Merkel meets Trump in clash of style and substance

[Jingthing]

4 hours ago, dunroaming said:

Yes but Trump only speaks for Trump and the loonies who support him.  The rest of the USA know the reality and so do the rest of the world. 

To the average person in the world, the leader of a nation represents the people of any nation.That's why so many Americans find having a mentally bizarre demagogue clown representing them so utterly embarrassing (and SCARY). 

[anon4546543]

Merkel is a former high placed communist dedicated to the fall of Capitalism. By inviting everyone from everywhere to invade her country, she seems to be doing a good job.

Trump has no respect for women, has no respect for decency, no respect for any human rights. 

They will get on famously.

[cncltd1973]

16 hours ago, darksidedog said:

“We have to be prepared for the fact that he does not like to listen for long, that he prefers clear positions and does not want to delve into details,” said one senior German official.

Translate that to, Trump has a very short attention span, you need to explain things in words of two syllables or less, and he can't understand logic.

I'm waiting for his summary for the meeting. Was it bad, sad, or great?

[cncltd1973]

18 hours ago, webfact said:

Another source of tension is Germany's 50 billion euro trade surplus with the United States.

Germany's uncommon respect for its tradespeople and apprenticeship give it the edge. Germans realize talented craftsmen are needed as much as college educated engineers. Together they make top quality products. Not everyone is college material, but that doesn't mean they should fall by the wayside like they do in other countries.

If the US could only emulate that approach, our exports wouldn't be in the deficit.

[Scott]

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[boomerangutang]

6 hours ago, cncltd1973 said:

I'm waiting for his summary for the meeting. Was it bad, sad, or great?

        Trump will summarize it as great, regardless of what transpires. 

 

        When he met with the Mexican prez, last year, he said it went great. He also said they discussed topics which weren't mentioned (the wall, and who would pay for it, for examples).  Later the same day, Trump was shouting to his frenzied fans in AZ - back to bad-mouthing Mexicans.  The next time they were supposed to meet, the Mexican prez turned his plane around went home.   Note: Merkel is postponing her meeting - purportedly due to blizzard on US east coast.

 

         That's part of Trump's style:  he can meet with someone and act all nice - then hours/days later he'll trash-talk that person.  He did it also with Obama.  I'd like Merkel to look him right in the face and say, with camera's rolling, "Mr. President, you're such a horse's ass."

[DM07]

14 hours ago, 348GTS said:

Hmmm... except that only about 1 in 5 "Syrian refugees" were actually genuine refugees or from Syria for that matter. Most of the 1 million were economic migrants posing as refugees from any number of countries, with a sprinkling of Isis operatives thrown in for good measure. I don't think the EU, or the USA has any moral or legal occupation to accept the majority of these people and they should be returned to their countries of origin.

Are you finished with your Breitbart/ Fox News -inspired BS?

You are getting really boring!

[DM07]

8 hours ago, spiderorchid said:

Merkel is a former high placed communist dedicated to the fall of Capitalism. By inviting everyone from everywhere to invade her country, she seems to be doing a good job.

Trump has no respect for women, has no respect for decency, no respect for any human rights. 

They will get on famously.

Oh, dear...

Did your parents forget, to put their computer on child-safe?

 

[USPatriot]

On 12/03/2017 at 5:13 PM, boomerangutang said:

I don't much like Merkel due to her overly-open policies re; migrants.  However, I respect her a lot more than Trump.  At least Merkel thinks before she talks, is knowledgeable about international affairs, and doesn't have the litany of character failings that Trump has.  

Germany is trumps proof the rest of Europe isn't any better off than germany

[ilostmypassword]

1 hour ago, USPatriot said:

Germany is trumps proof the rest of Europe isn't any better off than germany

You mean like the terrible German economy? Or free Universities for all German citizens? And first rate health care for all German citizens?  A homicide rate that's about 1/5 of the USA's?

What an utter disaster of a nation!!!

[USPatriot]

8 hours ago, ilostmypassword said:

You mean like the terrible German economy? Or free Universities for all German citizens? And first rate health care for all German citizens?  A homicide rate that's about 1/5 of the USA's?

What an utter disaster of a nation!!!

Or the problems with the migrants. Let's see america posted the most new jobs in 10 years   the stock market is up. All in a month thank you Mr trump.

[ilostmypassword]

1 hour ago, USPatriot said:

Or the problems with the migrants. Let's see america posted the most new jobs in 10 years   the stock market is up. All in a month thank you Mr trump.

The most new jobs in 10 years?  What false news site did you get that info from?

 

[cncltd1973]

1 hour ago, USPatriot said:

Or the problems with the migrants. Let's see america posted the most new jobs in 10 years   the stock market is up. All in a month thank you Mr trump.

