And may I just say that I don’t think a President should own a social media platform and post things as they fly into his head that more than likely should be discussed and vetted by experienced government people first……..and eventually posted in official messaging from the White House.
If it weren't for "Truth Social," how many of us would realize how ignorant, irresponsible, and generally incompetent this president is? And who are these "experienced government people" who are supposed to do the vetting? Most likely they've been appointed by the president or they're members of the president's party.
The biggest scam in politics (besides Donald and his entire family—not you, Mary😉) is convincing people to ignore what they’re actually living through. It’s amazing how “I’ll fix everything on day one” somehow turned into “None of this is his fault.” You can’t take credit for every success and dodge responsibility for every failure. Americans are paying more, allies are questioning us, and the world is way less stable because of this entitled global menace. People who had their head in the sand are finally getting pissed because his empty promises don’t match their reality.
We are not wealthy but we’ve been comfortable in our retirement so far. All of the sudden the last couple of months we’ve had to start tapping savings as our retirement and social security payments aren’t covering our expenses like they were. Our supplemental health insurance just jumped, utility bills are much higher and when we bought groceries last week we were shocked at how much things went up. Weird example but I needed a bottle of bleach which used to be in the 1-2 dollar range was over $5 for the store brand! Sweet corn $6 per dozen when last year it was $4. And the unexpected stuff hitting like we each need a tooth crown doesn’t help.
If you're interested in heart palpitations, try getting a couple of contractor estimates on the cost of replacing the asphalt roof shingles you had installed on your home forty years ago.
MLT wrote: "an ignorant, ill-informed man with no understanding of history, diplomacy, or international alliances." I believe you left out the word "incurious." I know plenty of people who have a lot to learn. But they're interested in learning, they want to know more, they strive for better. Donald's vanity and lack of curiosity mean that he's in a world he can't get out of, all the terms you used above.
I'm not sure he has ever lived in reality. He certainly has not ever taken personal responsibility for anything that has ever gone wrong in his entire life. He has always played the victim in every single scenario. There are people within his circle that keep him going and I believe he is no longer making the decisions simply because he is incapable of doing so. It is obvious the man has had a stroke is suffering from dementia and congestive heart failure. Those behind him are dictating to him what they want him to say and do, that is obvious to all of us paying attention.
Starting a war with Iran is the biggest American foreign policy blunder in generations.
Below in the comments, Sam Buddy rightly accuses Trump of being incurious. Trump's also amazingly ignorant: Alexander the Great, the greatest military genius in history, needed ten years of war to defeat the Persian empire and loot Persepolis.
I am not seeing an endgame here, just Trump dancing around like a silly fool trying to figure out what to do next, reacting rather than leading as you write.
Meanwhile people suffer, and many will die. Like Elon, Trump is a mass murderer. Now Trump's bombing civilian infrastructure, and thus committing war crimes in the American people's names.
Of course Trump is also trying to destroy the International Criminal Court at The Hague, since he's an international criminal. Makes perfect sense, tragically for humanity.
Understandably absent from this article was the *cause* of "Higher Prices, Greater Instability".
The cause is not Donald. He is a long-time, well-known con artist, and con artists do what con artists do. I don't blame someone for behaving as who they are.
The real cause for high gas prices is the people who voted for Donald in the first place and are now complaining about what the con artist they voted for has done as they pump expensive gas.
I can understand how they got duped the first time he ran and was elected, but to have let it happen again was totally inexcusable. So I don't feel one bit sorry for them having to pay high gas prices. Suck it up, you jerks.
It’s one thing not to keep a promise. But to blame that failure on someone or something else—or to say that it isn’t a failure—is the opposite of leadership.
Let’s not forget Donald’s twisted, grotesque cruelty — the lawless deportations, his disrespect towards members of our armed forces, making an even bigger mess of our healthcare system and his (and his spawn’s) scammy, sleazy cash grabs. “Let them eat cake — and charge too much for it!”
He will continue to be supported by the Red Hats because he has enabled them to voice their racism, bigotry, and xenophobia, and pretend it is patriotism. They will continue to do so, even as that face-eating leopard is chewing off their cheeks, although it does appear that a few have "changed" their minds, when something actually affects them personally - still, if he ran again tomorrow, they'd vote for him.
I feel as though when your uncle speaks, he's giving us a sales pitch as if he's selling a building . . . all sizzle and no steak. As a native New Yorker, I've heard decades of his sales pitches, so I know one when I hear it.
Thank you for the article, Mary . They say the U.S. bombed an oil tanker, I don’t know. Do you know anything? I am sick and tired of this war being slow walked to the American People.
And may I just say that I don’t think a President should own a social media platform and post things as they fly into his head that more than likely should be discussed and vetted by experienced government people first……..and eventually posted in official messaging from the White House.
If it weren't for "Truth Social," how many of us would realize how ignorant, irresponsible, and generally incompetent this president is? And who are these "experienced government people" who are supposed to do the vetting? Most likely they've been appointed by the president or they're members of the president's party.
