tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1400985529434569506.post7277287134330947603..comments2024-03-29T05:29:57.536-04:00Comments on The DiploMad 2.0: The President Does the Right ThingDiploMadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02316439950882822419noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1400985529434569506.post-38212398223198013612017-12-11T11:39:31.228-05:002017-12-11T11:39:31.228-05:00So the State Dept. won't write, "Jerusale...So the State Dept. won't write, "Jerusalem, Israel" on its passports. Big surprise. The last time I renewed my passport in D.C. there was an Arab woman with kids in tow moaning that, "the U.S. doesn't recognize my country" - probably a "Palestinian" effort to register a passport as, "Jerusalem, Palestine". I wonder if fear of the scene at the passport office if "Jerusalem, Israel" passports are issued had a hand in this decision?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1400985529434569506.post-41785553200399737112017-12-10T09:41:22.840-05:002017-12-10T09:41:22.840-05:00Don't neglect to factor in the groundswell of ... Don't neglect to factor in the groundswell of change being implemented by the crown prince of KSA.<br /><br />If the GCC can roll up Hezbollah in Lebanon we could be looking for peace in the holy land and Iran isolated and weak.<br /><br />Don't ever stop fighting Mr President, we will never tire of winning!Tom22ndStatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14695330646995026669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1400985529434569506.post-72451392677674572532017-12-09T21:39:53.379-05:002017-12-09T21:39:53.379-05:00Have you seen this?
https://www.weaselzippers.us/...Have you seen this?<br /><br />https://www.weaselzippers.us/366996-report-state-department-refuses-to-recognize-jerusalem-as-israels-capital-on-official-docs-despite-trumps-announcement/<br />Brasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03441198642049276470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1400985529434569506.post-2738433635673886802017-12-08T23:02:11.638-05:002017-12-08T23:02:11.638-05:00Ask Alger Hiss.Ask Alger Hiss.KellyJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01342332734935313737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1400985529434569506.post-70923970171555017262017-12-08T18:12:04.451-05:002017-12-08T18:12:04.451-05:00What I never have understood is why, I am assuming...What I never have understood is why, I am assuming sane people at state, think another economic basket case, xenophobic, Arab kleptocracy is the best way to ensure lasting peace in the middle east. Don't we have too many of those in the first place?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1400985529434569506.post-67021233363320062452017-12-08T16:16:38.467-05:002017-12-08T16:16:38.467-05:00I entered the State Department in 1989, a bit befo...I entered the State Department in 1989, a bit before Deng ordered the troops to shoot the demonstrators in China. At the same time, the Soviet Bloc was starting to crumble although it was before its final collapse. I recall people walking around Main State muttering to each other, "What the F_____ is going on?" So much for the Great American Conspiracy (or, if there was one, it didn't seem to involve State).<br /><br />As for recognizing Jerusalem as the capital of Israel, it's a matter of recognizing the de facto. Our prior policy was basically to signal that we accepted the UN Partition Plan of 1947 and the pre-1967 status of things. But, I ask, is there any chance we'll every recognize that China is divided at the Taiwan Strait, and that Taiwan is not a part of the PRC?Kephahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00999385775493831638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1400985529434569506.post-12896373722529085812017-12-08T15:35:29.277-05:002017-12-08T15:35:29.277-05:00Above, I mean that Dip would agree that FSOs THINK...Above, I mean that Dip would agree that FSOs THINK their worldview is far superior, not that it IS superior..... :)Sarah M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12855521422992221591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1400985529434569506.post-14144831804545662652017-12-08T15:33:57.094-05:002017-12-08T15:33:57.094-05:00Well, Anon, I left the DoS in 1999 and even during...Well, Anon, I left the DoS in 1999 and even during that time (before I became a real conservative) most of my colleagues were liberal. They have become more and more so. Let's not forget, Foreign Service Officers are reported to be "the best of the best" (this is, sadly, very often not correct) and so therefore their worldview is clearly FAR superior to those of us who are non-government peons. I imagine Dip would agree.Sarah M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12855521422992221591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1400985529434569506.post-64127195315856145862017-12-08T12:29:43.170-05:002017-12-08T12:29:43.170-05:00How did so many people in the State Department get...How did so many people in the State Department get so wrong-headed?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1400985529434569506.post-14803536358131380292017-12-08T11:48:58.483-05:002017-12-08T11:48:58.483-05:00Just think, three more years. We may run out of ex...Just think, three more years. We may run out of exploding heads.