Gregmal Posted January 22 Posted January 22 (edited) It’s possibly peak Trump Derangement. Orange man say crazy shit…which by the way, he’s been doing every day for 50+ years…and the EU/NATO blow hards rush more military might and planning together for Greenland than they did in 3+ years of Ukrainians getting slaughtered against “Big Bad Vlad”….meanwhile Canadas all good cuz their Temu orders are arriving quicker than expected. Edited January 22 by Gregmal
LC Posted January 22 Posted January 22 15 minutes ago, Gregmal said: meanwhile Canadas all good cuz their Temu orders are arriving quicker than expected. I failed to consider this potential retirement bonus! BTW I found the TDS cure:
Spekulatius Posted January 22 Posted January 22 10 hours ago, Gregmal said: There will be more Trumps in the future. The next is going to be some hard left version that’s even more powerful and agitating. Then it will be a right wing guy. Then it will be a lefty. The cycle needs to break, but likely is unfixable. The problem is that the left wing Trump 3.0 is no cure for the right wing Trump or vice versa. They are just 2 sides of the same coin.
DooDiligence Posted January 22 Posted January 22 8 minutes ago, LC said: I failed to consider this potential retirement bonus! BTW I found the TDS cure: Wow, I did nat-zee that coming.
Parsad Posted January 22 Posted January 22 2 hours ago, cubsfan said: Mark Rutte is letting the cat out of the bag. After all the lying from Denmark about Greenland not being strategically important and their ability to defend it - Rutte acknowledged how critical it is for NATO to cooperate with Trump and work something out on a deal since the US critically carries NATO. It's hilarious to watch POTUS walk into Davos and own the place after all the ridiculous talk from the globalists. All the bullshit about NATO is dead and Trump is the enemy destroying NATO. Cubs, when Mike Tyson beat the shit out of Michael Spinks in the first 30 seconds, did you think Spinks won? TACO, TACO, TACO! Cheers!
Parsad Posted January 22 Posted January 22 The first 10 minutes of CNN's Anderson Cooper does a terrific job of tearing apart what happened in Davos: Trump fumbling and confusing Iceland and Greenland Saying that a framework is in place...when asked if the new agreement includes ownership...he sidestepped the question Said that the new agreement is "infinite" in term...existing 1951 treaty is also essentially infinite Rutte said that there was no discussion on a framework, only that there was discussion on how to protect the region Criticized Carney because the speech hurt his feelings This is TACO Trump at his best! In the meantime, he's eroded enormous trust built over decades! Good job TACO TIME! Cheers!
NnnnotSoSmart Posted January 22 Posted January 22 Trump: One year accomplishments: https://www.whitehouse.gov/articles/2026/01/365-wins-in-365-days-president-trumps-return-marks-new-era-of-success-prosperity/ And what did Biden accomplish? Serious question. Oh yeah..
cubsfan Posted January 22 Posted January 22 Very good interview with Ken Griffin of Citadel. Knowing Ken, he's been very critical of both Biden & Trump in the past - and he doesn't doge questions. First 5 minutes is worth the watch.
Charlie Posted January 22 Posted January 22 Europe is getting somewhat used to the emotional tactics Trump is applying. Good thing is Trump went not totally nuts. A little bit troublesome is the confused speech of Trump. Could be the beginning of a great dementia. An aggressive bully with a great dementia in the most powerful country in the world. The next 3 years will be fun.
