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.

 

[mtrycrafts]

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.

Are you psychic? Who is next?

And, @dolynick is right, the populus elected him regardless of what they learned the first term, memory is a thin layer of ice, it seems.

 

[Mikado463]

the populus elected him regardless of what they learned the first term, memory is a thin layer of ice, it seems.

Agreed and combined with the pathetic mess of the Biden admin we got stuck with him again, can't help but think of the movie 'Groundhog Day' .........

 

[Dude#1279435]

I can think of other ways Trump is huge, but not that way.

 

[Dude#1279435]

Are you psychic? Who is next?

And, @dolynick is right, the populus elected him regardless of what they learned the first term, memory is a thin layer of ice, it seems.

No I just figured how do you screw up $2 a gallon or whatever it was? Well you be an a$$hole like Trump. Easy LOL. I never really though covid was the overriding reason. It was a blue wave. Then gas under Biden was $3 or more and eggs were high and whatnot. I didn't think the economy was as bad as the right were trying to say, but it could have been better.

Right now the vibe to me is Gavin, but Vance is a good debater. I'd be interested to know if Gavin has become more conservative recently or if that's a figment of my imagination? Vance I'd like to see beaten in the primaries by someone who is fresh off the wagon. Rubio wouldn't be bad in the sense he's under the Trump administration but has managed to not really be much a part of them if you know what I mean.