Trump Vetoes Resolution to End US Involvement in Yemen

[dannno]

So hard to throw away that one ring of power. At the very least, his advisers should have been comforted by Sec. 2.

So the bill would have done nothing, except to ally us more closely with Israel?

 

[dannno]

 

[UWDude]

So hard to throw away that one ring of power. At the very least, his advisers should have been comforted by Sec. 2.

This was the first time I have ever seen congress able to muster up enough votes to pass a joint resolution to end foreign entanglement.
They have loved every other single one.

It is illusion America is Israel's bitch. Cold hard truth is Israel is a bastion set up by the crusaders, and the crusades never ended. Israel is a tool for "the west" to penetrate deeper into Muslim lands, and hold the holy city. Three blue and white flags, fake states made by "them" after world war 2.

Ahh, how Notre Dame burned, and the outrage and blame to go around! Muslims for sure, especially since all those other church attacks, they agree.

How many priceless mosques were destroyed by American wars in the middle east? Where were the tears and hymns then?

Honk Honk mother fuckers!!

Yeah, Trump said from the start he loved Israel, hated Iran, blah blah blah. So that means loves Saudi Arabia by proxy.

What are the Sunnis and Shiites fighting over, really? Power. Power for what? More power. For what? To be the one to take out Israel.
Friendly friendly! All buds now? Divide and conquer? Forgot who they were really fighting?

 

[UWDude]

Trump is a fairly conventional Republican president policy wise.

His tactics are unconventional, but his policies have been average republican.

Well fuck, I guess I have to choose about living in a Nation with a million hate speech laws passed by 2024 by some open borders neocon, or just another neocon.

In other words, back to the same ol' same ol'.

Kim Jung Un would be wise to tell Trump to fuck off, he is keeping the nukes.

 

[pcosmar]

Yeah,, I saw that.

Not unexpected,, Still arranging the seating for WWIII.

there has to be places for everyone.

 

[enhanced_deficit]

Trump Puts Iran in His Crosshairs as Yemen Bleeds
http://www.ronpaulforums.com/showth...against-Iran&p=6782681&viewfull=1#post6782681


However, extreme GOP wing hardliners like Coulter should not be allowed to use recent "surprises" to support her disrespectful claim that MAGA was "scamming the stupidest people among his supporters".

 

[pcosmar]

Trump Puts Iran in His Crosshairs

That would do it...
The end of a superpower and destruction of the US.

I have stated repeatedly the Total Stupidity of attacking Iran.

Trump might be stupid enough to do it.

 

[tfurrh]

Trump - just another pathetic con man.

Tulsi has no problem demanding an end to the illegal, immoral and unconstitutional war in Yemen and everywhere else.

Did you vote for war in Yemen? Syria?

Trillions of dollars pissed away. Trump said he'd end it but surely by now everyone can see he's a filthy 2 bit liar.

BONUS TWEET

The MOST IMPORTANT THING RIGHT NOW IS TO STOP THIS GD MADNESS

Who's talking about doing just that?

#TULSI2020

Watch her kick ass at the debate and thanks to those who made it possible

GD promise you if she became president she'd bomb anyone and everyone they tell her to.

 

[Warlord]

I hate John Bolton. This is a serious setback.

 

[enhanced_deficit]

I hate John Bolton. This is a serious setback.

I'm more disappointed in the intimidating guy who forced fearless MAGA to appoint him. Bold leadership was one of his greatest traits and they could not let it stand.

 

[CCTelander]

So, once again Trump proves that he's exactly the sociopathic authoritarian many of us have been warning he is from the beginning. And once again his supporters around here will bend over, grab their ankles and say "Thank you sir, may I have another!" SSDD

Yawn.

 

[Firestarter]

Yesterday Donald Trump used the second veto of his presidency against the resolution to stop US support for the war, genocide against Yemen.

This resolution is an unnecessary, dangerous attempt to weaken my constitutional authorities, endangering the lives of American citizens and brave service members, both today and in the future.

Trump claims that the US is “not engaged in hostilities in or affecting Yemen” except “counterterrorism operations against [Al-Qaeda] in the Arabian Peninsula and ISIS”. Nor are any US military personnel “commanding, participating in, or accompanying” forces of the coalition operating in Yemen.
If so why would he block it as Al Qaeda is exempted?!?

Trump claims that the US only provides “limited support” to the coalition, “including intelligence sharing, logistics support, and, until recently, in-flight refueling” .
President Donald also pointed out that the resolution would hurt relations with foreign powers and "its efforts to curtail certain forms of military support would harm our bilateral relationships, negatively affect our ongoing efforts to prevent civilian casualties and prevent the spread of terrorist organizations such as al-Qa'ida in the Arabian Peninsula and ISIS, and embolden Iran's malign activities in Yemen".

Sen. Bernie Sanders tweeted:

The people of Yemen desperately need humanitarian help, not more bombs. I am disappointed, but not surprised, that Trump has rejected the bi-partisan resolution to end U.S. involvement in the horrific war in Yemen.

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi called on Trump to:

advance an enduring solution to end this crisis and save lives.
The conflict in Yemen is a horrific humanitarian crisis that challenges the conscience of the entire world. Yet the President has cynically chosen to contravene a bipartisan, bicameral vote of the Congress and perpetuate America’s shameful involvement in this heartbreaking crisis.

