[arista]

Originally Posted by Ammi

Trump cites UK’s ‘stupidity’ over Chagos Islands as reason to take over Greenland…


…moving from ‘I want it all’ to ‘I hate you all’…

It was Marco who said it was OK to do,
last year.


Now, President Trump has stated
this is why he must take over Greenland

Ref: BBC2 Politics Live

[Maru]

Originally Posted by Benjamin

The fact people still trust and encourage this guy is baffling.

Too many are convinced he does everything he does for the good of the country. Except he is escalating with Europe at a time when it risks setting things off domestically and one would think that would signal to people that something isn't quite right with their logic. Republicans (Congress) could wake up at any point and quickly fix it.

[arista]

[Niamh.]

Originally Posted by Maru

Too many are convinced he does everything he does for the good of the country. Except he is escalating with Europe at a time when it risks setting things off domestically and one would think that would signal to people that something isn't quite right with their logic. Republicans (Congress) could wake up at any point and quickly fix it.

He comes across as a complete narcissist and only doing whatever he does for the good of himself

[arista]

[Maru]

Originally Posted by Ammi

…I don’t think that he got over and through his rage and wrath of having to leave the White House after one term on his first ride…he’s like a movie villain on a demented rampage to take over the world…

If you followed him pre-Presidential run on Twitter, those traits were already there back then. He used to pick spats with high profile people and then rage for hours. Social media is very enabling. Narcissism in the pathological form have poor to nonexistent coping mechanisms for rejection (criticism) and need validation externally to stabilize.

Society heralds narcissistic virtues without understanding that underneath these tendencies that person is hiding a lot of volatility and poor mental health.

It seems like a nice superpower to have. A person can appear sharp and yet somehow magically are immune to social norms and doesn't appear to care what others think. They overlook the angry fits and constant need to set a record straight because they are easily reconvinced by the narratives provided. It's fine if that grenade is being lobbed at the enemy but not so fine when it goes off in their own backyard. We have probably had other Presidents like Trump in the past but that it wasn't as apparent due to these traits not being as highly regarded at the time.

[Maru]

"I could've done this so much better! Vote for me!248472"

Meanwhile he is also insulting them.

[Parmy]

Macron with the shades on.

[Ammi]

Originally Posted by Maru

If you followed him pre-Presidential run on Twitter, those traits were already there back then. He used to pick spats with high profile people and then rage for hours. Social media is very enabling. Narcissism in the pathological form have poor to nonexistent coping mechanisms for rejection (criticism) and need validation externally to stabilize.

Society heralds narcissistic virtues without understanding that underneath these tendencies that person is hiding a lot of volatility and poor mental health.

It seems like a nice superpower to have. A person can appear sharp and yet somehow magically are immune to social norms and doesn't appear to care what others think. They overlook the angry fits and constant need to set a record straight because they are easily reconvinced by the narratives provided. It's fine if that grenade is being lobbed at the enemy but not so fine when it goes off in their own backyard. We have probably had other Presidents like Trump in the past but that it wasn't as apparent due to these traits not being as highly regarded at the time.

…I’m pretty sure that Trump would shudder at the thought that there may have been other presidents like him…he’s the one, he’s the only…..

[arista]

Originally Posted by Parmy

Macron with the shades on.

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Yes to Protect an Eye

[arista]

['We stand firmly with Greenland and Denmark,' says Canadian PM]


Tomorrow, President Trump Arrives at Davos

[Parmy]

Originally Posted by arista

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Yes to Protect an Eye

From his wife.

[Maru]

Originally Posted by Ammi

…I’m pretty sure that Trump would shudder at the thought that there may have been other presidents like him…he’s the one, he’s the only…..

That's exactly it though. The Gavin Newsoms, the Macrons, the Trudeaus, the unelected elites (Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos)... even though they may outwardly "dislike" Trump, they're all so similar in their ways. Some are clearly envious of what he is able to get away with and some are thoroughly enjoying kicking up their own hornet's nests because at the end of the day, they want the same thing: power.

Newsom's language towards the other world leaders isn't much better than Trump's, if just reading between the lines. It's still the same playbook, ie "I call the shots and I'm here to tell you how it's done". He may have found a different way to insert the knife, but many are hardly above such tactics to get their way.

I am willing to believe this escalation is more Trump's idea than not re:Greenland, but given how QUICKLY so many "diplomat" types (read: DC/Govt contractors) are coming out and pushing this idea very hard, I don't think this push to force our way into Greenland simply comes out of no where. Some running to the media the moment the idea was suggested to make such an argument for it.

Narcissists thrive in a role where they get to play both the hero and the victim. Trump's variant is so dysfunctional that it both works to his advantage and disadvantage. He's not a "polished" politician, but he has all the necessary skills for the craft and this lack of polish gives him leeway to act with impunity. He's also a convenient distraction for both parties while they do the same things, with not nearly enough scrutiny.

Part of the reason the Far Left is so emboldened in this country is because they pick up on these patterns quicker than most, seeing as their tactics are designed on picking up on other people's intentions and using it/projecting it back onto the other person in a malignant form. If the bar for being a politician is so low, then all they have to do is sit to the sidelines and pick away at obvious flaws while slowly introducing their own forms of chaos. It's too easy.

[arista]

President Trump goes Live in around in a few mins
As he joins his Press Secretary


One Year he has been in power

[Cherie]

I laughed when he said just because the Danes rocked up in a boat they had no claim to it.......um you are sitting in America pal where someone rocked up in a boat

[Maru]

Originally Posted by Cherie

I laughed when he said just because the Danes rocked up in a boat they had no claim to it.......um you are sitting in America pal where someone rocked up in a boat

I like when he starts referring to very basic concepts in the Constitution very excitably and it's clear he's only just heard about it for the first time.

[Maru]

[arista]

Originally Posted by arista

President Trump goes Live in around in a few mins
As he joins his Press Secretary


One Year he has been in power

Trump Live at 6PM now Delayed


They handed a Document to all the Press
about Trump's Success.


Sky News Live

[Maru]

Originally Posted by arista

Trump Live at 6PM now Delayed


They handed a Document to all the Press
about Trump's Success.


Sky News Live

It is a White House Briefing, so that's pretty much all they do is emphasize their excessive successing.

[arista]

Originally Posted by Maru

It is a White House Briefing, so that's pretty much all they do is emphasize their excessive successing.

Yes, and Trump is joining it
which is not normal.

Trump is delaying this.

[Maru]

Originally Posted by arista

Yes, and Trump is joining it
which is not normal.

Trump is delaying this.

I remember when Bush 2 used to do these and they always went badly. They made him look so angry.

[bots]

no matter how it goes from here on, the damage is already done. Everyone will move to trading with China. Europe will decouple their security from the USA. The USA cannot be trusted because a significant proportion of the american public agree with Trump's actions. That's who they are

[arista]

Originally Posted by bots

no matter how it goes from here on, the damage is already done. Everyone will move to trading with China. Europe will decouple their security from the USA. The USA cannot be trusted because a significant proportion of the american public agree with Trump's actions. That's who they are

Fair points

[arista]

Trump Now Live


Bragging Away..............

Sky News Live.

[arista]

He is Holding up Color A4 Mug Shots
of Criminals removed.