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How Trump’s Calls to World Leaders Are Upsetting Decades of Diplomacy (New York Slimes alert!)
The New York Slimes ^ | 12/02/2016 | MAX FISHER and JOSH KELLER

Posted on 12/02/2016 6:14:03 PM PST by E. Pluribus Unum

President-elect Donald J. Trump has broken with decades of diplomatic practice in freewheeling calls with foreign leaders.

Dec. 2

Mr. Trump talks to the president of Taiwan, becoming the first U.S. president or president-elect to do so since 1979.

Why it matters

The call with President Tsai Ing-wen risks infuriating China, which considers Taiwan a breakaway province governed by Chinese rebels. By honoring the Taiwanese president with a formal call, Mr. Trump’s transition team implicitly suggests that it considers Taiwan an independent state. The U.S. has declined to recognize Taiwan since 1979, when it shifted recognition to the government in Beijing. Taiwan itself has yet to declare formal independence.

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To: Rurudyne

Yup!


21 posted on 12/02/2016 6:23:22 PM PST by BenLurkin (The above is not a statement of fact. It is either satire or opinion. Or both.)
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To: E. Pluribus Unum

Yeah! “BIG” “F” 2 you all Slimes!


22 posted on 12/02/2016 6:24:02 PM PST by Lopeover (The 2016 Election is about allegiance to the United States!)
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To: Mollypitcher1
i approve of the Taiwan call.

I hope he goes one step further and has a US Navy ship make a port of call in Kaohsiung.

23 posted on 12/02/2016 6:25:03 PM PST by TheCipher (Suppose you were an idiot and suppose you were a member of Congress. But I repeat myself. Mark Twain)
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To: E. Pluribus Unum

Chinese Pres. met with Kissinger the other day; I think Trump just wanted to show these guys whose boss.


24 posted on 12/02/2016 6:25:30 PM PST by Finalapproach29er (luke 6:38)
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To: E. Pluribus Unum

Screw the ChiComs. Taiwan is a friggin country, has been for 60 years now.


25 posted on 12/02/2016 6:27:00 PM PST by mquinn (Obama's supporters: a deliberate drowning of consciousness by means of rhythmic noise)
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To: E. Pluribus Unum

He has said from day one he wants peace...

The media, talking heads, pundits and libs are going to have to accept that there is a new life in the old guard and things are going to be done differently...

I’ll just bet he will have a lot of people from foreign countries coming to the White House or Trump Tower to have dinner and a chat, and guess who won’t be invited...the media...ROFL...take that slimes!!!


26 posted on 12/02/2016 6:28:40 PM PST by HarleyLady27 ('THE FORCE AWAKENS!!!' Trump/Pence: MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!!!)
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To: RightGeek

We need Boo Hoo Girl here for the NY Slimes!


27 posted on 12/02/2016 6:29:07 PM PST by BeauBo
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To: TheCipher

Yup. Outta blow some lib heads.


28 posted on 12/02/2016 6:30:57 PM PST by Mollypitcher1 (I have not yet begun to fight....John Paul Jones)
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To: Sasparilla
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29 posted on 12/02/2016 6:32:24 PM PST by knarf (I say things that are true, I have no proof, but they're true.)
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To: E. Pluribus Unum
This is what it looks like when a non politician, an outsider who is not controlled by donors and special interests, a true American patriot who understands that yes we did build it, a fearless non apologetic red blooded old fashioned Alpha male, a man who actually employed people and made things, a man unafraid of progressive fascists and their demagogic labels and a man who believes in AMERICA FIRST...This is what it looks, smells and feels like when he is, Thank You God, when he is President of the United States!
30 posted on 12/02/2016 6:35:24 PM PST by Awgie (Truth is always stranger than fiction.)
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To: E. Pluribus Unum

They just don’t get it. Soon it will be Slim’s blog with an IP and fewer hits than DU. The occupation media needs to die.


31 posted on 12/02/2016 6:35:54 PM PST by PA Engineer (Liberate America from the Occupation Media.)
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To: Awgie

Wonderfully said! Thanks!


32 posted on 12/02/2016 6:37:55 PM PST by JennysCool
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To: Frank_2001
And, yet, Taiwan does exist, and I’m 100% positive it does. Now in a sane world, why would an American president ignore an important ally and trade partner and make friends with our enemies? It boggles the mind.
33 posted on 12/02/2016 6:39:05 PM PST by CitizenUSA (Proverbs 14:34 Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a disgrace to any people.)
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To: E. Pluribus Unum

Anything the NYT is slamming........I’m all FOR!


34 posted on 12/02/2016 6:54:32 PM PST by RushIsMyTeddyBear (****happy dance**** BIGLY!!!!)
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To: E. Pluribus Unum

NYT Fake News using Fake Words, “Freewheeling” ?

Trump is COMMUNICATING.

Much better than creating Debt by War.


35 posted on 12/02/2016 6:54:50 PM PST by TheNext (ONE HOUR to AUTHENTICATE U.S. Election)
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To: E. Pluribus Unum

...President-elect Donald J. Trump has broken with decades of diplomatic practice...

This is a GOOD thing.


36 posted on 12/02/2016 6:55:59 PM PST by Oldeconomybuyer (The problem with socialism is that you eventually run out of other people's money.)
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To: E. Pluribus Unum
How Trump’s Calls to World Leaders Are Upsetting Decades of Ossified Diplomacy
37 posted on 12/02/2016 6:58:01 PM PST by TigersEye (Congratulations, President Donald J. Trump! - Let's MAGA!!!)
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To: E. Pluribus Unum

The biggest swamp to drain is the State Dept. also referred to as ‘Foggy Bottom’.


38 posted on 12/02/2016 6:58:29 PM PST by AU72
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To: E. Pluribus Unum

Now we just need Trump to ask O to move out early, like O did w/Bush.


39 posted on 12/02/2016 7:00:47 PM PST by fruser1
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To: All
The U.S. has declined to recognize Taiwan since 1979, when it shifted recognition to the government in Beijing.

But it was A OK for 0peaceprize to sell Taiwan arms...

Obama to push ahead on Taiwan frigate sales despite Chinese anger 14 Dec 2015

40 posted on 12/02/2016 7:01:17 PM PST by TigersEye (Congratulations, President Donald J. Trump! - Let's MAGA!!!)
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