John Hjorth Posted January 22 Posted January 22 (edited) 9 hours ago, Gregmal said: It’s possibly peak Trump Derangement. Orange man say crazy shit…which by the way, he’s been doing every day for 50+ years…and the EU/NATO blow hards rush more military might and planning together for Greenland than they did in 3+ years of Ukrainians getting slaughtered against “Big Bad Vlad”….meanwhile Canadas all good cuz their Temu orders are arriving quicker than expected. The last part is funny!, Greg [ @Gregmal ]. - - - o 0 o - - - Right now Danish PM Mette Frederiksen has been interviwied on Danish TV channel TV2, and what she was saying is comforting me much, really. Trump has got and has been promised nothing. Nobody in Davos, including NATO, has the compentence to give or promise POTUS anything, on behalf of Denmark and Greenland. Mark Rutte has discussed and suggested a framework for handling the situation around Greenland inside the NATO organizatiom, which really is both his job and his duty. All good. - - - o 0 o - - - Meanwhile POTUS is getting interviewed in Davos, saying 'It's a long term deal, that is good for everybody.', not to loose face. - - - o 0 o - - - It's totally surrealistic, hilarious! Mega-MAGA-Uber-**BS**! [<- I just invented it! - j/k] Edited January 22 by John Hjorth
NnnnotSoSmart Posted January 22 Posted January 22 (edited) 3 hours ago, Charlie said: Europe is getting somewhat used to the emotional tactics Trump is applying. Good thing is Trump went not totally nuts. A little bit troublesome is the confused speech of Trump. Could be the beginning of a great dementia. An aggressive bully with a great dementia in the most powerful country in the world. The next 3 years will be fun. I thought the speech was tremendous. The US markets seem to agree. By using the term "aggressive bully", I take it you mean Trump gets things done despite tremendous opposition. You're comparing him to whom? Our previous president? A man who couldn't be found after 12 noon, routinely mumbled, could not form complete sentences, wandered off during meetings, or had to be dragged off stage (by the Easter Bunny and other dignitaries). Drug addict son who was using drugs in the White House. Biden's favorite recreational activity was sleeping on the beach. But the rest of the world loved him. Why? ... Trump on the other hand: Morning Routine: Trump typically begins his day in the White House residence between 6:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m., utilizing "Executive Time" for high-level phone calls with heads of state, congressional leaders, and senior advisors. Oval Office Hours: He generally works in the Oval Office from 10:00 a.m. to roughly 8:00 p.m. His day consists of back-to-back briefings, cabinet meetings, and legislative strategy sessions. Travel and Stamina: In January 2026 alone, the President traveled to the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, and participated in multiple domestic events, including a House GOP retreat and a rural health roundtable. Spontaneous "Gaggles": The President frequently engages in "gaggles"—unscripted Q&A sessions—with reporters before departing the White House or upon arriving at event locations. These often last between 5 and 20 minutes Extended Press Conferences: Marking the first anniversary of his second term on January 20, 2026, Trump held a briefing room session that lasted over 90 minutes, fielding questions on topics ranging from NATO to trade policy. Internal Meetings: White House staff report a "creative chaos" environment where the President is constantly on the phone or in meetings, often working until midnight. Cognitive Testing: Trump asserted in January 2026 that he "aced" his latest cognitive examination. This marks the third time he has publicly discussed successful screening results. Advanced Imaging: In late 2025, he underwent a preventative CT scan (which the White House later clarified was not an MRI) that showed "absolutely no abnormalities" and confirmed optimal cardiovascular health for his age. Golf Routine: As of January 2026, Donald Trump's official golf handicap index is listed as 2.8 to 3.2 according to the USGA’s GHIN (Golf Handicap and Information Network). A 3.2 handicap places him in the top 5% of all male golfers in the United States. For a golfer nearing 80 years old, this is considered an elite level of play. "Senile" indeed. Nice try. Edited January 22 by NnnnotSoSmart
Charlie Posted January 22 Posted January 22 (edited) @NnnnotSoSmart The speech was fantastic. Incoherent speech how great he is and that he has made everything great. He often reminds me of childrenlike behavior: "I want this..." "I want that".... Impulsive reactions etc. etc. You should join the peace council of Donald Trump for 1 $billion. I heard the council have no practical use. Is this his new business, after selling cryptocurrencies to his fellow americans and the other frauds? Edited January 22 by Charlie
NnnnotSoSmart Posted January 22 Posted January 22 13 minutes ago, Charlie said: @NnnnotSoSmart The speech was fantastic. You should join the peace council of Donald Trump for 1 $billion. Even if I had $1 Billion, they wouldn't accept me. Why? Because I'm...
