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Category Archives: Donald Trump
Trump says U.S. should toughen up fight against Islamist militants
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, reacting to attacks at Brussels airport and a metro station on Tuesday, said the United States and Western countries should toughen up in their fight against Islamist militants. “I would close … Continue reading
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Why Did Trump Speak At AIPAC?
Comments to Steve Sailer: * Why did Trump speak at AIPAC? Trump does not pander. But he knows everyone will be watching what HE said at AIPAC. And they are. If he used the word “Palestinian”, everyone will talk about … Continue reading
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GOP Candidates’ Speeches to AIPAC
Steve Sailer writes: “At AIPAC earlier today, Hillary denounced Trump for not being wholly in Israel’s pocket.” Comments: * Reaction to what Trump said in his Washington presser – the headline at Israel Hayom (Sheldon Adelson’s paper): “Trump promises to … Continue reading
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WP: Trump questions need for NATO, outlines non-interventionist foreign policy
It’s as though Donald Trump’s favorite people are Americans. It feels like every day Donald Trump is making front-page news. He’s a compelling character. It’s hard to stop reading about him. Conservative Pundit tweets: “George Washington is no doubt rolling … Continue reading
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Trump Wants US Out Of NATO
John J.Mearsheimer has said for years that the US should get out of NATO and pivot to asia to contain China. Daily Beast: In a meeting with The Washington Post’s editorial board, Donald Trump suggested NATO has outlived its usefulness … Continue reading
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Why I Can’t Take Bethany Mandel Seriously
Conservative commentator Bethany Mandel (wife of New York Post op/ed Editor Seth Mandel) writes for the Forward under this headline: “My Trump Tweets Earned Me So Many Anti-Semitic Haters That I Bought a Gun” Wow, sounds horrible until you think … Continue reading
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Gay Jew James Kirchick: Donald Trump Is Turning Me Liberal
I’m enjoying the Jewish hysteria. James “two-time winner of a National Lesbian & Gay Journalist Association Award!” Kirchick writes: I find Trump’s contempt for the basic functions of democracy—in particular the First Amendment to the United States Constitution—absolutely appalling. His … Continue reading
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An open letter to Donald Trump from Orthodox rabbis
LINK: The Orthodox Community Responds to Donald Trump at AIPAC March 18, 2016 Dear Mr. Trump: We are writing to you as you prepare to address the largest pro-Israel gathering in North America. We care deeply not only about America’s … Continue reading
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Jews Coming Around On Trump
Rabbi Gil Student writes: “I have never liked Trump on any level but with all the talking heads bashing him, the contrarian in me is increasingly reconsidering my lack of support. Anyone on whom liberal rabbis will walk out as … Continue reading
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The Donald Trump Hat Shortage
Comments to Steve Sailer: * I attended today’s [Trump] event at Fountain Hills, first time ever at a political rally. I was impressed by how many young people there were. Nice small talk in the crowd, joking a bit about … Continue reading
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