Trump has already discredited the job reports last year as false, but now he's more than happy to take credit for the continued positive momentum? Typical, Obama does the heavy lifting and Trump reaps the rewards.

The stock market is shining now from Trump rolling back the regulations on derivatives that were imposed to safeguard our economy from Wall Street pirates. They'll soon be back on their yachts with cocaine parties, never having been punished, you can be sure they'll crash the economy again if they will be richer for it.

You think Trump has done what in a month? As if Obama never existed, or was 'the worst president in history'? The Trump camp is shrinking in numbers, but as delusional as ever.

[Morch]

On 3/13/2017 at 11:14 PM, boomerangutang said:

People posting here think there will be substantive discussion between Merkel and The Divider.  Far from it.  Trump already has a reputation in Europe for being a dufus.  When Pence was there recently, a German reporter asked him, "Should we believe you or the president?"  Pence just grinned.  He didn't have a response.

 

Merkel should know not to trust anything Trump says.  He's not only a habitual liar, but he changes his ideas hour by hour.  He's as dependable as an overheated car running on 3 flat tires.  

 

When Pence was there recently, a German reporter asked him, "Should we believe you or the president?"  Pence just grinned.  He didn't have a response.

 

Did this actually take place as described? Somehow, seeing Pence dealing with reporters, he doesn't strike as the type at a lose for words. Not to say his words always mean much, just that he's a professional politician.

[Jingthing]

It's not only about believing or not believing the so called president. He changes his tune all the time anyway. He seems to enjoy being unpredictable and sees it as a negotiating advantage. What does he really stand for? Who bloody knows. 

[Rigby40]

On 3/13/2017 at 9:15 AM, darksidedog said:

I believe if you scratch your head a little and get the cogs turning, you may well be able to figure this conundrum out for yourself.

Merkel may look a bit like Miss Piggy admittedly, but she is a smart cookie.

Yes, allowing nearly 1 million third world migrants to come in and terrorize, sexually assault and commit acts of violence against the native population is the epitome of a smart cookie. 

Nice going there.

[USPatriot]

On 15/03/2017 at 7:53 AM, ilostmypassword said:

The most new jobs in 10 years?  What false news site did you get that info from?

 

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-03-10/u-s-jobs-wages-show-solid-gains-in-trump-s-first-full-month

[ilostmypassword]

36 minutes ago, USPatriot said:

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-03-10/u-s-jobs-wages-show-solid-gains-in-trump-s-first-full-month

Nothing you've linked to here supports your original claim which was

" Let's see america posted the most new jobs in 10 years  "

[Andaman Al]

On 3/15/2017 at 8:31 PM, USPatriot said:

Or the problems with the migrants. Let's see america posted the most new jobs in 10 years   the stock market is up. All in a month thank you Mr trump.

A complete lie and a fake news post. You are learning from your hero well. If in doubt just lie lie lie until you actually believe it your self. It would appear that 38% of Americans are synaptically challenged and they all seem to be Trump supporters. Trump is a reality TV celebrity and he plays to the very same crowd that love reality TV, it is all he knows. Do you love reality TV?  Sad!

[craigt3365]

On 3/15/2017 at 8:31 PM, USPatriot said:

Or the problems with the migrants. Let's see america posted the most new jobs in 10 years   the stock market is up. All in a month thank you Mr trump.

Hopefully you understand Trump had nothing to do with any economic numbers the first few months in office.  All due to Obama.  Thank you Mr. Obama.

[craigt3365]

On 3/16/2017 at 4:38 PM, Rigby40 said:

Yes, allowing nearly 1 million third world migrants to come in and terrorize, sexually assault and commit acts of violence against the native population is the epitome of a smart cookie. 

Nice going there.

I seriously doubt all 1 million are terrorizing and committing acts of violence. LOL

 

You are aware of why she did this?  A declining population.  The average net gain to Germany is $4k per year per immigrant.  Smart cookie.

[Briggsy]

As I suspected, a waste of time Merkel going to Washington. Trump just rails on about domestic issues playing to his voter base and plays silly dominance games, by ignoring Merkel in the press conference.

 

As one correspondent put it, they were giving a joint press conference but simultaneously occupying different private universes.

[Kickstand]

Not exactly a meeting of the minds. Merkel has a PhD in quantum chemistry and Trump misspelled "tap".

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[USPatriot]

22 hours ago, ilostmypassword said:

Nothing you've linked to here supports your original claim which was

" Let's see america posted the most new jobs in 10 years  "

You just don't like trump.

