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Callie1979

(418 posts)
51. Mexico was here long before the US was & we have no control over naming the Gulf
Thu Jan 9, 2025, 09:56 AM
Jan 9

Trump can call it whatever he wants but the rest of the world will call it the Gulf of Mexico

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Has everyone in D.C. gone crazy? Irish_Dem Jan 8 #1
That's exactly why Schumer made the "offer" of going along Ocelot II Jan 8 #5
Well some of our leadership is making me nervous. Irish_Dem Jan 8 #12
He's fucking with Trump. Screaming at everything he says or does doesn't tame him. OrlandoDem2 Jan 9 #55
Agree - this is good framing HereForTheParty Jan 9 #61
Last few times I've heard Schumer speak publicly, have sensed a note of allegorical oracle Jan 9 #66
The answer to trump kacekwl Jan 8 #28
Neville Chamberlain found out appeasing Hitler did not work. Irish_Dem Jan 9 #45
Schumer's offer The Unmitigated Gall Jan 9 #32
Schumer knows Trump can't formally rename the Gulf of Mexico Ocelot II Jan 8 #2
I agree but it's too clever by far Prairie Gates Jan 8 #10
You're correct. The optics are shit. harumph Jan 8 #20
schumer is always a disappointment to me. Do not give ANY credence to Traitor travelingthrulife Jan 9 #29
I don't think I'm allowed to enumerate the reasons I don't like Schumer. LakeArenal Jan 9 #59
Not allowed? Unladen Swallow Jan 9 #64
You Said It RobinA Jan 9 #60
I would like to see a new Senate leader on our side. ecstatic Jan 8 #3
We're probably stuck with him for 10-15 years minimum. BannonsLiver Jan 9 #54
Schumer. 😤 Deuxcents Jan 8 #4
Don't you get what Schumer just did? Ocelot II Jan 8 #7
Well, sorta still not-O.K. UTUSN Jan 8 #11
I agree, whatever the subtle nuance happens to be, wrong move. Irish_Dem Jan 8 #13
Thank you. UTUSN Jan 8 #21
Agree. CrispyQ Jan 9 #58
Ya know, I really don't. All TSF hears is the Dems will work with him. I want a fighter, not a game player Deuxcents Jan 8 #14
He also knows Trump won't do shit to lower prices. GoCubsGo Jan 8 #19
Schumer shouldn't make statements that appear SharonClark Jan 8 #27
+1 dalton99a Jan 9 #33
He should not say they will work with him on this nonsense. Why say it? travelingthrulife Jan 9 #30
No, no, no. Why can't Schumer just say its a stupid fucking idea! The clown needs to be humiliated not placated.. Solomon Jan 9 #42
I Get It... TY! Totally Trolling , IMO. Cha Jan 9 #67
Not funny, Chuck. Quiet Em Jan 8 #6
This better be a joke UTUSN Jan 8 #8
If it is a joke, he needs to stick to his day job and let Jimmy Kimmel handle the comedy. Irish_Dem Jan 8 #16
And KIMMEL could do both jobs. UTUSN Jan 8 #22
We need new leadership. Someone like Senator Whitehouse Deuxcents Jan 8 #24
I'd go with Klobuchar nt Mark.b Jan 9 #52
The Gulf of Mexico surrounds and touches many countries. fargone Jan 8 #9
WTF Chuck?! Unladen Swallow Jan 8 #15
Our House and Senate appear to be just for show now. jalan48 Jan 8 #17
another scam website requiring login or account nt msongs Jan 8 #18
Odd. No login or account needed for me. nt Moosepoop Jan 9 #36
here Celerity Jan 9 #38
At first glance it seems crazy but it's actually a good move. live love laugh Jan 8 #23
Dumbing it down to their level is the wrong move Quiet Em Jan 8 #25
No. You're right with the first part. It's a dumb move. Self Esteem Jan 9 #31
I would support a name change if, in keeping with naming traditions, he would drop dead. unblock Jan 8 #26
Basically, let's negotiate dalton99a Jan 9 #34
This has to be satire or fake news Bobstandard Jan 9 #35
How about the Gulf of Brawndo? nt Gore1FL Jan 9 #37
Trump Kills Rose Garden by Watering It with Brawndo the Thirst Mutilator Celerity Jan 9 #39
It's got electrolytes orangecrush Jan 9 #48
Plants crave them! nt Gore1FL Jan 9 #49
Smart move. William769 Jan 9 #40
Of course he would - it's imperialism malaise Jan 9 #41
Making fun of Trump for ignoring what the American people want to obsess about nonsense he can't do betsuni Jan 9 #43
Take it back, Schumer---right fucking NOW. Paladin Jan 9 #44
Pretty much the actions of the majority of elected dems like schumer are why I'm changing my registration Blue_Adept Jan 9 #46
Oh brother Patton French Jan 9 #47
Stop playing nice. Hotler Jan 9 #50
Mexico was here long before the US was & we have no control over naming the Gulf Callie1979 Jan 9 #51
A doormat comes to mind. BannonsLiver Jan 9 #53
Ditto to your last two sentences. CrispyQ Jan 9 #56
Fuck that! G_j Jan 9 #57
No thank you. Passages Jan 9 #62
Jesus Christ ck4829 Jan 9 #63
Trump can change the name on his first day in office: robbob Jan 9 #65
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