NnnnotSoSmart Posted January 22 Posted January 22 Excerpt from Trump's fantastic speech: You have been told to lower your expectations and to accept less for your families. I am here tonight with the opposite message: Your expectations are not big enough. They're not big enough. It is time to start expecting and demanding the best leadership in the world, leadership that is bold, dynamic, relentless and fearless. We can do that. We are Americans. Ambition is our heritage. Greatness is our birthright. But as long as our energies are spent fighting each other, our destiny will remain out of reach. And that's not acceptable. We must instead take that energy and use it to realize our country's true potential - and write our own thrilling chapter of the American story. We can do it together. We will unite. We are going to come together and success will bring us together.
John Hjorth Posted January 22 Posted January 22 48 minutes ago, Charlie said: ... You should join the peace council of Donald Trump for 1 $billion. ... HaHa, @Charlie , Just to make the confusion total : Wikipedia : World Peace Counsel [, please study the article about how many 'Peace Counsel's there exist on the planet!] So, just one more! But this one is different, because it's 'Peace CounselTM' a.k.a. 'Pensylvania Avenue Country ClubTM' [<- Mind the golden letters!].
NnnnotSoSmart Posted January 22 Posted January 22 (edited) Dutch guy gets it: https://stevenschrijft.substack.com/p/een-jaar-trump-wanneer-de-realiteit?triedRedirect=true Google Translate: STEVEN ARRAZOLA DE OÑATE JAN 20, 2026 It is January 20, 2026. Today marks exactly one year since Donald Trump began his second term as president, and the world is watching his performance with a mixture of fascination and bated breath. In the video above, we see the American president last night at an airport in Florida, just before his departure for the World Economic Forum in Davos. When a journalist asks him about French President Emmanuel Macron, Trump responds in characteristic fashion: “Nobody wants him, because he’ll be gone soon.” This is followed by a threat that is now as typical as it is predictable: a 200 percent import tariff on French wines and champagnes, unless Macron joins Trump’s latest creation, the so-called “Board of Peace.” To understand this, we need to rewind for a moment. The core of all this lies in Trump’s ambition to de-escalate the Gaza conflict. On January 16, he presented a revised version of his twenty-point plan, with its centerpiece being the “Board of Peace”—a new international structure intended to oversee the transitional government in Gaza following the Israel-Hamas conflict. This council would provide strategic direction, mobilize financial resources, and coordinate reconstruction, formally inspired by a 2025 UN resolution. The composition of the executive council is anything but accidental: Jared Kushner, Marco Rubio, and even former British Prime Minister Tony Blair. Permanent membership costs one billion dollars, and the official launch is scheduled for January 22 in Davos. Macron has rejected the invitation. His objection is classic: the initiative would undermine the role of the United Nations and concentrate too much power in Trump’s hands. And yet, I must admit that I find this maneuver by Trump particularly intriguing. He seems to place less and less value on the UN, which he presumably regards as a sluggish, inefficient, and bureaucratic institution, more focused on self-preservation than on results. In its place, he is betting on a new center of power in which a limited number of influential states—read: the United States and its allies—actually give direction to the world stage. An exclusive club for geopolitical heavyweights, with Trump himself emphatically at the helm. That being said, Macron deserves no pity whatsoever. His refusal is not principled, but strategically foolish. Anyone who wants Trump on their side must understand how power works and be prepared to give him what he asks for. Trump is currently the most powerful man in the world, backed by an economy and a military apparatus that outshine every other player. By resisting, Macron has squandered his last bit of credit. Trump is leaking private messages, threatening trade wars, and does not even shy away from geopolitical pressure regarding files like Greenland. European politicians and journalists stubbornly continue to believe they can slow Trump down or isolate him. It is a form of collective self-delusion. Europe has not cared about Greenland for decades, while the United States has shown strategic interest in it since World War II. That they will eventually get it this year is beyond question. The more Europe resists, the greater the damage