..Bloggers Note : miscalculation Mr Invincible
The Achilles' heel for Donald Trump and the United States in the context of Trump's annexation ideas and his past behavior as president can be examined from several perspectives:
International Relations and Alliances:
- Alienation of Allies: Trump's threats to annex territories like Greenland and the Panama Canal, or to use economic force against Canada, could significantly strain relations with key allies. The U.S. relies heavily on NATO and other international alliances for its global influence and security. Such actions could lead to distrust among allies, potentially weakening NATO and other partnerships. This alienation could be particularly detrimental given the geopolitical tensions with countries like Russia and China, where a united front with allies is crucial.
Economic Vulnerabilities:
- Trade and Economic Retaliation: Trump's tariff threats and annexation talks could provoke economic retaliation from affected countries. Canada, Mexico, and Panama are among the U.S.'s top trading partners. Economic sanctions or retaliatory tariffs from these countries could impact American businesses and consumers, particularly in industries that rely on cross-border trade. Additionally, any suggestion of annexation could lead to international legal disputes or trade sanctions from global bodies.
Legal and Constitutional Constraints:
- Domestic Legal Issues: The U.S. Constitution and international law heavily restrict the annexation of foreign territories without consent. Any move towards annexation would face significant legal challenges both domestically and internationally, potentially leading to a constitutional crisis or international condemnation. The War Powers Act and other legal frameworks set limitations on presidential authority to wage war or annex territory without Congressional approval.
Public and Political Opinion:
- Domestic Backlash: Trump's aggressive foreign policy proposals could galvanize opposition both domestically and internationally. Public opinion in the U.S. could shift against him if his actions are seen as overreaching or destabilizing. Politically, even within his own party, there could be significant resistance to such dramatic shifts in policy, especially if they're perceived as detrimental to American interests or stability.
Strategic Miscalculations:
- Overextension: Historically, imperial overreach has been a downfall for many powers. Trump's expansionist rhetoric might be perceived as a miscalculation, leading to military or economic overstretch, which could weaken U.S. strategic positioning globally. The complexity of managing newly annexed territories, especially without broad support, could divert resources and attention from other critical areas.
Global Perception and Influence:
- Loss of Soft Power: Trump's actions could damage America's image as a defender of sovereignty and democracy. This could lead to a decline in U.S. soft power, making it harder to influence international affairs through diplomacy, culture, and economic means rather than coercion or force. The narrative shift towards viewing the U.S. as an imperialist power could benefit adversaries like China in gaining influence in regions skeptical of U.S. intentions.
In summary, Trump's Achilles' heel in this scenario lies in the potential for diplomatic isolation, economic backlash, legal challenges, domestic political division, strategic miscalculations, and the erosion of the U.S.'s moral and soft power standing on the global stage. These vulnerabilities could significantly impact U.S. influence and stability both at home and abroad.
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SURRENDER IN ADVANCE BECAUSE
WE ARE SEEING A FAST MOVE OF
DONALD TRUMP, WHO HAS TALKED A
LOT OF BLUSTER. AND IT'S NOT
JUST POLITICS AND IT'S NOT JUST
THE UNITED STATES. WE HAVE SEEN
MARKETS INTERNATIONALLY AND
FOREIGN LEADERS HAVE TO DEAL
WITH WHAT A SITTING PRESIDENT
SAYS, EVEN IF THEY DON'T THINK
IT'S ALL 100% ON THE LEVEL. SO
THERE WAS A LOT OF THREATS FROM
TRUMP ABOUT TARIFFS STARTED IN
ON SOME TARIFFS. BUT IMMEDIATELY
PRESIDENT TRUMP GOING WOBBLY AS
THE OUTCRY EXTENDS FROM WALL
STREET TO MANY CONSERVATIVES,
REPUBLICANS, MAIN STREET, SMALL
BUSINESS PEOPLE CONCERNED ABOUT
IT, THE INTERNA
>> THAT IS WHAT'S HAPPENING OUT
IN THE REAL WORLD. AND THE DATA
BACKS UP. WHY IT'S BAD FOR
TRUMP. THE STOCK MARKET, WHICH
TRUMP HAS PLAYED UP AND
EMPHASIZED MORE PERHAPS THAN,
SAY, LIBERALS OR PROGRESSIVE
CRITICS, IS NEGATIVE, WIPING OUT
ALL GAINS SINCE HIS
INAUGURATION. NEW JOBS DATA
BELOW EXPECTATIONS. SO JUST TAKE
A MINUTE HERE AND THINK ABOUT
WHAT WE HAVE. THIS IS NOT A
GAME. THIS IS NOT A DRILL. THIS
IS REAL PEOPLE'S LIVES. AND I'VE
TOLD YOU BEFORE, CAMPAIGN'S
OVER. CAMPAIGN PROMISES ARE OVE.
A LARGE SECTION OF THAT SPEECH
LAST NIGHT MAY HAVE SOUNDED LIKE
A LOT OF CAMPAIGN RHETORIC AND
SPIN AND SOME LIES THAT HAVE
BEEN FACT CHECKED. BUT THIS IS
GOVERNING TIME, AND THESE ARE
REAL PEOPLE AFFECTED. AND FOR
ALL OF THE CAMPAIGN TALK ABOUT
PRICES AND INFLATION OR THE VIBE
SESSION, THERE WAS AN EFFORT,
MAYBE NOT PERFECT BECAUSE WE
COVERED PROBLEMS WITH INFLATION
AT THE TIME, BUT THERE WAS AN
EFFORT TO TRY TO DEAL WITH THAT.
