"Creating a golden bridge or an opportunity to return for the weak side is one of the most important points that must be paid attention to in the negotiation process, especially by the country that has gained a significant advantage. Any political unit that wins in a negotiation process must provide a way for the defeated side to withdraw and retreat from its positions ... . History is full of examples where a victorious country humiliated the defeated country or did not create the conditions for a golden bridge for its return, and this in itself caused more destructive wars and even greater damage to the victorious side ... "I once heard from Chinese diplomats, who usually make proverbs or quotes from Confucius and other Chinese sages, that if you want someone to come down from the roof, provide him with a ladder; do not ask him to jump down and get hurt; he will not do that."

The grim finger-waggers and perpetual losers propping up an unpopular, insecure, repressive fascist regime are not generally known for possessing much of a sense of humor. Think: Stephen Miller (with or without "hair" from a can of spray paint).

Most presidents actually seem to find the job challenging, a real time-eater.
Trump?
Executive time
Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz.

Yeah, he's fine, good to go ... down to inspect the Reflecting Pool he effed up.

The tale continues ...

The visit to Lafayette Park, opposite the front entrance of the White House, which is now complete except for a replacement of some of the original pavers, was wonderful. Lafayette Park has not looked so good since its inception in 1820! Most importantly on today's visit, however, was the Secretary of the Interior, and his people, together with me and my staff, studying the dilapidated, worn out, and very dangerous and outdated Golf Course known as East Potomac Golf Links. Tom Fazio, the Great Golf Course Architect, and his son, Gavin, participated on the tour with us, whereupon it was determined that, on this fantastic site, with water and unparalleled views of D.C.'s Monuments, we will build one of the Greatest Golf Courses anywhere in the World which, importantly, will also be made available to the Public. When completed, this Course will have the ability to host Major Golf Tournaments, including The U.S. Open, The Ryder Cup, The PGA Championship, and other top PGA Tour events. Many of the trees are badly damaged from years of neglect, putting people in great danger from falling branches, and the trees falling themselves. Additionally, the sprinkler system is gone, there is no filtration, and the remaining sprinklers are incapable of even doing 10% of what is needed. The grass is largely dead, the greens are virtually unplayable, and the Course is in very poor general condition but, after many years of horrendous maintenance, and little money devoted to the process of upkeep, we have determined that this location can bring tremendous success and prestige back to Washington, D.C., along with what we have already done with respect to the lowest Crime Numbers in many years, and the fixing of 73 of our most important Statues, Monuments, and Fountains. The Course is virtually unplayable! Work on the new Course, which will go quickly, will begin on September 1st. Tom Fazio will be the Course Architect. It will be built through the Department of the Interior, and designed to the Highest Standards of Golf, but also in such a way that the General Public will love it. Thank you for your attention to this matter! President DONALD J. TRUMP
[Jun 28, 2026 at 2:42 PM]

Iran controls the discussion. Period.

Once they showed what closing the strait looks like, Trump has been and will remain as he is now: On. His. Knees.

Thanks, Republicans, you've really outdone yourselves this time around.