And you did not read the article

[jerojero]

You just don't like trump.
And you did not read the article

And so do majority of American citizens (don't like Trump). Lowest approval rating for a newly elected president? Making USA a laughingstock around the world. Has no shame in telling bold faced lies, daily. Is your home country being made Great? Think not, and so do billions people think that across the world.

[ilostmypassword]

1 hour ago, USPatriot said:

You just don't like trump.

And you did not read the article

Are you dyslexic? Once again, here's what you wrote: "Let's see america posted the most new jobs in 10 years "

All you have to do to prove that statement is find where it appears in the article and quote it. Just like I'm quoting you know.  Really, what is your problem? 

[anon4546543]

14 hours ago, craigt3365 said:

I seriously doubt all 1 million are terrorizing and committing acts of violence. LOL

 

You are aware of why she did this?  A declining population.  The average net gain to Germany is $4k per year per immigrant.  Smart cookie.

I hope this is a joke post. Because if you are a very clever country, highly educated and highly skilled, you may wish to invite hard workers to fill the gap with some of the more mundane jobs if population is declining. These people can be found from most of Asia, especially the Philippines, South America, all of the Pacific and some more educated countries if the pay and conditions are good. They do not bring religious baggage, they will swear allegiance to your country if they are accepted as legal migrants, they have no race hang ups. Instead Merkel invited the very opposite and now the security risk to all of Europe is not worth what she did. Unless you want to base your entire economy on a military and security workforce. And every week reading about some mad person that has attacked and murdered some of your population before it was killed but it was not a terror or religious mayhem. Just part of normal society that Germany now enjoys, thanks to Ms Merkel.  

[craigt3365]

11 hours ago, USPatriot said:

You just don't like trump.

And you did not read the article

Methinks you didn't read the article.  Definitely not the largest employment gain in 10 years.  Not even 10 months. LOL

 

From the article:

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It was the biggest gain since July.

 

Not to mention the fact it had nothing to do with the new administration.  It's all about the Obama administration.  So, tell Obama Thank YOU! LOL

[craigt3365]

9 hours ago, spiderorchid said:

I hope this is a joke post. Because if you are a very clever country, highly educated and highly skilled, you may wish to invite hard workers to fill the gap with some of the more mundane jobs if population is declining. These people can be found from most of Asia, especially the Philippines, South America, all of the Pacific and some more educated countries if the pay and conditions are good. They do not bring religious baggage, they will swear allegiance to your country if they are accepted as legal migrants, they have no race hang ups. Instead Merkel invited the very opposite and now the security risk to all of Europe is not worth what she did. Unless you want to base your entire economy on a military and security workforce. And every week reading about some mad person that has attacked and murdered some of your population before it was killed but it was not a terror or religious mayhem. Just part of normal society that Germany now enjoys, thanks to Ms Merkel.  

Definitely not a joke.  Sadly, the world allowed this humanitarian crisis to happen with the crazy bombings in Syria.  Europe is bearing the brunt of this crisis.  But the impact, financially, isn't so bleak.

 

http://www.economist.com/news/finance-and-economics/21688938-europes-new-arrivals-will-probably-dent-public-finances-not-wages-good-or

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In the very short run, the IMF estimates that refugees will add around 0.19% of GDP to public expenditure in the European Union (0.35% in Germany) in 2016. This will add to public debt, and given higher joblessness among refugees, unemployment will rise. But looking only at their fiscal impact is too narrow a focus. Later on, as the new arrivals integrate into the workforce, they are expected to boost annual output by 0.1% for the EU as a whole, and 0.3% in Germany. They should also help (a little bit) to reverse the upward creep of the cost of state pensions as a share of GDP, given their relative youth.

 

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/the-refugee-crisis-will-actually-have-a-sizable-positive-economic-impact-on-european-countries-eu-a6722396.html

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The refugee crisis is actually having a “sizeable” positive economic impact on some EU countries, European Commission figures suggest.

 

Economists at the EU’s executive agency say the large influx of people to the bloc from Syria and other conflict zones is likely having a positive effect on growth, employment rates, and long-term public finances in the most affected countries.

 

 

https://www.oecd.org/migration/OECD Migration Policy Debates Numero 2.pdf

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The economic impact of migration has been intensively studied but is still often driven by ill-informed perceptions, which,in turn, can lead to public antagonism towards migration. These negative views risk jeopardising efforts to adapt migration policies to the new economic and demographic challenges facing many countries.

 

[USPatriot]

On 3/18/2017 at 8:07 AM, jerojero said:

And so do majority of American citizens (don't like Trump). Lowest approval rating for a newly elected president? Making USA a laughingstock around the world. Has no shame in telling bold faced lies, daily. Is your home country being made Great? Think not, and so do billions people think that across the world.

I don't care, he is for America and so am I.