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Janet Riben's avatar

I find it interesting that after being at the Pope's funeral, seeing what a descent legacy can look like and remembering the pope's criticism of his policies AND maybe the spontaneous applause when Zelensky arrived, Trump might have begun to consider his actions in a different way? Is that possible with an egomaniac?? Hope it is!! Because the final deal signed with Ukraine definitely is a much better deal than Trump has been talking about earlier.

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SBwrites's avatar

I'm glad for you that you feel that way, I wish I did. But, I believe that since Trump is a narcissist, he wasn't that impressed by the Pope's funeral because it wasn't at the Vatican. And, since he believes he's superior to everyone else, he thinks (because he's delusional) that his legacy will be better than the pope's.

Not only did people clap when Zelensky arrived, but when Trump was talking to him, Macron and Starger, Macron had his arm around Zelensky's shoulder, and perhaps Trump realized how much other world leaders like and respect Zelensky. Subconsciously, he may want that. But, he doesn't have the ability for real friendship. The only person who Trump seems to get along with is Musk, who is as socially awkward as Trump.

As to why Trump struck a better deal with Zelensky, perhaps it was because it was just the two of them. (I read that Trump told Macron that he wasn't invited to join them). In the very worst meeting with Zelensky and Trump, JD Vance was there. Not only does he give Trump terrible advice, but he has another agenda. He's part of the trio, including Kenneth Roberts (Project 2025) and Leonard Leo (The Federalist Society), who are engaged in a religious holy war. Vance is part of Robert's Project 2025 movement, and Leo is funding organizations who support it.

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SBwrites's avatar

This is the link to the Guardian article about Kevin Roberts, Leonard Leo, and JD Vance that I forgot to include above .https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/article/2024/jul/26/kevin-roberts-project-2025-opus-dei

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Carole Langston's avatar

Sociopaths are in their own world not in the real world. Wishful thinking. He isn't reasonable. He will proclaim that everyone has come bowing and scraping to him.. He spins it to flatter him. If he set the White House on 🔥, he would say he's remodeling.

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Kathleen G Lockwood's avatar

Thank you ALL so much. I'm 76 and 'new' into politics (too confusing!)but NOW is a crisis time. I trust your information to be first of all evidence-based so that I can go forward with sharing the word.

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David Krupp's avatar

Instead of mass demonstrationsm, we should hold anti-Trump/Musk peaceful demonstrations in front of the local offices of Republicans.

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Pat Jones Garcia's avatar

Both.

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Carole Langston's avatar

I posted before that Military tanks on the streets of DC would break through and fall into the subway below. Insane. A birthday military parade. Soooo SOVIET, Trumpsky. Way to save 💰. Shouldn't we rally in DC in opposition? *** An aside. Encourage other countries to not holiday here. There must be economic impact to get through to boneheads.

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Nancy's avatar

is mike waltz resigning the first step to getting hegseth out?

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Eileen's avatar

Excellent point, Tara! He is so insecure because of his lacks!

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Melanie's avatar

So helpful! Thank you all.

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E Burns's avatar

Thank you, Harry.

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