Off topic posts removed. Bickering posts removed. Flame posts removed. Deliberate provocations with the intent to draw other members into bickering matches have been removed.
@Yellowtail You're on the top of the list for this.
If you insist on attacking other member, I'll simple remove your posts. My suggestion is to stay on topic, stop verbal attacks and provocations, and stop the incessant bickering. Stop making it personal.
Everyone - everything I just said to Yellowtail goes for all members. It's really tiresome to clean up these threads which devolve into bickering matches between two, three, or four members who then drag the thread entirely off topic. It's not fair to members who want to respond "on topic" without fearing that they will be attacked for their opinion.

Here is the topic: Has Trump completely lost the plot? Stay on topic.

9 hours ago, Hummin said:

I think that is justified, because the level of craziness we see from Trump is on another horizon, or call it another world. Just look at the volume and style of his posts since he came back. This is not normal presidential or government communication.

Biden had a staff that worked within laws, institutions, and regulations. Trump fires anyone and everyone who stands up to him, even long-serving generals and key people in law and order.

Trump has built something close to a regime in less than a year, and it becomes less democratic for every day we speak. But honestly, I still think and hope most Americans will wake up in time.

And do not worry, for me and you it might not matter much. But for your kids and grandchildren, it will. History will know, when the time is right, how this really played out in the end. For me, I am more interested in the causes, reasons, tools, and how this plays out in real time. I am also interested in the science, not only the social project, but also the philosophical part of it.

Fact note: A 2025 analysis counted 2,262 Trump Truth Social posts in his first 132 days back in office, and another analysis counted 6,168 posts across 2025, around 18 per day. That is not ordinary presidential communication. Source washington post

https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2025/06/03/trump-truth-social-twitter/

You keep saying America is becoming "less democratic," but what specifically has Trump done that ended democracy?

We still have elections. We still have opposition parties. We still have a free press. We still have courts blocking administration actions when they believe those actions exceed legal authority. In fact, you even mentioned a judge ruling against Trump. That's evidence that the system is still functioning.

You may not like how Trump communicates and you may disagree with his policies, but posting a lot on social media isn't the same thing as ending democracy.

As for future generations, I actually hope my kids and grandkids inherit a country with secure borders, enforced laws, a strong economy and a government that puts American interests first.

Reasonable people can disagree on whether Trump's policies achieve those goals, but that's a policy debate, not a democracy debate.

And regarding the number of posts, I don't dispute the numbers. Trump clearly posts far more than previous presidents. My question is: why does posting 18 times a day make someone anti-democratic? It may be unusual, annoying, or unpresidential to some people, but it's not evidence that democracy is ending.

6 minutes ago, ericthai said:

My eyes are open. That's exactly why I don't blame every economic problem on whoever happens to be in office at the moment.

Inflation, housing costs and grocery prices didn't appear overnight and they aren't fixed overnight either.

A lot of the inflation Americans experienced started years ago from pandemic disruptions, massive government spending, supply chain issues and global energy problems.

As for gas prices, they've generally been lower than the peak levels Americans saw during the Biden years, although global events still affect them regardless of who's president.

I never said everything is perfect. Groceries, housing, and healthcare are still too expensive. But acting like every problem today was created by Trump's policies in just over a year isn't realistic either.

You can disagree with Trump, but calling anyone who supports some of his policies a "fanboy" doesn't really address the actual issues.

Oh here we go !!! you yanks like living in the past ! blame it on the past guy that's all you say Oh it was Biden or Obama Stop blaming a person All you Yanks are responsible FIX it and move on !! Trump does not care about you Yanks all he wants is your tax dollars to line his own pockets he has already said he does not care about the average yanks finances the guy is batshxt crazies

9 minutes ago, tuucows said:

have you seen the latest FBI crime stats?

But they don't believe any stats coming from the govt.

23 minutes ago, tuucows said:

indeed wow... have you seen the latest FBI crime stats? need to confirm, but looks like the MAGA phenomenon has achieved the lowest murder rate since about the time you were born, or something close to it, like 125 years... lol. how about that for all you pathetic and DERANGED haters.

