the be-all end-all in forum respectful discussions. Why? You got me...

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                                          lobobrandonposted 4 years agoin reply to this

                                          Yup.

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                                             Live to Learnposted 4 years agoin reply to this

                                             Sounds as if you both are in denial.

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                                                Randy Godwinposted 4 years agoin reply to this

                                                Sounds as if you're in Tennessee.

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                                                   Live to Learnposted 4 years agoin reply to this

                                                   Oh my God. He's psychic!!!
                                                   
                                                   That's just too spooky.
                                                   
                                                   I know what someone reading this might think to themselves. Sure, anyone can click on the profile to see where someone is from.
                                                   
                                                   But, this is Randy. Come on folks. He's never gone out of his way to research, prior to posting. He must be psychic.

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                                                      Randy Godwinposted 4 years agoin reply to this

                                                      What's your claim to fame, LTL? Besides sitting in contemplation, I mean? According to your profile you have no success as a writer here, so what's your reason for thinking you can analyze other writers?
                                                      
                                                      And as for not researching anything before posting. I started this thread and furnished a link to back it up. Apparently I just pulled the link right outta my "psychic" head.

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                                                         Live to Learnposted 4 years agoin reply to this

                                                         I'm not analyzing anyone. That last comment was a joke. If you are referring to my initial reply to Brandon, his comment was no less an opinion than mine. If he wants to claim a position of authority, he'll have to prove it. Otherwise, it is just an opinion which carries no more weight than mine.
                                                         
                                                         You cheering it on does not increase its weight.
                                                         
                                                         I will add an edit. His throwing out unsupportable claims also does not provide weight.

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                                                            Randy Godwinposted 4 years agoin reply to this

                                                            So now you decide who adds weight? Your powers are...unbelievable! 

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                                                               Live to Learnposted 4 years agoin reply to this

                                                               
                                                               
                                                               You are a real hoot, Randy. I said my comment has no more weight than his. But, OK. You are the arbiter of all things. Have fun with that.

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                                                                  Randy Godwinposted 4 years agoin reply to this

                                                                  Cool! Always wanted be an arbiter! Can you give me the benefit of your vast experience?

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                                                                     Live to Learnposted 4 years agoin reply to this

                                                                     Well, my experience in these forums tells me that you have never (that I have witnessed) participated in meaningful discussion. So, my best option is to let you feel you got your way.

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                                                                        Randy Godwinposted 4 years agoin reply to this

                                                                        That's very Xtian of you, LTL! Southern Baptist is my guess...

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                                                                           Live to Learnposted 4 years agoin reply to this

                                                                           What's an Xtian? Are you calling me an alien Randy?
                                                                           
                                                                           I've been called worse.

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                                                                              lobobrandonposted 4 years agoin reply to this

                                                                              X is like a cross and that's chris tian. I had to Google it too.

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                                                                                 Randy Godwinposted 4 years agoin reply to this

                                                                                 You youngsters, Brando! 

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                                                                                 Live to Learnposted 4 years agoin reply to this

                                                                                 Yes. I knew that. Randy is attempting to get a rise out of me because he thinks I'm a Christian and would be offended. I was just joking back at him.

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                                                                                    Randy Godwinposted 4 years agoin reply to this

                                                                                    Why would you be offended, are you anti-Xtian?

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                                                                                       Live to Learnposted 4 years agoin reply to this

                                                                                       Now, I can say I have no idea what you are asking.
                                                                                       
                                                                                       I will say I can only be offended about anything if I choose to take offense. I'm not that delicate.

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                                                                                          Randy Godwinposted 4 years agoin reply to this

                                                                                          I hope not, but you sure put yourself in the position.

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                                                                                             Live to Learnposted 4 years agoin reply to this

                                                                                             LOL. If you say so.

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                                                                                                Randy Godwinposted 4 years agoin reply to this

                                                                                                You said I could be arbiter.....   

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                                                                                                   lobobrandonposted 4 years agoin reply to this

                                                                                                   She did now, didn't she?

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                                                                                                   Live to Learnposted 4 years agoin reply to this

                                                                                                   You are the arbiter. Did I not have permission to laugh?

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                                                                                                      Randy Godwinposted 4 years agoin reply to this

                                                                                                      No! This is serious stuff! 

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                                                                                                         Live to Learnposted 4 years agoin reply to this

                                                                                                         
                                                                                                         
                                                                                                         Is that more in goose step for you?

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                                                                                                            Randy Godwinposted 4 years agoin reply to this

                                                                                                            I stepped in some goose step the other day.  Smelled awful and hard to get off my shoe....

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                                                                              Randy Godwinposted 4 years agoin reply to this

                                                                              Do you know what Xmas means? You'll figure it out...

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                     lobobrandonposted 4 years agoin reply to this

                     

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            lobobrandonposted 4 years agoin reply to this

            Wrong and wrong. Do you want to see visa stamps?

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