IN OTHER WORDS, YOU HAD A UNITED
STATES GOVERNMENT FOCUSED ON
WHAT WAS REAL PROBLEMS, WHICH
YOU CAN HOLD PRESIDENT BIDEN
ACCOUNTABLE FOR. NOW. YOU HAVE A
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT LED BY
PRESIDENT TRUMP, WHICH ACROSS
THESE SIX WEEKS IS NOT DOING
BASIC STEPS TO TRY TO BRING
PRICES DOWN, HAS NOT HELD
SUMMITS MEETINGS, LET ALONE
SUBMITTED LEGISLATION TO BATTLE
PRICES AND INFLATION, AND IS
ACTUALLY TAKING MEASURES THAT AT
LEAST THE STOCK MARKET AND A LOT
OF OTHER INDICATORS SAY ARE BAD
FOR CONSUMERS. NOW TAKE IT TO
THE CONSERVATIVE WALL STREET
JOURNAL, QUOTE, THE NEXT
PRESIDENT INHERITS A REMARKABLE
ECONOMY, BASICALLY ARGUING THAT
FOR ALL THE PROBLEMS I JUST
MENTIONED, THINGS COULD IMPROVE.
WELL, NOW YOU HAVE TRUMP
WATCHING PRICES UP, EGG PRICES
UP, PEOPLE SMUGGLING EGGS IN
FROM MEXICO, 158% RISE ON THAT.
IF YOU MONITOR THAT KIND OF
THING, IT'S NOT A GOOD SIGN FOR
A COUNTRY AS WEALTHY AS OURS
THAT YOU HAVE TO SMUGGLE EGGS
BECAUSE THEY'VE BECOME SO
PRICEY, BECAUSE EVERYTHING ISAUR
TARIFFS. THEN THERE'S OTHER
INDICATORS. LAST NIGHT TRUMP DID
SAY TARIFFS COULD CAUSE A
DISTURBANCE AND AN ADJUSTMENT
PERIOD. HERE'S HIS COMMERCE
CHIEF. TAKE A LISTEN.
>> THERE'S GOING.
>> TO BE AS THE PRESIDENT SAID
ON THE CAMPAIGN TRAIL, THERE.
>> MAY WELL.
>> BE SHORT.
>> TERM PRICE.
>> MOVEMENTS, BUT.
>> IN THE.
>> LONG TERM.
>> IT'S.
>> GOING TO BE COMPLETELY
DIFFERENT.
>> THE SOUND YOU ARE HEARING IS
A RICH, ELITE PERSON TRYING TO
SPIN YOU ON SOMETHING THAT
YOU'RE LIVING THROUGH. YOU KNOW
WHAT IT LOOKS LIKE WHEN THERE'S
INFLATION. YOU KNOW WHAT IT
LOOKS LIKE WHEN PRICES GO UP.
YOU KNOW WHAT IT LOOKS LIKE WHEN
PRICES ARE TOO HIGH. SO WHEN YOU
HAVE MAGA ELITES WITH ALL THEIR
MONEY USING THEIR SMUG, FANCY
WALL STREET LANGUAGE ABOUT SHORT
TERM PRICE MOVEMENTS, WHAT WE
WANT TO PUT IT TO THE GEORGE
CARLIN TEST, A COMIC WHO, LIKE
SO MANY OTHER ARTISTS, COULD CUT
RIGHT THROUGH IT, AND HE,
WITHOUT FEAR OR FAVOR FOR ANY
PARTY. IT WAS AN IDEOLOGICAL
THING. TALKED ABOUT THE BS OF
LANGUAGE, HOW PEOPLE OBSCURE
MEANING. HE EVEN HAS A GREAT
RIFF ON THE EVOLUTION OF THE
PHRASE SHELL SHOCK. IN THE FIRST
WORLD WAR.
>> THAT CONDITION WAS CALLED.
>> SHELL SHOCK.
>> SIMPLE.
>> HONEST, DIRECT LANGUAGE.
>> THEN A WHOLE.
>> GENERATION WENT BY AND THE
SECOND.
>> WORLD WAR.
>> CAME.
>> ALONG AND WE, THE.
>> VERY SAME COMBAT.
>> CONDITION WAS CALLED.
>> BATTLE FATIGUE.
>> THEN WE HAD THE WAR IN.
>> KOREA IN 1950.
>> AND THE.
>> VERY SAME COMBAT.
>> CONDITION WAS.
>> CALLED OPERATIONAL
EXHAUSTION. THEN.
>> OF COURSE.
>> CAME THE WAR.
>> IN.
>> VIETNAM THAT THE.
>> VERY SAME.
>> CONDITION WAS CALLED.
>> POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS
DISORDER.
>> AND THE.
>> PAIN IS COMPLETELY.
>> BURIED.
>> UNDER JARGON.
>> THE PAIN, THE REALITY OF
FAILED ECONOMIC POLICIES, THE
RISKS THAT PEOPLE LIKE PRESIDENT
TRUMP AND ELON MUSK ARE TAKING
THAT WILL FALL ON OTHER PEOPLE.
THAT'S ALL BEING OBSTRUCTED BY
THIS MADE UP
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