Image of the day

Captured by
Shane Yarnall

LDN 1622

My Account

New to Astromart?

Register an account...

Need Help?

Posts Made By: Rod Kaufman

May 18, 2019 09:47 AM Forum: Politics

Oh Great, The Market's Dumping Again On Trump's Tariffs...

Posted By Rod Kaufman

Originally Posted by Russ Carroll
https://www.cnbc.com/2019/05/17/us-to-announce-deal-to-lift-steel-and-aluminum-tariffs-on-canada-and-mexico-as-soon-as-today-sources.html

I guess Trump heard me
Actually, he heard Kasich...

May 13, 2019 09:21 AM Forum: Politics

Oh Great, The Market's Dumping Again On Trump's Tariffs...

Posted By Rod Kaufman

https://www.cnn.com/2019/05/12/investing/dow-global-stocks/index.html

May 14, 2019 09:13 AM Forum: Politics

American Farmers Let Loose On Trump

Posted By Rod Kaufman

Biden and making America normal again are looking pretty good to the Farmer's of America:
https://www.cnn.com/2019/05/13/politics/farmers-china-tariffs-trump/index.html

May 17, 2019 08:41 AM Forum: Politics

Will Trump Go To War In Iran To Get Re-Elected?

Posted By Rod Kaufman

Trump just replied today when asked if we're going to war with Iran:
"Hope not"
Well, that's reassuring now isn't it?
BUT, he's reportedly pissed at his advisors, namely John Bolton,  for ratcheting up defcon levels. Trump did tell Bolton when he brought him on in no uncertain words: "Just don't get us into another war!" Bolton grudgingly said, Oh, Ok. You should have seen the look on Bolton's face when they first met with the Chinese to discuss the upcoming trade war. He looked like he wanted to nuke'em right there in the room! Take a look!
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/2175984/xi-jinping-says-cooperation-best-choice-both-sides-dinner

May 18, 2019 09:44 AM Forum: Politics

Will Trump Go To War In Iran To Get Re-Elected?

Posted By Rod Kaufman

Originally Posted by Richard Davis


So then did you have a problem with Obama when he was in power, completely ignoring the actions of the Chinese when they started creating Islands in the South China Sea and threatened other nations with Military force, claiming that they "Owned" parts of the world that they didn't?  
That's absolutely false. Obama had our war ships up and down around their self-created islands. But of course, it's like Rich to ignore the content of a thread and attempt  to hijack it into something about Obama. Figures...

May 18, 2019 10:01 AM Forum: Politics

Will Trump Go To War In Iran To Get Re-Elected?

Posted By Rod Kaufman

Originally Posted by Greg Shaffer


Ohhh?? and what did those warships do about what China was doing? Did China stop?
No, it was a case of America sending a message that international waters are just that and we'll navigate them as we please. And that's the quid pro quo we have now with Trump in office as well... 

May 18, 2019 09:16 PM Forum: Politics

Will Trump Go To War In Iran To Get Re-Elected?

Posted By Rod Kaufman

Originally Posted by Greg Shaffer
I am just trying to wrap my head around using a link from a China based media site to support any argument when their media is 100% government controlled......I suppose there is some logic to saying something like "I was just using the picture of Bolton to make a point" but for all we know his hemorrhoids are acting up LOL
Oh really? Did you see the cleaning crew Bolton sent in after he left? Take a look!

https://www.google.com/search?q=the+wild+bunch+images&tbm=isch&source=iu&ictx=1&fir=8odY8qHoV7BdLM%253A%252C8TBqFmti3n4vOM%252C_&vet=1&usg=AI4_-kSbtrXfS067rYLxceupfsgl-OL-Tg&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwj--veNoqXiAhWFrJ4KHem9AJ4Q9QEwBXoECAoQDg#imgrc=8odY8qHoV7BdLM:

May 18, 2019 11:41 PM Forum: Politics

Will Trump Go To War In Iran To Get Re-Elected?

Posted By Rod Kaufman

 I read somewhere that Mel Gibson is making a re-do of "The Wild Bunch". He's probably tapped Greg as his technical adviser...

May 19, 2019 04:57 AM Forum: Politics

Will Trump Go To War In Iran To Get Re-Elected?

Posted By Rod Kaufman

John (the walrus) Bolton has his war plan ready but Trump is now pumping the brakes:
"Amid reports that Bolton had ordered updated contingency plans for an Iranian attack that would send as many as 120,000 US troops to the Middle East and US intelligence indicating a heightened threat of attack from Iran, Trump on Thursday headed for a diplomatic off-ramp, making clear to top aides that he does not want a war with Iran and signaling publicly to the Iranians that he is ready to talk."
https://www.cnn.com/2019/05/18/politics/donald-trump-iran-test-diplomacy/index.html
Hmm, I see this one simmering for quite awhile...

May 20, 2019 06:54 AM Forum: Politics

Will Trump Go To War In Iran To Get Re-Elected?

Posted By Rod Kaufman

Originally Posted by Richard Davis

Except that now the Brits have changed their tune on the threat from Iran.  

Guess you jumped the gun once again Rod.  You must be taking cues from CNN
Well, Rich, they're back to saying it's not a threat again! Those ballistic missiles on freighters from Iran were either being moved to prevent them from being hit given the tensions in the area, ie houdi terrorist attacks on Saudi freighters, or being placed in storage areas in Iran. BUT, commander and chief Trump just tweeted Iran better not ever threaten us again or that'll be the end of Iran!. Mission accomplished!!!