21 December 2017

Bullying? Intimidation?



Is Trump behaving like a Mafia boss?   Here is his caporegime at the United Nations, berating the General Assembly about his decision on Jerusalem:
In the letter sent by Ms Haley, she said: “The US is simply asking that you acknowledge the historical friendship, partnership, and support we have extended and respect our decision about our own embassy.”
She added: “The President will be watching this vote carefully and has requested I report back on those countries who voted against us. We will take note of each and every vote on this issue.”
On Twitter, she had written: “At the UN we're always asked to do more & give more. So, when we make a decision, at the will of the American ppl, abt where to locate OUR embassy, we don’t expect those we’ve helped to target us. On Thurs there’ll be a vote criticising our choice. The US will be taking names.”
And, thus, development aid comes with hidden strings attached.  Not so different from the protection offered by Don Vito Corleone.

 

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