The demonstrations in Puerto Rico continue with varying degrees of peaceableness. What initiated the demonstrations was some nasty chat messages by the commonwealth’s governor but it goes a lot deeper than that with interrelated issues including government corruption, class, and the handling of the aftermath of Hurricane Maria.
In my opinion some of the blame for the situation in Puerto Rico lies with Congress which has authority over and responsibilites for Puerto Rico it does not have for a state. Congress has neglected its oversight responsibilities. I also think that granting Puerto Rico statehood would be a grave error.
The next shoe in the story of Iran’s provocations has dropped with Iran arresting 17 people as CIA spies. We will probably never know the real story. Britain is stepping up to the plate to a certain extent as I suggested yesterday. Iran’s seizing of a British-flagged tanker is piracy full stop. It’s not up to us to take Iran to task for it but we shouldn’t be mealy-mouthed about it.
I disagree with President Trump’s assessment that “the squad” are incapable of loving this country. I think their experience of this country is so limited that they don’t really know this country. The remedy for that is more and broader experience not nasty tweets or inciting crowds. Perhaps I have more confidence in the American people than he. I disagree with his entire approach to the matter but it’s becoming increasing clear that he’s trying to nail the four freshman Congresswomen to the Democratic Party. I think that move is likely to heighten tensions in this country which are already as high as I’ve ever seen them. It seems to working.
Why are we still talking about loving the country? Do you think Trump is capable of loving the country? Does He? How would we know?
Steve
I mentioned it here only to disagree with Trump. As to why it is still being talked about elsewhere, could it be that it resonates with people?
He publicly hugs the flag.
There’s an attitude of smug confidence worn on the faces of Congresswomenpersonmens Omar and Cortes that would appear to be insolence from anyone else so new to the job. But you see, they are “People of Color” and that is armor, and they know it. I for one, am glad Trump didn’t do what Biden would, cower and apologize for centuries of European rule. These ladies don’t only seek equality, but gain.
They may not be incapable, but they show no sign whatsoever that they desire to. Grey used the word insolence. Their demeanor reflects insolence to those who have fought for the country, and those who have worked over the years to bring it’s past into line with current standards.
Yes, they appear to be doing it for gain.
“He publicly hugs the flag.”
Which is a sign of disrespect for the flag. AS I suspected, no Trump supporters offer any suggestions that would show Trump actually loves the country.
“Their demeanor reflects insolence to those who have fought for the country, and those who have worked over the years to bring it’s past into line with current standards.”
Speaking as one of those, no I dont see that. They criticize aspects of the country they do not like, but which you do like. However, feel free to offer what you would regard as insolence. I haven’t seen it. Trump criticizes parts of the country, and people, you dont like, so you agree with him.
in·so·lence
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noun
rude and disrespectful behavior.
How could that not be the very essence of Trump? The name calling, making fun of disabled people, making fun of veterans and their families, making false claims about judges, etc. (Thought I had better cite the definition of the word for you.)
Steve