it inflicts upon itself. Instead, European leaders should be asking themselves how to make our continent economically resilient again. However, that debate seems to be intellectually beyond them. Macron perfectly embodies this failure. Once, nearly ten years ago, he was celebrated as the wunderkind of Europe. Today, it is abundantly clear that he has structurally hollowed out France—economically, socially, and institutionally. Yet, the European press remains strikingly silent about that reality. Instead, people prefer to aim their arrows at Trump. It is a lazy reflex and an intellectual bankruptcy of journalism. Europe needs leadership comparable to that of Trump. Leaders who dare to put our European interests at the center again and who think in terms of decades instead of election cycles. That does not mean Trump is infallible, but it does mean that, compared to our current leaders, he has a backbone. European leaders, on the other hand, hide behind woke dogmas, political correctness, and simplistic CO₂ narratives, while failing to provide fundamental solutions for energy supply and economic competitiveness. What Europe needs is a revaluation of its classic Western values: freedom, security, and economic growth. Leaders who dare to look forward and do not cling desperately to institutions that have long since lost their relevance. Leaders who act like Trump: pragmatic, assertive, and without fear of questioning the established order and taboos. That is not radicalism; that is Realpolitik. And exactly that is what is missing in Europe today. It is therefore not surprising that European leaders see the “Board of Peace” as an attempt to bypass the UN. The plan is vague, the power dynamics are unusual, and the participant list is uncomfortable. The United Arab Emirates are already on board, Israel is hesitating, and even Russia, with Putin, was invited. I find that strategically brilliant. Once again, European leaders stand by powerlessly, not quite knowing whether to be indignant or to watch in silence. Personally, I find all of this nothing short of fascinating. The first year of Trump’s second term has brought confrontation, disruption, and the piercing of countless illusions. Sacred cows have been toppled, certainties have disappeared. I sincerely hope that Trump maintains this pace for another three years. Not because it is comfortable, but because it is necessary. We are moving toward a world that is less politically correct, but more honest and transparent. Europe will initially pay a price for that. Economically, it will hurt. But that pain is inevitable if one finally wants to settle scores with incompetence and mediocrity at the top. The population will gradually realize that Trump is right more often than people want to admit. They will see how American citizens build prosperity, while Europe continues to lose companies and jobs. This discrepancy cannot be covered up endlessly with slogans and moral superiority. The lie wears thin; the narrative is cracking. I am therefore looking forward to the coming weeks and months. Not with fear, but with intellectual curiosity. Thanks to Trump, the world is once again sharply defined, less hypocritical, and fundamentally more honest. And however uncomfortable that may be for many, it is precisely that honesty that we have missed for far too long. Steven Arrazola de Oñate Edited January 22 by NnnnotSoSmart
Parsad Posted January 22 Posted January 22 4 hours ago, Charlie said: Europe is getting somewhat used to the emotional tactics Trump is applying. Good thing is Trump went not totally nuts. A little bit troublesome is the confused speech of Trump. Could be the beginning of a great dementia. An aggressive bully with a great dementia in the most powerful country in the world. The next 3 years will be fun. No dementia. As much as I'd like him to have dementia, he doesn't. For a guy who eats what he does, he's surprisingly alert and robust at his age. He's just working more than he ever has, so he gets tired, jet-lagged, etc. Also, he's hardly ever used prepared speeches. He's a rambler, off the cuff type of speaker...thus the "bing, bong, bing, bing" stuff and enormous amount on how great he is. When you ramble on in an hour and 45 minute speech, you are going to mumble some things and drift into oblivion from time to time. Like I said, he's the type of guy you watch and listen to at a bar mumble away all night and say some horrible things...and then at the end "Ok, goodnight fellas, see ya tomorrow!" Cheers!
Parsad Posted January 22 Posted January 22 55 minutes ago, NnnnotSoSmart said: Even if I had $1 Billion, they wouldn't accept me. Why? Because I'm... Probably smarter than JD Vance and Donald Jr. You've got a shot! Cheers!
