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Is this the moron we want to be POTUS?

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Trump baffles with bizarre appearance in Scotland

Vish M posted:

The markets are tumbling

Diversification is the name of the game.  I learnt my lesson the hard way in the late 1990s.

Vish M posted:

The markets are tumbling

decline less than 3%, it will come back!e

Buying opportunity Vish.  Buying opportunity.

Mars posted:

Is this the moron we want to be POTUS?

 

http://www.msnbc.com/rachel-ma...-appearance-scotland

 

The presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump poses with a bagpiper as he arrives at his revamped Trump Turnberry golf course in Turnberry Scotland, June 24, 2016.

Photo by Andrew Milligan/PA/AP

Trump baffles with bizarre appearance in Scotland

06/24/16 08:45 AM—UPDATED 06/24/16 10:20 AM

 

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By Steve Benen

Earlier this month, Donald Trump was asked about the upcoming vote in the U.K. about leaving the European Union. The reporter asked, “And Brexit? Your position?” Trump replied, “Huh?”

 

“Brexit,” the reporter repeated. “Hmm,” Trump responded, apparently unfamiliar with the term.

 

With this exchange in mind, consider what the presumptive Republican presidential nominee said on Twitter this morning:

“Just arrived in Scotland. Place is going wild over the vote. They took their country back, just like we will take America back. No games!”

What Trump may not realize, or really even be able to fully understand, is that Scotland is “going wild” because Scottish voters overwhelmingly voted against leaving the E.U. Locally, people aren’t celebrating – because they see this as a disaster.

 

Trump proceeded to hold a press conference in Scotland, against the backdrop of one of the most important political moments in the modern history of the United Kingdom, where he spoke at great length, and in great detail, about his new golf resort. The Republican candidate boasted about refurbished holes on his course, plumbing, putting greens, and zoning considerations.

 

Even by the low standards of Donald J. Trump, it was among the most baffling press conferences anyone has ever seen. The entirety of Scotland is reeling; the future of the U.K. and the continent is uncertain; and an American presidential candidate arrived to deliver a testimonial about a country club and how fond he is of the design of a golf course.

 

Wait, it gets worse.

 

Asked about economic turmoil and the degree to which the Brexit results are undermining the value of the British pound, Trump relied that the market decline is good news – for him.

 

“If the pound goes down, more people are coming to Turnberry, frankly,” he said, referring to the location of his resort. “For traveling and for other things, I think it very well could turn out to be positive.”

 

In a generational moment for the United Kingdom, Trump’s principal concern is what this means for Trump.

 

He added that as far as he’s concerned, golf courses are like countries. Trump wasn’t kidding.

 

When NBC News’ Katy Tur asked the presidential candidate whether he’s traveling with any foreign policy advisors who’ve spoken to him about Brexit, Trump replied that he’s been in touch with his team – but “there’s nothing to talk about.”

 

He then suggested yesterday’s vote was President Obama’s fault.

 

I argued yesterday that Trump’s trip to Scotland was a mistake. A day later, it’s clear I wildly understated matters.

 

Look, I know Trump doesn’t know what he’s doing. I realize that he’s in over his head. I understand that the trip to Scotland was about giving one of his investments a high-profile boost, unrelated to his campaign for the nation’s highest office. But the fact remains that arriving in Scotland today, of all days, created an incredible opportunity for Trump to look and act like a president – or short of that, someone who’s at least vaguely aware of current events.

 

This was a test he failed so spectacularly, it’s as if Trump isn’t even trying to succeed.

 

The word “disqualifying” is probably thrown around a little too often, but in this case, if Trump didn’t prove this morning that he’s manifestly unprepared for the White House, honestly, what more would it take?

What do they want him to say when he already said he respect the will of the people.  He also said no one knows the impact and it will take years to conclude.  Obama said Britain now moves to the back on the line.  What a stupid response only topped by his famous ISIS and JV team line.  Trump was clever saying Britain is still front line for the US.  Obama shoot from the hip style already threw them under the bus.  

Bibi Haniffa posted:

Trump had predicted this.  Watch now for the rest of the EU to disintegrate one country at a time.  The European countries have to protect their borders against the "enemy" as immigration and terrorism take root.  Brussels is doing nothing to help these countries so now it's time for them to step out and take charge.  Trump is going to one up them all the way.

Looks like Trump is predicting everything that no one sees. And the smart ones here are the ones who point it out.

Hahaha.

Now for the serious stuff. Immigration,  presented in fearful terms, like Trump, was the big driver on this refetendum. It will take a couple of years to fully implement Brexit.

This issue will not be at the top of the US voters' concerns, as pocket book is due will. Even if it is, the voting demographics ics don't favor Trump.

ba$eman posted:

Mars posted:

Is this the moron we want to be POTUS?

 

http://www.msnbc.com/rachel-ma...-appearance-scotland

 

The presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump poses with a bagpiper as he arrives at his revamped Trump Turnberry golf course in Turnberry Scotland, June 24, 2016.

Photo by Andrew Milligan/PA/AP

Trump baffles with bizarre appearance in Scotland

06/24/16 08:45 AM—UPDATED 06/24/16 10:20 AM

 

facebook twitter 9 save share group 103

By Steve Benen

Earlier this month, Donald Trump was asked about the upcoming vote in the U.K. about leaving the European Union. The reporter asked, “And Brexit? Your position?” Trump replied, “Huh?”

