Jon Huntsman Jr.: Trump's nontraditional thinking could signal a new approach to U.S.-China ...

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Jon Huntsman Jr.: Trump’s ‘nontraditional thinking’ could signal a new approach to U.S.-China relations

Donald Trump's unconventional phone conversation with Taiwan's leader might signal a fresh approach to a "complex and sensitive" relationship, said former Utah Governor and U.S. Ambassador to China Jon Huntsman Jr.

Trump tweeted that the Friday call was made by Taiwan president Tsai Ing-wen and that it was "interesting" that he was criticized for taking it, given that the U.S. sells weapons to the self-governing island despite China's sovereignty claim.

Huntsman served an LDS mission in Taiwan and later worked there before serving as ambassador to China during the first term of President Barack Obama. He told The Tribune on Saturday that Trump "provides an element of nontraditional thinking and action that may result in new ways of approaching the one-China framework."

Speaking earlier to Fox News and The New York Times, Huntsman characterized Tsai's call as "shrewd" and said it "shouldn't surprise anybody" that Trump answered it. Taiwan might prove a "useful leverage point" in dealings with China, Huntsman told The Times.

Read more: http://www.sltrib.com/news/4667017-155/jon-huntsman-jr-trumps-nontraditional-thinking

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1. Oh, FFS. They'reb trying to justify everything that Orange Horror is doing. I need to find a

new word for how I'm feeling. Disgusted is too mild. Outraged doesn't cover it. Actually, I don't think there is a word in the English language that covers all of my negative emotions. It's been almost a month and I still haven't turned my tv to a channel other than the light classical music channel. Bach, Telemann, Mozart, and Handel are the only ones getting me through this.

[3catwoman3]

3. I, too, have had trouble finding a single...

...sdjective that encompasses the depth and breadth of my feelings.

Aghast and distraught come somewhat close.

We may have to come up with a whole new word.

The acronym PTSD - Post Trump Stress Disorder - feels very real.

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5. Aghast & distraught are close, mixed with despair, hopelessness and helplessness.

And the Orange Horror is unhinged as further evidenced by his latest asinine Twitter tantrum about SNL. What a goddamned child. I suppose he'll order AG Sessions (I just threw up a bit in my mouth) to outlaw SNL now.

[Hoyt]

2. I don't think he has an approach or plan, but he might stumble on something if he

doesn't tick everyone off along the way.

[Fortinbras Armstrong]

4. That's one of the major problems with Trump

He doesn't seem to have any plans. Or any clue about how the government -- especially the presidency -- works. Even more than I fear the return of crony capitalism, I fear that The Donald will do something really bad just by accident.