Parsad Posted January 22 Posted January 22 14 minutes ago, NnnnotSoSmart said: Dutch guy gets it: https://stevenschrijft.substack.com/p/een-jaar-trump-wanneer-de-realiteit?triedRedirect=true Google Translate: STEVEN ARRAZOLA DE OÑATE JAN 20, 2026 It is January 20, 2026. Today marks exactly one year since Donald Trump began his second term as president, and the world is watching his performance with a mixture of fascination and bated breath. In the video above, we see the American president last night at an airport in Florida, just before his departure for the World Economic Forum in Davos. When a journalist asks him about French President Emmanuel Macron, Trump responds in characteristic fashion: “Nobody wants him, because he’ll be gone soon.” This is followed by a threat that is now as typical as it is predictable: a 200 percent import tariff on French wines and champagnes, unless Macron joins Trump’s latest creation, the so-called “Board of Peace.” To understand this, we need to rewind for a moment. The core of all this lies in Trump’s ambition to de-escalate the Gaza conflict. On January 16, he presented a revised version of his twenty-point plan, with its centerpiece being the “Board of Peace”—a new international structure intended to oversee the transitional government in Gaza following the Israel-Hamas conflict. This council would provide strategic direction, mobilize financial resources, and coordinate reconstruction, formally inspired by a 2025 UN resolution. The composition of the executive council is anything but accidental: Jared Kushner, Marco Rubio, and even former British Prime Minister Tony Blair. Permanent membership costs one billion dollars, and the official launch is scheduled for January 22 in Davos. Macron has rejected the invitation. His objection is classic: the initiative would undermine the role of the United Nations and concentrate too much power in Trump’s hands. And yet, I must admit that I find this maneuver by Trump particularly intriguing. He seems to place less and less value on the UN, which he presumably regards as a sluggish, inefficient, and bureaucratic institution, more focused on self-preservation than on results. In its place, he is betting on a new center of power in which a limited number of influential states—read: the United States and its allies—actually give direction to the world stage. An exclusive club for geopolitical heavyweights, with Trump himself emphatically at the helm. That being said, Macron deserves no pity whatsoever. His refusal is not principled, but strategically foolish. Anyone who wants Trump on their side must understand how power works and be prepared to give him what he asks for. Trump is currently the most powerful man in the world, backed by an economy and a military apparatus that outshine every other player. By resisting, Macron has squandered his last bit of credit. Trump is leaking private messages, threatening trade wars, and does not even shy away from geopolitical pressure regarding files like Greenland. European politicians and journalists stubbornly continue to believe they can slow Trump down or isolate him. It is a form of collective self-delusion. Europe has not cared about Greenland for decades, while the United States has shown strategic interest in it since World War II. That they will eventually get it this year is beyond question. The more Europe resists, the greater the damage it inflicts upon itself. Instead, European leaders should be asking themselves how to make our continent economically resilient again. However, that debate seems to be intellectually beyond them. Macron perfectly embodies this failure. Once, nearly ten years ago, he was celebrated as the wunderkind of Europe. Today, it is abundantly clear that he has structurally hollowed out France—economically, socially, and institutionally. Yet, the European press remains strikingly silent about that reality. Instead, people prefer to aim their arrows at Trump. It is a lazy reflex and an intellectual bankruptcy of journalism. Europe needs leadership comparable to that of Trump. Leaders who dare to put our European interests at the center again and who think in terms of decades instead of election cycles. That does not mean Trump is infallible, but it does mean that, compared to our current leaders, he has a backbone. European leaders, on the other hand, hide behind woke dogmas, political correctness, and simplistic CO₂ narratives, while failing to provide fundamental solutions for energy supply and economic competitiveness. What Europe needs is a revaluation of its classic Western values: freedom, security, and economic growth. Leaders who dare to look forward and do not cling desperately to institutions that have long since lost their relevance. Leaders who act like Trump: pragmatic, assertive, and without fear of questioning the established order and taboos. That is not radicalism; that is Realpolitik. And exactly that is what is missing in Europe today. It is therefore not surprising that European leaders see the “Board of Peace” as an attempt to bypass the UN. The plan is vague, the power dynamics are unusual, and the participant list is uncomfortable. The United Arab Emirates are already on board, Israel is hesitating, and even Russia, with Putin, was invited. I find that strategically brilliant. Once again, European leaders stand by powerlessly, not quite knowing whether to be indignant or to watch in silence. Personally, I find all of this nothing short of fascinating. The first year of Trump’s second term has brought confrontation, disruption, and the piercing of countless illusions. Sacred cows have been toppled, certainties have disappeared. I sincerely hope that Trump maintains this pace for another three years. Not because it is comfortable, but because it is necessary. We are moving toward a world that is less politically correct, but more honest and transparent. Europe will initially pay a price for that. Economically, it will hurt. But that pain is inevitable if one finally wants to settle scores with incompetence and mediocrity at the top. The population will gradually realize that Trump is right more often than people want to admit. They will see how American citizens build prosperity, while Europe continues to lose companies and jobs. This discrepancy cannot be covered up endlessly with slogans and moral superiority. The lie wears thin; the narrative is cracking. I am therefore looking forward to the coming weeks and months. Not with fear, but with intellectual curiosity. Thanks to Trump, the world is once again sharply defined, less hypocritical, and fundamentally more honest. And however uncomfortable that may be for many, it is precisely that honesty that we have missed for far too long. Steven Arrazola de Oñate Honesty from the biggest liar that the U.S. has ever conjured! Onate is fucking retarded! He's confusing disruption with chaos, progress with disintegration. Cheers!
