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Such a misnomer, as it has very little to do with nationalism, and nothing at all with being a good Christian. It’s just an obvious cover for white supremacist fascism, plain and simple, aimed at DT becoming the imperial wizard of the country.

She’s not wrong. Trump makes everything about himself and his obsession with the ‘radical left’ (which does not exist in the USA) who are out to get him. Can’t even do a simple condolence without his usual rhetoric. Pathetic excuse for a man. And that is what tens of millions of Americans have pinned their hopes on. Unbelievable.

3 hours ago, stevenl said:

So why do you claim they're biased? Because of the result?

I notice there is no answer to my earlier question as well to why the source is biased.

Literally everything that doesn’t fit their narrative is ‘fake news’, or ‘biased’, or ‘lefty liberal nonsense’. Admitting that you’re wrong is for wimps and bleeding heart liberals, so they have to stick to their guns, no matter how overwhelming the evidence is that they are wrong, and they twist their brain in a pretzel to convince themselves that it’s perfectly okay to just ‘not believe in it’.
Just like their dear leader doesn’t believe in climate change (just a big hoax from China), didn’t believe covid was dangerous (kept calling it the China virus), doesn’t believe that he lost the 2020 election and is convinced that he has never done a thing wrong in his life and the whole world is just out to get him. So unfair! You have to be able to do some pretty impressive mental gymnastics to pull that off. 

1 hour ago, thaibeachlovers said:

There are actually real people that get paid a living wage for doing that? WOW, it sure beats working in a real job.

I sure went down the wrong path in life when I could have done that instead of doing hard work all my working life.

Well, some of us value our history, and think we can learn from it. Others totally ignore it and make up their own as they go along. Like claiming that Trump was the greatest president ever. Or that Jan. 6 was just like any other day where tourists got a guided tour of the Capitol. 

1 hour ago, scottiejohn said:

You have been a member under your present avatar for less than 48 Hours and are arguing with everybody.  Let us think/guess what your previous avatar was!

I was thinking exactly the same thing. The über aggressive/dismissive tone and wording definitely remind me of a certain member that I haven’t seen any posts from for a while. Coincidence?

8 minutes ago, Dolf said:

What criteria did they use? Was it objective data or subjective opinions? What makes these random people experts? Who are they? What have they achieved in life? If they are just random historians making subjective comments then their views are no better than a movie reviewer. A lot of my favourite films did not win an Oscar and plenty of boring films did.

They are not random people, they are historians, from across the political spectrum, Democrats as well as Republicans. Even among just the Republican respondents, Trump was scored last. Does that tell you enough about how bad a president Trump was? 

23 minutes ago, Freddy42OZ said:

I thought they were supposed to be choosing their favourite president, as in the one they liked being in charge of them.

I very much doubt the respondents had a good enough knowledge of history to determine which one was best based on the historical record.

I very much doubt you have any idea what you’re talking about. These people are HISTORIANS. It’s their job to know history, and, using your words, “to have enough knowledge of history to determine which one was best based on the historical record. Duh!

53 minutes ago, Berkshire said:

The truth is most Americans will not be surprised by this ranking.  The MAGA wing, of course, will be losing what's left of their minds. 

There was a lot of gnashing of teeth and pulling of hair on Faux News last night, I can tell you that much.

Just now, thaibeachlovers said:

I give this the same credence as the 97% of scientists support man made global warming rubbish.

“Ignorance and arrogance go hand in hand” comes to mind. Just because you don’t ‘believe’ in something doesn’t mean it’s not true.

5 minutes ago, charleskerins said:

Gee that was a tough choice.

Exactly. It must have cost them whole seconds to come to their decision.

The problem with MAGA cult members is that they will reject anything that doesn’t fit their narrative, even when it comes from a highly respected institution such as the American Political Science Association, with members across the political spectrum, Republicans and Democrats alike.

On the other hand, when MAGA cult members hear that their neighbor’s daughter’s butcher’s errand boy has read on the internet that Biden holds secret meetings with Beelzebub, the ghost of Hugo Chavez and George Soros, they will immediately believe that to be true. Go figure. 

1 hour ago, NickyLouie said:

 

Biden's team orchestrated the failed pull out, problem with your type is the horrible insecurities that come out when faced with an Alpha Male.

 

 

 

Whoa, someone seems to have a huge man crush…

“Thaksin’s parole is justified and legal” – Corrections Department
 

They forgot to mention that it was no doubt very lucrative for those who made this happen for Thaksin. He must have parted with some serious wads of cash.

