Originally Posted by wdmso (Post 1155284)

"Nationalism is a betrayal of patriotism," Macron said at a gathering of world leaders, including Russian President Vladimir Putin, German Chancellor Angela Merkel and Trump. “Nationalism is a betrayal of patriotism by saying, ‘Our interest first, who cares about the others?’ "


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Originally Posted by scottw (Post 1155288)

this is incredibly stupid :kewl:

Originally Posted by JohnR (Post 1155294)

It is.

I saw something yesterday, a couple posts by a couple people smarter than me, that hit on a few points. A politician (Macron) is going to Politik.

But maybe Nationalism is different in other countries where the culture is pretty homogeneous. You know the French are mostly French, 'cept when they've been invaded (from Germany you Dog Whistle Hearers). The Germans thinking the German race is the master race, etc.

But with America we celebrate shared ideals. We are not French or Germans or Sri Lankans (except for those that want to divide us along those lines). Since as Americans we are a mix of all different things we try to bind along ideals like opportunity and liberty. That yes, Americans should move our interest and ideals first and be the inspiration for other people to do the same.

A little nationalism in our ideals, Freedom and Opportunity is a good thing. Ultra-nationalism based on skin color and ethnicity is what is dumb, and is, ya know, racist and fascist.

Originally Posted by wdmso (Post 1155284)

Once again the embarrassment and chief.. can't just be a world leader He has to bet the ONE leader

When did Trump say or indicate that he is the only leader of the world? You have an extreme view.

Trump’s sudden decision not to visit the American cemetery outside Paris at Belleau Wood, site of one of the most horrific battles of World War I in which around 1,800 Americans gave their lives. The White House blamed his absence on a terrible, but it turned out non-existent, rainstorm.

Doesn't sound like his nationalism runs deep.

Arc de Triomphe in his own mini-motorcade, separated from the other heads of state who marched, arm-in-arm, up a heavily-policed Champs-Elysées. (This decision was due to security concerns, according to the White House.) The only other leader not to march with the rest? Vladimir Putin.

What the H was he afraid of. Just because we are told that the Europeans hate him way more than the other heads of state (who presumably also hate him), there should be no security concerns.

got a thumbs up from Putin

Oh . . . the horror!

Trump torches allies,

That's another extreme statement.

threatens NATO pullout

Has he pulled out? You trying to scare us? Sounds like fear tactics--Trump torches and threatens.

"Nationalism is a betrayal of patriotism," Macron said at a gathering of world leaders, including Russian President Vladimir Putin, German Chancellor Angela Merkel and Trump. “Nationalism is a betrayal of patriotism by saying, ‘Our interest first, who cares about the others?’ "

Did Trump say we shouldn't care about the others? Another extreme statement . . . or lie.

MAGA by losing one ally at a time ....

Originally Posted by PaulS (Post 1155344)

It is my understanding President Trump didn't even go the 5 miles to Arlington for Vet. day.

Originally Posted by Sea Dangles (Post 1155350)

He is a busy man
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Originally Posted by spence (Post 1155353)

Sounds like he spends most of his time in bed watching cable news.
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Originally Posted by RIROCKHOUND (Post 1155355)

What, your work day doesn't start at 11:30 after a morning of 'executive time' :hidin:??

Originally Posted by spence (Post 1155356)

Even then I'm not sure he does much. Doesn't like to be briefed, doesn't like to read, doesn't care to learn about history, can't take responsibility for anything and stomps his feet like a child when he doesn't get his way...

I have real concerns the administration is going from bad to worse quickly and Russia or China will move fast to take advantage of it.

Originally Posted by Sea Dangles (Post 1155359)

It’s easy to mock what you don’t understand.
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Originally Posted by spence (Post 1155356)

Even then I'm not sure he does much.

It's been reported that he has accomplished a good number of things as President. Probably stuff you don't like. So it's probably a bunch of lies.

Doesn't like to be briefed,

But he does it anyway.

doesn't like to read, doesn't care to learn about history,

https://www.usnews.com/news/slideshows/10-books-donald-trump-loves?slide=8 He probably didn't actually read these books. He probably just loves the covers.

can't take responsibility for anything and stomps his feet like a child when he doesn't get his way...

I have not heard about the foot stomping before. Good to know.

I have real concerns the administration is going from bad to worse quickly and Russia or China will move fast to take advantage of it.

Originally Posted by RIROCKHOUND (Post 1155360)

Clearly, you do it daily here...

Originally Posted by Sea Dangles (Post 1155359)

It’s easy to mock what you don’t understand.
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Originally Posted by Got Stripers (Post 1155369)

I don't need understanding to know that veteran's day desires special attention from our commander in chief, he spent more effort tweeting against the media then honoring our fallen; what am I not understanding?

Originally Posted by RIROCKHOUND (Post 1155370)

Come on Bob, DJT is playing 3D chess, the rest of us clearly don't understand what he is doing behind the scenes... (which definitely does not include watching hours of cable news, avoiding the press and most of his other obligations and basically cowering in the east wing suck-ng his thumb)

Originally Posted by spence (Post 1155356)

Even then I'm not sure he does much. Doesn't like to be briefed, doesn't like to read, doesn't care to learn about history, can't take responsibility for anything and stomps his feet like a child when he doesn't get his way...