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Agreed. Best regards, RA1

The ultimate in, tough guy? He liked to play the latter but was not really physically up to it. Best regards, RA1

I see neither patience or subtlety in DT. I am merely hoping that I have some patience. Best regards. RA1

Whether Trump is right or wrong, I am willing to wait a bit to see what happens. Although I disagree with how this tactic is playing at the moment I can see that DT might think that nothing positive has happened in our relations with Russia any time lately and therefore he should act. With the "instant" communications we now have, whether on purpose or by accident, the public and the Congress have abandoned one main feature of our republic and that is elected officials have the time and authority to act, sometimes regardless of public sentiment. I am not in favor of "instant" referendums and therefore am willing to give some time for the actual results to appear. Best regards, RA1

Obama was much more subtle when giving away the US and abandoning our allies. Best regards, RA1

Are the only choices in dealing with a bully to kow tow or crush him? I thought most liberals believed in negotiation. How silly of me. Best regards, RA1

Colder than a well digger's ass. Best regards, RA1

I must not have lost Paradise because which way I fly is NOT hell. Or so I think. Best regards, RA1

You did not state to which you were willing to be compared. I am hoping Milton and not Satan. However, the choice is yours. Best regards, RA1

Are you comparing yourself to either Milton or Satan? Just curious. Obviously I knew the line was from the Divine Comedy. Best regards, RA1

My younger sister has two small tattoos only one of which is visible when she wears shorts (which is most of the time as she lives in Florida). Of course she did not consult me or ask me before she got them. I do not like tattoos but the one I see I have learned to ignore. It is a small one of a bear. She is a fan of Jerry Garcia. She is not an exhibitionist and has a post graduate degree. But, she does have a mind of her own and will express her individuality upon occasion. Best regards, RA1

Is this part of from the Divine to to the ridiculous? I wish no part of hell on earth (or anyplace else). Best regards, RA1

What ever works for you, I applaud. Best regards, RA1

I would be careful about in depth, repeated searches. A sophisticated booking computer will "think" there is more interest in certain destinations and days of travel and will increase the prices accordingly. Using an anonymous VPN might help. Best regards, RA1

Everyone is prejudiced. Some for and some against. Best regards, RA1

You were speaking Italian, Best regards, RA1

A rising tide floats all boats. Best regards, RA1

So everyone is a victim? OTOH no one is immune to being vulnerable or at fault? I love conspiracies but do not subscribe to them. Best regards, RA1

Could not make it through this "conspiracy" piece. What is a shady Russian investment? Different from or the same as a shady US or other investment? There are a lot of theories regarding every President being handled. Let me know if you agree that BO was handled and by whom. Obviously every pol is pushed one way or another by various contributors (mainly) but also by PR and other considerations. It seems that some are worse than others but all are under the limelight. (As they should be.) Best regards, RA1

The US has been paying and paying all these years. Now may be the time to spread the cost. Although I was not a fan of LBJ's politics his "come, let us reason together" meaning do it my way worked in many instances. Trump apparently is going straight to do it my way without the let us reason. Best regards, RA1

Only if you are not using Just for Men. Best regards, RA1

Actually I don't follow Trump very much at all. I don't read tweets, his or anyone else's. Much of what I read about Trump is on this web site. Hitler and some others of his ilk deserved the vitriol you use but not Trump. You can dislike him all you want and it is your Constitutional right to state that dislike. I am hoping that venting makes you feel better. Best regards, RA1

Are you equating Trump with the US government? Obviously they are not the same. I guess hate, whether founded or unfounded, has no limits. Best regards, RA1

There are no farms in Texas. They are called ranches. Best regards, RA1

What do you think would happen if we were to suddenly drop all sanctions? Iran should be a clue. We released their money and they immediately started spending it on war materials and terrorism. Dictators are not worried about the welfare of their citizens so long as they can maintain power. I would classify neither Kim Jong un nor the Ayatollah as benign dictators whatever that might mean. I would be happier if North Korea abandoned its nukes and began trading and acting in a civilized manner but I am not holding my breath. Best regards, RA1