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Every day waking up to yet another insane declaration from Trump. America is losing the respect of the world

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100A · 05/02/2025 16:51

It's like a parallel universe - how did America come to this? So now he plans to ethnically cleanse Gaza we are told - to create the 'Riviera of the Middle East.' A golf course and hotels probably. The £2 million people can just go wherever. Wtf! AIBU to think America is imploding in on itself?

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Cerial · 06/02/2025 07:54

Comedycook · 05/02/2025 23:32

In that case, you must feel quite incensed at the history and persecution of Jewish people in Yemen also?

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Jews pushed out of everywhere in North Africa and Middle East, Russia (in last 50 yrs) … with Israel existing, governments could push them out and send them to Israel, Jews lost land & property. With no reason other than religion.

Palestinians asked to leave for rebuilding seems quite kind-hearted in comparison.

Humdingerydoo · 06/02/2025 07:48

TooBigForMyBoots · 06/02/2025 01:04

You posted this. I thought it was a rhetorical question rather than an actual one @Humdingerydoo. My apologies, I thought you were speaking from a place of knowledge about this. I see now that that is not the case.Thanks

Of course I mentioned Netenyahu because he's the head of the Israeli government and is seemingly working against the best interests of Israel.

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If you thought it was a rhetorical question, why did you go on to demand an answer more than once? That's a bit odd and aggressive, don't you think?

Anyway, if you want to know what vile acts they have committed you're welcome to look them up. I'd suggest not looking it up on social media or Wikipedia though as they really aren't reliable sources. I realise it will be difficult to change your current habits but I have faith you can do it!

You didn't just mention Netanyahu, you did that thing where you pretended I'd said something that I hadn't that you were agreeing with me. It was your attempt at putting words in my mouth. I understand it must be frustrating to be called out on it though as it makes you look rather silly and juvenile.

Cerial · 06/02/2025 07:46

ARealitycheck · 05/02/2025 22:52

Just started a thread saying the same before I saw this. I'd suggest as israel apparently aligns with the west regarding values, Trump takes all Israelis out and into America and leave Palestine to the Palestinians.

With Israel out … the Middle East can blow each other to bits …. And west won’t care, except maybe Columbia University.

tobee · 06/02/2025 05:20

"Israel had always been open about it's end game, no Palestinians at all in Israel. Certainly that's been the stated aim of the right wing government forever, it's not like they have hidden the fact and the state sanctioned murder of West Bank citizens is happening every day now."

Let's not forget what Hamas, the Gazan government's stated aim is. It's not a one sided affair.

TooBigForMyBoots · 06/02/2025 01:04

Humdingerydoo · 05/02/2025 21:53

How many of those prisoners are mass murderers and terrorists?

Anyway, you seem unaware of the existence of the Bibas children. You know, the 9 month old and his 4 year old brother? That they thought fit to take hostage and then also sell on to other terrorists?

Please don't try and defend or talk up Hamas. They are terrorists - it's not a great look defending terrorists.

You posted this. I thought it was a rhetorical question rather than an actual one @Humdingerydoo. My apologies, I thought you were speaking from a place of knowledge about this. I see now that that is not the case.Thanks

Of course I mentioned Netenyahu because he's the head of the Israeli government and is seemingly working against the best interests of Israel.

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ARealitycheck · 06/02/2025 00:49

Tryinghardtobefair · 06/02/2025 00:45

Trump is worse. "Boris Johnson" and his bumbling was a very intelligent and calculated act. Imo the UK was wrecked a good few years before him.

Trump wants an isolationist USA that 'relies' on nobody. I think he's doing what he can to piss the world off and get what he wants by getting them to cut ties with him so he doesn't have to do the paperwork. The attention is a huge bonus.

While I'm horrified at what he's doing, if he succeeds at isolating the USA, I do think it will be quite interesting to see how it reshapes trade agreements across the world etc.

