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Shmoigel · 21/01/2026 14:12

I think he has finally lost any marbles he had in his tiny little brain!

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flapjackfairy · 28/01/2026 16:01

KeepPumping · 28/01/2026 15:58

I thought he U-Turned on the comments?

err no. dont think so though he could have done in the last 5 minutes.
Let's face it he can't even remember who he has threatened from one minute to the next.

KeepPumping · 28/01/2026 15:58

flapjackfairy · 28/01/2026 15:46

well to be fair we already have a big mess.
And there is zero chance of him doing anything sensible any time soon. Badically he thinks he is dome kind of super hero in a Marvel.movie.
He is now looking likely to start another conflict with Iran . Hope Nato tell him to crack.on without them after his recent comments.

I thought he U-Turned on the comments?

flapjackfairy · 28/01/2026 15:46

KeepPumping · 28/01/2026 15:36

He is starting to be defined by threats and then U-Turns, that is not a good look considering the mandate he had, IMO he should stick to sensible sized tariffs to create benefit for U.S workers, stop trying to be deal maker to the world and act All Powerful, if countries round the globe start dumping U.S Treasuries as an act of spite he will have a right mess on his hands, and so will UK debt holders as rates get forced up.

well to be fair we already have a big mess.
And there is zero chance of him doing anything sensible any time soon. Badically he thinks he is dome kind of super hero in a Marvel.movie.
He is now looking likely to start another conflict with Iran . Hope Nato tell him to crack.on without them after his recent comments.

KeepPumping · 28/01/2026 15:36

flapjackfairy · 27/01/2026 16:27

oh of course! His are the biggliest and bestest ever !

He is starting to be defined by threats and then U-Turns, that is not a good look considering the mandate he had, IMO he should stick to sensible sized tariffs to create benefit for U.S workers, stop trying to be deal maker to the world and act All Powerful, if countries round the globe start dumping U.S Treasuries as an act of spite he will have a right mess on his hands, and so will UK debt holders as rates get forced up.

flapjackfairy · 27/01/2026 16:27

Pepsi4Eva · 27/01/2026 11:47

But his hours are more bigly than other peoples hours.

oh of course! His are the biggliest and bestest ever !

KeepPumping · 27/01/2026 15:09

Bloomberg running with the narrative today that Japan bond yields pushing well through 3% doesn"t really matter any more, not like it once would have, new normal? We shall see.

KeepPumping · 27/01/2026 15:07

flapjackfairy · 27/01/2026 11:02

he is now blistering back threatening retaliation if europe dump American investments.
He must need a spreadsheet to keep track of all the peoples, groups and nations he is intent on punishing. There can't be enough hours in the day to keep on top.of it all.

Bring it on, LOL, I was hoping tariffs would have crashed stocks by now so I could pile in again, Lord knows what "retaliation" is coming this time but it looks like SK are getting "tariffed" now, they don"t heavily influence global bond markets though so it might be OK, what did they do to offend again?

Pepsi4Eva · 27/01/2026 11:47

flapjackfairy · 27/01/2026 11:02

he is now blistering back threatening retaliation if europe dump American investments.
He must need a spreadsheet to keep track of all the peoples, groups and nations he is intent on punishing. There can't be enough hours in the day to keep on top.of it all.

But his hours are more bigly than other peoples hours.

Tinytimmy123 · 27/01/2026 11:06

Every time I see this i immediately think this is what he is like on the loo if he is constipated. 🤮
https://youtube.com/shorts/gLmOvjdjl9I?si=DJz8zSiWTYWhegCI

flapjackfairy · 27/01/2026 11:02

KeepPumping · 26/01/2026 19:15

So the EU threatened to start dumping U.S Treasuries, Sweden actually did start dumping I believe, and now the U.S and Japan are "co-ordinating" to bring stability to the Japanese bond market/currency? And not a peep more about Greenland over the last few days? LOL. Just shows that the power is the bond market and the weakness is the amount of debt your citizens are carrying.

he is now blistering back threatening retaliation if europe dump American investments.
He must need a spreadsheet to keep track of all the peoples, groups and nations he is intent on punishing. There can't be enough hours in the day to keep on top.of it all.

KeepPumping · 26/01/2026 19:15

So the EU threatened to start dumping U.S Treasuries, Sweden actually did start dumping I believe, and now the U.S and Japan are "co-ordinating" to bring stability to the Japanese bond market/currency? And not a peep more about Greenland over the last few days? LOL. Just shows that the power is the bond market and the weakness is the amount of debt your citizens are carrying.

PhuckTrump · 25/01/2026 10:47

If you need a laugh (or a cry), this is spot on.

PhuckTrump · 25/01/2026 10:35

FairKoala · 25/01/2026 09:42

I said this on a previous thread months ago and my comment got deleted.

