The Xi conference with Trump failed to impress me.
As usual with these conferences, Trump hailed it as “amazing.” I am waiting to hear what others think. The next few days will tell. Several months definitely.
I fear Xi outfoxed Trump. China can get soybeans from many other countries. The U.S. ca get the rare earth minerals it needs primarily from China.
The South Korea meeting lasted a mere 1 hour 40 minutes. Within one hour following the meeting, Trump was proclaiming “It was an amazing meeting….From zero to 10 (with 10 being the best) the meeting was a 12.”
Nothing was heard from Xi.
Again, the U.S. needs China’s rare earth minerals. China will provide them, BUT ONLY FOR ONE YEAR. Big deal!
China will buy U.S. soybeans and other farm products immediately.
Per usual Trump, his rhetoric is strong. However, the detail somewhat lacking. What about chip sales to China?
Trump hazy in his comments. Re the Ukraine War, nothing specific except it should end.
A very important issue was China’s huge purchases of Russian oil. Appears nothing accomplished by Trump in this regard.
I fear China is playing with us. The one year limit on mineral sales an example. War an excellent possibility down the road.
I am curious what Xi had to say re the meeting. I have learned we cannot depend on Trump’s bullshit.
To the words of a good President. John Kennedy: “Power does not change you. It unmasks you.” It certainly does and has with Trump.
Chicago ICE Leader Gregory Bovino got a court dressing down tear gassing kids in Chicago. Bovino’s conduct did not surprise me. An adult tear gassing young ones. To be expected in Trump’s today society.
Trump’s niece Mary Trump called her uncle an “anti-American traitor.” Over her uncle’s love of destruction as exhibited by his tearing down of the East Wing. Not a newbie act. Similar to what his father did 60 years ago.
Michael Wolff claims the President plotted to keep the public in the dark re the wreaking ball hit on the “people’s house.” He wanted to keep his “violent destruction” of the White House’s East Wing hidden from the American people till he succeeded. He did!
Melissa heading sharply north east after devastating Cuba. Totally away from the U.S.
The government shutdown will cut the economy up to $14 billion. The longer it goes on, the more it will cost.
Trump says it is “pretty clear” he can’t run for a third term. This is what he says today. What will he say tomorrow? His opinion will change several times between now and the election.
Two U.S. prosecutors have been suspended for describing the January 6 attack as a “mob.” It was. Why are they tryin to change history and facts several years later?
We now live in a nation of lies. Many of our people are sick. They buy this garbage.
Some poetic words from “tumblr:” “Autumn, and the days Grow shorter; Squeezing the same radiance Into a smaller space.”
Our goal in the next Presidential election is to make it “King Proof.” No more Kings!
It is claimed Trump raided three different financial accounts to make sure U.S. troops will be paid as the shutdown continues.. At the same time that 42 million Americans will go without their SNAP food authorizations. Most will not eat!!!
Trump has ordered increased testing of nuclear weapons. We have not done so since 1992. Why? Is Trump uncomfortable following the Xi meeting?
Phony Halloween candy a problem again. Police are advising parents to double check their kids trick or treat candy. Police fear candy will contain THC and hallucinogenic mushroom products.
I am 90 years old. Fathered four children. The youngest today 60. I can recall the first Halloween when we were warned of dangerous things in Halloween candy. Back then it was common pins.
I did my duty by God and country Halloween night. Followed my children by walking along the curbs as they knocked on doors tricking or treating. Then it was home to enjoy the goodies. On the family room floor. Everyone excited.
I began by examining each piece of candy. A pain! I was not sure I was doing a good job. Finally in exasperation I collected all the candies up and threw them in the garbage. My children of course did not understand. Not even my wife. My better safe than sorry attitude was not going over. I did not care.
Today it has to be even worse for parents.
Would you believe we have scarry ghostly States? The top three are Maine, Wyoming and Vermont. Maine has one ghost sighting per 100,000 residents. Wyoming one haunted location per 100,000 residents. Vermont documents its haunted locations per 100,000 persons.
Would you believe!
The U.S. has more billionaires than any other country in the world. The U.S.’ total billionaire wealth is $5.7 trillion. Rest of the world combined totals $2.5 trillion.
Big day for Orson Welles. On this day in 1938, he broadcast “The War of the Worlds” radio hoax. It caused massive panic in the U.S.
I close with a touch of sweetness.
The pink bathroom trend began during the Eisenhower years. First Lady Mamie Eisenhower popularized the pink bathroom trend.
Enjoy your day!