A Political Thread pt. 2

[AlRums]

After Trump threat, Hamas refuses to release more hostages without phase 2 ceasefire deal

Hamas ignored President Donald Trump's "last warning" to release the remaining Israeli hostages, saying it will only free them under a lasting ceasefire deal.

www.foxnews.com

 

[Weldit]

Surely, he's going to get removed from office at this rate?

 

[AlRums]

Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump)

“Shalom Hamas” means Hello and Goodbye - You can choose. Release all of the Hostages now, not later, and immediately return all of the dead bodies of the people you murdered, or it is OVER for you. Only sick and twisted people keep bodies, and you are sick and twisted! I am sending Israel...

truthsocial.com

"Shalom Hamas" means Hello and Goodbye - You can choose. Release all of the Hostages now, not later, and immediately return all of the dead bodies of the people you murdered, or it is OVER for you. Only sick and twisted people keep bodies, and you are sick and twisted! I am sending Israel everything it needs to finish the job, not a single Hamas member will be safe if you don't do as I say. I have just met with your former Hostages whose lives you have destroyed. This is your last warning! For the leadership, now is the time to leave Gaza, while you still have a chance. Also, to the People of Gaza: A beautiful Future awaits, but not if you hold Hostages. If you do, you are DEAD! Make a SMART decision. RELEASE THE HOSTAGES NOW, OR THERE WILL BE HELL TO PAY LATER!

DONALD J. TRUMP, PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/114112015891353323


Full on nutter mode.

 

[Which Tyler]

Presumably, that means he feels that Israel had been holding back before - which is... erm... yeah...

 

[AlRums]

Trump delays some tariffs on Mexico and Canada for one month

https://us.cnn.com/2025/03/06/economy/tariffs-delay-mexico-canada/index.html

Not enough for the DJI to keep diving downwards

The Stock Market Was One of Trump’s Favorite Talking Points. Not Lately.

Since his inauguration last month, President Trump has been relatively muted about the stock market. Investors are getting worried about an impending sell-off.

www.nytimes.com

Strumpet's favourite metric for his economy.

 

[AlRums]

Fact check: Trump wildly exaggerates trade deficits with Canada, Mexico, China and the EU

https://us.cnn.com/2025/03/06/politics/us-trade-tariffs-trump-fact-check/index.html

 

[Saintjay]

Presumably, that means he feels that Israel had been holding back before - which is... erm... yeah...

I think realistically maybe they did a little under pressure from Biden. Now the orange one appears to be green lighting them to let lose and **** any civilians who get in the way or conventions of war.

If i was in Gaza I'd be even more terrified about what is about to come.

 

[Kiwiwomble]

I just don't get how these things don't bounce back and do any damage…so many stories of things like this…and yet too many people shrug it off

 

[Ragey Erasmus]

I just don't get how these things don't bounce back and do any damage…so many stories of things like this…and yet too many people shrug it off

Because the far right have completely abandoned any semblance of reasoning and instead are being driven wholly by emotion.

 

[Kiwiwomble]

FFS

 

[AlRums]

I just don't get how these things don't bounce back and do any damage…so many stories of things like this…and yet too many people shrug it off

 

[Weldit]

Makes you wonder really. With the easy of access to higher education now, you would think we would be smarter than this on average, but I know first hand in my line of work that's simply not the case - educated or not.

The Internet hasn't helped in a lot of ways mind. Some people don't want facts and only seek confirmation to their own thoughts.

 

[BrokenWing]

"I love the poorly educated"

I bet you ******* do

 

[General Melchett]

If i was in Gaza I'd be even more terrified about what is about to come.

Well his stated main goal in Ukraine is to "stop the killing" on "both sides" as he aims to bring about peace. Yet his previous comments on Gaza weres to "let it play out".

All the muslim and Arab Americans who voted for him out of protest might finally wake up and smell the coffee soon.

 

[Ragey Erasmus]

Well his stated main goal in Ukraine is to "stop the killing" on "both sides" as he aims to bring about peace. Yet his previous comments on Gaza weres to "let it play out".

