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By MEG KINNARD and CHRIS MEGERIAN WASHINGTON©2025 GPlusMedia Inc.
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Saltwater Shenanigans
Love him or hate him, Trump is the best president America has ever had.
TaiwanIsNotChina
So he is in trouble with his supporters. Got it.
TaiwanIsNotChina
Criteria for best president being the one that put US troops on the streets in peacetime? Certainly it isn't surrendering the post-war world should that be the outcome his policies.
geronimo2006
Thanks. I love a good laugh in the morning.
Trump supporters might have an issues with his foreign policy on Israel, but he knows most of them will follow him anyway as most MAGA are too stupid and in too deep to divorce with Trump now.
plasticmonkey
Tucker is right about that.
Of course. Anything for Dear Leader.
bass4funk
With all die respect to Tucker, he has no clue as to what the intel says and what Iran has to what extent of how close they are in development of nukes. If he doesn’t like how any of this is going down, put down the mic and run for office.
He is the President and he will decide ultimately.
GuruMick
I remember Obama visiting Australia.
Popular man, successful visit, auditoriums filled to hear his speeches, spoke at the Australian Parliament, by invitation and got a standing ovation.
If Trump DARES to come to Australia he will be treated like a dog poop.
Bob Fosse
You know who does, gabbard.
But 47 says she has no clue either. What a pickle.
Jay
Out of the three things I would’ve voted for Trump on - ending the health crisis, stopping the open border insanity, and pulling us all out of endless wars - the first two are finally being addressed, thank God.
But, I'll say this: if the U.S. gets dragged into another war, especially one driven by the interests of puppet master Israel, then that’s a severe betrayal - not just of me, but of millions who put their trust in him to break that cycle, NOT repeat it.
plasticmonkey
Maybe not, but he does realize that forcing regime change in Iran will require quite a lot of careful thinking and planning.
Remember Afghanistan? Iraq?
bass4funk
Speaking him, he’s the reason why we are here now.
Well, yes, he was the president for the world, but while he was cozying up to the world, he neglected his country, the U.S..
That’s ok, I know plenty of Aussies who like him, but regardless, the only thing that matters is that now we finally have a President who puts the U.S. first, finally an American president.
https://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/australia-is-losing-faith-in-america-but-support-for-trump-s-higher-than-ever-20240530-p5jhyx.html?js-chunk-not-found-refresh=true
WhatsAllThisThen
Many Trump voters agree with you. I'd say more than half.
bass4funk
Of course, but this crap needs to come to the end, get the mullahs out, that means, help the people from within topple the radical religious power structure, take the power and control away from the jihadists, that can be done without getting into a long conflict, just demolish their nuclear weapons capabilities and that’s it. The Iranian people deserve to be free and deserve a life worth living.
Yes, all the more reason to make sure the past is not repeated.
plasticmonkey
Who caves to Netanyahu, caves to Putin.
So, have you bought your $500 "American-made" gold Trump Phone yet? It's your patriotic duty.
Underworld
Jay
Biden, not Trump, was the only president to pull the US out of endless wars: Afghanistan.
Jay
@Bass
I'd side with Tucker over a career politician any day of the week, even one from the "right team".
Tucker absolutely gets it, and he’s right to call out how Israel keeps pulling America’s strings. This needs to end. I've said it time and time again: the U.S. is a Christian nation, and we Christians owe NOTHING to the modern state of Israel - especially when all we get in return is being dragged into their endless conflicts, used as their muscle, and left to foot the bill.
If anything, it’s the intel class that’s been wrong time after time - WMDs in Iraq ring a bell? Tucker’s job isn’t to run for office; it’s to expose the rot. And he’s doing that far better than anyone else.
plasticmonkey
No it can't.
Peter14
Well this statement (headlined) shows how far from reality Trumps mind has wandered.
Time for Trump to resign in disgrace. The guy will do nothing but hurt Americans and American allies.
Underworld
Jay
The US is not a Christian nation.
It's actually evangelical Christians that support Israel the most.
bass4funk
He’s thoughtful and knows as well as understands the seriousness of this, that’s all that matters
No, this is what we voted for. I’m happy finally.
bass4funk
Yes, it absolutely can
Jay
And what a smooth, dignified exit that was. Just a casual trillion-dollar retreat featuring people falling off planes, billions in equipment handed to the Taliban like party favors, and an embassy evacuation that made some of the previous worst ones look like fire drills.
