To think Trump might be the right Leader for right now?

What is the solution? Hamas are still running the gaza strip and have a huge amount of support there. Do you honestly think that they will all just start living peaceful lives?
It's not a nice solution, but there isn't a nice solution. It's the solution which hopefully results in less dead civilians.

I think at least two of the posters on this thread have been previously banned. The style is very familiar.

I'm starting to think that there are at least 3 bots (or people getting AI to write their replies for them) in this thread. (Not me, though. Beep-boop.)

who ?

so that will be the main interest or likely to be, those rare earth elements

Ethnically cleansing a people from their land and siding with the occupier is not bringing peace. There's a reason others haven't done this before. And if anyone thinks that ethnic cleansing, enabling Netenyahu, and trampling on the whole idea of a two state solution with no discussion will bring peace, they are are seriously deluded

I think it's safe to assume that Trump is unlikely to prove the white saviour here.

thats true, kinda the ops point, humanity needs a way to stop the wars and fighting but seems humans being human, they need to do better as a whole

I don't know how Trumps deal with Israel and Gaza will work out, but it's not like anyone else has been able to bring peace to that region for the last 70 years+

pre written, Currently doing political studies at uni

Trump is not interested in peace. He has told Zelensky he wants to mine for rare minerals in Ukraine. It is old fashioned colonialism. He also wants rare minerals and metals in Greenland and Canada. And to build luxury real estate in Gaza. It is all about making money.

Don't be so ridiculous.

Excellent post.

TrumpII is horrifically destabilising for the world.

@waterproofed

1. Trump and NATO: While it's true that Trump was vocal about urging European NATO members to increase their defense spending, suggesting that this would lead to the weakening of NATO or that it emboldened Putin is an oversimplification. Trump's rhetoric was rooted in his belief that NATO members were not fulfilling their financial obligations. His position on NATO was focused on ensuring that European countries paid their fair share, not on withdrawing from the alliance or leaving Europe vulnerable to Russian aggression. Furthermore, he did not take any concrete steps to pull the U.S. out of NATO during his presidency. In fact, NATO remained strong during his tenure, and his administration continued to support the alliance's efforts in countering Russian threats.

2. Withholding Military Aid to Ukraine: The claim that Trump's withholding of military aid to Ukraine in 2019 directly paved the way for Russia’s invasion in 2022 is speculative. The aid was frozen as part of a broader political issue related to a domestic scandal, but it was eventually released. Moreover, Trump was not ideologically opposed to providing support to Ukraine; he authorized substantial military aid during his time in office, including anti-tank missiles, counter-artillery radars, and other weapons. The notion that this singular action undermined Ukraine’s security to the point of enabling Russia's invasion doesn't account for the broader geopolitical context and the dynamics between the U.S. and Ukraine.

3. Trump's Relationship with Putin: While Trump's comments about Putin may have been overly complimentary, it's important to note that he also imposed significant sanctions on Russia and expelled Russian diplomats from the U.S. His administration took actions like expelling Russian officials in response to the poisoning of Sergei Skripal, and it approved the sale of weapons to Ukraine before the 2022 invasion. Trump's diplomatic approach was often more pragmatic than ideological, focusing on direct engagement with adversaries, but it is inaccurate to claim that he was a "puppet" of Putin given the actions his administration took against Russia.

4. Foreign Policy and the Middle East: The claim that Trump's foreign policy was chaotic overlooks some of his administration's successes, such as the normalization agreements between Israel and several Arab nations (the Abraham Accords). In Syria, Trump's decision to withdraw U.S. forces, while controversial, was in line with his "America First" agenda, seeking to reduce U.S. military involvement in long-standing conflicts. This withdrawal was not about abandoning allies but reflecting a broader desire to shift U.S. focus to countering China and addressing domestic priorities. The argument that this decision emboldened Russia or Turkey does not fully recognize the complexity of the situation on the ground.

5. Trump’s Stance on Dictators: It’s important to recognize that Trump’s approach to foreign policy was based on a transactional view, prioritizing U.S. interests above ideological consistency. His willingness to engage with autocratic leaders like Kim Jong-un or Vladimir Putin was part of his broader strategy of reducing conflict through direct dialogue. While critics may see this as appeasement, others argue that it represented a new form of diplomacy that prioritized outcomes over traditional Cold War dynamics.

In summary, Trump’s foreign policy was non-traditional, focusing on pragmatism and the national interest. His actions, particularly in terms of sanctions and military aid, were more nuanced than the characterization of him as a puppet of Putin suggests. The U.S. stance on NATO, Ukraine, and Russia during his tenure was far more complex than the idea that he was simply enabling Russian aggression.

Waterproofed nails it

excatly, they want freedom of speech yet all it seems is, only the media can tell us whats what, mere mortals have no rights to discuss topics such as war, only the media can tell us.

i would respect people more if they took part in the debate and offered their view constructive to the debate.

socrates would be turning in his grave seeing how people are these days and their debating skills and methods

OK, I’ll bite.

Here’s why Trump is absolutely not the leader you’re looking for, and why he is, in fact, a puppet for Putin:

Trump Weakened NATO – a Gift to Putin

• NATO exists to deter aggression, especially from Russia. Trump repeatedly threatened to withdraw the U.S. from NATO, weakening the alliance and emboldening Putin.
• He even bragged that he told European allies he wouldn’t protect them from a Russian attack. That’s music to Putin’s ears.

He Withheld Military Aid to Ukraine – Helping Russia’s War Effort

• In 2019, Trump froze nearly $400 million in military aid to Ukraine unless they helped him dig up dirt on Biden.
• That delay signaled to Putin that the U.S. might not back Ukraine, paving the way for the 2022 invasion.

He Praises and Defends Putin Constantly

• When Russia interfered in the 2016 U.S. election, Trump publicly sided with Putin over U.S. intelligence agencies.
• Even after Putin’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Trump called him “savvy” and “smart.” That’s not leadership—it’s loyalty to a dictator.

His Foreign Policy is Chaos, Not Peace

• He didn’t end wars; he simply abandoned allies. His erratic withdrawal from Syria left the Kurds—who fought ISIS for the U.S.—at the mercy of Turkey and Russia.
• He emboldened authoritarian regimes (Russia, North Korea, China) while alienating democratic allies.

He’s Not Anti-War—He Just Prefers Dictators Winning

• Trump doesn’t want to end wars—he just doesn’t want the U.S. to be involved unless there’s personal gain.
• He’s said he would “let Russia do whatever the hell they want” to NATO allies who don’t pay up. That’s an invitation for war, not peace.

Bottom Line: Trump Isn’t a Peacemaker—He’s a Gift to War Criminals

• If you want a leader who truly prevents war, they need to stand up to dictators, strengthen alliances, and promote stability. Trump does the opposite—he empowers the very people who start wars.

HTH