Trump to move US embassy to Jerusalem.

Hell the only reason Trump did it against others advice, he made a campaign promise. Originally Posted by bamscram

Yup unlike all other politicians, Trump keeps his word.
Being a contrarian has done him well, kinda like Warren Buffet who made his millions by being a contrarian.

What happened to the art of the deal? We got nothing in return.
If you want to put out a fire you don't throw gasoline on it.

Interestingly we haven't heard from Assad since. Originally Posted by Cherie

No we haven’t. Instead of wimping out like Obama, Trump sent a strong message via cruise missiles. Trump had Obama’s spineless back. Putin noticed too. LEADERSHIP!

How many other countries have a embassy there? Originally Posted by bamscram

currently none.

Recognition: USA

Recognition - no embasssy: Denmark, Finland, Taiwan (Israel does not recognize this country), Vanuatu

Possible recognition: Philippines

Partial Recognition - West Jerusalem: Czech Republic, Russia

What happened to the art of the deal? We got nothing in return.
If you want to put out a fire you don't throw gasoline on it. Originally Posted by bamscram

Maybe there was a deal. One the Palestinians couldn't refuse.


Jim

know what was interesting....

Russia recognized West Jerusalem as Israels capital in May 2017. not even a peep, no uproar over Russia's announcement.

Hell the only reason Trump did it against others advice, he made a campaign promise. Originally Posted by bamscram

Several others said the same campaign promise. Trump's the only one who kept his..

"SEC. 2. FINDINGS.

The Congress makes the following findings:

(1) Each sovereign nation, under international law and custom, may designate its own capital.

(2) Since 1950, the city of Jerusalem has been the capital of the State of Israel.

(3) The city of Jerusalem is the seat of Israel’s President, Parliament, and Supreme Court, and the site of numerous government ministries and social ...."

know what was interesting....

Russia recognized West Jerusalem as Israels capital in May 2017. not even a peep, no uproar over Russia's announcement. Originally Posted by dilbert firestorm

Have they moved their embassy there?

And i doubt it will ever be peaceful.. Originally Posted by garhkal

Unfortunately you're correct. There's an old cliché " War is natural, Peace is accidental".


Jim

Several others said the same campaign promise. Trump's the only one who kept his.. Originally Posted by garhkal

A man of vision and integrity.

YUGE!

You must be soooo proud. BIGLY!

Unfortunately you're correct. There's an old cliché " War is natural, Peace is accidental".


Jim Originally Posted by Mr MojoRisin

I beg to differ with you on this issue ... those little pieces of shit burning our flag and stomping them in their sandals couldn't be found when their women, children, brothers, sisters, mothers, and fathers were being dragged out of their homes tortured and butchered by the ISIS assholes ...

.. instead they hauled ass to Europe or "the next country" to get out of harms way and whined because they couldn't get a fucking VISA to the U.S. once Trump got in office!

"War" doesn't come natural to them! Slaughtering innocents does.

What happened to the art of the deal? We got nothing in return. Originally Posted by bamscram

How would you know?

#1: We're establishing a military base in Israel. #2: The Israelis have contributed to our incursions over there since they set up shop in 1949-50. #3: They are our only reliable ally in the area.

Now go preen yourself with your pecker! AssUp's waiting!

I beg to differ with you on this issue ... those little pieces of shit burning our flag and stomping them in their sandals couldn't be found when their women, children, brothers, sisters, mothers, and fathers were being dragged out of their homes tortured and butchered by the ISIS assholes ...

.. instead they hauled ass to Europe or "the next country" to get out of harms way and whined because they couldn't get a fucking VISA to the U.S. once Trump got in office!

"War" doesn't come natural to them! Slaughtering innocents does. Originally Posted by LexusLover

Isn't that one of the features of War?



Jim

How would you know?

#1: We're establishing a military base in Israel. #2: The Israelis have contributed to our incursions over there since they set up shop in 1949-50. #3: They are our only reliable ally in the area.

Now go preen yourself with your pecker! AssUp's waiting! Originally Posted by LexusLover

It is evident you don't know or you would be trumpeting the benefits. Another military base for tax payers to foot the bill is not a benefit.