But hey, technically he did end a war - if by “end” you mean “trip over the finish line and set the stadium on fire.”
Bob Fosse
You voted for the U.S. to enter another endless war?
I don’t think so.
bass4funk
Yeah, on this one I would side more with Cruz when it comes to the intel, now having said that, I totally understand why Tucker sees warning flags, he has good reason, I won’t quibble with him for being deeply concerned, however this is very different.
True, I want this to end as well. I’m so done with the ME conflicts on every level, but as long as Iran has the ability to to enrich Uranium to the levels it has now, I think if we can diminish that threat, we should and I don’t say that lightly and dismissively.
Very true. No doubt about that. I understand your skepticism on this.
He absolutely does, but on this one, I’m going to part ways with him on this.
bass4funk
Of course I don’t want an endless war.
Jay
Perhaps not in your rainbow-draped corner of San Francisco where drag brunch is a sacrament and everything traditional is “problematic,” but in real, actual real America? The culture, the values, the founding documents - all steeped in Christian principles. Like it or not, this nation was built on them.
And yes, some evangelicals still blindly support Israel like it’s 1999 and they’re waiting for the rapture bus a but even that’s changing. More and more Christians are waking up, realizing we owe zero spiritual, political, or financial allegiance to a foreign state that gives nothing back but endless demands and global headaches and openly despises us.
So allow me to reiterate, you don’t get to redefine a nation’s roots because your echo chamber says so. The U.S. IS a Christian nation - it’s just not a naive one anymore.
Jay
@ Bass
Well we probably won't agree on this but I appreciate the dignified, respectful, and tactful response.
Bob Fosse
The founding documents very clearly dispute your notion. All religions are welcomed and practiced in The US.
wallace
Putin gave Trump a severe warning not to attack Iran.
Jay
The Declaration of Independence literally appeals to “Nature’s God” and states that our rights come from a “Creator.” And In Who does the dollar say to trust?
All religions welcomed and practiced - is called religious freedom, NOT religious neutrality. There’s a massive difference, and the Founders understood it.
Look I get it, as a militant nihilistic atheist, this reality might sting a little, but feelings don’t override facts. The U.S. was built on Christian principles - from its legal framework to its cultural backbone to the fact it has overwhelmingly the largest number of Protestants on the globe - whether that fits your worldview or not. You’re free to reject it, but you don’t get to rewrite it.
Bob Fosse
Feeling don’t override facts? Yet you label everyone who disagrees with you whilst knowing nothing about them.
Here are 2 quotes you should read. Both facts. I wonder which one you identify most with.
“The government of the U.S. is not, in any sense, founded on the Christian religion”
John Adams US President.
“I am very concerned that the leadership in the US is slowly turning against Israel because we are losing our Judaic/Christian foundations that was once very strong”
Vance Boelter insane murderer.
TaiwanIsNotChina
Will pale in comparison to russia showing up on the Romanian border. Your guy only knows retreat. Also the exit did not cost trillions.
TokyoLiving
This narcissistic clown is going to lead the world into World War III, controlled by Zionism, while all he cares about is his personal image and putting flag poles on the White House..
He is a world-class Mega Clown..
TaiwanIsNotChina
Less and less every day.
https://www.churchtrac.com/articles/the-state-of-church-attendance-trends-and-statistics-2023
Also let me give you a gem from Benjamin Franklin:
"I have, with most of the present Dissenters in England, some Doubts as to his [Jesus'] divinity; tho' it is a question I do not dogmatize upon, having never studied it, and I think it needless to busy myself with it now, when I expect soon an Opportunity of knowing the Truth with less Trouble."
wallace
Trump's approval rating is 38%.
WoodyLee
"" My supporters are more in love with me today, and I'm more in love with them, more than they even were at election time where we had a total landslide,” Trump told reporters ""
Trump ONLY loves one and that is Trump.
bass4funk
Absolutely, that’s what it’s all about, you don’t have to agree on everything just have mutual respect, it’s ok, it’s good and healthy to have various opinions and viewpoints.
bass4funk
Yawn….ok
bass4funk
So you’re essentially saying that Islam is compatible with the West as well as Christian-Judaea values?
wallace
A warning from Putin only produces a yawn from MAGA.