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1400985529434569506.post-41449059110842638032017-12-08T10:44:39.363-05:002017-12-08T10:44:39.363-05:00The primary domestic "issue" here is tha...The primary domestic "issue" here is that this was a campaign promise. Well, it's been a campaign promise for many presidents, but this president is making a fetish of _keeping_ them. Very puzzling.Consul-At-Armshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04391037582103556978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1400985529434569506.post-79339326645764053832017-12-08T09:44:48.179-05:002017-12-08T09:44:48.179-05:00Comment of the week? Quarter? YEAR??Comment of the week? Quarter? YEAR??Chuckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18295720292080180280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1400985529434569506.post-12565230517915264352017-12-08T08:53:29.130-05:002017-12-08T08:53:29.130-05:00The only peace you ever get in the Middle east is ...The only peace you ever get in the Middle east is the 4 or 5 years it takes for the Arabs to rebuild their armed forces after each butt kicking the Israelis give them. More intense defeats might mean a longer peace interlude.Roger in Republichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14994306047460173425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1400985529434569506.post-28214086916161412222017-12-07T16:39:00.964-05:002017-12-07T16:39:00.964-05:00None, really. The easiest thing for him would have...None, really. The easiest thing for him would have been to sign another waiver. DiploMadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02316439950882822419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1400985529434569506.post-56071231680621841022017-12-07T14:33:42.123-05:002017-12-07T14:33:42.123-05:00Yep! Glad you are getting settled so we can see mo...Yep! Glad you are getting settled so we can see more cogent and informed analysis of current events.Bradhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00272207550344418426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1400985529434569506.post-19340516249038574002017-12-07T12:02:46.120-05:002017-12-07T12:02:46.120-05:00It will certainly bring to a head some issues.It will certainly bring to a head some issues.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12007242318454061890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1400985529434569506.post-20189654857692833582017-12-07T10:21:18.822-05:002017-12-07T10:21:18.822-05:00Yes, what was he thinking? We were THIS CLOSE to ...Yes, what was he thinking? We were THIS CLOSE to peace. . , Not.Fhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06981706601001285694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1400985529434569506.post-61189881751478369662017-12-07T10:12:27.927-05:002017-12-07T10:12:27.927-05:00I believe that Trump did the right thing too. Only...I believe that Trump did the right thing too. Only Israel can guarantee the security for people and historic monuments in Jerusalem. People should ask themselves, do I want to tourist in Israel or in Gaza ? Easy answer, isn´t it. Muslims have ravaged and destroyed so many historic remnants and relics in so many countries. The extremists simply cannot accept history before Muhammed. They have the same attitude as Pol Pot, year Zero. And they do not tolerate other religions. I remember that I was very upset when I read that armed palestinians were occupying the Holy Church in Bethlehem. They simply do not care about Christian important places. Why not shoot from the golden domed Mosque instead ? Probably unthinkable. <br />Swedish lady<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1400985529434569506.post-56912471450531787782017-12-07T09:21:29.688-05:002017-12-07T09:21:29.688-05:00The price of Sabra Humus will be discounted in hon...The price of Sabra Humus will be discounted in honor of the statement.<br /><br />DavodAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1400985529434569506.post-82534771527106597572017-12-07T08:57:52.080-05:002017-12-07T08:57:52.080-05:00Shoot, where's that upvote button?
Yes, well...Shoot, where's that upvote button? <br /><br />Yes, well said.<br /><br />-BlakeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1400985529434569506.post-9366553380523920712017-12-07T07:50:50.179-05:002017-12-07T07:50:50.179-05:00"President Trump did the right thing": c..."President Trump did the right thing": could be. But why did he do it? What domestic issues were involved?deariemenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1400985529434569506.post-27315121253291883972017-12-07T06:43:31.916-05:002017-12-07T06:43:31.916-05:00Well stated!Well stated!whitewallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03469746790747742992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1400985529434569506.post-36854901453017796652017-12-07T03:54:40.855-05:002017-12-07T03:54:40.855-05:00"We'll have so much winning, you'll g..."We'll have so much winning, you'll get bored with all the winning"<br /><br />I am far from bored, lets have many years more-of course some of it will be at Canaduh's expense but I can even live with that.<br /><br />Lame stream media in dissarray.<br />Hollyweird and entertainment industry dangerously in decline.<br />Democrat party disintegrating. Clinton crime family defunded.<br />RINOs panicing. Swamp creatures futures are short-term.<br />Universities, snowflakes and faculty totally confused and demoralized.<br />Illegals returning, welfare rolls declining, food stamp fraud declining.<br />Europe, Paleswine, UN, asking "what the hell?"<br /><br />It's a thing of beauty, a president who is implementing his campaign promises..Cascadiannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1400985529434569506.post-48019485315485323112017-12-07T01:46:01.012-05:002017-12-07T01:46:01.012-05:00I watch back over the campaign and the first year,...I watch back over the campaign and the first year, and all I can think to myself is that Trump is an outstanding magician. He's a master of distraction. He left the GOP wondering why the heck it nominated him, and then left the media spinning around in circles watching what it *thinks* is his sleight of hand, but *really* only seems to be their own tails they're chasing.<br />And it's taken almost another year (kinda like the primary and the general election cycles respectively) to fully distract the entirety of congress, and allow some sanity through there.<br /><br />He really seems to be a master at this stuff, and seems to be pushing his 'middle of the road of america first' agenda while laughing at the media and political circles spinning in.. well. circles..<br /><br />Apparently it's got some sort of 3-month cycle of: "Oh.. now THIS is really gonna get him.." only for the whole thing to be dropped in the next cycle.<br /><br />- reader #1482Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1400985529434569506.post-57102386093474846912017-12-06T23:56:08.538-05:002017-12-06T23:56:08.538-05:00Trump should follow up by changing our capital to ...Trump should follow up by changing our capital to Fargo. Freeze the damnable Swamp Creatures!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com