knapplc Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 America's government could learn a few things from Ecuador. Yes, Ecuador. 1 Link to comment
knapplc Posted May 18, 2017 Author Share Posted May 18, 2017 Holy crap. Erdogan watched the melee. 1 Link to comment
BigRedBuster Posted May 18, 2017 Share Posted May 18, 2017 Has Trump responded to this?... I'm guessing with a pat on the back and a handshake for the body guard. 1 Link to comment
Danny Bateman Posted May 18, 2017 Share Posted May 18, 2017 Holy crap. Erdogan watched the melee. Video. This is truly an insane, outrageous story. A brutal strongman's henchman beat down American protestors ON OUR SOIL. It's just getting swallowed up by the black hole that is POTUS. 1 Link to comment
Making Chimichangas Posted May 18, 2017 Share Posted May 18, 2017 Why is ANY of this surprising anyone? Link to comment
commando Posted May 18, 2017 Share Posted May 18, 2017 it won't be long and this will be the new norm in america. thanks Donnie Link to comment
BigRedBuster Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 And trumpy welcomed them into the ehitehouse with open arms. Link to comment
Making Chimichangas Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 To be fair (and I cannot believe I am saying this)... Erdogan's bodyguards are probably protected by the same laws which protects and shields diplomats. Meaning, they can probably do whatever they want and our police/law enforcement can't even give them a parking ticket. And, as I stated above, why is anyone surprised Trump said or did nothing about this? This is a guy who, during the campaign, routinely and actively encouraged his supporters to beat up those who opposed him. Link to comment
zoogs Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 McCain and Feinstein try to take recourse where the current Administration shows zero interest in doing so: http://thehill.com/homenews/senate/334103-senators-to-turkey-hold-guards-accountable-on-dc-brawl “The actions of your staff violate the constitutional protections of freedom of the press and freedom of assembly enjoyed by all Americans,” they wrote in a letter to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Thursday. “Your staff’s blatant violation of these rights on American soil is an affront to those freedoms, and reflects poorly on your government,” the pair added. “We cannot turn a blind eye to these actions at home, and we urge you to hold accountable those members of your staff who violently attacked peaceful protestors in our nation’s capital.” McCain additionally opines that he would throw out the Turkish ambassador over this. I find it hard to disagree. Are we going to accept their incredible "self defense" argument? The term 'feckless' comes to mind. 2 Link to comment
knapplc Posted May 19, 2017 Author Share Posted May 19, 2017 Why is ANY of this surprising anyone? And, as I stated above, why is anyone surprised Trump said or did nothing about this? This is a guy who, during the campaign, routinely and actively encouraged his supporters to beat up those who opposed him. I'm curious why you think shock & anger is "surprise." We were all here throughout the campaign and through the past four months. We all knew what we were getting into. 1 Link to comment
Danny Bateman Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 McCain and Feinstein try to take recourse where the current Administration shows zero interest in doing so: http://thehill.com/homenews/senate/334103-senators-to-turkey-hold-guards-accountable-on-dc-brawl “The actions of your staff violate the constitutional protections of freedom of the press and freedom of assembly enjoyed by all Americans,” they wrote in a letter to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Thursday. “Your staff’s blatant violation of these rights on American soil is an affront to those freedoms, and reflects poorly on your government,” the pair added. “We cannot turn a blind eye to these actions at home, and we urge you to hold accountable those members of your staff who violently attacked peaceful protestors in our nation’s capital.” McCain additionally opines that he would throw out the Turkish ambassador over this. I find it hard to disagree. Are we going to accept their incredible "self defense" argument? The term 'feckless' comes to mind. They seriously offered up self-defense as their response? What a complete load of crap. Looking at this thread and at the Trump FP thread, I wonder if Trump is going to be a weak, feckless leader when it comes to confronting world leaders. I wonder if in his mind he doesn't want to do anything to sully his negotiating position for deals. Incredibly simplistic, but I think it's the way his mind works. Heck, he didn't even have the stones to call Comey and let him know he had been let go. Sure, he showed plenty of machismo on the campaign trail, but I think when put on the spot, he shrinks like a puppy being yelled at for peeing inside. Link to comment
knapplc Posted May 19, 2017 Author Share Posted May 19, 2017 I mean, I definitely sympathize with her, but that guy is going to have diplomatic immunity. There will be no prosecution. At worst they'll revoke his visa and he won't be able to come back here. 1 Link to comment
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