All the muslim and Arab Americans who voted for him out of protest might finally wake up and smell the coffee soon.

I doubt it. He said Mexicans who came over were criminals and the worst of society being dumped on the USA. A sizeable chunk of Mexicans still voted for him knowing he thought they were criminals who should be deported...

Apparently 42% of Latinos voted for Trump, the highest of any Republican president.

 

[Sour Patch Kid]

I doubt it. He said Mexicans who came over were criminals and the worst of society being dumped on the USA. A sizeable chunk of Mexicans still voted for him knowing he thought they were criminals who should be deported...

Apparently 42% of Latinos voted for Trump, the highest of any Republican president.

Mexicans do not vote in American elections, only Americans vote in Amercian elections so to say that Mexicans voted for him is inaccurate. I live and work in a town that is about 90% Hispanic and work with a large number of Americans who came from Mexico, or their parents did and came legally. They are amongst the most outspoken about the need to deport people who come here illegally and are proudly American. They came the right way and worked to become citizens and tend to be ****** at those that crossed by breaking the law and then take away resources from taxpayers like themselves. Also they tend to be rather conservative when it comes to social issues like faith, sexual content in school teaching and trans/gay issues.

 

[Sour Patch Kid]

I think that during the President's speech the other night we saw how the Democrats are so fixated on their hatred for Trump that they have lost the ability to recognize anything or anyone that doesn't advance their position by their reactions to the ordinary Americans that Trump recognized the other night. Regardless of Trump's motivations for having them there, those people are still Americans and some of them had very inspiring or impactful stories that should transcend any politics. They refused to stand and clap for
A 13-year-old cancer survivor who looks up to and wants to be a police officer
Ann 18-year-old young man who wants to serve the country by going to West Point
Two mothers whose daughters were murdered (regardless of the politics of the border issue their experiences are awful)
The capture of a terrorist who plotted an attack that killed 13 service members
A 19-year-old female athlete who was left with life altering and long-term injuries after being injured when forced to play volleyball against a male playing dress-up which is even more disturbing when so many of them wore pink as a sign of their desire to protect women, just not this woman

Their actions just showed such a lack of empathy and downright disdain for these Americans who they claim to be representing

 

[TommiG88]

She got injured playing volleyball? A non contact sport…….

Those list of people you've just mentioned pretty much were invited to keep his feverish support high from the far right. Make issues look wide spread when in reality these are rare occurrences to let his supporters point fingers.

Like the "they're taking our jobs" brigade

 

[Welsh Exile]

I think that during the President's speech the other night we saw how the Democrats are so fixated on their hatred for Trump that they have lost the ability to recognize anything or anyone that doesn't advance their position by their reactions to the ordinary Americans that Trump recognized the other night. Regardless of Trump's motivations for having them there, those people are still Americans and some of them had very inspiring or impactful stories that should transcend any politics. They refused to stand and clap for
A 13-year-old cancer survivor who looks up to and wants to be a police officer
Ann 18-year-old young man who wants to serve the country by going to West Point
Two mothers whose daughters were murdered (regardless of the politics of the border issue their experiences are awful)
The capture of a terrorist who plotted an attack that killed 13 service members
A 19-year-old female athlete who was left with life altering and long-term injuries after being injured when forced to play volleyball against a male playing dress-up which is even more disturbing when so many of them wore pink as a sign of their desire to protect women, just not this woman

Their actions just showed such a lack of empathy and downright disdain for these Americans who they claim to be representing

What did they do? Did they boo them or something?

 

[Sour Patch Kid]

She got injured playing volleyball? A non contact sport…….

Those list of people you've just mentioned pretty much were invited to keep his feverish support high from the far right. Make issues look wide spread when in reality these are rare occurrences to let his supporters point fingers.

Like the "they're taking our jobs" brigade

She was injured by a spike to the face.

Again, I am not debating Trump's motives or design for inviting them, but to completely ignore them? How do you not clap and recognize the struggles of a 13-year-old with cancer or a mother whose daughter was murdered?
Because you are so deluded by the messenger, you refuse to acknowledge the message.