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This bigoted asshole managed to demonize trans people not only once, but twice.
Every time he said something like "it's never been done before, until I did it", I'm reminded that sensible guardrails prevented previous presidents from overreach.
Trump has been actively removing those safeguards, regulations, and guardrails.
So, when he boasts, it's worth keeping that context in mind.
If only we could have seen this coming
I watched it for about 30 seconds. I couldn't stand hearing his lies and disgusting face.
Same - just as I started watching he was saying the democrats had weaponised law enforcement against their political opponents, on the day that said he would crack down on political opponents in universities. (I know he's abusing law enforcement in many other ways - it just struck me that the that the university protest crack down was one of the big stories of the day. Such a stark example of "every accusation is a confession")
He objectively has a really whiny voice. It's just so high pitched and so shreeky.
I just can't listen to it at all.
Like nails on a chalkboard or metal scraping on metal. Barf
It's so pathetic how the GOP members of Congress applaud every lie and absurdity Trump says. The GOP is completely lost.
Trump is a genuine man-child. He probably doesn't understand half of what he's saying or what it means whatsoever, and why is "wokeness" even taken seriously as a political talking point?
He just does things he's told to do like he has no autonomy, but I guess you can't expect more from Putin's licking dog.
He renewed imperialist rhetoric about annexing Greenland and the Panama Canal while distorting U.S. aid figures to Ukraine.
What I heard him actually say would normally get most Presidents impeached.
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In a sea of disgusting lies and undeserved co-option of others' achievements, his comments on 'reclaiming the Panama Canal' and 'Taking Greenland one way or another' were particularly atrocious. Did this motherfucker say on live television that the United States is going to claim the sovereign territory of other nations!?!?!? Why the brainmelting fuck did Republicans clap!?!?
Did this motherfucker say on live television that the United States is going to claim the sovereign territory of other nations!?!?!? Why the brainmelting fuck did Republicans clap!?!?
He did, and thats important.
But also remember, he likes to throw out red meat for the news/population to feast on, to distract.
Be sure to pay attention to what he does, moreso than what he says.
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He specifically called Mexico's government illegitimate.
Regarding Greenland > No is an answer. No explanation needed from DK.
Trump is very good at not seeking consent and ignoring limits. Just ask E Jean Carroll.
I mean he could invade it. And he could take it no issue. Not like we Danes could stand up to the US Army. But if he does invade then the US would quickly become a pariah state.
China would jump for joy at the chance to cripple their biggest geopolitical rival. They would push for sanctions on the US. The EU would probably back them to show solidarity for a member state. Canada and Mexico are already irate with the US so they wouldn't take a lot of convincing to join. Especially Canada as this would signal they could be next. The economic woes the US is experiencing right now would look like a joke compared to what would happen in that scenario.
Would also spell the end of NATO most likely. Unless the other members decide to stick around without the US. Russia would probably declare the day a National Holiday.
All that is his goal.
He could invade Greenland, and that would be the greatest gift to satire ever! Think of all the poor political commentators who are out of jobs because even fiction can’t be as absurd as reality. This is their chance!
I’m picturing a flood of memes showing vast imperial forces menacingly advancing on a few natives fishing. I’m picturing the battle on Hoth. I’m picturing Red Dawn where US firces are the evil ones In our shambles I’m even picturing a revival of The Tail that Wagged the Dog
No, and continue?
No, and voted out of office?
No, and arrested for treason endangering the US by trying to instigate multiple trade and military wars?
He’s literally a propaganda spouting machine
He’s a narcissistic toddler. What do you expect?
Calling him a toddler is dangerous. It diminishes the impact of his actions.
He’s a Russian puppet, installed to destroy our country, and that’s exactly what he’s doing.
Enough parents in the US have been shot by their toddlers.
Enough parents in the US have been shot by their toddlers.
Not enough to keep it from happening though...
As a Texan, I’m painfully aware.
Hey, you live where my cousin shot my other cousin!
I say that cause that’s his maturity level. It’s pathetic and down right embarassing for you.
I'd expect the adults in the room, the US population, to stand up and smack his ass down.
But apparently that's too much to ask, so he continues to get away with everything.