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Trump speech at DAVOS

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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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Isinglass20 · 22/01/2026 19:22

LifeonMars100

Yes and ‘they’ have a written constitution.

Oldwmn · 22/01/2026 19:08

TheLadyWithoutTheLamp · 21/01/2026 14:21

This is the most worrying thing imo. He must surely have huge support in the GOP, still.....how??

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

Oldwmn · 22/01/2026 19:00

Shmoigel · 21/01/2026 14:12

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

Finally??

tommyhoundmum · 22/01/2026 18:56

menopausalfart · 22/01/2026 18:54

@tommyhoundmum That has been confirmed.

Eeuw!

menopausalfart · 22/01/2026 18:54

@tommyhoundmum That has been confirmed.

Trump speech at DAVOS
tommyhoundmum · 22/01/2026 18:52

Shmoigel · 21/01/2026 14:12

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

I believe his brain is the size of half a walnut

NotMeAtAll · 22/01/2026 18:12

LlttledrummergirI · 22/01/2026 09:26

Is this an attempt at satire?

So many people actually seem to have swallowed the coolaid and believe thie bollocks that my radar is breaking.

I don't think the people who voted for him have suddenly grown a brain.

MyPeachScroller · 22/01/2026 17:59

By golden dome, he means installing/implementing an Iron Dome Defense System like Israel has, but for the US.

JHound · 22/01/2026 17:41

NoisyViewer · 22/01/2026 08:56

Why? He’s bought industry back, their stock markets are booming, he’s reduced the cost of pharmaceuticals, stopped Illegal immigration, reduced pharmaceuticals prices, has stopped government wastage, exposed corruption, pays less into NATO, is currently passing a bill stopping big companies buying up single occupancy & first homes & bought gas prices down. He is America first hence why the European leaders don’t like him because it means we have to pay more for the things America had subsidised. Whilst his approval rated has dropped in America if an election was run tomorrow he’d still win.

Illegal immigration on the Southern border is reduced but II is not stopped.

Where and how did he stop government wastage.

JHound · 22/01/2026 17:40

NoisyViewer · 22/01/2026 08:56

Why? He’s bought industry back, their stock markets are booming, he’s reduced the cost of pharmaceuticals, stopped Illegal immigration, reduced pharmaceuticals prices, has stopped government wastage, exposed corruption, pays less into NATO, is currently passing a bill stopping big companies buying up single occupancy & first homes & bought gas prices down. He is America first hence why the European leaders don’t like him because it means we have to pay more for the things America had subsidised. Whilst his approval rated has dropped in America if an election was run tomorrow he’d still win.

Where has he reduced the price of pharmaceuticals.

JHound · 22/01/2026 17:37

menopausalfart · 22/01/2026 13:59

Will the Epstein files be enough to turn the tide with his supporters?

Absolutely not. He has been masterful in building a cult and there is nothing he can say or do to turn them off

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Andouillette · 22/01/2026 17:16

WearyAuldWumman · 21/01/2026 20:39

Trump is Putin's lapdog. Farage is Trump's lapdog.

I wonder whether those who listened to Farage and voted for Brexit now regret this?

That's an interesting one. I was probably a natural Brexiter. I voted Remain because Farage told me not to. I doubt I am unique in that!

CanadianJohn2 · 22/01/2026 16:59

@MeTooOverHere I was giving examples of US-ans' lack of geographical knowledge: I met a man who thought Canada was EAST of the USA.

lifeonmars100 · 22/01/2026 16:56

menopausalfart · 22/01/2026 14:03

@YourBrickTiger if he proclaimed himself the son of Satan, they'd still follow.

In recent episodes of South Park Satan was pregnant with Trump's baby! I only saw bits on Instagram and it was hilarious and totally stomach churning and I do not know what the eventual outcome was; Off to goggle it now and make myself feel ill

trappedCatAsleepOnMe · 22/01/2026 15:12

PhuckTrump · 22/01/2026 14:54

get them think WTF - usually when his polices start to affect their pocket books though

Groceries are higher and health insurance premiums have skyrocketed. The narrative is that this is Biden’s fault and this is his lingering economic turmoil. It will only be Biden’s fault, no matter how many dings to the pocketbooks over the next three years.

Not everyone is buying that narrative - otherwise his approval ratings wouldn't be so low.

He's not popular but he is in power.

I do think US population including politicians seems more forgiving slower to act than other countries here our polticans with our system and polls would have been done with Trump or Biden years before they got to the stages they did.

There is rampant speculation that ICE in Minnesota is a desperate attempt to stop midterms because the polls look so dire.