I cannot for a second figure the guy out. Some things are great ideas, like changing rules on men posing as women in men sports.

I wondered the same last time he was in power that his thinking is, I cannot believe they fell for my schtick and voted me in. Lets see how far I can push these idiots.

Tryinghardtobefair · 06/02/2025 00:45

TooBigForMyBoots · 06/02/2025 00:15

Yep. Trump is the American Boris Johnson. He's going to wreck the USA with his ego.

Trump is worse. "Boris Johnson" and his bumbling was a very intelligent and calculated act. Imo the UK was wrecked a good few years before him.

Trump wants an isolationist USA that 'relies' on nobody. I think he's doing what he can to piss the world off and get what he wants by getting them to cut ties with him so he doesn't have to do the paperwork. The attention is a huge bonus.

While I'm horrified at what he's doing, if he succeeds at isolating the USA, I do think it will be quite interesting to see how it reshapes trade agreements across the world etc.

Humdingerydoo · 06/02/2025 00:42

TooBigForMyBoots · 06/02/2025 00:35

I agree 💯% that Netanyahu has been and continues to be disastrous for Israel.

But my primary question was how many terrorists and mass murderers has he released? And how many of the released Palestinians are not terrorists?

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Have you tried looking up the list yourself and finding out what the various prisoners have done to be sent to prison? Might be a good starting point for you.

I'm not sure I mentioned Netanyahu in the post you are replying to so I'm unclear what you're pretending to agree with me on there. An incredibly odd response from you to be honest.

TooBigForMyBoots · 06/02/2025 00:35

Humdingerydoo · 06/02/2025 00:18

Obviously it doesn't except for the fact it gets them the hostages back.

I agree 💯% that Netanyahu has been and continues to be disastrous for Israel.

But my primary question was how many terrorists and mass murderers has he released? And how many of the released Palestinians are not terrorists?

Mrsbloggz · 06/02/2025 00:22

Someone like Trump will never be able to share power or limelight, he wants to be the only one at the top and he'll be aiming to knock musk off of his 'richest man' perch.

Humdingerydoo · 06/02/2025 00:18

TooBigForMyBoots · 06/02/2025 00:14

I don't know @Humdingerydoo? How many of them are mass murderers and terrorists? How does releasing all these murderers and terrorists help Israel?Confused

Obviously it doesn't except for the fact it gets them the hostages back.

TooBigForMyBoots · 06/02/2025 00:15

Showdogworkingdog · 05/02/2025 22:14

I agree. Last night I was listening to a podcast where they were analysing his announcements and trying to decide what his plan is. He hasn’t got a plan, he’s just spouting incoherent crap and lapping up all the attention. It’s not like US voters were not warned, did none of them ever watch one of his ‘speeches’ last time or during the election campaign? How are so many people so fucking gullible?

Yep. Trump is the American Boris Johnson. He's going to wreck the USA with his ego.

TooBigForMyBoots · 06/02/2025 00:14

Humdingerydoo · 05/02/2025 21:53

How many of those prisoners are mass murderers and terrorists?

Anyway, you seem unaware of the existence of the Bibas children. You know, the 9 month old and his 4 year old brother? That they thought fit to take hostage and then also sell on to other terrorists?

Please don't try and defend or talk up Hamas. They are terrorists - it's not a great look defending terrorists.

I don't know @Humdingerydoo? How many of them are mass murderers and terrorists? How does releasing all these murderers and terrorists help Israel?Confused

wordsworthundercover · 06/02/2025 00:13

@Turkeyneck101 The way he speaks it does seem like he made some notes on a napkin and just throws it out there, with a bit of bluster and arrogance. What a peculiar person he is. I don't understand his popularity, given he's so clearly not serious as a person. I suppose he is able to manipulate people's insecurities.
@Humdingerydoo Yes, it could be he meant that, though I am more inclined to think he's just making it up as he goes along!