So, how do you connect the low murder rate with MAGA? Do you know that the murder rate in New York (an anti-MAGA city with a Muslim social democratic mayor) has dropped to historical lows?

Let's all send our thanks to Mayor Mamdani, shall we?

https://www.nyc.gov/site/nypd/news/PR007/nypd-fewest-murders-recorded-history-the-first-four-months-the-year-in-april

"In 2025, the city celebrated a more than 20% drop in murders, falling from 382 the previous year to just 305 — a testament to sustained progress in protecting lives and fostering safer neighborhoods.

This momentum has only accelerated into 2026. The first four months of the year shattered previous records, with only 76 murders citywide — beating the prior all-time low of 86 set in 2018. April alone saw a stunning 40.6% decline, with just 19 murders, the fewest ever recorded for that month."

8 minutes ago, MikeandDow said:

Oh here we go !!! you yanks like living in the past ! blame it on the past guy that's all you say Oh it was Biden or Obama Stop blaming a person All you Yanks are responsible FIX it and move on !! Trump does not care about you Yanks all he wants is your tax dollars to line his own pockets he has already said he does not care about the average yanks finances the guy is batshxt crazies

You're arguing against things I didn't say.

I wasn't blaming Biden, Obama, or any previous president. I said that inflation, housing costs and other economic issues don't appear overnight and they don't disappear overnight either.

That's just reality.

And yes I'm a "Yank." That's exactly why I pay attention to what's actually happening in the U.S. instead of getting my information from forum posts and headlines.

As for tariffs, you may disagree with them but they aren't some random idea. Trump's stated goals have been to push for more favorable trade agreements, reduce reliance on foreign manufacturing and use tariffs as leverage against countries that he believes have taken advantage of the U.S. in trade.

He's also talked about reducing taxes and using tariff revenue to offset some government revenue needs. Whether that works or not is a legitimate debate, but it's a policy argument not evidence that he's "batsh*t crazy."

You can disagree with Trump's policies all day long. What I don't understand is why every disagreement has to turn into claims that he's insane or that everyone who supports some of his policies is brainwashed.

10 minutes ago, ericthai said:

You're arguing against things I didn't say.

I wasn't blaming Biden, Obama, or any previous president. I said that inflation, housing costs and other economic issues don't appear overnight and they don't disappear overnight either.

That's just reality.

And yes I'm a "Yank." That's exactly why I pay attention to what's actually happening in the U.S. instead of getting my information from forum posts and headlines.

As for tariffs, you may disagree with them but they aren't some random idea. Trump's stated goals have been to push for more favorable trade agreements, reduce reliance on foreign manufacturing and use tariffs as leverage against countries that he believes have taken advantage of the U.S. in trade.

He's also talked about reducing taxes and using tariff revenue to offset some government revenue needs. Whether that works or not is a legitimate debate, but it's a policy argument not evidence that he's "batsh*t crazy."

You can disagree with Trump's policies all day long. What I don't understand is why every disagreement has to turn into claims that he's insane or that everyone who supports some of his policies is brainwashed.

I think you are living in the past!!!

I dont care about Tariffs since you yanks are paying for them !! Not the country that had tariff put on them the Tariffs the money that has been collected is being refunded as the tariff were illegal

2 hours ago, save the frogs said:

AI will give you information based on how you query it.

I asked it a different question.

Tariffs can be seen positively if you try harder.

Manufacturing jobs decreased under Trump's tariffs.

54 minutes ago, save the frogs said:

But they don't believe any stats coming from the govt.

No "we" don't believe Trump's lies, and in particular when they are contradicted by official statistics.

9 hours ago, save the frogs said:

Yeah, role model for kids. Never thought of that before.

Ok, here's the thing. The US presidency is controlled largely by the CIA/deep state and also largely by lobby groups. Combined, I would say the total control is roughly 80%. I'm just making that number up. But I'm guessing the President only has about 20% wiggle room to make his own changes after all the lobby groups' interests and the CIA/deep state pulling strings behind the scenes.

