Puts it in a nutshell, Jen. The nutjob is running a country on whims and guesses. His track record tells us he often, many times, is wrong. But now we suffer.
All of this was predictable. Now all MAGAts need is an excuse for the horror show that used to be the US, so long as there in no blame cast on Orange Jesus.
This morning, the drunken lout Hair Furor appointed to head the Defense Department just told our allies that "we will have peace in our time" because Hitler...I mean, Putin...has promised "to stop after Czechoslovakia." Sudetenland...oops, Ukraine 🇺🇦 will be the first to go. Donnie Dumbkins wants so much to be thought of as one of the 'big boys' when it comes to perfidy, betrayal, dishonor, ignominy and infamy. Only that will please his Grand Master in the Kremlin.
When Trump mentioned the purchase of Gaza, alarm bells went off. That would create so much hostility between the U.S. and the Middle Eastern countries that we would likely be seeing unprecedented terrorism not just here but around the world. That would be a great destabilizer.
All while he's encouraging CIA personnel to just quit and reorienting other law enforcement personnel in multiple departments towards prioritizing immigrant deportations or worse, his personal vendettas.
Where is this all going? I'm almost afraid to think about it too much.
LOL purchase...he didn't mention purchase....Trump will TAKE Gaza land and displace its own people....no no, he pays for nothing...the USA will own the Land ????? I know ... Amendment 25 of the Constitution , isn't ON THE TABLE yet ... ???
Unless enough Republicans in the Congress finally find enough civic values to put some brakes on the Orange Disaster, we look to be well on the road to becoming not only irrelevant, but even no longer a democracy.
Bang on. As a Canadian, who has been involved in politics for many, many years, this is a seminal moment for our country. Never have I seen so many Canadian flags flying. I am sort of laughing because China, of course, is a primary manufactures our flag for sale here! I have spoken to many people who are now talking to their investment advisors as to how to divest their US stocks. We are absolutely furious and insulted. And this will be the case for a long, long time, as Trump's actions disrupt supply chains, and raise prices. But the worst of it is the complete disrespect of our historial relationship. In short, it is a true wakeup call for us to become more independent and it will be the focus of our upcoming national election. My father was cousin to Lester Bowles Pearson who brought us the flag, medicare, the Canadian pension and much much more. His legacy gives us the grounding we will need to manage the next four years. Patricia Bowles, West Vancouver
"So now we’re a nation that doesn’t keep its word, that can’t be trusted to honor its agreements.” — Paul Krugman
This is how the Trump family has operated since Fred started his real estate empire and passed his ethics onto his children, grandchildren, and probably great-grandchildren. Make a deal, then stiff the sucker and move on to the next chump.
It's all transactional and only benefits p47. And when things inevitably go south, declare bankruptcy. Only this will not be a business using smoke and mirrors to prop up its desirability; it'll be the United States tanking with everyone in it, regardless of whether you voted for p47.
WHY does Trump WANT to break the USA ? Is it to succeed in a full Dictatorship...I think then...when he comes back ROARING as the Mighty Caesar....will the World finally tremble, they surely wont snicker then ! The all Powerful .....forever (at 78 !! aggghhhh ) BUT he has to break the American will and its Patriotic people FIRST...that ... that is a hill, I think he poorly misjudged
I don't think people realize just how broken Trump is, as a human being. He was raised by wolves and is still trying to silence his dead father's voice in his head that's telling him he's a worthless loser (per Dr. Mary Trump, who should know). All his behaviors are his doomed attempt to do that, by showing how many people and institutions he can dominate, yet that voice is still talking. He is unable to stop.
Jen does a great job of highlighting the economic damage Trump will inflict. But what about our safety and security. The FBI will most likely be run by a MAGA ass-kisser who will be concerned about getting retribution for our psycho president. No time for terrorist threats or drugs or violent crime. The same goes for our intelligence community. All the experienced people are being purged. Where does that leave us? I tremble at the prospect.
Puts it in a nutshell, Jen. The nutjob is running a country on whims and guesses. His track record tells us he often, many times, is wrong. But now we suffer.
Already has.
Inflation is surging. Gas prices are rising. MAGAots heads are firmly entrenched in tRumps ass. (sigh)
All of this was predictable. Now all MAGAts need is an excuse for the horror show that used to be the US, so long as there in no blame cast on Orange Jesus.
