Kim knows Trump has a huge ego
So smart of Kim to have them deliver the letter at night when all of Trump's babysitters are gone
Trump makes the stupid decision of meeting Kim without any concrete concessions.
You meet after negotiating concrete provable concessions, not before
Kim wants to seen as a world leader on par with Trump and Trump obliged
Bottom line
No way will this meeting happen.
Kim is toying with Trump and Trump is definitely looking like a fool
Somewhere in there has to be the secret of anti-gravity that is commonplace to EB.Quote: EvenBobI wish every president was as 'bad' as
Trump. If Obama had been half as 'bad' as
Trump, he wouldn't be the laughing stock
he is today.. Trump has gotten more done
in a year than Obama did in 8 years.
Maybe he can have a summit with the leaders of MS 13 and the Bloods and Crips.
But only if they ask nicely.
Quote: terapinedKim totally played Trump
Kim knows Trump has a huge ego
So smart of Kim to have them deliver the letter at night when all of Trump's babysitters are gone
Trump makes the stupid decision of meeting Kim without any concrete concessions.
You meet after negotiating concrete provable concessions, not before
Kim wants to seen as a world leader on par with Trump and Trump obliged
Bottom line
No way will this meeting happen.
Kim is toying with Trump and Trump is definitely looking like a fool
I remember when Mexico's President said Trump wanted him to play along with Mexico paying for the wall. Not sure what level of "deal making" Trump will do behind the scenes, but let's hope it's not at that level. Both of them might agree to make things look good for both of them. Lordy.
Quote: rxwineI remember when Mexico's President said Trump wanted him to play along with Mexico paying for the wall. Not sure what level of "deal making" Trump will do behind the scenes, but let's hope it's not at that level. Both of them might agree to make things look good for both of them. Lordy.
Trump probably envies Kim
Kim doesn't have to deal with any Mueller types.
If somebody in his country disses Kim, he has that person thrown in prison or worse
Trumps hates being disrespected more then anything in the world. The Alec Baldwin tweets are proof
No doubt Trump envies Kim
LOL
Quote: billryanKim can't leave North Korea. I doubt Donnie is willing to go there, so I doubt this ever takes place.
You don't think China would provide a venue?
Quote: billryanKim can't leave North Korea. I doubt Donnie is willing to go there, so I doubt this ever takes place.
I didn't know that Kim couldn't leave North Korea. You learn something new every day.
Quote: TigerWuYou don't think China would provide a venue?
I believe Kim knows if he leaves, he gets dethroned. It's not in Chinas self-interest to do anything to help Trump so I don't see them offering space. I can't imagine they are very happy about hearing of this trip from a South Korean announcement on American television.
The ramifications of either leader being attacked make security an absolute nightmare. Nixon's trip to China took months of planning and the world was a very different place back then. Trying to pull off a May summit is just smoke and mirrors.
Since when? http://www.sundaytimes.lk/111225/Timestwo/int10.htmlQuote: billryanKim can't leave North Korea. I doubt Donnie is willing to go there, so I doubt this ever takes place.
Quote: petroglyphSince when? http://www.sundaytimes.lk/111225/Timestwo/int10.html
Reading is so FUNdamental.
Quote: petroglyphSince when? http://www.sundaytimes.lk/111225/Timestwo/int10.html
I also agree with billryan
Kim cant leave North Korea
Sure he was educated in Switzerland
regardless
He cant leave North Korea.
If he does, somebody may seize power
He stays in North Korea, no game of thrones
He takes one step outside the border, game of thrones is on
Kim cant leave North Korea
Quote: terapinedI also agree with billryan
Kim cant leave North Korea
Sure he was educated in Switzerland
regardless
He cant leave North Korea.
If he does, somebody may seize power
He stays in North Korea, no game of thrones
He takes one step outside the border, game of thrones is on
Kim cant leave North Korea
Since we can dismiss Trump meeting him in NK, is anyone willing to put up odds on Trump and Kim meeting face to face in 2018 with real money? Odds? Could be a good wager based on political philosophies. Plenty of trustworthy people to hold the cash.
