President Caligula imposes tariffs on the EU and UK over Greenland

ChevChelios

ChevChelios

Difficilis, querulus, laudator temporis acti
I'm starting to get the feeling that Trump is as mad as a fucking hatter -- either that or he has been selected by the global elites to preside over the final collapse of the United States, which would certainly be hastened by making every single country in the world including its allies absolutely hate America:


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Caligula was a totally based man of the people who dedicated himself to dismantling the stranglehold on power exercised by the corrupt, self-interested patrician class. Those same entrenched elites assassinated him, and then tailored the recorded history of his reign in order to spin his every act as an example of madness, rather than what it was, which was a calculated and rational effort to curtail the elites' power.

In other words, you only think Caligula was a lunatic because the corrupt establishment of his time twisted reality in order to convince you that he was, while at the same time painting themselves as the heroic victims who stood up against his despotism, rather than the despots that they were.

Why does that sound familiar?
 
"then tailored the recorded history of his reign in order to spin his every act as an example of madness"

Lol, "Caligula dindu nuffin!!" is a new one to me. If even a tenth of what was written about him by Roman historians (and what other sources do we have for that time period?) was true he was one of history's greatest tyrants, but then again tyrants always find many apologists in later ages
 
The US learned it doesn't actually have any friends. Just a bunch of countries happy to let them pay the bills but talk shit about them behind their back.
 
No country has friends and no country is a friend.
 
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@Sgt. Goosenip i think labels are appropriate to weed out the chaos

We all know operators are active here so why not point em out and put em in a container

People can still listen to them and see what they are saying but at least you know that those individuals arent here for freespeech. They are here with an agenda and they aim to control wrong think, steer users opinion using heard mentality and have an agenda. Its sad but then it is what it is

If u like what the operators are saying that is fine but when operators are purely playing mental games then it is a different ballgame all together and that needs to be called out.
 
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@RightOfSask your bias makes u an operator / gatekeeper.

Your not here for freespeech you want to control wrong think and steer opinion using other operators to validate your posts to show others that your opinions are dominant opinions. Its absurd and glaringly obvious. Putin is evil, the jews control Trump, blah blah blah. You have an agenda as do the others like you.

There is a lot of good happening but you see none of it. You have been wrong about every major happening that has worked out for the better.

Many see you for who you are.

At least i have the courage to call you and your ilk out.

All freespeech forums are moderated not directly from a backend but from the outside to keep people from truth and fact. This is well known and should be expected.

I dont think there are many of you as other platforms but it is obvious who the gatekeepers are.

The more people here point out certain good and who is responsible for it then here you come to stop the wrong think. At least beers2freedom saw the writing on the wall and took off as it became to much for that user. Our wrong think apparently overwhelmed the users and he snapped.

One by one of you from here on you will see that u will not be able to control our wrong think no more. One by one the users will rise up against u gatekeepers.

Proceed accordingly
 
@Sgt. Goosenip In my view, the idea of 'woke right' is simply a way to call out a shill/troll/leftard/gatekeeper infiltrator trying to come off as a common sense normal-thinking human being as they attempt to slip in their poison. Like an 80/20 disinfo agent but with that number inverted lol. It really is that obvious, so cringe and barfy.
 
@RightOfSask all day man i can do this all day

It is my pleasure to fook with dirty communists like u

Everyone knows who u are now. U dont even blend in anymore. The rest of you i will do the same to soon enough

Not just here but out there. Time to shine a spot light on the operators and the gatekeepers of thought
 
@RightOfSask rent free man i am living rent free.

So many people see u and ur frens so clearly that nothing u do this day forward is gonna have an impact here

I hope that you dont get beaten by your comrades for your failures but if u do you brought it on yourself
 
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I have it even better. You're paying me to live in your head. And if I get beaten by my comrades, you will be the only who will feel it, because you will be punching yourself.
 
@RightOfSask i think very little of u and as of this day i dont need to do any more. My job is done.