NnnnotSoSmart Posted January 22 Posted January 22 6 minutes ago, Parsad said: Probably smarter than JD Vance and Donald Jr. You've got a shot! Cheers! My take is you're trying to insult all three of us.
cubsfan Posted January 22 Posted January 22 40 minutes ago, NnnnotSoSmart said: Dutch guy gets it: https://stevenschrijft.substack.com/p/een-jaar-trump-wanneer-de-realiteit?triedRedirect=true Google Translate: STEVEN ARRAZOLA DE OÑATE JAN 20, 2026 It is January 20, 2026. Today marks exactly one year since Donald Trump began his second term as president, and the world is watching his performance with a mixture of fascination and bated breath. In the video above, we see the American president last night at an airport in Florida, just before his departure for the World Economic Forum in Davos. When a journalist asks him about French President Emmanuel Macron, Trump responds in characteristic fashion: “Nobody wants him, because he’ll be gone soon.” This is followed by a threat that is now as typical as it is predictable: a 200 percent import tariff on French wines and champagnes, unless Macron joins Trump’s latest creation, the so-called “Board of Peace.” To understand this, we need to rewind for a moment. The core of all this lies in Trump’s ambition to de-escalate the Gaza conflict. On January 16, he presented a revised version of his twenty-point plan, with its centerpiece being the “Board of Peace”—a new international structure intended to oversee the transitional government in Gaza following the Israel-Hamas conflict. This council would provide strategic direction, mobilize financial resources, and coordinate reconstruction, formally inspired by a 2025 UN resolution. The composition of the executive council is anything but accidental: Jared Kushner, Marco Rubio, and even former British Prime Minister Tony Blair. Permanent membership costs one billion dollars, and the official launch is scheduled for January 22 in Davos. Macron has rejected the invitation. His objection is classic: the initiative would undermine the role of the United Nations and concentrate too much power in Trump’s hands. And yet, I must admit that I find this maneuver by Trump particularly intriguing. He seems to place less and less value on the UN, which he presumably regards as a sluggish, inefficient, and bureaucratic institution, more focused on self-preservation than on results. In its place, he is betting on a new center of power in which a limited number of influential states—read: the United States and its allies—actually give direction to the world stage. An exclusive club for geopolitical heavyweights, with Trump himself emphatically at the helm. That being said, Macron deserves no pity whatsoever. His refusal is not principled, but strategically foolish. Anyone who wants Trump on their side must understand how power works and be prepared to give him what he asks for. Trump is currently the most powerful man in the world, backed by an economy and a military apparatus that outshine every other player. By resisting, Macron has squandered his last bit of credit. Trump is leaking private messages, threatening trade wars, and does not even shy away from geopolitical pressure regarding files like Greenland. European politicians and journalists stubbornly continue to believe they can slow Trump down or isolate him. It is a form of collective self-delusion. Europe has not cared about Greenland for decades, while the United States has shown strategic interest in it since World War II. That they will eventually get it this year is beyond question. The more Europe resists, the greater the damage it inflicts upon itself. Instead, European leaders should be asking themselves how to make our continent economically resilient again. However, that debate seems to be intellectually beyond them. Macron perfectly embodies this failure. Once, nearly ten years ago, he was celebrated as the wunderkind of Europe. Today, it is abundantly clear that he has structurally hollowed out France—economically, socially, and institutionally. Yet, the European press remains strikingly silent about that reality. Instead, people prefer to aim their arrows at Trump. It is a lazy reflex and an intellectual bankruptcy of journalism. Europe needs leadership comparable to that of Trump. Leaders who dare to put our European interests at the center again and who think in terms of decades instead of election cycles. That does not mean Trump is infallible, but it does mean that, compared to our current leaders, he