On Trump

[mtrycrafts]

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This is a waste of resources that could be used to go after drug dealers, violent criminals, etc.

Except that trumpdick pardons the kingpins.

Wonder how much he made on that deal.

 

[GO-NAD!]

I'm not sure most Americans appreciate how much damage the Trump administration has inflicted on their relationship with traditional allies. And, if it can be salvaged, it could take decades.

Matt Gurney: 'We will never fucking trust you again'

Some blunt talk for our American neighbours at the Halifax International Security Forum.

open.substack.com

 

[Dude#1279435]

I'm not sure most Americans appreciate how much damage the Trump administration has inflicted on their relationship with traditional allies. And, if it can be salvaged, it could take decades.

Matt Gurney: 'We will never fucking trust you again'

Some blunt talk for our American neighbours at the Halifax International Security Forum.

open.substack.com

I think recovery will be quick after Trump leaves. Right now though it's apologetic like so sorry for you America.

 

[dolynick]

I think recovery will be quick after Trump leaves. Right now though it's apologetic like so sorry for you America.

I think you're dramatically understating the aspect that Trump is in power because a large portion of Americans voted for and put him there. I'm aware that US politics are divided, but it's also abundantly clear to the rest of the world that this can and did happen because Americans elected it.

 

[Dude#1279435]

I think you're dramatically understating the aspect that Trump is in power because a large portion of Americans voted for and put him there. I'm aware that US politics are divided, but it's also abundantly clear to the rest of the world that this can and did happen because Americans elected it.

I'm fully aware of it. I predicted Biden would win in '20, and Trump would win in '24. I'm also aware Trump is the biggest @#$& I've ever seen in the 9 years observing his political years.

 

[dolynick]

I'm fully aware of it. I predicted Biden would win in '20, and Trump would win in '24. I'm also aware Trump is the biggest @#$& I've ever seen in the 9 years observing his political years.

And I'm just saying that the rest of the world knows Trump is (supposed to be) a temporary thing, as presidents are. The sentiment in that article runs deeper than just Trump. The American electorate is responsible for what it puts forth and presents the rest of the world with and I think the loss of trust is a bit more fundamental than "all will be forgiven when he leaves office". The issues leading to this situation go beyond just the candidate.

That's not to say that other countries haven't soiled the sheets over the years with poor choices either. But the US has also long styled itself as "leaders of the free world", etc, etc and purposefully put itself in that role. The fallout of doing an about face on that isn't likely to wash away as easily. I'm disagreeing with the "recovery will be quick after" sentiment.