That's why all Presidents have supported Israel. Maybe they all wanted to, but I think they had no choice. The Israeli lobby is way too powerful.

So you're blowing Trump's crazy tweets on X out of proportion.

It's possible that Trump has more power than past presidents because he is not playing along with the deep state. But this is difficult to prove. But that could be one reason they are trying so desperately to take him down.

The deep state is playing Trump like a puppet. He does their bidding. He is their bitch. Very few decisions are made on his own. They promised him billions and he jumped at it.

1 hour ago, tuucows said:

appears President Trump lost bidens record inflation too, FYI all you daft haters, losers, chumps and Muppets, especially for voting for the demented incestuous pedophile Biden. now you have to cry everyday and hate yourselves. lol... sucks to be you...libtard haters/losers. what's become more than obvious is the fact that you feckless Trump haters are especially lost now when it comes to plots but always have been. you're all effed... and most of you are too stupid and consumed with that derangment affliction [u know... the thing...] to figure it out.

a reminder for you libtards.

Your hatred and nastiness is a tribute to Trump's black heart. Keep up the dignified posts.

I wonder if there's a plan by the real controllers to dis-credit humans ability to lead

in order to gain support for control by AI.

Biden was (at the time) arguably worst ever / the absolute pits but Trump seems to have Trumped him by

going back on ALL his promises (same thing Yookay PM Starmer has done - also see Macron, Schultz et al).

Could this be part of a plan to discredit humans's ability to lead and/or to discredit national governments with a view to bringing in something else?

Edited June 1Jun 1 by Tourist2

He was losing the plot when he banged stormy Danials then took your tax money to pay her off. How the hell can he be trusted when he thought it was a good idea to inject bleach into your self to prevent Covid lol. This is your leader my god. Go against him and he threatens and bullies you with Tarrifs. Explain to us when Donald brought up stormy he said he never heared of her so why he pay her off if he didn't know her mmmm. Donald denied infront of camera that it was not an American Tomahawk missile that targeted a School killing over 150 girls he lied on that too. He deffinatly is losing the plot his thieving and lying and bullying will show him to be one of the worst Presidents in American history oh nearly forgot he pardoned most of the rioters that stormed the Capital building wanting to lynch Nancy Pelosi. What a sad Country.

1 hour ago, spidermike007 said:

The deep state is playing Trump like a puppet. He does their bidding. He is their bitch. Very few decisions are made on his own. They promised him billions and he jumped at it.

Can you name any politicians who are any different?
If so, who?
(Massie doesn't count as he's out)
Policies are set WAAAY sbove Trump's or any other politician's heads

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Wi_zQX--wE

@tuucows You post was removed for deliberately attempted to draw other members into a bickering match by using provocative language.
If you want to continue this behavior, I'll continue to remove your posts.

6 hours ago, spidermike007 said:

The deep state is playing Trump like a puppet. He does their bidding. He is their bitch. Very few decisions are made on his own. They promised him billions and he jumped at it.

So you think any of the other presidents make their own decisions completely independently?

I won't even watch this.

This guy is claiming the US (therefore Trump) is paying off the debt.

Well if that's the case, people will need to tighten their belts in the short term for long term benefits.

No one likes to tighten their belt and lower their standard of living.

So Trump might be scapegoated and chased out of office with pitchforks?

Edited June 1Jun 1 by save the frogs

20 hours ago, Hummin said:

I just cannot get a grip on why his followers still do not see what we see. Fair enough, the most extreme leftists can be just as extreme, but that is still not a good explanation or excuse.

Sorry, I just do not get it. He comes across as a complete moron and lunatic in my eyes.

And thank God the majority seem to see the same. If not, I would probably have gone completely off the rails and lost all hope. That is my honest personal observation.

It's all about the numbers.

12 hours ago, Yellowtail said:

So, we only disagree because I, and half the US population, has been brainwashed, apparently by someone that the left insists is a complete moron, that is in serious mental decline, correct?

