8 thoughts on “When America First Isn’t America First”
Please take this into consideration:
“Trump’s out-of-nowhere idea of America owning Gaza is so provocative you could miss how easily he made us think past the sale. I mean the real sale. Not the one you’re thinking. Trump just told the world the fate of Gaza is his decision. And we zipped right past that sale to bitch about how much we hate the idea. Or love it. Now we’re locked in that frame, uncritically accepting it is his decision. And he made Netanyahu watch. We’ve never seen this level of skill. Reality is bending.”
I agree, JayCee, that this was an audacious claim on Trump’s part.
I think Scott Adams was hinting that it should not be taken literally, but rather metaphorically. Not that Trump actually intends to fund or “take over” but rather that the US will have a major part in the future of that land.
I wonder if he is giving Israel cover for its plans for that land, JayCee. But he is claiming part ownership, at least, which raises all kinds of issues.
Wasn’t expecting that one. Seems to be that would be asking for trouble but who knows. He is a deal maker , after all.
Judgment and prudence would support the idea of disengaging from the Middle East, Fred. I have concerns about this one.
Please take this into consideration:
“Trump’s out-of-nowhere idea of America owning Gaza is so provocative you could miss how easily he made us think past the sale. I mean the real sale. Not the one you’re thinking. Trump just told the world the fate of Gaza is his decision. And we zipped right past that sale to bitch about how much we hate the idea. Or love it. Now we’re locked in that frame, uncritically accepting it is his decision. And he made Netanyahu watch. We’ve never seen this level of skill. Reality is bending.”
https://x.com/scottadamssays/status/1887196698117873961
I agree, JayCee, that this was an audacious claim on Trump’s part.
I think Scott Adams was hinting that it should not be taken literally, but rather metaphorically. Not that Trump actually intends to fund or “take over” but rather that the US will have a major part in the future of that land.
I wonder if he is giving Israel cover for its plans for that land, JayCee. But he is claiming part ownership, at least, which raises all kinds of issues.
Wasn’t expecting that one. Seems to be that would be asking for trouble but who knows. He is a deal maker , after all.
Judgment and prudence would support the idea of disengaging from the Middle East, Fred. I have concerns about this one.
https://babylonbee.com/news/trump-unveils-exciting-never-before-tried-strategy-of-having-america-take-over-country-in-the-middle-east/
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