I kept seeing last night clip of Minnesota man never protestes in his life - clear about having to get up to work next morning - regular Joe caught by reporter just being done with it all. Farmers who can't sell their Soya to China any more - and who work force aren't turning up - slowly thinking Trump who they voted for may be wrong. News reports that fianlly admit the lack of tourists isn't a blip, can't be explained on exchange rates and looks set to continue while rest of world's toruism rates have increased.

I do think it odd how many still seem to think after Trump it will all go back to normal - I don't think they grasp the longer term effects internationally.

PhuckTrump · 22/01/2026 14:54

trappedCatAsleepOnMe · 22/01/2026 14:29

I don't think it will have any further effect but some prominent MAGA/QAnon expressed disappointment while ago at his behavior around disclosures- but I think for Trump it will have little impact as there was enough swirling round before he was elected.

Others like Clinton may hurt.

For a few the continuing swirl of sleaze and law breaking plus ICE plus other shit going on may all come together and get them think WTF - usually when his polices start to affect their pocket books though.

The golden dome with regards Canada is interesting - here a thing you haven't asked for may not want but be greatful - and oh it may mean in future we need control of your conutry as it has strategic importance.

US has tried before Trump to buy Greenland and to invade or join with Canada - and answered been no - though even the ball room idea predates Trump.

get them think WTF - usually when his polices start to affect their pocket books though

Groceries are higher and health insurance premiums have skyrocketed. The narrative is that this is Biden’s fault and this is his lingering economic turmoil. It will only be Biden’s fault, no matter how many dings to the pocketbooks over the next three years.

PhuckTrump · 22/01/2026 14:49

StandFirm · 22/01/2026 14:14

Oh yes, they would still use the line 'God uses imperfect vessels'.

They already do say this.

menopausalfart · 22/01/2026 14:44

@StandFirm Without empathy, personal impact becomes the only catalyst for change.

trappedCatAsleepOnMe · 22/01/2026 14:29

nicepotoftea · 22/01/2026 14:16

Given what the courts have already found in the Stormy Daniels and E Jean Carroll cases, the Epstein files would have to show something much worse to personally harm Trump.

Embarrassing him or demonstrating an absence of moral or even legal behaviour isn't enough.

I don't think it will have any further effect but some prominent MAGA/QAnon expressed disappointment while ago at his behavior around disclosures- but I think for Trump it will have little impact as there was enough swirling round before he was elected.

Others like Clinton may hurt.

For a few the continuing swirl of sleaze and law breaking plus ICE plus other shit going on may all come together and get them think WTF - usually when his polices start to affect their pocket books though.

The golden dome with regards Canada is interesting - here a thing you haven't asked for may not want but be greatful - and oh it may mean in future we need control of your conutry as it has strategic importance.

US has tried before Trump to buy Greenland and to invade or join with Canada - and answered been no - though even the ball room idea predates Trump.

nicepotoftea · 22/01/2026 14:16

trappedCatAsleepOnMe · 22/01/2026 14:06

Some of them yes - but then the whole stuff with ICE agents is having some bleed though - others it's part of a cult and eveything else is dismissed.

https://www.economist.com/interactive/trump-approval-tracker

He's not got high approval ratings and he's clearly worried about midterm elections.

Epstein is wider than Trump - so there more than just him wanting distractions from it all.

Given what the courts have already found in the Stormy Daniels and E Jean Carroll cases, the Epstein files would have to show something much worse to personally harm Trump.

Embarrassing him or demonstrating an absence of moral or even legal behaviour isn't enough.

StandFirm · 22/01/2026 14:15

DdraigGoch · 22/01/2026 14:09

Gold. Not iron, steel, titanium or anything actually of any use. Nope, a malleable material that he likes because it's shiny. Just about sums it up.

Shiny pronounced the Trump way

StandFirm · 22/01/2026 14:14

menopausalfart · 22/01/2026 14:03

@YourBrickTiger if he proclaimed himself the son of Satan, they'd still follow.

Oh yes, they would still use the line 'God uses imperfect vessels'.

DdraigGoch · 22/01/2026 14:09

Shmoigel · 21/01/2026 14:14

He is building a golden dome!

Gold. Not iron, steel, titanium or anything actually of any use. Nope, a malleable material that he likes because it's shiny. Just about sums it up.

YourBrickTiger · 22/01/2026 14:07

menopausalfart · 22/01/2026 14:03

@YourBrickTiger if he proclaimed himself the son of Satan, they'd still follow.

And find a Biblical reason for doing so. Like Lucifer did get kicked out of Heaven, but he was an angel first.