Why? This is Bannon’s actual quote, and his actual strategy. Are we banning historical facts on MN now?

FairKoala · 25/01/2026 09:42

PhuckTrump · 22/01/2026 22:02

Bannon calls it “flood the zone with shit”.

I said this on a previous thread months ago and my comment got deleted.

FairKoala · 25/01/2026 09:25

Youneverknowwhatyourgonnaget · 23/01/2026 07:09

I thought it was fantastic. He says it like it is and does what’s best for America unlike our leader who seems more bothered whether other country’s are being invaded rather than ours which is literally being invaded by tens of thousands of men and they do nothing. The same people criticising Trump also never seemed to mention the senile mess who was in office for 4 years previously

How is he telling it how it is if he never finishes a sentence.

Ihatethistimeline · 25/01/2026 00:14

Mandy62 · 24/01/2026 17:07

He criticised NATO not specifically UK service men & women. On other forums these brave military have stressed how they have had to fight with inferior weapons, clothing etc. & I also have 2 family members who were on the front line. The UK has always had a shocking record on how we treat our service people & this government has to be the worst. By focusing on DJT's WORDS, Starmer, & his followers who voted for this, can now plough ahead with ACTIONS & prosecute those who were in Ireland during the Troubles. What next? Prosecute those who fought in the Falklands war as it was Mrs Thatcher that was in power? Nothing, absolutely nothing, would surprise me with this lot. We all know that those who gave, & continue to give their all, incl those who have given their lives, are heroes, nothing less. Do not be put off the more important issues that this sneaky government are doing behind the scenes by focusing on mere words - stupid or misinterpreted.

Do you know what? Get to fuck. We ran to America’s aid after 9/11. Teens, men in their 20’s died. Futures lost. Families destroyed. You don’t get to bat this away or try and distract.

Trump dodged the draft 5 times. The only thing he’s patriotic to is his bank account. Anyone defending him is a paid bot and traitor. He finally went full mask off so people can see he and his team hate everyone who’s not in their inner circle.

PickAChew · 24/01/2026 21:27

MsAmerica · 24/01/2026 20:14

Well, I can't agree that it was "accidental" that this ended up in AIBU.

This is a serious subject, and it merits a serious posts, including facts and opinions. I hope next time you'll consider the Politics forum.

I have no idea what a "wotsit hued womble" is, but it sounds amusing. But it also reminds me how I'm infuriated at people terming him a clown or a buffoon. He's caused more deaths than a serial killer, and people need to keep that in mind.

Ooh, topic police. Not armed, I hope.

MsAmerica · 24/01/2026 20:14

Shmoigel · 21/01/2026 23:31

It was accidental but 10% of people think I’m unreasonable for thinking he is an unhinged wotsit hued womble of the cock variety!!

Well, I can't agree that it was "accidental" that this ended up in AIBU.

This is a serious subject, and it merits a serious posts, including facts and opinions. I hope next time you'll consider the Politics forum.

I have no idea what a "wotsit hued womble" is, but it sounds amusing. But it also reminds me how I'm infuriated at people terming him a clown or a buffoon. He's caused more deaths than a serial killer, and people need to keep that in mind.

KeepPumping · 24/01/2026 18:51

nicepotoftea · 24/01/2026 17:27

By focusing on DJT's WORDS

So he wants to occupy Iceland?

There are better deals at Lidl.

Oldwmn · 24/01/2026 18:11

Oldwmn · 22/01/2026 19:08

Grifting. It's all about stuffing their pockets with as much money as they can carry away before, one way or another, they get the boot. It is disgusting. The majority of the simpletons who voted for Trump told get told that bit.

'Fascism should more properly be called Corporatism because it is a merger of state & corporate power' Mussonlini c.1932

*don't get told

PickAChew · 24/01/2026 17:59

Mandy62 · 24/01/2026 17:07

He criticised NATO not specifically UK service men & women. On other forums these brave military have stressed how they have had to fight with inferior weapons, clothing etc. & I also have 2 family members who were on the front line. The UK has always had a shocking record on how we treat our service people & this government has to be the worst. By focusing on DJT's WORDS, Starmer, & his followers who voted for this, can now plough ahead with ACTIONS & prosecute those who were in Ireland during the Troubles. What next? Prosecute those who fought in the Falklands war as it was Mrs Thatcher that was in power? Nothing, absolutely nothing, would surprise me with this lot. We all know that those who gave, & continue to give their all, incl those who have given their lives, are heroes, nothing less. Do not be put off the more important issues that this sneaky government are doing behind the scenes by focusing on mere words - stupid or misinterpreted.

