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Title: Trump campaign trolls Rubio with bottled water delivery
Source:
Politico
URL Source: http://www.politico.com/story/2015/ ... ttled-water-marco-rubio-214455
Published: Oct 6, 2015
Author: Daniel Strauss
Post Date: 2015-10-06 12:01:13 by nativist nationalist
Keywords: None
Views: 1881
Comments: 31
Donald Trump delivered a new dig in his ongoing feud with Sen. Marco Rubio on Monday: a 24-bottle care package with the label “Trump Ice Natural Spring Water.”
The set of bottled water was sent to the Rubio campaign’s Washington office on Monday. The package also had two towels with the “Make America Great Again” Trump campaign slogan, Trump campaign bumper stickers, and a note that said “Since you’re always sweating, we thought you could use some water. Enjoy!” according to CNN.
It’s a jab at Rubio who awkwardly reached for a bottle of water right in the middle of his 2013 State of the Union rebuttal to President Barack Obama. It’s also the latest attack in the squabbling between Trump and Rubio. Both candidates have been delivering strong poll numbers in the Republican primary field, sparking tensions.
During a recent debate, Trump poked Rubio for being sweaty.
“Rubio, I’ve never seen a young guy sweat that much,” Trump said during a recent appearance in South Carolina. “He’s drinking water, water, water, I never saw anything like this with him with the water.”
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Love to see him poking the little weasel.(1 image)
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#3. To: nativist nationalist (#0)
Rubio is just the latest opponent that the liberal business man from New York is trying to provoke a juvenile adolescent feud with .
What do you disagree with?
1. Eminent domain. He's completely wrong about the intent of the taking clause of the 5th amendment . It is not for the purpose of building factories ,condo complexes ,or casino parking lots. He was asked about the Kelo case . That case did NOT bring any "economic development ",and it was NOT for public use . The working class owner of the bulldozed home really did love his home ;but he had to surrender it to a wealthy developer (no wonder he favors eminent domain.....he can work his own version of crony capitalism to he benefit ). Clearly he does not put a priority on individual rights . No conservatives do not need that issue explained to them . They understand it very well . He claims to be a small government type but his rhetoric and actions say something else . I would've asked the question a different way . He makes all these claims about what he will do. But most of the things he says he wants have to be done through the legislative process (ie building his wall ,or his terrible idea of slapping tariffs on American automakers in Mexico). Will he do like the emperor does and use unconstitutional executive action to acheive his agenda ? I'm betting he would . The only thing he mentioned was reducing regulations which is all well and good...something I support . But he demonstrates by his support for Kelo that he would be willing to suspend his belief in 'small government ' to do "great" things . 2. TPP . He's wrong on a number of related issues. He says that there is a back door for entry by China. Just like his other back door claims he can provide no evidence to that since he has not read the treaty . But let's assume that in the future China would be a partner in the deal ... so what ? That would be a plus as China would be compelled to comply with the terms of the treaty .He complains about unfair trade barriers . Well the TPP reduces trade barriers .It does not construct new ones. The TPP eliminates more than 18,000 taxes that various countries put on our products.That can only help American exports. So if China wants to join ,let them join under the same terms as every other nation in the treaty . What TPP does is help create the level playing field he says he wants. (But I suspect he doesn't want a level playing field . He's all in favor of trade deals so long as the US gets the better terms). The truth is that China doesn't want in because of the lifting of restrictions . They instead are vigorously trying to get the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) going ,which would be a 16 Asian nation trade pact that would exclude the US . That would keep US goods and services from 40% of the world's population. Trump's position would weaken the US economically . China doesn't want TPP because it would strengthen American influence in the region(which is already taking a hit because we have not done a thing about them claiming large swaths of the South China Sea and building artifical islands in the territory of our allies in the region). I don't understand why he lumps Japan into his harsh rhetoric about China. Japanese PM Shinzo Abe took a great risk to lead Japan into entering the TPP. Approving the TPP would do more than just boost the American economy. It would also help him revitalize Japan’s economy and make it an even stronger partner. Abe in another controversial move has approved the deployment of the Japanese military over seas in support of our alliance with Japan . He does a lot of demogogery about China currency manipulation while completely ignoring the role of the Federal Reserve . They have weakened the dollar with artificially low interest rates for a decade . Then the Treasury turns the printing presses on over time . So how are we different .If you said they were artifically devaluing against a strong dollar then you might have a case .But the yuang is pegged to the dollar . So if we treat our currency like monopoly money then we really have no beef if they reciprocate . But just like liberal/socialist/ Keynesian economist Paul Krugman(who's very much in favor of Trump's tariff solutions ),he misses the point by supporting these outdated merchantile solutions. For the individual Chinese businessman, the undervalued yuan has brought disaster. China's central bank is not subsidizing the Chinese exporter by the devaluation as much as subsidizing the American importer.The American buyer purchases Chinese goods at undervalued prices . Then in China the cost of goods both domestic and imports are inflated . It's the Chinese consumer that suffers . Retaliatory mercantilism by the United States will do the same to the American consumer.
#9. To: tomder55 (#8)
Great idea. Unless you are a globalist and prefer foreigners over Americans. Trade should be negotiated nation by nation. Not the world trade organization. Unless your goal is world government. Thanks for taking the time to explain your position. Even though it is wrong in my opinion on this one. Not everything you said is incorrect on other subjects.
He says that there is a back door for entry by China. Just like his other back door claims he can provide no evidence to that since he has not read the treaty You haven't read the treaty either. So you're just going by the world of globalists who hate America like Rubio. Would you rather vote for Rubio or spit on him. I'd rather spit on him.
Competing with slave labor doesn't help America. You're new world order all the way.
The federal Reserve is unconstitutional. Wouldn't you agree?
The truth is never outdated. I know you think the constitution is outdated too. That is why you support the new world order. You're a globalist which is treason to the constitution. Everything you said here Hillary would agree with. You're a social conservative but liberal in pretty much the rest of your thinking.
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#5. To: tomder55 (#3)
#8. To: A K A Stone (#5)
What do you disagree with?
Replies to Comment # 8. (ie building his wall ,or his terrible idea of slapping tariffs on American automakers in Mexico
#10. To: tomder55 (#8)
TPP eliminates more than 18,000 taxes
#11. To: tomder55 (#8)
That can only help American exports
#12. To: tomder55 (#8)
He does a lot of demogogery about China currency manipulation while completely ignoring the role of the Federal Reserve
#14. To: tomder55 (#8)
the point by supporting these outdated merchantile solutions
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