Bob Fosse
You immediately responded to 2 posters this morning by calling them rainbow draped San Franciso drag bunch and militant atheist nihilists.
bass4funk
Not just MAGA, relax
stormcrow
More in love with Trump than ever?!
I wouldn’t bet on that.
Wasabi
putin will be proud, he made a new dictator.
Wasabi
Imagine someone saying this in real life!
He would seek help now.
Blacklabel
46.3% aggregate.
there have been 9 other polls since that one outdated outlier poll with only 26% Republicans surveyed.
TaiwanIsNotChina
Well Trump listens to Putin on every other matter.
Underworld
Jay
Added to money in 1957 to differentiate Americans from godless communists.
wallace
Trump's approval rating is the lowest during his second term.
https://www.newsweek.com/donald-trump-approval-rating-worst-polls-2086089
bass4funk
No, he doesn’t.
Once you decimate the nuclear facilities and degrade their Air Force that’s it for the most part
plasticmonkey
What are "Christian-Judaea" values?
bass4funk
https://x.com/tvnewsnow/status/1935460340558610774?s=46&t=YGWP_lcRZjddiWlx4QxURQ
https://youtu.be/92Ep4IX6GSw?si=_BRE60rcb-K9iwGf
Bob Fosse
No. I’m not saying that. I’m saying all religions are welcomed and practiced in the U.S.
The hint was in the sentence where I wrote all religions are welcomed and practiced in the U.S.
bass4funk
Judeo-Christian values are the moral and cultural foundations shared by both Judaism and Christianity. They’ve helped shape the laws, freedoms, and way of life in many Western countries especially in the U.S.
bass4funk
That goes without saying, but it seems that the so called religion of peace is causing a lot of serious heartburn for the region and beyond
Moderator
Back on topic please.
lincolnman
Madman - pure and simple demented old madman...
His narcissism complex has only gotten worse as his dementia has increased...
MAGA-world has erupted in a nuclear meltdown over his break with his "America-first" no new wars pledge...
Steve Bannon, Tucker Carlson, MTG, Charlie Kirk - all MAGA heroes, are accusing Trump of betraying his voters and the MAGA cause...
And a LOT of his voters are agreeing with them...
MAGA-world - just call it Chernobyl 2.0...
JJE
That could be right - a split in the AF/MAGA movement moving forward.
However, if Trump walks this back from the edge and doesn't engage in direct military action in the Middle East, this could lead elsewhere. Time will tell.
itsonlyrocknroll
“My supporters are more in love with me today, and I'm more in love with them, more than they even were at election time where we had a total landslide,” Trump told reporters as a new flagpole was erected at the White House, with machinery whirring in the background.
“I may have some people that are a little bit unhappy now, but I have some people that are very happy, and I have people outside of the base that can't believe that this is happening, they're so happy,”
Donald Trump loves to trigger. bask in a wind up....
So many fall for it,
Its Donald Trump humility modesty.
Trump sincerity, lack of self-importance.
Donald Trumps unique gift, from the almighty, bestowed for his quality of simply being humble.
To kneel at Trump Tower altar, in adoration, in the presence of such honestly integrity.
Then file into the nearest votinf booth, ballot box to show their love.
Never been one for the lowest form of wit, sarcasm, not in my nature.
HopeSpringsEternal
Nobody is 'split' on the need to permanently eliminate the Iranian Nuclear Weapons Program, multiple polling shows +80% support, across all political parties.
However, nobody wants a long-term 'quagmire' with US boots on ground. Taking out Iran's Nuke capabilities is a specific limited strategic military objective supported by US citizens, but NOT open-ended war, regime change, etc.
Blacklabel
also discussing the same exact outdated and outlier poll.
9 more recent polls all with much higher approval show an aggregate of 46.3%
bass4funk
Not at all, he wants to stop the Iranians once and for all. If he doesn't, we will always go back and forth with these people when it comes to their nuclear program
I think the last two Democrat Presidents who did nothing to nip this in the bud put us all in this precarious situation.