Quote: BozSince we can dismiss Trump meeting him in NK, is anyone willing to put up odds on Trump and Kim meeting face to face in 2018 with real money? Odds? Could be a good wager based on political philosophies. Plenty of trustworthy people to hold the cash.
Sure
I'm game
No meeting in person 2018
Even odds
How Much?
Axel and the Wiz can vouch for me, lost money to both of them in bets and paid
I definitely want some.action on this bet, im just not sure what side I want to bet yet.
p.s. I would Trust that ED would pay when he loses. I doubt he would make any bet he couldn't afford.
Quote: terapinedSure
I'm game
No meeting in person 2018
Even odds
How Much?
Axel and the Wiz can vouch for me, lost money to both of them in bets and paid
I’m spending a majority of my time near Tampa now, like you I think, and I think Axel will vouch for me. Just have to come up with the right odds and I’m in.
Let’s come up with the line.
Quote: BozI’m spending a majority of my time near Tampa now, like you I think, and I think Axel will vouch for me. Just have to come up with the right odds and I’m in.
Let’s come up with the line.
I trust you
even odds
One Hundred dollars
Agree?
counter offer?
Ball is in your court :-)
Quote: terapinedI trust you
even odds
One Hundred dollars
Agree?
counter offer?
Ball is in your court :-)
Yes, for a $100 Even money bet I’m in. I’m taking a face to face meeting anywhere in the world between Trump and Kim in 2018. You win if they do not.
Let the side bets begin, lol.
Payment by Jan 10th 2019
$100? I thought you said you wanted to bet some REAL money?Quote: BozYes, for a $100 Even money bet I’m in. I’m taking a face to face meeting anywhere in the world between Trump and Kim in 2018. You win if they do not.
Let the side bets begin, lol.
Payment by Jan 10th 2019
Quote: AxelWolfI have done some stuff with Boz and he's been a stellar person to do business with.
Cool
I think even odds are fair
Just to try to convince Boz to agree
Even though I am betting the no
Knowing what we know about Trump
I can see him doing this and getting the attention of the entire planet.
He would love that.
Would probably happen in a building right on the border sitting across from each other at a table
I can see Trump thinking this will be as momentous as Nixon visiting Mao in China
Of course if it happens, I foresee a Neville Chamberlain moment declaring Peace is at hand after negotiating with Hitler
Quote: BozYes, for a $100 Even money bet I’m in. I’m taking a face to face meeting anywhere in the world between Trump and Kim in 2018. You win if they do not.
Let the side bets begin, lol.
Payment by Jan 10th 2019
Ok
I agree :-)
Quote: AxelWolf$100? I thought you said you wanted to bet some REAL money?
T put up the $100 offer, I’ll do a dime at +150 if you want it. I risk $1k on your $1500 on a face to face meeting between Trump and Kim before December 31st 2018 anywhere in the world.
They meet, I'll pay right away :-)
Won’t be an issue. Win or lose.
Maybe split this into its own thread if this generates additional action
Pipe in people
I just had a hunch on the no meet.
Am I sucker or did I make a good bet?
Quote: terapinedHey Mods
Maybe split this into its own thread if this generates additional action
Pipe in people
I just had a hunch on the no meet.
Am I sucker or did I make a good bet?
Good call on a an even money bet. No clue but I think it would be hard to put a different line on it. We are both betting on our gut instinct. Time will tell, but if they make a deal we all win,,,,hopefully.
And yes this is a good split.
I would trust about any member with a thousand posts or so, up to a hundred bucks. I think most of our reputations, even on a forum [this one] is worth more than a hundred? There are penalty's here for welshing, I believe?Quote: BozNever a question on your integrity. I know regardless of political differences we are both reputable people.
Won’t be an issue. Win or lose.
If I lose the hundred, I think of it as a cheap lesson.
So you gave him even money and I get -150? F*ck that. Give me the no at +150 and we might have a deal.Quote: BozT put up the $100 offer, I’ll do a dime at +150 if you want it. I risk $1k on your $1500 on a face to face meeting between Trump and Kim before December 31st 2018 anywhere in the world.
How long do I have to decide? I sill don't know what side I like.