This morning, the drunken lout Hair Furor appointed to head the Defense Department just told our allies that "we will have peace in our time" because Hitler...I mean, Putin...has promised "to stop after Czechoslovakia." Sudetenland...oops, Ukraine 🇺🇦 will be the first to go. Donnie Dumbkins wants so much to be thought of as one of the 'big boys' when it comes to perfidy, betrayal, dishonor, ignominy and infamy. Only that will please his Grand Master in the Kremlin.
Macht Amerika wieder Groß.
And Hegseth was booed by US military families in Germany. https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/feb/12/pete-hegseth-dei-protest-germany
Good job I say as a graduate of a Department of Defense Dependent School in Germany!
"Macht Amerika wieder Groß." @Corbin, I spit my coffee out laughing so hard it took me 10 minutes to clean up the mess.
It'll be more likely Сделаем Америку снова великой
When Trump mentioned the purchase of Gaza, alarm bells went off. That would create so much hostility between the U.S. and the Middle Eastern countries that we would likely be seeing unprecedented terrorism not just here but around the world. That would be a great destabilizer.
All while he's encouraging CIA personnel to just quit and reorienting other law enforcement personnel in multiple departments towards prioritizing immigrant deportations or worse, his personal vendettas.
Where is this all going? I'm almost afraid to think about it too much.
LOL purchase...he didn't mention purchase....Trump will TAKE Gaza land and displace its own people....no no, he pays for nothing...the USA will own the Land ????? I know ... Amendment 25 of the Constitution , isn't ON THE TABLE yet ... ???
Unless enough Republicans in the Congress finally find enough civic values to put some brakes on the Orange Disaster, we look to be well on the road to becoming not only irrelevant, but even no longer a democracy.
Bang on. As a Canadian, who has been involved in politics for many, many years, this is a seminal moment for our country. Never have I seen so many Canadian flags flying. I am sort of laughing because China, of course, is a primary manufactures our flag for sale here! I have spoken to many people who are now talking to their investment advisors as to how to divest their US stocks. We are absolutely furious and insulted. And this will be the case for a long, long time, as Trump's actions disrupt supply chains, and raise prices. But the worst of it is the complete disrespect of our historial relationship. In short, it is a true wakeup call for us to become more independent and it will be the focus of our upcoming national election. My father was cousin to Lester Bowles Pearson who brought us the flag, medicare, the Canadian pension and much much more. His legacy gives us the grounding we will need to manage the next four years. Patricia Bowles, West Vancouver
"So now we’re a nation that doesn’t keep its word, that can’t be trusted to honor its agreements.” — Paul Krugman
This is how the Trump family has operated since Fred started his real estate empire and passed his ethics onto his children, grandchildren, and probably great-grandchildren. Make a deal, then stiff the sucker and move on to the next chump.
It's all transactional and only benefits p47. And when things inevitably go south, declare bankruptcy. Only this will not be a business using smoke and mirrors to prop up its desirability; it'll be the United States tanking with everyone in it, regardless of whether you voted for p47.
Pete Hegesth just confirmed that Ukraine is toast.
WHY does Trump WANT to break the USA ? Is it to succeed in a full Dictatorship...I think then...when he comes back ROARING as the Mighty Caesar....will the World finally tremble, they surely wont snicker then ! The all Powerful .....forever (at 78 !! aggghhhh ) BUT he has to break the American will and its Patriotic people FIRST...that ... that is a hill, I think he poorly misjudged
I don't think people realize just how broken Trump is, as a human being. He was raised by wolves and is still trying to silence his dead father's voice in his head that's telling him he's a worthless loser (per Dr. Mary Trump, who should know). All his behaviors are his doomed attempt to do that, by showing how many people and institutions he can dominate, yet that voice is still talking. He is unable to stop.
"America First turns out to be a recipe for American irrelevance."
That sounds exactly like Pootie and Xi Xi's agenda.
47 got his “Go past jail” card and cares little about Americans. He will use ANYONE to accomplish his crazy schemes.
How has cut USAID funding affected the World's ability to monitor/manage TB and puts America at Risk: check: https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/tuberculosis/usaid-funding-freeze-disrupts-global-tuberculosis-control-efforts
Jen does a great job of highlighting the economic damage Trump will inflict. But what about our safety and security. The FBI will most likely be run by a MAGA ass-kisser who will be concerned about getting retribution for our psycho president. No time for terrorist threats or drugs or violent crime. The same goes for our intelligence community. All the experienced people are being purged. Where does that leave us? I tremble at the prospect.
"America First turns out to be a recipe for American irrelevance."
That sounds exactly like Pootie and Xi Xi's agenda.
If I were one of our now former allies I would stop sharing intelligence with the US. Our government cannot be trusted.
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