8 hours ago, Social Media said:

 

In the wake of Alexei Navalny's tragic death in Siberia, a stark reminder emerges for democracies worldwide: some nations play by rules diametrically opposed to those of the free world. The demise of the Russian dissident underscores a broader trend where despotic regimes advance while democracies flounder.

 

The West, led by the United States under President Joe Biden, finds itself in a precarious position of retreat. From the emboldened actions of Putin's Russia to the audacity of Iran's Islamist government, the unfree states are flexing their muscles with impunity, while the free world struggles to respond cohesively.

 

In the Middle East, Iran's revolutionary regime wages a multi-front war, using proxies to threaten regional stability. Qatar, purporting to be a mediator, harbors terrorist groups like Hamas and the Taliban while leveraging its financial clout to silence criticism. China, too, capitalizes on Western vulnerabilities, ensnaring nations like America and Britain in its economic web.

 

Under President Biden's leadership, America's resolve appears weakened, evidenced by recent diplomatic missteps and the botched Afghanistan withdrawal. The collapse of a Senate border deal highlights a troubling shift toward adopting policies reminiscent of Trump's "America First" agenda.

 

In this environment, the absence of robust leadership exacerbates Western vulnerability. Washington's retreat invites aggression, emboldening adversaries and eroding confidence in the West's ability to defend its values.

 

The situation calls for a recalibration of priorities. While diversity and representation are vital, they should not supersede the paramount importance of national security and strategic foresight. Democracies must recognize the folly of pursuing policies blind to geopolitical realities, lest they continue to cede ground to authoritarian regimes.

 

As the world grapples with escalating tensions and existential threats, the West must reclaim its leadership mantle. A renewed commitment to principled diplomacy, coupled with a robust defense of democratic values, is essential to navigating the challenges ahead.

In conclusion, the West's leadership void under President Biden poses a significant threat to global stability. By prioritizing short-term political gains over long-term strategic interests, the free world risks further erosion of its influence and security. Now is the time for decisive action and unwavering resolve to confront the adversaries of freedom and democracy.

 

19.02.24

Source

The only thing missing from this ‘op-ed’ (i.e. hit piece) is the assertion that all of this would never have happened if Trump were still president. He could have solved all those issues with just a few phone calls. If only he hadn’t been playing golf during most of his presidency…..

49 minutes ago, scorecard said:

 

Just one example, I was recently shopping at Rimping in Chiang Mai. An older farang asked me if I buy Aussie beef. I replied 'YES and also Thai beef'.

 

He responded 'this has to stop' and after some diatribe 'trump will fix these issues when he gets re-elected'.  I asked 'why would anybody vote for trump?' His response 'He's a good honest  man, respectful to everybody'. The shopper continued, 'trump totally fulfilled all his promises to all Americans and more in his first term.'

 

... and 'trump has such international respect he can and will stop the war in Ukraine and the war between Israel and Hamas with one meeting about 1 hour each. 

I saw an interview with one of those MAGA freaks not too long ago, and he said that Trump could stop the war in Ukraine by just calling Putin and speaking to him harshly. All the MAGA cult members standing around nodded in agreement and they all 100% believed that to be true. Had to pick my lower jaw up from the floor after watching that. 

1 hour ago, Eric Loh said:

All the kissing-up to Putin and he delivered a blunt reality who he prefer as President. Replied without hesistation that he preferred Biden for his experience, predictability and being a politicianof the old school. Ouch. Waiting for the petulant toddler to respond.

 

https://www.channelnewsasia.com/world/putin-says-he-prefers-more-predictable-biden-over-trump-4124611

Me thinks Putin spoke with forked tongue there, because we all know Trump is his favorite candidate by a factor too large to compute. Putin owns Trump, he knows exactly how to play him, and he knows that Trump admires dictators like Putin and Kim and aspires to become one himself. Putin can run rings around Trump with no effort at all. Putin can play high level chess on several boards at once, Trump is more of an intermediate checkers kind of guy.

Just to be clear: I am no fan of Putin, I despise the man and what he’s done to Russia (and Ukraine). But intellectually speaking, Putin is way above Trump’s pay grade. 

And another Russian warship destroyed by Ukrainian drones.

Former president of Mongolia taking the p!ss after Putin’s ‘history lesson’ during his ‘interview’ with Tucker Carlson. He’s probably not on Putin’s christmas card list anymore…..