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Gregorio's avatar

A monstrous idea. Monroe Doctrine on steroids. Next up? Bombing runs on precursor factories in India, in China? Commercial vessels on high seas torpedoed? American servicemen as prisoners of war in Sinaloa? On no level a sane policy or act. Oh, we could always Gaza it up and occupy. Ring Bibi quick!

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Ioan Grillo's avatar

It is a terrifying prospect, but one we are forced to confront! Or let's see. Al best Gregorio.

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Jeanine Kitchel's avatar

That's disgusting. All this under wraps bit, which always eventually comes out. So now he's starting a literal war w/ Mexico, as he's been jonesing for since inauguration.

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Ioan Grillo's avatar

These are indeed scary times! Let's see if it really means military strikes or it's a threat for negotiation. Although, if people reveal their plans you should take them seriously.

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Jeanine Kitchel's avatar

True. With him could be a negotiation threat, though it was revealed in NYT. Seems if he wanted to notch up the begs, he’d subtly or not so subtly bring it up to Sheinbaum. And yes, he’s quite transparent and telegraphs what he’s planning to do, oftentimes.

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David Cashion's avatar

Don't be surprised if Trump just approved the apprehension by military force of a high ranking government official for aiding a terrorist organization.

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Ioan Grillo's avatar

I could see that more likely in Venezuela than Mexico - although in Mexico it could be the threat to make the Mexican government give up an accused official.

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David Cashion's avatar

How many times has Trump done more than expected ?

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Ioan Grillo's avatar

He is certainly an unpredictable one. I think we can all agree on that one!

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Kenneth Strange's avatar

We live in interesting times! I suppose it all means “stay tuned!” Great analysis como siempre! 👍

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Ioan Grillo's avatar

Indeed. A crazy and interesting era. Best there Kenneth.

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marco leofrigio's avatar

A tough decision entering 'terra incognita' as we talk about months ago, Ioan, full as u says of dangerous implications and consequences

Which will be the final result ??

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Ioan Grillo's avatar

Yes, we have seen this coming and it's hotting up. How is this going to end. Let's find out hermano.

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marco leofrigio's avatar

tks, your evaluations are very relevant and precise for me, gracias hermano, all the best ciao

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