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Trump's Gaza Gambit and the Art of the
Ultimate Deal

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Posted By: Mercedes44, 2/7/2025 5:09:12 AM

Days after shocking the world with his upset victory in the 2016 presidential election, Donald Trump espoused his hope of negotiating the "ultimate deal" between Israel and the Palestinian Arabs to resolve the "war that never ends." As Trump told The Wall Street Journal at the time: "As a deal maker, I'd like to do ... the deal that can't be made. And do it for humanity's sake."Over eight years later, back in the White House following a Democratic interregnum and with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at his side, Trump confirmed his interest in forging the "ultimate deal." Crucially, however,

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Reply 1 - Posted by: petrichor 2/7/2025 6:47:11 AM (No. 1891163)
No, I don't want to spend billions building up Gaza.
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Reply 2 - Posted by: tootall 2/7/2025 7:04:24 AM (No. 1891171)
President Trump has success because he is a negotiator. Traditional Pols, especially recently clumbsily wield their power. The thought 'my way or the highway' comes to mind'. DJT says what's it gonna take to get this done!
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Reply 3 - Posted by: JoElla Bee 2/7/2025 7:33:18 AM (No. 1891203)
Ah, a fireside chat with the world! I agree with Josh Hammer about this deal. Don’t discount Trump’s likelihood of success. President Trump has a history of success in resolving seemingly unresolvable problems, and the Master Problem Resolver has his ear, so to speak. I’m willing to wait and fervently pray without ceasing to the One Who can solve all problems for His providential care, guidance and blessings for success. I believe many others will be doing the same. To God be the glory. His will be done.
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Reply 4 - Posted by: chumley 2/7/2025 8:52:30 AM (No. 1891257)
I know he's playing 3D chess in a checkers world, but I hope this is over soon. I dont care about Israel. I dont care about Palestine. What happens there is none of our business and a distraction from what is really important here at home.
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Reply 5 - Posted by: DVC 2/7/2025 12:55:45 PM (No. 1891493)
Sometimes you need to massively reset the range of possible outcomes. The Art of the Deal. So, let's suppose that Trump thinks he wants to massively remodel a building in NYC that he owns. So Trump knows that they will never approve the idea to remodel the building. He knows that the city will say "it's historic, you can't massively remodel it." So he tells the city that he's going to tear down the building, start over. The city is surprised....expected a remodeling request to deny. Trump: "I'm just going to tear it down." City: "What, tear down this magnificent old historic building? That would be terrible!" Trump: "Yeah, I'm going to level it. I'm locked in." City:"Well, no, you can't do that. That would be awful. Wouldn't it be better to remodel it? It's a historic building." Trump: "Nope, my mind is made up, going to level it, maybe make a parking garage." City:"What can we do to make you consider doing a remodeling project instead of tearing it down?" Trump: "Well, I don't know, if I were to remodel, you guy's will probably try to tie my hands, NOPE....I'm going to tear it down." City:"No, don't tear it down, you'll have a free hand in the remodeling." Trump: "Well, let's get that in writing before I change my mind and tear it down." The art of the deal. Don't tell them what you really want to do at first.
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