 

“Brexit,” the reporter repeated. “Hmm,” Trump responded, apparently unfamiliar with the term.

 

With this exchange in mind, consider what the presumptive Republican presidential nominee said on Twitter this morning:

“Just arrived in Scotland. Place is going wild over the vote. They took their country back, just like we will take America back. No games!”

What Trump may not realize, or really even be able to fully understand, is that Scotland is “going wild” because Scottish voters overwhelmingly voted against leaving the E.U. Locally, people aren’t celebrating – because they see this as a disaster.

 

Trump proceeded to hold a press conference in Scotland, against the backdrop of one of the most important political moments in the modern history of the United Kingdom, where he spoke at great length, and in great detail, about his new golf resort. The Republican candidate boasted about refurbished holes on his course, plumbing, putting greens, and zoning considerations.

 

Even by the low standards of Donald J. Trump, it was among the most baffling press conferences anyone has ever seen. The entirety of Scotland is reeling; the future of the U.K. and the continent is uncertain; and an American presidential candidate arrived to deliver a testimonial about a country club and how fond he is of the design of a golf course.

 

Wait, it gets worse.

 

Asked about economic turmoil and the degree to which the Brexit results are undermining the value of the British pound, Trump relied that the market decline is good news – for him.

 

“If the pound goes down, more people are coming to Turnberry, frankly,” he said, referring to the location of his resort. “For traveling and for other things, I think it very well could turn out to be positive.”

 

In a generational moment for the United Kingdom, Trump’s principal concern is what this means for Trump.

 

He added that as far as he’s concerned, golf courses are like countries. Trump wasn’t kidding.

 

When NBC News’ Katy Tur asked the presidential candidate whether he’s traveling with any foreign policy advisors who’ve spoken to him about Brexit, Trump replied that he’s been in touch with his team – but “there’s nothing to talk about.”

 

He then suggested yesterday’s vote was President Obama’s fault.

 

I argued yesterday that Trump’s trip to Scotland was a mistake. A day later, it’s clear I wildly understated matters.

 

Look, I know Trump doesn’t know what he’s doing. I realize that he’s in over his head. I understand that the trip to Scotland was about giving one of his investments a high-profile boost, unrelated to his campaign for the nation’s highest office. But the fact remains that arriving in Scotland today, of all days, created an incredible opportunity for Trump to look and act like a president – or short of that, someone who’s at least vaguely aware of current events.

 

This was a test he failed so spectacularly, it’s as if Trump isn’t even trying to succeed.

 

The word “disqualifying” is probably thrown around a little too often, but in this case, if Trump didn’t prove this morning that he’s manifestly unprepared for the White House, honestly, what more would it take?

What do they want him to say when he already said he respect the will of the people.  He also said no one knows the impact and it will take years to conclude.  Obama said Britain now moves to the back on the line.  What a stupid response only topped by his famous ISIS and JV team line.  Trump was clever saying Britain is still front line for the US.  Obama shoot from the hip style already threw them under the bus.  

You totally missed the point. Trump is clueless about world affairs and wants to be the US president. How can he talk about foreign policy when he's clueless about one of the biggest current events happening overseas where he is present and should be aware of what's going on?

Obama simply stated that an independent Britain would be behind the EU in any major trade negotiations with the US and he's correct. That's the context in which he made that statement. The EU as a trading partner would have considerably more importance to the US than an independent Britain. The EU as a trading block exceeds Britain's GDP and potential to trade, many times over.

Obama's shoot from the hip style? You have to be kidding me. Trump is more of a shoot from the hip type. There is no proper structure to all those nincompoop ideas that he has about running this country. Shoot a lot of shit from the hip and hope that a little sticks.

Thank goodness that England figured out that they were being manipulated by central and Eastern Europeans. England should send all these Germans, Poles and other  European  bigots packing.

England should adopt the big stick policy. They should tell the European Union that England is their biggest customer so any retaliation will be met with a response.

Prashad posted:

England should adopt the big stick policy. They should tell the European Union that England is their biggest customer so any retaliation will be met with a response.

Lil England using a big stick......sounds like the story of your life, Prash....noh?!

The key here for the US economy to watch for is if Equities tumble enough to have a major impact on business and consumer confidence and if/whether banks are affected and  pull back from lending. 

Hold your breath..

Bank stocks teking good licks today on wall street.

Bibi Haniffa posted:

Bank stocks teking good licks today on wall street.

Never invest in bank stocks gal

Danyael posted:

  If Britain leaves it means travel, work, living in europe becomes problematic. I want to live in Spain. My sis got us some swank properties at depressed prices and I hope to be able to go there freely in the future. Exit from the union would make it difficult. Spain is popular with brits. Many will have to leave losing value in their homes in this harsh economy if they do

I would have imagined that with your PNC in power you would be running back to Guyana. Instead you turned into a fair weather friend and deserted their call for investors. 

Mars posted:

 Trump is more of a shoot from the hip type. There is no proper structure to all those nincompoop ideas that he has about running this country. Shoot a lot of shit from the hip and hope that a little sticks.

Shouldn't that be "lip"?