And no, not everyone here thinks Iran should not be allowed to further develop their intercontinental ballistic missile, military drone, and nuclear programs. That you do, and admit you do, is refreshing. Thanks!

Are you totally unhinged? Where did I admit, that? Below you have what I wrote about that part in the reply you quoted:

12 hours ago, Gottfrid said:

Nobody here supports further development of nuclear missiles in Iran.

Does that sound as support? I know it was bad with you, but now people around you can really grasp how your level of understanding is deteriorating.

After that, you state half of the US population agree with your stance? That was very long time ago Mr. Yellowtail. Today it´s around 37-38%. Your idol is also the first president in history that scored below 50% in his first administration and during the first year of his second term in office.

But you go on with your silly and protective comment about your idol. Some people just don´t get it before it´s too late.

39 minutes ago, save the frogs said:

I won't even watch this.

This guy is claiming the US (therefore Trump) is paying off the debt.

Well if that's the case, people will need to tighten their belts in the short term for long term benefits.

No one likes to tighten their belt and lower their standard of living.

So Trump might be scapegoated and chased out of office with pitchforks?

39 minutes ago, save the frogs said:

I won't even watch this.

This guy is claiming the US (therefore Trump) is paying off the debt.

Well if that's the case, people will need to tighten their belts in the short term for long term benefits.

No one likes to tighten their belt and lower their standard of living.

So Trump might be scapegoated and chased out of office with pitchforks?

Do you not think you owe us to check what you post? Not just post things you do not have a clue about?

2 minutes ago, Hummin said:

Do you not think you owe us to check what you post? Not just post things you do not have a clue about?

No time, sorry.

I have a conspiracy theory for you.

Maybe Trump is going out of his way to make everyone hate him.

Because he will do sth very unpopular like try to bring down the debt.

And that means everyone will be negatively affected in the short term.

Even though it may be good in the long term.

No President wants to do it because it makes things bad in the immediate economy.

So Trump will be scapegoated and blamed, but he's already hated anyway.

Then the Epstein files will connect him and he will be kicked out.

3 minutes ago, save the frogs said:

No time, sorry.

I have a conspiracy theory for you.

Maybe Trump is going out of his way to make everyone hate him.

Because he will do sth very unpopular like try to bring down the debt.

And that means everyone will be negatively affected in the short term.

Even though it may be good in the long term.

No President wants to do it because it makes things bad in the immediate economy.

So Trump will be scapegoated and blamed, but he's already hated anyway.

Then the Epstein files will connect him and he will be kicked out.

And why would it be in Usa interest to bring down the debt in first place?

Think about it for a second what that that dept do for Usa

7 hours ago, spidermike007 said:

The deep state is playing Trump like a puppet. He does their bidding. He is their bitch. Very few decisions are made on his own. They promised him billions and he jumped at it.

I have a hard time believing anyone is "controlling" Trump.

You can love him or hate him, but one thing that's been consistent about Trump for decades is that he does what he wants to do!!

If anything, one of the biggest criticisms of Trump is that he doesn't listen to advisers, experts, party leaders, the media or even members of his own administration when he disagrees with them.

People have been calling him stubborn, arrogant, impulsive and impossible to control for years.

Those traits may not always be positive, but they don't exactly describe someone who's taking orders from unseen puppet masters.

You can argue that some of his policies benefit certain interests, sure, just like you can with any president. But the idea that Donald Trump, of all people is quietly doing whatever someone else tells him to do doesn't really fit the personality he's shown his entire public life.

7 hours ago, BarraMarra said:

He was losing the plot when he banged stormy Danials then took your tax money to pay her off. How the hell can he be trusted when he thought it was a good idea to inject bleach into your self to prevent Covid lol. This is your leader my god. Go against him and he threatens and bullies you with Tarrifs. Explain to us when Donald brought up stormy he said he never heared of her so why he pay her off if he didn't know her mmmm. Donald denied infront of camera that it was not an American Tomahawk missile that targeted a School killing over 150 girls he lied on that too. He deffinatly is losing the plot his thieving and lying and bullying will show him to be one of the worst Presidents in American history oh nearly forgot he pardoned most of the rioters that stormed the Capital building wanting to lynch Nancy Pelosi. What a sad Country.