Hundreds of thousands of Yemenis have already died due to starvation with another 90,000 as a direct result of the bombs: https://eu.usatoday.com/story/news/...d-trump-veto-resolution-yemen-war/3491383002/

 

[RonZeplin]

April 16, 2019, a busy day of sucking up to Saudi-Israel at the White House.

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Proclamation on Education and Sharing Day, U.S.A., 2019

Education

Issued on: April 16, 2019

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A strong republic requires a people abounding in knowledge, which forges the character of the citizenry and its chosen representatives. Through study of the thoughts and discoveries of others, citizens enhance their shared understanding of who they are and who they want to be. Education and Sharing Day affords an important opportunity to reaffirm our belief that educational freedom is essential to our society and to the growth of individuals.

On this day, we recognize Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson, the Lubavitcher Rebbe, whose very name signifies a spirit of comfort and compassion and a commitment to the betterment of America and the world. In the face of unspeakable tragedy, Rabbi Schneerson championed the teaching of principles of scholarship, justice, charity, and unity, launching an international movement that continues to contribute to the progress of humanity. The Rebbe believed that education is not only about the transmission of knowledge but that it is also integral to the formation of character. He sought to expand freedom in education while finding common ground with those of differing beliefs and backgrounds. His unfailing example offered those around him an opportunity to deepen their understanding of the inherent connections between knowledge, character, and freedom.

We must encourage institutions of higher learning to resist calls to stifle the open debate that is crucial to fostering freedom and social understanding. Genuine education depends on the free sharing of thought. That is why I recently signed an Executive Order to improve free inquiry, transparency, and accountability at colleges and universities.

Today, we honor the Rebbe’s legacy by recommitting ourselves to embracing lifelong learning, defending freedom of expression, and upholding virtue. As Americans, let us strive to listen to each other’s perspectives, learn from one another’s experiences, and gain a deeper appreciation for the exchange of competing views to develop our character as citizens of a great republic.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim April 16, 2019, as “Education and Sharing Day, U.S.A.” I call upon government officials, educators, volunteers, and all the people of the United States to observe this day with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this
fifteenth day of April, in the year of our Lord two thousand nineteen, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-third.

DONALD J. TRUMP
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[dannno]

So the bill would have done nothing, except to ally us more closely with Israel?

Wow, the anti-Trumpers here are so pathetic.

First they claim I won't show up in their special little thread.

Then when I do, and I completely demolish them, they pretend my post doesn't exist.. nobody argues against it. They just keep droning on.

 

[dannno]

The most pathetic thing is that if Trump had done what the bill said, by some sort of Executive Order or special declaration, these anti-Trumpers would make precisely the same argument I did and say that it means nothing, or actually makes us worse off.

Intellectual dishonesty at it's finest.

Not to say I'm surprised.

 

[asurfaholic]

Wow, the anti-Trumpers here are so pathetic.

First they claim I won't show up in their special little thread.

Then when I do, and I completely demolish them, they pretend my post doesn't exist.. nobody argues against it. They just keep droning on.

But that was besides the point. More shows that the joint resolution was a dog and pony show that did nothing. But trump instead of taking any, even if only symbolic step towards ending military involvements vetos it not on the grounds that it doesn’t do enough, but that (fear, boogity, and muh authority) and all that.

The point is that he wants to continue military conflict.

 

[Superfluous Man]

I hate John BoltonDonald Trump. This is a serious setback.

Fixed.

 

[dannno]

But that was besides the point. More shows that the joint resolution was a dog and pony show that did nothing. But trump instead of taking any, even if only symbolic step towards ending military involvements vetos it not on the grounds that it doesn’t do enough, but that (fear, boogity, and muh authority) and all that.

The point is that he wants to continue military conflict.

Uh, ya, that's my entire point.. if Trump took a purely symbolic step toward ending military conflict, then all the anti-Trumpers are going to come out and whine and say it means nothing and he doesn't want to end military conflict. When he vetoes a bill that does the same thing, they also all come out to whine. In other words, they are whiners, and that is all they are good for.

The fact is he ordered 2,000 troops out of Syria recently and he hasn't started any wars with any new countries.. He has been fighting actual terrorists (ISIS) instead of funding them.. Which on the whole is a lot more than what we can say for our last two Presidents. He also wants to end the war in Afghanistan.

Obviously it isn't all we hoped for, but it is a lot better than having a President who doesn't push back against the deep state at all..

 

[ATruepatriot]

What I find fascinating is that after all these years we have learned absolutely nothing. Has anyone read this entire resolution to see if there are any traps in it? Or if there are any last minute amendments or riders associated with it? If there is anything I learned from Ron Paul is not to accept MSM propaganda shoved at us until all elements are thoroughly investigated in depth. Look at how many times they bagged on Ron and presented his votes and actions completely out of context when in reality there was stuff hidden we couldn't see. Until someone reads every word of everything attached to this resolution, they have no right to judge decisions and choices, There very well could have been one hell of a trap associated with it we don't know about.

When Congress actually agrees on something like this with bipartisanship be wary... Be very wary... Because despite what they say and claim, both sides are hypocritical pawns for the MIC and the new world order. While they show one hand, always check to see what the other hand is doing too before trusting their actions and words. We should have learned this from Ron already.

 

[kona]

No libertarian, non-interventionist, or anti-war person believes Trump on this anymore. The "I told you so" was appropriate in year one, not year three.

The haters here are preaching to the fox news crowd, which doesn't exist on this forum. And to be honest, non-interventionism was never important to them anyway.