Donald Trump the Megathread part II - mod warnings in OP, Updated 18/03/25

The best course of action is to stop trading with them. Bump up the prices on things that simply have to be sold to them and create a revolt in the country. Isolate them diplomatically and financially. It'll be painful but short. Far cheaper and less damaging than the inevitable conflict that will arise. Unfortunately there'll always be poisonous countries that will try to fill the void that's created. Trump would have no issue going to Russia for Potash, aluminium and oil.

There is a kind of peace to be had in removing every last Palestinian from Gaza, or really from all of Palestine. It's just not the kind of peace that respects human rights in any way. It's pax Trumpicana.

Israel will probably continue to invest in their iron dome system, so rocket attacks from neighbouring countries will be a threat, but a manageable one.

From a geopolitical standpoint, if Israel and the US follow through on this plan, we'll see how serious Iran are.

Probably nothing except provide Israel with the munitions. Trump made it clear last week that US troops would not be the combatants in a ground war in Gaza.

I realise anything could happen in a month, but there is no chance of anyone taking shamrock to America this year, is there?

"Getting it" and doing something about it are two very different things. Russia showed themselves to be weak within weeks of starting the war and no one wanted to escalate with them.

The US is 100 times more capable than Russia. There's zero chance any country puts its head above the parapet. They should but they won't.

that’s the head doge tech bro.

Has to be factored in that the MAGA voters have gone nuts too. Trump is no dictator in the traditional sense - the disciples all agree with him and are backing him all the way.

Kind of Ironic that that Clown Elon is talking about a Democracy and they are dismantling the American one. I think he knows abd maybe it frightebs him a bit but he is afraid to stand up to Trump. Also he is the richest man/person in the World and sounds so nervous. Not doing himself any favours.

For me, American people can do what they wish and let the cards fall where they will - it’s their country. However I’m European - if that means anything at all ,and I think it does, I think the people of EU as well as the politicians need to send a strong but lawful message to America.

I was never a supporter of the actions of Hamas- I support the Palestinians people right to their lands - but that’s complicated by terrorist acts of a minority - and I will still criticise and condemn Hamas - but this is not the way to solve the “Middle East crisis” as it’s been known now for decades. It’s insane what Trump is proposing but the future is even more frightening if it succeeds.

I take your point on street protests in America and MAGA unleashing their unlawful violence - but I’m in Europe - I’ll follow the European way for the time being - let MAGA come to St. Patrick’s day parade in March - I’m sure they’ll get the reception they deserve. I would actually support a ban on America participating at St. Patrick’s day parade and yes I know that means the shamrock ☘️ press shoot cancelled at the White House - right now couldn’t give a fck -

Because everything they are doing is amateurish, childish and without precedent. Everything about that presser demeans the office. And it makes Trump look weak. Sitting there like a worker while the office manager takes questions.

How did we get here?

Ffs what a laugh we're all having...Trump is threatening neighbouring countries and blowing up the middle east but ya let's have the 'bantz'...

Cal Thomas is infuriating. And not because he is an intellectual powerhouse, but because for years he supported Trump, made excuses when he ***ked up, downplayed the importance of his egregious behaviour. He spouts lies so fast the presenter cannot keep up. Cooper is the same with his Trump supporter. It's a sh1tshow

Let him ramble on? And let him spread lie after lie? That's not a journalist's job.

The problem with this gish gallop approach. It's nearly impossible to deal with, unless you have the irrefutable facts at your fingertips.

Neither journalist is up to it.

Allowing a dangerous bullsh1t artist unchecked airtime in either prime time shows just stupid to me.

I think he will be fired by mid term. Trump thinks he is a CEO of a big corp, he will get annoyed with Musk soon enough. Other republicans will also ask him to remove Musk from the circus.