Wasabi
Did you listen to trump during his short visit? Beside all the lies, it was all about russia and putin for trump.
HopeSpringsEternal
Everyone knows mainstream media polling massively under samples Republicans and Independents relative to Democrats. Serious professional polling has Trump at his highest support rate ever today, easily mid 50's.
Furthermore, country likes the direction, best this century, as downsizing US Govt, securing US borders, deporting illegals, especially criminals and dealing with Iranian nuclear weapons proliferation all popular issues.
Finally, most in US do not want to support an endless unwinnable costly proxy war in Ukraine, that risks WWIII escalation over a territorial matter over a 2014 Civil War.
Trump's support stronger than ever, but he must deliver on his economic agenda, getting tax bill passed, reduce US inflation and keep Iran 'strategic' military operation contained and limited, not a multi-year quagmire.
itsonlyrocknroll
Donald Trump JD Vance 5th November, won US election convincingly, to suggest otherwise is being in a deluded state of denial.
Donald Trump enjoys mocking his rivals, to be provocative provoke. Its Trump style.
Privately, most voted for Donald Trump, a silent majority will continue to do so.
2024 Presidential Election Results
https://apnews.com/projects/election-results-2024/?office=P
jeffy
I was not aware that there were still people who smoke crack out there.
It was hoped by many that Trump would put an end to the forever wars. It is not to the benefit of America and it is not to the benefit of those countries in which those wars take place.
Someone here spoke of "Judeo-Christian values." Well here is Judean value:
The LORD is a man of war; the LORD is his name
Exodus 15:3you shall blot out the remembrance of Amalek from under heaven
Deuteronomy 25:19"Now go and smite Amalek, and utterly destroy all that they have; do not spare them, but kill both man and woman, infant and suckling, ox and sheep, camel and ass.
1 Samuel 15:3You must remember what Amalek [= Hamas] has done to you, says our Holy Bible. And we do remember.
NetanyahuAnd here is Christian value:
Jesus answered, "My kingship is not of this world; if my kingship were of this world, my servants would fight, that I might not be handed over to the Jews; but my kingship is not from the world."
John 18:36"You have heard that it was said, 'An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.' But I say to you, Do not resist one who is evil. But if any one strikes you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also
Matthew 5:38-39"You have heard that it was said, 'You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.' But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, so that you may be sons of your Father who is in heaven; for he makes his sun rise on the evil and on the good, and sends rain on the just and on the unjust.
Matthew 5:43-45So Judean values run counter to Christian values. Support for Israel's love of war is antithetical to Christianity.
bass4funk
I think liberals see things and just react without thinking or knowledge about the overall issues.
Fountain
Jay - “Out of the three things I would’ve voted for Trump on”
What’s worse than being a MAGAt?
Being a wannabe MAGAt.
browny1
Just about sums up Trump's coherency.
aka - flip flop.
bass4funk
And that's ok, keep your friends and more importantly, your adversaries, guessing.
Brilliant!
ebisen
Yes, GO TRUMP!!! ;) (just to make him think he has Japanese fans too) ;) .
Express sister
Bannon is right. MAGA will ultimately just do whatever they are told. No thoughts, head empty, morals absent.
Express sister
Which ones?
bass4funk
https://x.com/mrjeffu/status/1839130533445734826
Trump keeps Japan safe, they will come around and let's not forget, who is spreading so much hate about the President...MSM.
bass4funk
That was the previous admin. I think Democrats are at a serious wits' end, they have nothing, nothing to offer, and a lot of anger and bent up frustration (what else is new?) I like Bannon, but he is free to think however he wants; it's a free country.
Fountain
”MSM” vs X, Fox News or some bloke in his mother’s basement wearing a MAGA hat on YouTube.
I’ll continue to get all my news from “MSM”.
Like any normal, independently thinking, rational person who isn’t a member of a cult.
Fountain
“it's a free country.”
Becoming less free by the day it would appear, thanks to the Trump administration.
bass4funk
MSM mostly
You do that and get all the one-sided political points
Yeah, I prefer all around, not just from the liberal dominated perspective
The opposite, once Trump institutes lockdowns and masks, I will be right next to you.