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[hector13]

Is there anything stopping them from inflating the costs they incur so it looks like they’re doing it at cost but are actually making a huge profit?

[Mephisto]

Is there anything stopping them from inflating the costs they incur so it looks like they’re doing it at cost but are actually making a huge profit?

That's generally what various organizations do in these circumstances.

It's just a big coincidence that a company's "at cost" cost is exactly the maximum that the government says it will pay.

[smjjames]

I know it's just an example, but I don't think early June is 'off-season' for Doral, definitely off peak though. The early June is likely a deliberate choice in order to beat the majority of hurricane season, but you never know, hence my warning of hoping that they have a backup plan just in case.

Given this admin though, I wouldn't be surprised if they didn't have a backup plan.

Is there anything stopping them from inflating the costs they incur so it looks like they’re doing it at cost but are actually making a huge profit?

Trump, probably. They're not going to stiff someone who is still basically the boss. I can see them adding extra costs to cover the workload, security, and everything else associated with these events though.

[nenjin]

Is there anything stopping them from inflating the costs they incur so it looks like they’re doing it at cost but are actually making a huge profit?

Trump and his father already did this with their apartments, by doing "renovations" and vastly inflating what they say they paid for them while doing essentially nothing.

[smjjames]

A thought, I wonder if they'd add in a cost for bedbug removal? Given the accusation of bedbugs, they'll probably want to be extra careful since having that issue would be incredibly embarrassing.

[A Thing]

A thought, I wonder if they'd add in a cost for bedbug removal? Given the accusation of bedbugs, they'll probably want to be extra careful since having that issue would be incredibly embarrassing.

Let's be real here, they'll somehow try to spin bedbugs as good business practice.

[thompson]

There's now a deal with Turkey. Basically, the US gives Turkey everything they want, and in return Turkey won't have sanctions imposed on them. Ladies and gentlemen: "The Art of the Deal".

Trump also made a point of calling Turkey's president a "Strong man" and how close their relationship is, which kind of feeds into the impression of Trump having a strongman fetish. I heard it on the radio, so no link.

[A Thing]

There's now a deal with Turkey. Basically, the US gives Turkey everything they want, and in return Turkey won't have sanctions imposed on them. Ladies and gentlemen: "The Art of the Deal".

Trump also made a point of calling Turkey's president a "Strong man" and how close their relationship is, which kind of feeds into the impression of Trump having a strongman fetish. I heard it on the radio, so no link.

Nothing says strong leader more than arresting people for criticizing your invasion.

[Naturegirl1999]

There's now a deal with Turkey. Basically, the US gives Turkey everything they want, and in return Turkey won't have sanctions imposed on them. Ladies and gentlemen: "The Art of the Deal".

Trump also made a point of calling Turkey's president a "Strong man" and how close their relationship is, which kind of feeds into the impression of Trump having a strongman fetish. I heard it on the radio, so no link.

Nothing says strong leader more than arresting people for criticizing your invasion.

[sarcasm]of course, practicing on your citizens will prepare your troops for invasions [/sarcasm]

[smjjames]

There's now a deal with Turkey. Basically, the US gives Turkey everything they want, and in return Turkey won't have sanctions imposed on them. Ladies and gentlemen: "The Art of the Deal".

Trump also made a point of calling Turkey's president a "Strong man" and how close their relationship is, which kind of feeds into the impression of Trump having a strongman fetish. I heard it on the radio, so no link.

It also kind of sounds like the Syrian government and the Kurds (who are both the defenders here) weren't even consulted on the cease fire (which the Turkish government insists on calling a 'pause in operations', which is exactly the same thing really).

[Reelya]

Personally I don't think Trump can parse things when there isn't a Strong-man you can name that represents the group. Maybe because of his business background combined with being senile. If there was some larger-than-life guy called El Kurdo that Trump could call on the phone and make agreements about the Kurds things may have gone differently.

Trump sees any sort of consultative thing as weakness and thus not worth partnering with. So when you try and contact a leader and are told there are a number of people who must be consulted about the decision, that's a red flag in Trump's mind. Throw them to the wind, and find a different "business partner" who's easy to deal with. In this case, fascist dictators.

[Kagus]

We need to get Syrian Lannister on the phone.

[smjjames]

Personally I don't think Trump can parse things when there isn't a Strong-man you can name that represents the group. Maybe because of his business background combined with being senile. If there was some larger-than-life guy called El Kurdo that Trump could call on the phone and make agreements about the Kurds things may have gone differently.

Trump sees any sort of consultative thing as weakness and thus not worth partnering with. So when you try and contact a leader and are told there are a number of people who must be consulted about the decision, that's a red flag in Trump's mind. Throw them to the wind, and find a different "business partner" who's easy to deal with. In this case, fascist dictators.

In this case, it looks like the only thing the US got out of it was Trump enjoying some ass kissing. I hope this doesn't embolden Erdogan because I could see him deciding that he needs more 'safety zone' and pulling the same trick on Trump.

[nenjin]

If there was some larger-than-life guy called El Kurdo that Trump could call on the phone and make agreements about the Kurds things may have gone differently.

I know it's a little fucked up to laugh about something like this, but I did it.

[Reelya]

The news is that there's still fighting after the "ceasefire". Which is no surprise when you didn't consult one of the sides that's fighting whatsoever.

EDIT: also to the point is that the Turks are employing militias which aren't part of the Turkish armed forces. Even if the Turkish armed forces pull back and Syria leaves them alone, Syria is still going to use the opportunity to crush the enemy militias.