We're not going to get a warning. If something erupts internally and threatens Trump, before the media gets spooled up on it, it will be Kick the tires, Light the fires, and some third party will host the meeting with no notice to the world. Perhaps even land A1, chock the wheels with NK guns, and have Kim get on board, inside NK.
I'm favoring the "no" but only slightly. I thought even money was fair.
I would take $100 on the "no", even money as in Boz/Ed terms above.
I'll look at splitting this.
If, for example, both attend the UN conference they have every year in NY. I'd say it has to be a private meeting. Anywhere Anytime.
Quote: AxelWolfSo you gave him even money and I get -150? F*ck that. Give me the no at +150 and we might have a deal.
How long do I have to decide? I sill don't know what side I like.
Sorry you can’t wait until December, lol. I’m still on the yes side so if you want to take the No, take a day to decide and come back with a counter offer. But I’m not doing any + at all.
Quote: AussieDoubt finding a venue will be an issue. Surely any meeting would occur on the DMZ?
Could but more likely a place where the SS can guarantee more safety. I'd put my money on Canada or OZ.
Then again Trumps passport might be pulled as a precaution against his fleeing the jurisdiction.
Quote: AussieDoubt finding a venue will be an issue. Surely any meeting would occur on the DMZ?
I totally agree
Even though I bet the no
This is really the only logical place a meeting could take place
Kim cant leave his country. He would be overthrown immediately.
Are you offering odds that Kim won't leave his country?Quote: terapinedI totally agree
Even though I bet the no
This is really the only logical place a meeting could take place
Kim cant leave his country. He would be overthrown immediately.
Quote: petroglyphAre you offering odds that Kim won't leave his country?
I am saying he cant leave his country.
Are you saying he can and will?
No odds
Are you proposing a bet?
You already have even money for do/don't. I don't know why he couldn't leave? Any of his relatives left alive would be willing to sit on the throne while he is away. IMOQuote: terapinedI am saying he cant leave his country.
Are you saying he can and will?
No odds
Are you proposing a bet?
The odds of him leaving his domain with his paranoia are pretty extreme. I can see where Trump wouldn't feel that good about landing in N.Korea either, and he won't cater to Kim now that Kim has blinked first.
I will bet 20$ against your 50, that Kim leaves N. Korea this year.
Quote: petroglyphYou already have even money for do/don't. I don't know why he couldn't leave? Any of his relatives left alive would be willing to sit on the throne while he is away. IMO
The odds of him leaving his domain with his paranoia are pretty extreme. I can see where Trump wouldn't feel that good about landing in N.Korea either, and he won't cater to Kim now that Kim has blinked first.
I will bet 20$ against your 50, that Kim leaves N. Korea this year.
No interest unless even odds
Not interested for even money.Quote: terapinedNo interest unless even odds
I thought you were pretty sure he wouldn't leave his country.
Quote: petroglyphNot interested for even money.
I thought you were pretty sure he wouldn't leave his country.
I am
I thought you were pretty sure he would
No, I'm making it up as I go along.Quote: terapinedI am
I thought you were pretty sure he would
Quote: billryanKim can't leave North Korea. I doubt Donnie is willing to go there, so I doubt this ever takes place.
So your position is evolving from this
Quote: petroglyphSince when? http://www.sundaytimes.lk/111225/Timestwo/int10.html
To this?
Quote: petroglyphNo, I'm making it up as I go along.
Thanks for the chuckle
I guess no bet lol
I can't see Il leaving NK.
So the only obvious choice is the DMZ with the leaders sitting on each side of the border. The time will be the only thing that's a secret and likely we won't know about it until the meeting is happening.
But this showmanship is right up Trump's alleyway - a win-win situation for him indicating he did nothing that previous leaders did. Unless it ends up with a nuke launched by NK (which it won't) I can't see any way that Trump loses voters because of this.
And it took everything off his negative press around everything else he's been doing.
See I can say positive things about Trump and still not like him. Can anyone else do the same for Obama? I didn't think so.
Quote: boymimboI can't see Trump going to NK.
I can't see Il leaving NK.
So the only obvious choice is the DMZ with the leaders sitting on each side of the border.
I believe there is a "neutral" meeting room in the DMZ for just such a purpose where parties from the North and South can get together without being in each other's territory.