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Presidente Shiebaum completely owned Donald in his lies. here's the original letter. In response to Trump's lyng tweets.
The English translation below:
“Dear President-elect Donald Trump, I am writing to you regarding your statement on Monday, November 25, concerning migration, fentanyl trafficking, and tariffs. You may not be aware that Mexico has developed a comprehensive policy to assist migrants from different parts of the world who cross our territory en route to the southern border of the United States.
As a result, and according to data from your country’s Customs and Border Protection (CBP), encounters at the Mexico–United States border have decreased by 75% between December 2023 and November 2024. Moreover, half of those who arrive do so through a legally scheduled appointment under the United States’ CBP One program. For these reasons, migrant caravans no longer arrive at the border.
Even so, it is clear that we must work together to create a new labor mobility model that is necessary for your country, as well as address the root causes that compel families to leave their homes out of necessity. If even a small percentage of what the United States allocates to war were instead dedicated to building peace and fostering development, it would address the underlying causes of human mobility. On another note, and for humanitarian reasons, Mexico has consistently expressed its willingness to help prevent the fentanyl epidemic in the United States from continuing. This is, after all, a public health and consumption problem within your society. So far this year, Mexican armed forces and prosecutors have seized tons of various types of drugs, 10,340 firearms, and have detained 15,640 individuals for violence related to drug trafficking. Furthermore, the Mexican Congress is in the process of approving a constitutional reform to classify the production, distribution, and commercialization of fentanyl and other synthetic drugs as a serious crime without bail.
However, it is publicly known that the chemical precursors used to produce this and other synthetic drugs are illegally entering Canada, the United States, and Mexico from Asian countries. This underscores the urgent need for international collaboration. You must also be aware of the illegal trafficking of firearms into my country from the United States. Seventy percent of the illegal weapons seized from criminals in Mexico come from your country. We do not produce these weapons, nor do we consume synthetic drugs. Tragically, it is in our country that lives are lost to the violence resulting from meeting the drug demand in yours. President Trump, migration and drug consumption in the United States cannot be addressed through threats or tariffs.
What is needed is cooperation and mutual understanding to tackle these significant challenges. For every tariff, there will be a response in kind, until we put at risk our shared enterprises. Yes, shared. For instance, among Mexico’s main exporters to the United States are General Motors, Stellantis, and Ford Motor Company, which arrived in Mexico 80 years ago. Why impose a tariff that would jeopardize them? Such a measure would be unacceptable and would lead to inflation and job losses in both the United States and Mexico. I am convinced that North America’s economic strength lies in maintaining our trade partnership. This allows us to remain competitive against other economic blocs. For this reason, I believe that dialogue is the best path to understanding, peace, and prosperity for our nations. I hope our teams can meet soon to continue building joint solutions.”
The English translation below:
“Dear President-elect Donald Trump, I am writing to you regarding your statement on Monday, November 25, concerning migration, fentanyl trafficking, and tariffs. You may not be aware that Mexico has developed a comprehensive policy to assist migrants from different parts of the world who cross our territory en route to the southern border of the United States.
As a result, and according to data from your country’s Customs and Border Protection (CBP), encounters at the Mexico–United States border have decreased by 75% between December 2023 and November 2024. Moreover, half of those who arrive do so through a legally scheduled appointment under the United States’ CBP One program. For these reasons, migrant caravans no longer arrive at the border.
Even so, it is clear that we must work together to create a new labor mobility model that is necessary for your country, as well as address the root causes that compel families to leave their homes out of necessity. If even a small percentage of what the United States allocates to war were instead dedicated to building peace and fostering development, it would address the underlying causes of human mobility. On another note, and for humanitarian reasons, Mexico has consistently expressed its willingness to help prevent the fentanyl epidemic in the United States from continuing. This is, after all, a public health and consumption problem within your society. So far this year, Mexican armed forces and prosecutors have seized tons of various types of drugs, 10,340 firearms, and have detained 15,640 individuals for violence related to drug trafficking. Furthermore, the Mexican Congress is in the process of approving a constitutional reform to classify the production, distribution, and commercialization of fentanyl and other synthetic drugs as a serious crime without bail.
