We've all been there. Walking around the UN for hours and no one wants to negotiate with you, so you end up going to the secret bathroom and negotiate with yourself. It may not be the same as negotiating with someone else, but at least it produces results and has a quick resolution.

[–] FistingEnthusiast@lemmynsfw.com 23 points 23 hours ago (1 children)

Trump lies about everything

It's in his nature. He's a toddler

[–] pelespirit@sh.itjust.works 8 points 22 hours ago

He's old too, and at least a former drug addict. He could have thought it took place?

[–] notsure@fedia.io 18 points 22 hours ago (2 children)

Trump lied?

[–] FelixCress@lemmy.world 6 points 13 hours ago

Surely not? 😂

[–] ohulancutash@feddit.uk 10 points 20 hours ago

Or he doesn’t understand the concept of back-channel negotiations.

[–] astrsk@fedia.io 4 points 19 hours ago (1 children)

What if they’re both lying.

[–] pennomi@lemmy.world 3 points 9 hours ago

They kind of are. Trump has a phone call with China, and pretends it’s “negotiations” even though there’s nothing formal about it. China is saying that talks aren’t happening, even though back channel communication is active right now.

I tend to agree with China’s viewpoint a little more right now, but they are both intentionally trying to paint a different picture here.

[–] melsaskca@lemmy.ca 2 points 20 hours ago

Liar! Liar! World's on fire!