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Yeah but if he has an idea and is stuck in his ways and goes hardcore people will call him foolish for not listening to the experts surrounding him, then he pivots and rethinks things once educated and people call him wishy washy. I’m glad hes not full steam ahead on everything always. No human being is capable of making sole decisions for an entire country. You need a diverse team of people and experts around you to guide you and make informed decisions along the way. Clearly he learned some things or has a perspective now than he did before. I don’t blindly follow anyone, so I’m not defending him just because that’s how I lean. But there is not a single thing this man can do that will get the left to say “that was a good move.” Nothing.
Saying trump isn’t respected by world leaders just because he’s pissing people off is a very odd take. He is both respected and feared. It’s Kamala and Joe nobody feared. That’s why we had china dipping their toes in the water seeing how much we’d tolerated as they flew their balloon over our territory.
I beg to differ. He is not respected. Trump is a joke. But, unfortunately, these world leaders have to fear him because he is ignorant, erratic, vindictive and prone to rash behavior.
Very much agree! I know many people cancelled their USA holidays. Even more don’t even consider going there (anymore). I certainly will not visit as long as this Trump madness rules.
Wrong. He’s not respected at all. He’s seen as a clown and a moron. Feared yes…because morons can do a lot of harm to almost every country in the world. And that’s including the USA.
I say this as a European. Are you? If not, then there’s an orange fog around you; difficult to navigate.
But respected! The question is, if fear is a good thing in this respect.
That’s why we had china dipping their toes in the water seeing how much we’d tolerated as they flew their balloon over our territory.
I think a good amount of this is a consequence of his untrustworthiness. As a result his motives would be suspect even if he did something like flip and start defending Ukraine. He has no one to blame but himself for the fact that he can’t be trusted.
Well, now the markets are crushed because Trump is threatening to fire the Fed Chairmen, who wants to hold the line on inflation in light of higher costs driven by Trump tariffs. Trumps latest insults on Truth Social are beyond the pale.
Just think; Jimmy Carter likely understood that appointing Paul Volcker as Chairman of the Federal Reserve in 1979 could carry political risks, but he prioritized tackling the country’s deepening economic crisis—especially inflation—over short-term political considerations.
Carter had his shortcomings, but he cared more about the country than he cared about himself. No one could honestly say that about the guy currently in office.
Just think; Jimmy Carter likely understood that appointing Paul Volcker as Chairman of the Federal Reserve in 1979 could carry political risks, but he prioritized tackling the country’s deepening economic crisis—especially inflation—over short-term political considerations.
Carter had his shortcomings, but he cared more about the country than he cared about himself. No one could honestly say that about the guy currently in office.
Maybe one day you’ll be able to look back with some perspective and see just how ridiculous you and a few others are being right now with the over-the-top comments you’re making. It’s akin to the same 6 people sitting in a room together and having a pity party and feeding off each other.
If you would learn to have a conversation in a civil manner and better illustrate your viewpoints and beliefs with dignity and in a way that would not instantly turn people off, then perhaps more people would be willing to listen and maybe even gain a new perspective or two. But sitting here and throwing a temper tantrum is not a healthy thing to do and it certainly will not do anything to help change people’s minds.
Take a deep breath, get outside and do an activity that makes you feel good, and I think you’ll be surprised to find yourself better equipped to deal with the challenges that all of us invariably face. And hey…if changing people’s viewpoints and/or being an activist for political change is something that is a passion for you…you will find yourself way more effective and productive towards those goals.
My comments have nothing to do with President Trump. They have to do with you and your own well-being.
Maybe one day you'll realize that trying to normalize what Trump is doing or to even look at it through any kind of normal political lens is absurd.
Yes, and the same is true for the hot dog vendor on the corner. I have a trade imbalance since I don't sell him anything, so I'm going to go ahead and impose a 154% premium on myself to buy his hotdogs.
I'm glad you were kind– we need more kindness in the world. I'll try to be kind, too.
And I know it must be very confusing for people, but removing references to diversity, equity and inclusion is actually the reverse of racism and discrimination.
There should be no special categories of people within the government or military. Period. It should be merit-based, and must get back to a level playing field for people of every race, ethnicity, gender, religion, etc.
If you can do your job and do it well, that's the means of classification. Anything else is by its very nature, discrimination.
And though I promised to be kind, I regret to inform you that you are being lied to:
If I may draw your attention to a few passages in the NPR article you referenced:
"The State Department instructed its staff to not mention a list of terms and phrases including "women" and "girls" when trying to attract international students to come to study in the US, though the agency later rescinded the direction, NPR reported recently." [bold emphasis mine]
So the State Department actually rescinded the order.
And, if you think all references to women and people of different races, ethnicities, genders have been scrubbed from U.S. Federal government websites, you are mistaken. Here a but a few examples:
Code Talkers Helped U.S. Win World Wars I and II
Code talkers from many Native American tribes contributed to the allied effort during World War I and World War II by using their languages to transmit secret messages to and from the battlefield
www.defense.gov
Rosie the Riveter Inspired Women to Serve in World War II
"Rosie the Riveter" was an iconic poster of a female factory worker flexing her muscle, exhorting other women to join the war effort with the declaration that "We Can Do It!"
www.defense.gov
Tuskegee Airman Recalls WWII Service, Calls Freedom Key to Opportunity
Charles McGee served in World War II for the Army as part of what are now called the Tuskegee Airmen — a group of Black pilots and ground personnel with a remarkable service record during the war.
www.defense.gov
Sad to say (because I used to listen to them) but that's why NPR really does deserve the term "fake news."
Don't believe everything you read.
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It actually just looks that way to you because you're viewing it through the lens of years of everything being free trade and NAFTA oriented, when actually, that's when our jobs and manufacturing started being shipped overseas. You and others on here are the ones that need to have a deep think and change your perspective.
Nobody outside of the US respects trump. Anyone playing nice with him isn't doing so out of respect. They know how easily manipulated he is and that's that. Ends up his followers are even more gullible than he is. Meanwhile, he's sitting by the phone waiting for President Xi to call him. But that's not going to happen. All your MAGA gear wouldn't exist if it weren't for China. 😂
What is hilarious is that at the same time was Trump railing against China and saying America first he was having all of his tat made in China, as were all the big corps, you know the companies that shipped your jobs overseas that you, happily bought more and more inflated priced goods from enabling them to make bigger and bigger profits at the expense of Joe Public.
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Even his Taylor Made golf clubs are made in China. 😂