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probinson said:
I think you've missed the point entirely. which was:

The conversations also reveal the White House's determination to conceal the reality of Biden's condition, at the risk of his own health, while he faced a tough re-election bid against Donald Trump.​
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Lest we forget, the media tried to convince us that Biden was just fine and that any concerns of his obvious deterioration were conspiracy theories.
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The media just reported the news. They didn't try to convince anyone of anything.
Fox news opinion shows parroted Trump's rude nicknames, clipped footage and put false and misleading narratives on them.
They tried to claim Biden was cognitively impaired and then when he did great speeches they created rumours that he was on some sort of performance enhancing drugs without any evidence what so ever.

Non far right propaganda media simply reported news.
 
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durangodawood said:
Whats the difference?
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The easiest explanation - a dictatorship is one person - a monarchy is a family. While the King is the head - his family has roles to play in governance also.
 
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Always in His Presence said:
The easiest explanation - a dictatorship is one person - a monarchy is a family. While the King is the head - his family has roles to play in governance also.
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Thats just plain false in that a dictatorship absolutely can be a committee or politburo.... or family for that matter.
 
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Always in His Presence said:
Name one.
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The Soviet communist party dictatorship. It was a single party more than any particular person as the politburo chose the chairman, and the whole structure endured well past the lifespan of any particular person.
 
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durangodawood said:
The Soviet communist party dictatorship. It was a single party more than any particular person as the politburo chose the chairman, and the whole structure endured well past the lifespan of any particular person.
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and how do you feel about the almost 2 trillion dollars coming into our economy?
 
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Always in His Presence said:
Sorry- that was not a dictatorship - Leadership in communism is not confined to a single individual but is often carried out collectively through institutions such as the central committee. Which is NOT a dictatorship. It is a ruling Paty.

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Soviet govt was a dictatorship. Youre a minority of one on this matter. Really, everywhere I look agrees it was a dictatorship.
 
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stevil said:
The media just reported the news. They didn't try to convince anyone of anything.
Fox news opinion shows parroted Trump's rude nicknames, clipped footage and put false and misleading narratives on them.
They tried to claim Biden was cognitively impaired and then when he did great speeches they created rumours that he was on some sort of performance enhancing drugs without any evidence what so ever.

Non far right propaganda media simply reported news.
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Jake Tapper (CNN) disagrees.
 
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Always in His Presence said:
The easiest explanation - a dictatorship is one person - a monarchy is a family. While the King is the head - his family has roles to play in governance also.
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Kinda like Trump's first term?
 
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FAITH-IN-HIM said:
Nothing funny here.

The sad reality is that millions of Americans believe President Trump's false claims, despite evidence they can’t do a simple math. They cling to these lies to justify his narrative.

Despite the fact that Saudi Arabia does not have $600 billion to invest, millions of President Trump supporters believe it to be true.
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I believe that this huge investment is going to happen over a period of several years. That is something which the ruling family, government, and nation of Saudi Arabia can afford to do.
 
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stevil said:
Provide examples that prove this wrong.
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Well, how about this article from NBC News. Here is the headline:


Please tell me with a straight face that you believe the purpose of his headline is to "report the news" and not "convince us that Biden was just fine".

Keep in mind that at the time that article was published, the White House was "determin[ed] to conceal the reality of Biden's condition".
 
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Always in His Presence said:
First of all Saudi Arabia is a Monarchy that follows Sharia - not a dictatorship -
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An absolute monarchy *IS* a form of dictatorship.
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Second - Saudi Arabia does over 330 billion a year in oil sales to the world. They make up 35% of all OPEC sales -

Third - the Saud's have trillions of dollars in wealth and access to 220 years worth of oil reserves.
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Yes, they have a lot of that black goo. A very good reason to stop using it for fuel.
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Lastly - if you knew anything about the culture - you would know to be embarrassed on a global level could and most likely cause the fall of the Monarchy.
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Good! Let it fall.
 
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durangodawood said:
Thats just plain false in that a dictatorship absolutely can be a committee or politburo.... or family for that matter.
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Monarchies and dictatorships both involve rulers staying in power without the people's consent. Those who value democracy cannot support either system.

Having said that, the United States maintains a complex relationship with Saudi Arabia. Although the US does not support their system of government, it is necessary to collaborate with Saudi Arabia to ensure economic stability both domestically and globally, as well as to promote peace in the Middle East.
 
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UAE bestows highest civilian honour on US President Donald Trump

Abu Dhabi: President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan conferred the UAE’s highest civilian honour, the Order of Zayed, on US President Donald Trump during an official ceremony held at Qasr Al Watan in Abu Dhabi on Thursday.​
The award, named after the UAE’s founding father, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, is reserved for heads of state and distinguished global figures in recognition of their efforts to strengthen diplomatic ties with the Emirates. President Trump received the honour as part of a state visit to the UAE.​
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"In recognition of President Donald Trump’s exceptional efforts to strengthen the longstanding ties of friendship and strategic partnership between the United Arab Emirates and the United States of America, I am honored to announce that His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan bestows the Order of Zayed upon President Trump," a woman was heard before Trump was presented the award.​
 
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