On and On and On It Goes - Trump thread #148

[Spandauer]

It's been 9 horrible months and I find myself looking back on those "eating the cats and dogs" days with nostalgia.

Previous thread:
https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/_chat/5392716-grotesque-greedy-gullible-graceless-gaslighting-gormless-god-forsaken-grifter-trump-thread-147

Straight out of the dictator's playbook. My worry is that after the US/Trump gives legitimacy to this type of behaviour, it spreads to other countries.

I read elsewhere that Kimmel might be back on tv soon, but that might be wishful thinking. I didn't find his comments offensive, but it seems that if a comment isn't full of praise for Kirk, then it's offensive.

I actually thought it went well, UK - USA relationship strengthened. Major trade and investment announced. And although not a Keir fan, I thought he handled himself and came across well.

I get the impression so many in this thread were hoping it was a disaster to so they can point and laugh at Trump even more. Very odd.

I get the impression you do not really read this thread properly @CalmShaker

We stopped laughing at Trump a long time ago.

My impression too, @DuncinToffee .

Post after post regarding Malenia, her hat, her outfit, her visibility etc

So what happened to free speech 🤔
It is spreading to over here already - like all US worse things seem to do.

I’m still laughing at him because if I didn’t laugh I’d sob my heart out. He’s the embodiment of everything that’s wrong with the World and men, the fact the whole sorry state is wrapped up in that ridiculous orange package makes the pill a little easier to swallow and offers some light relief.

What exactly do you like about the man considering you seem to think it’s inappropriate to laugh at him?

No not at all. Say what you like, I don't get offended :) I was just making an observation

Nobody is offending you, I am just wondering what point you are trying to make.

The problem is Trump. Negotiations with him is like walking on glass. I think Starmer and the Royal Family, not a fan of the latter, did an exemplary job on the negotiations but dealing with a fragile ego is stressful. Is it not?

I'm also in the 'If I don't laugh, I'll cry' camp. They keep going on about how they have free speech, but now want to shut down whole broadcasting organisations if they say anything critical of Trump and his government.

@CalmShaker how do you reconcile those two things?

I'm just happier every day that my DS decided not to move over there to be with his partner. It's sad that it broke them up, but I am beyond relieved. As a gay person with disabilities, he wouldn't have been safe.

Don’t worry about me…I have my UK citizenship and have no plans to move back. Nigel Farage, put that in your pipe and smoke it. 🤪

Agreed…the former glamour model, alleged escort, and bona fide gold digger should be held in the highest esteem. She’s the First Lady of my home country and it’s a fucking embarrassment.

Oh if only Farage would vanish in puff of smoke.

(Reference to fairy tales, not violence, I hasten to add.)

I live in USA and UK. I didn't vote for the man I voted for role he said he could deliver on (and has). USA economy is stronger and getting stronger day by day. Unemployment decreasing. Illegal border crossings massively decreased. We have a president who puts the country first. Those are my priorities and if you were to ask if I would swap them for a talker who says nice things but deliver nothing (Starmer) then I certainly wouldn't.

Mm-hm.

Well there is a crock of shite to start with.
Nearly as much bull shit as Trump comes out with. How many lies were fact checked by channel 4 last night?

Trump is the absolute definition of
"ooh look a squirrel"
but with a vile vindictive streak
that allows vicious authoritarians to pull his puppet strings

Ah, OK

You voted for a man who thinks women are worth nothing, has a history of rape and sexual assault, who actively encouraged political violence on Jan 6th and who was close friends with a known child molester (if not one himself…) I don’t understand how anyone could get past those things.

That’s interesting, because unemployment was 4% when Trump was sworn in last January and the most recent statistics are 4.3%, according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics. www.bls.gov/charts/employment-situation/civilian-unemployment-rate.htm

As said, I voted on what the man can deliver not the man.

I'm just giving my opinion. You are welcome to yours. I'll say no more.

Don't give facts, they have to be ignored for feels.

If you say so, dear.

Are you a farmer?

Well the man is doing a great job delivering on general geopolitical chaos, far right extremism, xenophobia, homophobia, racism, sexism and general authoritarianism so hoping that’s what you voted for…