It’s pathetic that Trump stays neutral on the HKG protestors to keep hopes of an economic deal w/ Ch

BaronVonZemo 64210 posts Joined: Nov 19, 2010

Posted 4:09 pm on Aug 13, 2019

Mixed bag.

We should stand for democracy/freedom and against communism/socialism wherever possible. It’s not always about money.

These people will be left out to twist in the wind.

Tianenmen Square 2.0.

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It’s pathetic that Trump stays neutral on the HKG protestors to keep hopes of an economic deal w/ Ch BaronVonZemo 4:09pm · 8/13/19
- Similar to his treatment of MBS ND_in_DRO 9:20pm · 8/13/19
- Just don’t pretend that Trump has a policy ..... on anything. conorlarkin 7:56pm · 8/13/19
  - Childish & not honest post. If he had no policy on anything, you wouldn't hate him so much.Obviously Eli 8:17pm · 8/13/19
    - The oath of office demands moral integrity. He has zero. Anyone who votes for him has none.NT conorlarkin 8:24pm · 8/13/19
      - conorlarkin - reader of minds/judger of souls. Don’t presume to be God.NT BaronVonZemo 11:18pm · 8/13/19
      - You are a criminal defense lawyer. Lecturing on morality.NT Aragoto 9:09pm · 8/13/19
        
        That's ok. It's just when he lectures like a prosecutor that it gets really weird.NT NedoftheHill 10:17pm · 8/13/19
      - I think you mixed oval office with Pope office. The oath of oval office is defending constitution Eli 8:33pm · 8/13/19
- Staying neutral is right, staying constructive neutral, as moderator for China & HK would be better Eli 6:35pm · 8/13/19
- It is sad that we cannot support them. The people of China are the only people who can help them.NT NedoftheHill 6:03pm · 8/13/19
- People who claim Trump should "say something" are clearly missing the important stuff CC72 5:30pm · 8/13/19
  - That's a good point that I hadn't considered. If the military pulls back over these concessions BaronVonZemo 5:36pm · 8/13/19
    - Apologies are only acceptable in the form of free drinks at tailgaters.NT NedoftheHill 6:04pm · 8/13/19
      - Dang!NT BaronVonZemo 10:41pm · 8/13/19
- Let's say he makes a bold statement for the protesters and China crushes them anyway. Cole 4:18pm · 8/13/19
  - In this case, I honestly think he can only harm the interests of the US by speaking out. NedoftheHill 6:06pm · 8/13/19
  - I'm a beatnick at heart, man. What can i say?NT BaronVonZemo 5:37pm · 8/13/19
- How serious is the human rights beef there? LehighND 4:18pm · 8/13/19
  - Other specific issues? Yes, actually the real issue is anxiety about the future- 2047 & beyond Eli 6:47pm · 8/13/19
  - .NT NedoftheHill 6:08pm · 8/13/19
    - It could be pretty bad. LehighND 6:12pm · 8/13/19
      - Sorry. I deleted because I decided I was being unfair to you...then I drove home... NedoftheHill 7:16pm · 8/13/19
  - They are ultimately fighting for their freedom and autonomy which is a basic human right. BaronVonZemo 5:32pm · 8/13/19
    - No doubt. LehighND 5:39pm · 8/13/19
      - Your probably right in reality, but it still bugs the heck out of me.NT BaronVonZemo 11:14pm · 8/13/19
  - Reminds me of when you argued there aren't many coal miners in OH anyway.NT Cole 5:28pm · 8/13/19
    - Yes. It is just like that.NT LehighND 5:44pm · 8/13/19
  - Do you know what it’s like to live under communist rule? If you did you wouldn’t ask this.NT PBHangingChad 4:58pm · 8/13/19
    - Are the Hong Kong protests about communism?NT LehighND 5:41pm · 8/13/19
      - Yes as it relates to freedom of speech, worship, and human rights. My sister in law lives there. She PBHangingChad 5:48pm · 8/13/19
        
        Are you just sort of riffing, or do you have a link.Link LehighND 5:52pm · 8/13/19
        
        If you don’t understand the difference I can’t help you. I thought you were smarter.NT PBHangingChad 5:53pm · 8/13/19
        
        Difference between what and what?NT LehighND 5:54pm · 8/13/19
        
        FREEDOM you dumb ass. You think this is about extradition at this point? Travel more post lessNT PBHangingChad 5:56pm · 8/13/19
        
        Difference between FREEDOM and what?NT LehighND 6:00pm · 8/13/19
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