Turkeyneck101 · 06/02/2025 00:06

wordsworthundercover · 05/02/2025 23:57

Does anyone know why Trump says the population of Gaza is now 1.7/8 million - down from 2.2 million before Oct 7th? Is he very bad at numbers? Seems concerning he can't get the population figures right and unusual for a business person.

This will sound patronising probably but forgive me.

Take vit for granted that pretty much everything he says is a lie or at best .....Well there isn't a best...its just a lie.

He is not a businessman, he is a conman. Bankrupt about 6 or 7 times, Didn't pay his workers, ran a casino into debt, ran a university into the ground, ie conned people out of money for education they never got, trump airlines flunked, etcetera etcetera etcetera

Oh and he is a narcissistic abuser.

suburberphobe · 06/02/2025 00:02

@juggleit

^I've decided to stop living a sensible life and saving for the future and to blow it all in Ibiza celebrating the third summer of love ❤️
I suspect their will be plenty of middle age folk joining me from the states, which now also includes Canada 😂^

It's not fucking funny when locals are priced out of their own homes.

The bane of world-wide tourism. I'm one myself and live in an overcrowded tourist hot-spot. Already plenty of yanks moved here during Trump's first term. (Don't blame them).

Ibiza locals living in cars as party island sees rents soar (bbc.com)

Chef César Nebrera who lives in his car

Ibiza locals living in cars as party island sees rents soar

"All the work you could want, but there isn't anywhere to live," say those struggling on the island.

https://www.bbc.com/news/business-68730891

Humdingerydoo · 06/02/2025 00:02

wordsworthundercover · 05/02/2025 23:57

Does anyone know why Trump says the population of Gaza is now 1.7/8 million - down from 2.2 million before Oct 7th? Is he very bad at numbers? Seems concerning he can't get the population figures right and unusual for a business person.

I think that's the number of people thought to be at risk of starvation rather than the population of Gaza.

wordsworthundercover · 05/02/2025 23:57

Does anyone know why Trump says the population of Gaza is now 1.7/8 million - down from 2.2 million before Oct 7th? Is he very bad at numbers? Seems concerning he can't get the population figures right and unusual for a business person.

Turkeyneck101 · 05/02/2025 23:57

Here's an idea, America minds its own damn business, it has enough crazy.

Iwanttoliveonamountain · 05/02/2025 23:54

Gaza v California
every idiot wants there own personal Riviera

Humdingerydoo · 05/02/2025 23:52

ARealitycheck · 05/02/2025 23:45

Do you mean the hypocrisy of a group of people having been persecuted in Yemen, moving to a place 2,000 ish miles away and then displace those living there? Then bombing and refusing them aid? That kind of hyporcisy?

Where do you think the Yemeni Jews originally came from? And where do you think Judaism comes from? Where do you think the Jewish temples were?

There is enough land for two states. Start working towards that instead of towards eradicating the state of Israel.

Devianinc · 05/02/2025 23:50

Not for nothing but hamas started this war. Just hoping for peace for those poor people. It would be great thing for the world if they found it.

Turkeyneck101 · 05/02/2025 23:49

KnittyNell · 05/02/2025 22:57

I totally agree.
You are definitely speaking for me.

There's nothing quite like a superpower coming into your country , ripping you out of it, displacing you to another nation with absolutely no right whatsoever. That'll go down well. A nd America would be all for that if the shoe were on the other foot.

Is it me or is trumps promise to not meddle in foreign wars not really playing out the way he said?

Comedycook · 05/02/2025 23:48

ARealitycheck · 05/02/2025 23:45

Do you mean the hypocrisy of a group of people having been persecuted in Yemen, moving to a place 2,000 ish miles away and then displace those living there? Then bombing and refusing them aid? That kind of hyporcisy?

No...I mean the hypocrisy of those who continually bash Israel.

As an example, the last Jewish person in Yemen died fairly recently....now imagine if there was one Muslim person left in Israel....there would be marches at the very least on the streets of London.