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Rhiannon12866

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8. One of the most important jobs of every American president in history has been to promote peace
Sun Oct 22, 2017, 04:23 AM
Oct 2017

And, using diplomacy, to avoid getting us into war. Even President Roosevelt, our most famous wartime president, was reluctant to enter the war that was already raging in Europe. It took Pearl Harbor for him to realize he had no other choice. And it was the same for World War I.

I have President Carter's autobiography and he goes into detail about the various conflicts where he was called on to use his gifts for diplomacy to settle disputes all over the globe. He is best remembered for the Camp David Accords where he negotiated the agreement between Israel and Egypt - which still stands today. There were numerous times when both Anwar Sadat and Menachem Begin were prepared to walk out, but President Carter was determined and used every bit of skill and knowledge he had to persuade them to come to an agreement - it was that important.

And there were numerous other times when he was called on by other administrations. He negotiated the agreement with North Korea on behalf of the Clinton administration that held until 2002. War has been viewed by every president as a very last resort.

But now we have Trump who has managed to insult and anger even our oldest and closest allies. Just now it's the British - but he started with China and Australia even before he took office. And he seems equally determined to provoke the North Koreans which could result in an unprecedented catastrophe that could affect entire planet!

I can't imagine how other countries view his stupidity and recklessness - which doesn't just endanger Americans, but the entire world.

Trump's empathy... [View all] syringis Oct 2017 OP
Trump is a death-star Denis 11 Oct 2017 #1
Indeed syringis Oct 2017 #3
That second one - wow! Rhiannon12866 Oct 2017 #2
Hi Rhiannon syringis Oct 2017 #4
I really think that this one says it all Rhiannon12866 Oct 2017 #5
Just wait to see a post I'm preparing... syringis Oct 2017 #6
One of the most important jobs of every American president in history has been to promote peace Rhiannon12866 Oct 2017 #8
This is why... syringis Oct 2017 #14
Thanks for the great 'toons, Syringis. KY_EnviroGuy Oct 2017 #7
Here it is, looks like the Tomb of the Unknown at Arlington, well done and truly cringeworthy Rhiannon12866 Oct 2017 #9
Thanks! Love the golden toilet seat as his hair. KY_EnviroGuy Oct 2017 #10
You're right, I didn't notice that at first! Rhiannon12866 Oct 2017 #11
This one is more typical of the toilet head: KY_EnviroGuy Oct 2017 #12
Thanks so much! Rhiannon12866 Oct 2017 #24
Golden toilet head in all its glory! KY_EnviroGuy Nov 2017 #25
Wow! That one was brutal! But I know exactly what you mean Rhiannon12866 Nov 2017 #26
Nothing like good strong ties to family and friends in these times, but... KY_EnviroGuy Nov 2017 #27
you are welcome KY_EnviroGuy syringis Oct 2017 #13
LOL, Syringis - I enjoy watching the EU political games from the US. KY_EnviroGuy Oct 2017 #15
I was gonna say....... DFW Oct 2017 #16
Absolutely, DFW... KY_EnviroGuy Oct 2017 #17
Always glad to talk about Howard DFW Oct 2017 #18
About diversion, I could have said the same about your own mess...lol syringis Oct 2017 #19
Syringis - sorry I missed this one! KY_EnviroGuy Nov 2017 #28
No problem and my turn to apologize, I forgot to answer. syringis Nov 2017 #30
Excellent toons malaise Oct 2017 #20
You're welcome Malaise syringis Oct 2017 #22
Great toons syringis! smirkymonkey Oct 2017 #21
My pleasure dear :-) syringis Oct 2017 #23
Great cartoon Gothmog Nov 2017 #29
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