However, it is publicly known that the chemical precursors used to produce this and other synthetic drugs are illegally entering Canada, the United States, and Mexico from Asian countries. This underscores the urgent need for international collaboration. You must also be aware of the illegal trafficking of firearms into my country from the United States. Seventy percent of the illegal weapons seized from criminals in Mexico come from your country. We do not produce these weapons, nor do we consume synthetic drugs. Tragically, it is in our country that lives are lost to the violence resulting from meeting the drug demand in yours. President Trump, migration and drug consumption in the United States cannot be addressed through threats or tariffs.
What is needed is cooperation and mutual understanding to tackle these significant challenges. For every tariff, there will be a response in kind, until we put at risk our shared enterprises. Yes, shared. For instance, among Mexico’s main exporters to the United States are General Motors, Stellantis, and Ford Motor Company, which arrived in Mexico 80 years ago. Why impose a tariff that would jeopardize them? Such a measure would be unacceptable and would lead to inflation and job losses in both the United States and Mexico. I am convinced that North America’s economic strength lies in maintaining our trade partnership. This allows us to remain competitive against other economic blocs. For this reason, I believe that dialogue is the best path to understanding, peace, and prosperity for our nations. I hope our teams can meet soon to continue building joint solutions.”
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A felon, disbarred in three states.
Say didn't he receive a pardon issued by his son's father-in-law?
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Say didn't he receive a pardon issued by his son's father-in-law?
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^^Yes. Yes President Trump did Issue a Presidential Pardon to Charles Kushner.
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President-elect Donald Trump demanded a group of developing countries commitment to the use of the U.S. dollar as their reserve currency and threatened to impose a 100 percent tariff if they attempt to abandon it.
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President-elect Donald Trump demanded a group of developing countries commitment to the use of the U.S. dollar as their reserve currency and threatened to impose a 100 percent tariff if they attempt to abandon it.
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^^^ Yeah, probably not the best way to deal with BRICS...but at least Trump recognizes the problem, unlike the current administration which denies that any such problem exists.
Another nomination?...
Kash Patel....Director of the FBI
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kash_Patel
Oh boy, this is the guy that revealed that the FBI was falsifying evidence and lying to the FISA court.
The deep state is reeeally not liking this pick...
...should be interesting to see how that turns out.
And on a note more related to all of us...
No opinion yet...just thought it an interesting thing to keep tabs on.
Another nomination?...
Kash Patel....Director of the FBI
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kash_Patel
Oh boy, this is the guy that revealed that the FBI was falsifying evidence and lying to the FISA court.
The deep state is reeeally not liking this pick...
...should be interesting to see how that turns out.
And on a note more related to all of us...
No opinion yet...just thought it an interesting thing to keep tabs on.
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The same people who’ve spent the last several years decrying “unqualified DEI hires” are now shoehorning through Cabinet nominations who can’t even pass a basic background test.
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Trump is comparing Hunter Biden to the January 6th insurrectionists. I honestly don’t recall Hunter Biden storming the capitol and killing people.
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Pete Hegseth. Easily compromise(d)
Really anybody who trump doesn't want to have confirmation hearings for would be suspect,
Really anybody who trump doesn't want to have confirmation hearings for would be suspect,
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BREAKING: President-elect Trump plans to send U.S. troops to Georgia to ensure they have "free and fair" elections to help Putin's guy win. To be clear, Trump doesn't realize that Georgia is in Eastern Europe; he just wants to get Fani Willis in more trouble. /s
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Well, that didn't hold up......
Pete Hegseth.
Eh, Pete would likely pass a security check......but I'm willing to scrutinize his qualifications.
I'm in full support of what his goals/tasks are...
• Utmost loyalty to the Commander in Chief.
• Root out the generals who subverted Trump in his last term.
• Work to reduce MIC ties with top military leaders.
• Work to reduce US participation in foreign conflicts.
• Work to increase efficiency and accountability, financially.
I am fine with all of those things...and I think he is capable of doing those things.
So that leaves character...will the senate confirm him?...
He's in slippery territory here. I can overlook any single accusation, but that's not what we have. There are a slew...of various types. The impression it gives me is that Pete has an entitled partying frat boy attitude...and that alone disqualifies him for me. This is the Sec. of Defense position for fuks sake. I don't like Austin, because of his MIC ties, but at least he has a solid no nonsense reputation...something the position requires. Personally, I don't think he'll make the cut...probably justifiably.
Education
The idea of doing away with the Dept. of Education has been floated already.
Ran across this old clip from Rand that has some interesting input on the idea...
No opinion, just thought it was interesting.
BRiCS
More context...
A bit long, but very informative.
More on possible cannabis initiatives...
No opinion, just info...