Why do some, like you just did, put the blame on America for what a politician has done? Look to your own and see if they haven't also made mistakes that affected it's citizens.

Lumping all Americans into hero worshippers to Trump is ludicrous. Most fully understand the mistakes Trump's made, but he was elected because we didn't have much else at that time. America is a great country, likely with hundreds of thousands of your country's citizens living there, who also aren't brainwashed like you think all Americans are. All Americans have ancestry from other countries worldwide. That we're all in one place is geography.

Trust me, even those that strongly support Trump see what type of person he is, even if he might have helped them personally somehow.

The strike on that school wasn't a deliberate one targeting children, so that needs to be dropped. It was just another mistake from bad intel. The same intel that had them hit the meeting place where Iran's leaders were gathered, obviously a little off this time. All countries militaries have killed innocents, including your own.

I can't understand the thinking that goes into prejudice against any country for the actions of a few.People move to the US every year by the thousands from all over, so it must have it's positives. I already know them as I lived there 62 years and will return.

How the hell can he be trusted? How the hell can most politicians be trusted?

Edited June 1Jun 1 by fredwiggy

8 hours ago, spidermike007 said:

Your hatred and nastiness is a tribute to Trump's black heart. Keep up the dignified posts.

OMG pot calling the kettle black,

10 hours ago, ericthai said:

You keep saying America is becoming "less democratic," but what specifically has Trump done that ended democracy?

We still have elections. We still have opposition parties. We still have a free press. We still have courts blocking administration actions when they believe those actions exceed legal authority. In fact, you even mentioned a judge ruling against Trump. That's evidence that the system is still functioning.

You may not like how Trump communicates and you may disagree with his policies, but posting a lot on social media isn't the same thing as ending democracy.

As for future generations, I actually hope my kids and grandkids inherit a country with secure borders, enforced laws, a strong economy and a government that puts American interests first.

Reasonable people can disagree on whether Trump's policies achieve those goals, but that's a policy debate, not a democracy debate.

And regarding the number of posts, I don't dispute the numbers. Trump clearly posts far more than previous presidents. My question is: why does posting 18 times a day make someone anti-democratic? It may be unusual, annoying, or unpresidential to some people, but it's not evidence that democracy is ending.

Yes, I said America is becoming less democratic.

That does not mean democracy has ended. It means respect for institutions, rule of law, transfer of power, trust in courts, and trust in elections has been weakened. Trump has attacked every single part of that.

Trump does not respect democracy the way a president should. He has often spoken warmly about strongmen, and he clearly likes power that is personal, not institutional. He wants loyalty and admiration, not normal democratic resistance. He has even talked about Congress respecting him in the same way people around Kim Jong Un do. That is not respect earned by character. That is respect created by raw power and the consequences of not showing admiration.

He also attacks Europe, threatens allies, talks about grabbing land out of convenience, and sends out unpresidential posts day and night.

Trump sells simple answers to complex problems, and that is part of the issue. Those simple answers often come with serious side effects, but he does not say much about that. He and his staff often dismiss it, twist it, or simply lie about it.

On 5/31/2026 at 9:02 PM, cjinchiangrai said:

He will hold an “America Is Back” rally next month to replace a concert series after a number of performers backed out.

When can we expect the "World Cup is back" rally?

Trump is the fascist that lets everyone in the press call him a fascist.

1 hour ago, ericthai said:

I have a hard time believing anyone is "controlling" Trump.

This guy was in the mob in New York many years ago.

He said he bought a condo at Trump Tower and paid 6 million cash for it.

Some deep state guy came snooping around recently and asked if Trump was in the room when he made the transaction. Maybe they're trying to nab Trump on tax evasion?

But this happened 40 years ago!

So it shows how desperately they are trying to dig dirt on Trump to try to take him down.

So the more they try to take a President down, the more it indicates that he is not being controlled. He's not going along with the establishment as much as previous presidents.