Many were on to you and the others but now u know we wont take your garbage anymore. Playing nice with people like you is over
 
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I told i am done with u gatekeepers. Time to show everyone who u are. Brutana already rolled over cause they got nothing in regards to their commie thoughts and gatekeeping. U got nothing as well. Hirudinea seems to have nothing as well to back up all the fancy mental garbage speak and everything is facisms. Chevchelios is sputtering like a fool and cant keep his facts straight

I expected better.

Honestly u fellows simply cant compete in the realm of freespeech so u try and game it. Chev wants people not to look up anything he says cause if we do we find out he commie spun it. You try binary attacks. Brutana as smart as they is cant actually back up his talkin points and bows out of the conversation hurindnea is scrambling to add to the whole dog pile u are doing is he in training by the way?
 
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@RightOfSask just check your fridge and see

Honestly am i asking for to much. U arent afraid are u that i did make your milk go bad. Its an easy fix to and aint even that horrible a thing to do to someone unless the stores closed. Even then its more a inconvenience

U can always buy more.

My power level is over 9000
 
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Here AI can help how trump thinks if you don't want to read his book.

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Here’s a clean, practical breakdown of key ideas from The Art of the Deal and the negotiation style associated with Donald Trump. This is descriptive—not an endorsement—focused on what the book says and how the tactics are framed.

Core Principles from The Art of the Deal​

1. Think Big​

  • Start with ambitious goals; big targets shape outcomes.
  • The opening position sets the psychological frame for the deal.

2. Protect the Downside​

  • Assume things can go wrong.
  • Structure deals so losses are limited while upside remains large.

3. Leverage Is Everything​

  • Power comes from alternatives, timing, and information.
  • The strongest leverage is the ability to walk away.

4. Use Time as a Tool​

  • Deadlines create pressure.
  • Delay can force concessions; speed can lock in advantage.

5. Know the Market—Better Than Anyone​

  • Research obsessively: prices, players, politics, regulations.
  • Information asymmetry = bargaining power.

6. Publicity Is Part of the Deal​

  • Attention increases perceived value.
  • Media presence can pressure counterparts and attract partners.

7. Instinct + Flexibility​

  • Trust gut calls, but pivot fast if conditions change.
  • Avoid getting locked into a single path.

How Trump Negotiates (as described in the book)​

Anchor High​

  • Open with aggressive terms to define the range.
  • Even after concessions, the final deal may favor the opener.

Create Uncertainty​

  • Keep options vague; signal alternatives.
  • The other side negotiates harder when outcomes feel unstable.

Apply Controlled Pressure​

  • Use deadlines, silence, or publicity.
  • Pressure is externalized rather than overtly hostile.

Win–Lose Framing​

  • The book frames deals as competitive.
  • Success is measured by advantage gained, not shared benefit.

Personal Branding as Leverage​

  • Reputation (real or perceived) becomes a bargaining chip.
  • Being “unpredictable” is presented as a tactic.

Strengths of This Approach​

  • Works well in zero-sum or competitive environments (real estate, bidding wars).
  • Effective when leverage is asymmetric.
  • Strong at resetting expectations early in negotiations.

Limitations & Critiques​

  • Can damage long-term relationships.
  • Less effective in collaborative or repeat-player settings.
  • Relies heavily on leverage—weak leverage weakens the method.

Quick Takeaway​

The book emphasizes big opening positions, leverage, pressure, and perception. It’s a style built for competitive arenas, not consensus-building—and it trades relationship capital for immediate advantage.
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If you want, I can:

  • Compare this style to Harvard principled negotiation
  • Pull direct quotes that illustrate each tactic
  • Map these ideas to modern business or political negotiations
 
Below are short, direct quotes from The Art of the Deal that illustrate each major tactic. Quotes are kept brief and contextual.

1. Think Big​

“I like thinking big. If you’re going to be thinking anything, you might as well think big.”
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What it shows: Ambitious framing as a baseline strategy.

2. Protect the Downside​

“The worst thing you can possibly do in a deal is seem desperate to make it.”
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What it shows: Avoiding desperation protects leverage and limits losses.

3. Leverage Is Everything​

“Leverage is having something the other guy wants. Or better yet, needs.”
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What it shows: Power comes from alternatives, not persuasion alone.