What the fuck are you talking about? Your post is almost as nonsensical as Trump's own verbal diarrhoea.

thepariscrimefiles · 24/01/2026 17:44

Mandy62 · 24/01/2026 17:07

He criticised NATO not specifically UK service men & women. On other forums these brave military have stressed how they have had to fight with inferior weapons, clothing etc. & I also have 2 family members who were on the front line. The UK has always had a shocking record on how we treat our service people & this government has to be the worst. By focusing on DJT's WORDS, Starmer, & his followers who voted for this, can now plough ahead with ACTIONS & prosecute those who were in Ireland during the Troubles. What next? Prosecute those who fought in the Falklands war as it was Mrs Thatcher that was in power? Nothing, absolutely nothing, would surprise me with this lot. We all know that those who gave, & continue to give their all, incl those who have given their lives, are heroes, nothing less. Do not be put off the more important issues that this sneaky government are doing behind the scenes by focusing on mere words - stupid or misinterpreted.

What a despicable twisting of the facts. Speaking about the allied forces who served in Afghanistan and Iraq, draft-dodger Trump said that they weren't even needed and that they stepped back and didn't serve on the front line.

On pretty much all the UK TV channels (obviously not GB News though), the families of service men and women who died and some of the veterans who received life-changing injuries in Afghanistan have told the media how disgusted and upset they are about what Trump has said and his utter disrespect and ingratitude.

He is a disgrace of a human being.

nicepotoftea · 24/01/2026 17:27

Mandy62 · 24/01/2026 17:07

He criticised NATO not specifically UK service men & women. On other forums these brave military have stressed how they have had to fight with inferior weapons, clothing etc. & I also have 2 family members who were on the front line. The UK has always had a shocking record on how we treat our service people & this government has to be the worst. By focusing on DJT's WORDS, Starmer, & his followers who voted for this, can now plough ahead with ACTIONS & prosecute those who were in Ireland during the Troubles. What next? Prosecute those who fought in the Falklands war as it was Mrs Thatcher that was in power? Nothing, absolutely nothing, would surprise me with this lot. We all know that those who gave, & continue to give their all, incl those who have given their lives, are heroes, nothing less. Do not be put off the more important issues that this sneaky government are doing behind the scenes by focusing on mere words - stupid or misinterpreted.

By focusing on DJT's WORDS

So he wants to occupy Iceland?

Alexandra2001 · 24/01/2026 17:22

Mandy62 · 24/01/2026 17:07

He criticised NATO not specifically UK service men & women. On other forums these brave military have stressed how they have had to fight with inferior weapons, clothing etc. & I also have 2 family members who were on the front line. The UK has always had a shocking record on how we treat our service people & this government has to be the worst. By focusing on DJT's WORDS, Starmer, & his followers who voted for this, can now plough ahead with ACTIONS & prosecute those who were in Ireland during the Troubles. What next? Prosecute those who fought in the Falklands war as it was Mrs Thatcher that was in power? Nothing, absolutely nothing, would surprise me with this lot. We all know that those who gave, & continue to give their all, incl those who have given their lives, are heroes, nothing less. Do not be put off the more important issues that this sneaky government are doing behind the scenes by focusing on mere words - stupid or misinterpreted.

Quite a rant there! & a diversion from Trumps vile words, which you seem to agree with... so equally vile too.

Soldiers who served in NI, have been prosecuted numerous times, some more than once, under the Tories.
Same Tories who bought fwd prosecutions of soldiers in Afghanistan too.

Not once did they seek to change the law.

Yet you blame Labour?

Their amendments to Tory legislation will prevent malicious prosecutions.

I assume you think a soldier committing war crimes shouldn't be investigated?

& Trump can fuck off with his so called "apology" many other European countries laid down their lives for this awful country, he ignores them.

LlttledrummergirI · 24/01/2026 17:18

Mandy62 · 24/01/2026 17:07

He criticised NATO not specifically UK service men & women. On other forums these brave military have stressed how they have had to fight with inferior weapons, clothing etc. & I also have 2 family members who were on the front line. The UK has always had a shocking record on how we treat our service people & this government has to be the worst. By focusing on DJT's WORDS, Starmer, & his followers who voted for this, can now plough ahead with ACTIONS & prosecute those who were in Ireland during the Troubles. What next? Prosecute those who fought in the Falklands war as it was Mrs Thatcher that was in power? Nothing, absolutely nothing, would surprise me with this lot. We all know that those who gave, & continue to give their all, incl those who have given their lives, are heroes, nothing less. Do not be put off the more important issues that this sneaky government are doing behind the scenes by focusing on mere words - stupid or misinterpreted.

At the risk of a ban.

Fuck off with excusing Trump. I heard what he said. I heard how he said it.

You are trying to defend one of the biggest pieces of shit that ever walked across the planet, but you will not use the brave soldiers from around the world who went to the aid of the US when they asked.

You do not get to rewrite history
He do not tell me how to think
You do not get to change the narrative
You do not get to deflect.

You appear to share Trumps frankly non existent values by defending him.

Take your snake oil elsewhere cause I ain't buying.