US Politics

[cryrst]

It won’t be long before he thinks the games in the USA are the best ever and all due to his involvement.

TBH I am looking forward to this with so many games and teams involved.
Albeit it’s just under a third of the worlds countries’ 😂

 

[the silurian]

It might be for you, but for many it’s highly relevant.

Any time a politician shows the kind of autocratic tendencies we are witnessing now it’s wise to remember. Lest we forget!

like Starmer you mean??

 

[ASCPFC]

It won’t be long before he thinks the games in the USA are the best ever and all due to his involvement.

There's a difference though. I'll laugh at it. You'll be annoyed. Presidents are just figureheads. When Trump has gone the world will just carry on as before. Enjoy it while it lasts.

 

[Wisbech Eagle]

TBH I am looking forward to this with so many games and teams involved.
Albeit it’s just under a third of the worlds countries’ 😂

Me too, especially as so many Palace players, and ex Palace players will be there. Makes lots of otherwise not especially interesting games worth watching.

 

[eaglesdare]

like Starmer you mean??

Oh no. Starmer has the right kind of autocratic tendencies, like cancelling elections.

 

[Wisbech Eagle]

There's a difference though. I'll laugh at it. You'll be annoyed. Presidents are just figureheads. When Trump has gone the world will just carry on as before. Enjoy it while it lasts.

Of course I laugh at it! It doesn’t annoy me at all. I think it’s pathetic but also such an obvious example of the way organisations and other governments feel they must behave.

It’s that necessity that’s the concern. Having the most powerful man in the world seeking, and being given, Tribute, is not healthy. No anger. Just a pressing need for change.

 

[Teddy Eagle]

We aren’t though dealing with traffic wardens, or posters. We are dealing with powerful men.

Who share personality traits with one person in history. Presumably not vegetarianism or being fond of dogs.

 

[cryrst]

Me too, especially as so many Palace players, and ex Palace players will be there. Makes lots of otherwise not especially interesting games worth watching.

This could just be the post that people agree with you on. Finally wissie you made the grade 👍😁

 

[Wisbech Eagle]

Who share personality traits with one person in history. Presumably not vegetarianism or being fond of dogs.

Who knows? Such traits tend not to make headlines. It’s some of the others that set the alarm bells ringing.

 

[Teddy Eagle]

Who knows? Such traits tend not to make headlines. It’s some of the others that set the alarm bells ringing.

And Hitler is the only yardstick rather than with Stalin or Pol Pot.

 

[Wisbech Eagle]

And Hitler is the only yardstick rather than with Stalin or Pol Pot.

Not true. Hitler though is the one closest to home. The one we fought against. The one who led the country we have historical ties with. A country we helped to reorganise after their defeat and turn into a well functioning democracy. One of the things that always impresses me whenever I spend time with German people is just how much they treasure their democracy, alongside their command of English. The education system must be great. The work ethic certainly is. They wouldn’t want even an echo of Hitler back. Unlike others elsewhere. Yes, I am aware of the AfD. That’s another subject though.

 

[georgenorman]

Not true. Hitler though is the one closest to home. The one we fought against. The one who led the country we have historical ties with. A country we helped to reorganise after their defeat and turn into a well functioning democracy. One of the things that always impresses me whenever I spend time with German people is just how much they treasure their democracy, alongside their command of English. The education system must be great. The work ethic certainly is. They wouldn’t want even an echo of Hitler back. Unlike others elsewhere. Yes, I am aware of the AfD. That’s another subject though.

There was an interesting article in a recent edition of the Spectator by a teacher in Germany entitled "Dumm und dümmer: the slow death of Germany's education system". It describes the accelerating plummeting of academic standards.

 

[Teddy Eagle]

Not true. Hitler though is the one closest to home. The one we fought against. The one who led the country we have historical ties with. A country we helped to reorganise after their defeat and turn into a well functioning democracy. One of the things that always impresses me whenever I spend time with German people is just how much they treasure their democracy, alongside their command of English. The education system must be great. The work ethic certainly is. They wouldn’t want even an echo of Hitler back. Unlike others elsewhere. Yes, I am aware of the AfD. That’s another subject though.

Sure. Knock yourself out with it.

Why does everyone keep making Nazi comparisons?

From Turkey to Trump, Boris and Russia - comparisons to Nazi Germany abound in not so diplomatic discourse.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[steeleye20]

How are the tariffs going Donald?

'China posts first ever 1 trillion dollar trade surplus'.

😎

 

[cryrst]

How are the tariffs going Donald?

'China posts first ever 1 trillion dollar trade surplus'.

😎

Irony being they may use this to reward child birth. Their population needs new blood and untold help given Ive read in places.

 

[steeleye20]

Another elderly USA president, very different personalities, but sharing the confused fear of an ageing white man confronted by, and not understanding, a changing world.

😎