Great piece, Mary❤️.
The biggest scam in politics (besides Donald and his entire family—not you, Mary😉) is convincing people to ignore what they’re actually living through. It’s amazing how “I’ll fix everything on day one” somehow turned into “None of this is his fault.” You can’t take credit for every success and dodge responsibility for every failure. Americans are paying more, allies are questioning us, and the world is way less stable because of this entitled global menace. People who had their head in the sand are finally getting pissed because his empty promises don’t match their reality.
We are not wealthy but we’ve been comfortable in our retirement so far. All of the sudden the last couple of months we’ve had to start tapping savings as our retirement and social security payments aren’t covering our expenses like they were. Our supplemental health insurance just jumped, utility bills are much higher and when we bought groceries last week we were shocked at how much things went up. Weird example but I needed a bottle of bleach which used to be in the 1-2 dollar range was over $5 for the store brand! Sweet corn $6 per dozen when last year it was $4. And the unexpected stuff hitting like we each need a tooth crown doesn’t help.
If you're interested in heart palpitations, try getting a couple of contractor estimates on the cost of replacing the asphalt roof shingles you had installed on your home forty years ago.
Fortunately had that done three years ago!
MLT wrote: "an ignorant, ill-informed man with no understanding of history, diplomacy, or international alliances." I believe you left out the word "incurious." I know plenty of people who have a lot to learn. But they're interested in learning, they want to know more, they strive for better. Donald's vanity and lack of curiosity mean that he's in a world he can't get out of, all the terms you used above.
I'm not sure he has ever lived in reality. He certainly has not ever taken personal responsibility for anything that has ever gone wrong in his entire life. He has always played the victim in every single scenario. There are people within his circle that keep him going and I believe he is no longer making the decisions simply because he is incapable of doing so. It is obvious the man has had a stroke is suffering from dementia and congestive heart failure. Those behind him are dictating to him what they want him to say and do, that is obvious to all of us paying attention.
Starting a war with Iran is the biggest American foreign policy blunder in generations.
Below in the comments, Sam Buddy rightly accuses Trump of being incurious. Trump's also amazingly ignorant: Alexander the Great, the greatest military genius in history, needed ten years of war to defeat the Persian empire and loot Persepolis.
I am not seeing an endgame here, just Trump dancing around like a silly fool trying to figure out what to do next, reacting rather than leading as you write.
Meanwhile people suffer, and many will die. Like Elon, Trump is a mass murderer. Now Trump's bombing civilian infrastructure, and thus committing war crimes in the American people's names.
Of course Trump is also trying to destroy the International Criminal Court at The Hague, since he's an international criminal. Makes perfect sense, tragically for humanity.
Understandably absent from this article was the *cause* of "Higher Prices, Greater Instability".
The cause is not Donald. He is a long-time, well-known con artist, and con artists do what con artists do. I don't blame someone for behaving as who they are.
The real cause for high gas prices is the people who voted for Donald in the first place and are now complaining about what the con artist they voted for has done as they pump expensive gas.
I can understand how they got duped the first time he ran and was elected, but to have let it happen again was totally inexcusable. So I don't feel one bit sorry for them having to pay high gas prices. Suck it up, you jerks.
It’s one thing not to keep a promise. But to blame that failure on someone or something else—or to say that it isn’t a failure—is the opposite of leadership.
He knows nothing about leadership other than who to blame for his failures. You are absolutely right.
Getting uglier and uglier. 🤮 😱🤬🎯. Thanks, Mary❣️
Let’s not forget Donald’s twisted, grotesque cruelty — the lawless deportations, his disrespect towards members of our armed forces, making an even bigger mess of our healthcare system and his (and his spawn’s) scammy, sleazy cash grabs. “Let them eat cake — and charge too much for it!”
Thanks, american voters. Hope you are having buyers remorse for voting for this convicted nazi felon every time you put gas in your huge trucks
Your uncle has killed untold thousands in africa with his cutting of US AID funds. This is sociopathic and uncaring.
As usual, you go directly to the heart of the problems. Thank you for your brilliant and eloquent analysis, Mary!
He will continue to be supported by the Red Hats because he has enabled them to voice their racism, bigotry, and xenophobia, and pretend it is patriotism. They will continue to do so, even as that face-eating leopard is chewing off their cheeks, although it does appear that a few have "changed" their minds, when something actually affects them personally - still, if he ran again tomorrow, they'd vote for him.
So happy to hear of Donald's bleak standing in the most reliable polls -- thanks for sharing it.
I feel as though when your uncle speaks, he's giving us a sales pitch as if he's selling a building . . . all sizzle and no steak. As a native New Yorker, I've heard decades of his sales pitches, so I know one when I hear it.
Thank you for the article, Mary . They say the U.S. bombed an oil tanker, I don’t know. Do you know anything? I am sick and tired of this war being slow walked to the American People.