has a backbone. European leaders, on the other hand, hide behind woke dogmas, political correctness, and simplistic CO₂ narratives, while failing to provide fundamental solutions for energy supply and economic competitiveness. What Europe needs is a revaluation of its classic Western values: freedom, security, and economic growth. Leaders who dare to look forward and do not cling desperately to institutions that have long since lost their relevance. Leaders who act like Trump: pragmatic, assertive, and without fear of questioning the established order and taboos. That is not radicalism; that is Realpolitik. And exactly that is what is missing in Europe today. It is therefore not surprising that European leaders see the “Board of Peace” as an attempt to bypass the UN. The plan is vague, the power dynamics are unusual, and the participant list is uncomfortable. The United Arab Emirates are already on board, Israel is hesitating, and even Russia, with Putin, was invited. I find that strategically brilliant. Once again, European leaders stand by powerlessly, not quite knowing whether to be indignant or to watch in silence. Personally, I find all of this nothing short of fascinating. The first year of Trump’s second term has brought confrontation, disruption, and the piercing of countless illusions. Sacred cows have been toppled, certainties have disappeared. I sincerely hope that Trump maintains this pace for another three years. Not because it is comfortable, but because it is necessary. We are moving toward a world that is less politically correct, but more honest and transparent. Europe will initially pay a price for that. Economically, it will hurt. But that pain is inevitable if one finally wants to settle scores with incompetence and mediocrity at the top. The population will gradually realize that Trump is right more often than people want to admit. They will see how American citizens build prosperity, while Europe continues to lose companies and jobs. This discrepancy cannot be covered up endlessly with slogans and moral superiority. The lie wears thin; the narrative is cracking. I am therefore looking forward to the coming weeks and months. Not with fear, but with intellectual curiosity. Thanks to Trump, the world is once again sharply defined, less hypocritical, and fundamentally more honest. And however uncomfortable that may be for many, it is precisely that honesty that we have missed for far too long. Steven Arrazola de Oñate A great take and honest assessment of Europe. A great continent with leaders leading the population to disaster. Very sad to watch.
73 Reds Posted January 22 Posted January 22 1 hour ago, Parsad said: No dementia. As much as I'd like him to have dementia, he doesn't. For a guy who eats what he does, he's surprisingly alert and robust at his age. He's just working more than he ever has, so he gets tired, jet-lagged, etc. Also, he's hardly ever used prepared speeches. He's a rambler, off the cuff type of speaker...thus the "bing, bong, bing, bing" stuff and enormous amount on how great he is. When you ramble on in an hour and 45 minute speech, you are going to mumble some things and drift into oblivion from time to time. Like I said, he's the type of guy you watch and listen to at a bar mumble away all night and say some horrible things...and then at the end "Ok, goodnight fellas, see ya tomorrow!" Cheers! How sad. The fact that you'd like for Trump to have dementia says it all. Don't bother trying to explain - you'll only make it worse.
Sweet Posted January 22 Posted January 22 59 minutes ago, 73 Reds said: How sad. The fact that you'd like for Trump to have dementia says it all. Don't bother trying to explain - you'll only make it worse. Think Parsad meant that it would explain Trump’s behaviour and things he said - at least that’s how I took it.
DooDiligence Posted January 22 Posted January 22 https://www.reuters.com/business/finance/us-supreme-court-sees-risk-trump-running-roughshod-over-fed-2026-01-22/
Parsad Posted January 22 Posted January 22 1 hour ago, 73 Reds said: How sad. The fact that you'd like for Trump to have dementia says it all. Don't bother trying to explain - you'll only make it worse. 35 minutes ago, Sweet said: Think Parsad meant that it would explain Trump’s behaviour and things he said - at least that’s how I took it. Correct. I meant it would be easier to write off what he does and says to dementia...unfortunately, it's just him! Cheers!
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