4. Use Time as a Tool​

“Most people are too impatient. They rush into things.”
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What it shows: Patience and delay as pressure mechanisms.

5. Know the Market Better Than Anyone​

“You have to know the facts. If you don’t, you’re dead.”
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What it shows: Information dominance as a prerequisite to negotiating power.

6. Publicity as Leverage​

“Bad publicity is sometimes better than no publicity at all.”
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What it shows: Attention increases perceived value and pressure.

7. Instinct + Flexibility​

“I try to learn from the past, but I plan for the future by focusing exclusively on the present.”
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What it shows: Adaptability over rigid strategy.

8. Anchor High​

“My style of deal-making is quite simple and straightforward.”
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(Context in the book: open strong, then adjust)

What it shows: Setting the range early.

9. Create Uncertainty​

“I keep a lot of balls in the air.”
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What it shows: Multiple options increase negotiating pressure.

10. Controlled Pressure​

“Sometimes part of making a deal is denigrating your competition.”
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What it shows: Psychological pressure without direct confrontation.

11. Win–Lose Framing​

“You can’t con people, at least not for long.”
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(Used to justify aggressive positioning as ‘winning’)

What it shows: Competitive framing rather than mutual-gain language.

12. Personal Brand as a Tool​

“People want to believe that something is the biggest and the greatest and the most spectacular.”
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What it shows: Reputation and image amplify leverage.

Important Context​

  • The book was co-written and blends memoir with business advice.
  • Many quotes are situational, not universal rules.
  • The tactics assume strong leverage and low concern for repeat relationships.
If you want next:

  • Same quotes mapped to real-world examples
  • A side-by-side comparison with principled negotiation
  • A modern translation: how these tactics show up today (business or politics)
 
Short answer: Yes—indirectly.

In The Art of the Deal, Donald Trump does not use the exact phrase “create uncertainty” as a formal rule, but he clearly advocates tactics that rely on uncertainty as leverage.

Here’s how that shows up in the book:

How Uncertainty Is Used (per the book)​

1. Never Look Desperate​

  • Trump repeatedly stresses the importance of appearing willing to walk away.
  • When the other side isn’t sure you need the deal, they’re more likely to concede.
➡️ This creates uncertainty about your true position and alternatives.

2. Keep Multiple Options in Play​

  • He often describes negotiating with several parties at once.
  • Letting counterparts believe they are replaceable pressures them.
➡️ The uncertainty is about whether they’ll even be part of the final deal.

3. Be Unpredictable​

  • Trump frames unpredictability as strength.
  • Changing tone, pace, or demands keeps the other side off balance.
➡️ When people can’t model your behavior, they negotiate more cautiously.

4. Use Timing Strategically​

  • Delays, pauses, or sudden urgency are described as tools.
  • The other side may not know when or if the deal will close.
➡️ Uncertainty around timing increases pressure.

5. Publicity as Pressure​

  • Media attention is used to raise stakes.
  • Counterparties may fear reputational loss or missed opportunity.
➡️ Uncertainty shifts from private terms to public perception.

Important Nuance​

Trump presents uncertainty as a means, not a philosophy:

  • It’s a tool for leverage, not chaos for its own sake.
  • It works best when you already have alternatives or visibility.
He also implies (sometimes unintentionally) a downside:

  • Too much uncertainty can kill trust or deals entirely.

Bottom Line​

Trump doesn’t say “create uncertainty” as a rule—but he repeatedly shows that making the other side unsure about your intentions, options, or urgency is a core part of his negotiating style.
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If you want, I can:

  • Pull specific passages that illustrate this
  • Contrast this with Harvard-style principled negotiation
  • Explain when uncertainty backfires in real-world deals
 
@TOPDAWG all the keepers are gonna say is he is a pedo, controlled puppet of putin or the jews / agent of israel or you should only worship God cause u know they want people to somehow think people will worship a man. Its all classic nonsense stuff but eh thats what they do

Honestly i loath the keepers but what do keepers will keep gatekeeping

No wrong think allowed believe our nonsense cause of reasons that fit their agenda

They arent here to do anything else
 
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