Is it just me or do I see that Police give the AltRight a free pass during these "protests" and concentrate their efforts on suppressing the counter-protesters ?
Routinely chopping off limbs and heads, stoning, whipping etc will tend to make it so. Also the randomness of such "justice" adds to the excitement, would you not agree ?
Saudi Law also does not apply equally to all.
As for the women, yes, if one is unaware of other paradigms, then one may be considered to be happy.
Many times on boarding a flight out of KSA, Saudi women have boarded clad in Abaya. Upon disembarking., nary piece of Black Fabric to be seen - And yes, 🙂 I do know the difference between a domestic worker and a Saudi
The US and the collective West have empowered Saudi Arabia since the beginning of the last century.
This and other manifestations of Saudi Intolerance and Hypocrisy is merely the result.
The Saudis and others like them can now do what they want with impunity because the US is so eager for their petro-dollars and basically has no influence over them, sword-dances or no sword-dances.
This is not peculiar to the Trump administration.
America is bending over backwards (or is it forwards) to appease the Arabs. It's too far gone now to turn back.
America's economic and military allies will slowly disengage and distance themselves from the US.
They will forge new trade, economic and military ties amongst themselves, diluting US influence and leaving "America For The Americans" as desired by this Administration and it's supporters
In a way, it's probably a good thing.
It will REALLY hit home when the $60 pair of Chinese-made sneakers from Wal-Mart will balloon to $750 because it is now "Proudly Made In The USA" !
For sure. No one has a monopoly on Gravy ! There has ALWAYS been a lot of money to be made in US Politics. If not, Lobbyists would not exist.
In the present context however, I think the opportunities the Republicans are creating for themselves are unprecedented. It remains to be seen whether it can be checked or not.
I am from a "third-world" country. I am often amused at the similarities between third-world tinpots and first-world "incorruptibles". The only difference I notice is that the former does not have the finesse of the latter when it comes to helping oneself to the Gravy.
Other than that, I would say that what is happening today is simply the result of no one objecting to the steady erosion of the freedoms that Americans had in the past. This is a situation that has been about 20+ years in the making, possibly more.
However, I respectfully disagree with you. There may be a "very good opportunity for democrats and progressives" but I seriously doubt whether anything will happen, even in 2018 - Republicans are not going to give up the gravy train they have so easily.
Trump lost the "popular vote"., but what difference did that make ? In terms of the US Political System, he won, fair and square.
Thousands may protest (for now) but it will die down when everyone wearies of it all and goes back home to live their lives under this new norm
The Muslim Ban was not strictly overturned but merely postponed. It will live on, perhaps in a different form and under a different name.
Belief in American Exceptionalism assures it. And everyone is a believer
"There must be some way out of here: but what is it?"
No., there isn't.
Unfortunately, the Republicans are quite happy to shelve their morals and duty to the country in the interests of keeping their power and position, both collective and individual. So they will continue to support Trump cos' there's money to be made.. lots of it.
The people don't see beyond the immediate 15-minutes of broadcast news and can't think beyond it either.
Sadly, this means this is but the beginning of a long decline that cannot be arrested
“If this keeps happening and nothing is done,”
Nothing will be done. People will buy more guns
This is the expectation and hope of the GOP/NRA Nexus
China is not in the habit of making pointless deals. If they decided to do this, you can bet it will grow
Is it just me or do I see that Police give the AltRight a free pass during these "protests" and concentrate their efforts on suppressing the counter-protesters ?
It's ironic though.
Any credit for savings and positives from this good news will be laid at Trumps feet
The implosion of America has begun.
@Shahid Shahid,
Yes - almost crime-free
Routinely chopping off limbs and heads, stoning, whipping etc will tend to make it so. Also the randomness of such "justice" adds to the excitement, would you not agree ?
Saudi Law also does not apply equally to all.
As for the women, yes, if one is unaware of other paradigms, then one may be considered to be happy.
Many times on boarding a flight out of KSA, Saudi women have boarded clad in Abaya. Upon disembarking., nary piece of Black Fabric to be seen - And yes, 🙂 I do know the difference between a domestic worker and a Saudi
The US and the collective West have empowered Saudi Arabia since the beginning of the last century.
This and other manifestations of Saudi Intolerance and Hypocrisy is merely the result.
The Saudis and others like them can now do what they want with impunity because the US is so eager for their petro-dollars and basically has no influence over them, sword-dances or no sword-dances.
This is not peculiar to the Trump administration.
America is bending over backwards (or is it forwards) to appease the Arabs. It's too far gone now to turn back.
pat tracy - why was he beaten up ? because he chose not to walk off ? Would you accept that type of treatment at a baseball or hockey game ?
#3 - Pay for the crew to travel on another flight.
America's economic and military allies will slowly disengage and distance themselves from the US.
They will forge new trade, economic and military ties amongst themselves, diluting US influence and leaving "America For The Americans" as desired by this Administration and it's supporters
In a way, it's probably a good thing.
It will REALLY hit home when the $60 pair of Chinese-made sneakers from Wal-Mart will balloon to $750 because it is now "Proudly Made In The USA" !
Jack
For sure. No one has a monopoly on Gravy ! There has ALWAYS been a lot of money to be made in US Politics. If not, Lobbyists would not exist.
In the present context however, I think the opportunities the Republicans are creating for themselves are unprecedented. It remains to be seen whether it can be checked or not.
I am from a "third-world" country. I am often amused at the similarities between third-world tinpots and first-world "incorruptibles". The only difference I notice is that the former does not have the finesse of the latter when it comes to helping oneself to the Gravy.
Other than that, I would say that what is happening today is simply the result of no one objecting to the steady erosion of the freedoms that Americans had in the past. This is a situation that has been about 20+ years in the making, possibly more.
There's a long way to go.
alba etie
I hope you are right.
However, I respectfully disagree with you. There may be a "very good opportunity for democrats and progressives" but I seriously doubt whether anything will happen, even in 2018 - Republicans are not going to give up the gravy train they have so easily.
Trump lost the "popular vote"., but what difference did that make ? In terms of the US Political System, he won, fair and square.
Thousands may protest (for now) but it will die down when everyone wearies of it all and goes back home to live their lives under this new norm
The Muslim Ban was not strictly overturned but merely postponed. It will live on, perhaps in a different form and under a different name.
Belief in American Exceptionalism assures it. And everyone is a believer
"There must be some way out of here: but what is it?"
No., there isn't.
Unfortunately, the Republicans are quite happy to shelve their morals and duty to the country in the interests of keeping their power and position, both collective and individual. So they will continue to support Trump cos' there's money to be made.. lots of it.
The people don't see beyond the immediate 15-minutes of broadcast news and can't think beyond it either.
Sadly, this means this is but the beginning of a long decline that cannot be arrested