It’s interesting how people interpret the “news” so differently. Someone posted earlier and chastised that a news channel used the word “Finally” in the negotiation efforts. Stated negotiations have been going on for a while.
I believe there is a difference between “negotiating” a meeting, as opposed to actual tariff negotiations. That poster sort of jumped the gun of his interpretation of the article headline.
Well, you have to believe in the premise (as I do) that we can’t have 145% tariffs. We just can’t. We need stuff that the Chinese are really good at making efficiently, and they needs stuff from us that we are good at making efficiently. Trade is a win-win. Taxing both peoples to trade is a lose-lose. What business is it of those two federal governments if me and another grown man in China voluntarily conduct business between us. Leave us alone… bureaucrats. Go rubber stamp a bunch of papers or whatever you do. Real men are conducting business.
I don’t have any problem with countries discussing and making trade and tariff agreements. I just think Trump and his administration are terrible at it. Trump has proven to be an ineffective negotiator who calls his own agreements bad and poor.
Case in point; USMCA (or NAFTA 2.0). First thing Trump did when he came back in office is call his own negotiated trade agreement a poor one, even though he hailed it as a huge success when he signed it. I have zero faith in him. He will call any new agreement a “big win” even if it is only fractionally different than what was already in place. It’s all about a headline for him.
I concur. Bankruptcy are bankruptcy. Dam. He does not remember even doing them. How negocated these NAFTA deals. He did.
True signs of a narcissist and a megalomaniac.
A megalomaniac is someone who is excessively obsessed with power and authority, often believing they are more important or powerful than they actually are. They may exhibit delusions of grandeur, an inflated sense of self-importance, and a strong desire to control others. This can manifest in behaviors like demanding to be in charge, or having a belief that they are the only ones who can solve a particular problem.
More specifically, a megalomaniac may:
They may believe they are superior to others and have exceptional abilities.
They may constantly seek opportunities to gain control over situations or people.
They may prioritize their own needs and desires over those of others, and may even manipulate them.
Narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) is a mental health condition characterized by an inflated sense of self-importance, a deep need for excessive attention and admiration, troubled relationships, and a lack of empathy for others. People with NPD may be grandiose, self-centered, and arrogant, and they often have difficulty maintaining healthy relationships.
Key characteristics of Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD):
Grandiose sense of self-importance: Exaggerating achievements and talents, expecting to be recognized as superior without commensurate achievements.
Preoccupation with fantasies of success, power, beauty, or ideal love: Constantly fantasizing about unlimited success, power, or brilliance.
Belief in being “special” and unique: Believing that they can only be understood by, or should associate with, high-status people or institutions.
Need for excessive admiration: Seeking constant attention, approval, and praise from others.
Sense of entitlement: Expectantly receiving favorable treatment, even when undeserved, and struggling with criticism or failure.
Exploitative behavior: Using or taking advantage of others to achieve their own goals, regardless of the consequences.
Lack of empathy: Difficulty recognizing or understanding the feelings and needs of others.
Why not link the post? I do not believe this to be true. I don’t mind standing corrected.