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ecstatic's JournalIs Germany now the "leader of the free world?" And is that potentially a good thing?
Merkel has already issued at least 2 warnings to trump, first about protectionism and now the Muslim ban. Those are the type of warnings that U.S. presidents used to give to other nations.
It might take some time to sink in, and it's true that we still have the world's greatest arsenal, but as far as leadership, I think that period has officially ended. Will repubs and others admit it?
Also, let's be clear, trump is dangerous and will not keep us safe, but when the smoke clears and he's replaced, is it potentially a good thing if we're no longer front and center on the world stage?
Don't be naive, the "insurance for all" bit is meant to throw cold water on upcoming protests
So instead of steely resolve, the naive among us are now hoping that Trump will bring us single payer. Maybe if that's true, we don't have to protest. Right? Wrong!
Don't be naive. Trump is a con artist. He already fooled millions with the wall lie, don't let "single payer" become the next carrot he uses to gain blind support.
All you have to do is look at who he nominated for Department of Health and Human Services:
Price has also backed moves to reform and cut Medicare benefits, an entitlement program for the nation's elderly that Trump has pledged to protect.
Outside of his conservative economic record, others may find his social stances a major issue. Chief among these for the HHS job: Price is anti-abortion, pro-gun rights and opposed to the Obamacare provision mandating birth control access.
http://www.cnn.com/2016/12/16/planning/tom-price-trump-health-and-human-services/index.html
Did anyone watch the CNN - Paul Ryan Townhall Trainwreck?
The very first question:
Video: https://www.facebook.com/cnn/videos/10155901808376509/
I think Jake Tapper was just as disgusted with Paul Ryan as I was.
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