It remains to be seen if their kissing the ring was strategic or just tactical (apart from Musk, who is committed), but what they've bought wasn't a good economy. They bought into the transition from democracy and capitalism to authoritarian oligarchy.
Dollars don't describe the value of Russia-level corruption, which is where the country is now pointed. And the longer-term gains from captured institutions would far outpace a hundred billion dollars or two, if they succeed.
I'll also add one after "50 DAYS." Definitely been at least 3 years since January 20.
Narcissists literally can't comprehend their own hypocrisy, because they are the special exception to every rule.
Remember that one time when the US got in the way of peace when Britain invaded? Why were we so stubborn again? It's a mystery, but hopefully Ukraine doesn't repeat our mistakes.
Yes, but on the other hand, I'm pretty sure those complaining about Genocide Joe knew that and preferred this result.
It's a tough question but I don't think it's hypocritical.
A good government serves two roles: (a) to protect the rights of its citizens, and (b) to enact policy that is representative of its citizens (as shown by popular vote and opinion, usually). But no policy should be allowed to supersede a real right, no matter how popular.
So if a candidate is going to subjugate rights as a matter of policy, that government is right to bar them, even if that is undemocratic. Minds can differ on what rights have primacy, and how nuanced those rights are, but I think it's coherent.
Yes, but it turns out those smaller cakes need smaller eggs.
It's partially AI, but in all likelihood customers aren't buying with AI as a high priority; instead, supply is constrained because most of the same production capacity is being used on AI-focused enterprise hardware.
Trump translation reminder: he refers to himself when he refers to the US.
When he says "we are doing well," it's even less ambiguous. He's saying he personally is doing well. Meaning he is either profiting in terms of personal influence, compliments from Putin, feeling powerful, etc. That's all that means.
Unfortunately, the two party system right now can probably only collapse into a one party system.
Zelensky was going to sign something, until baby Vance decided to throw a tantrum, and Trump couldn't resist joining in. I don't think it was going to be for Trump's $500 billion amount, but that photo op was supposed to precede a signing.
In any case, odds are that Trump never intended the demand to be met.
Has he tried suing people who aren't buying Teslas?