Australian Politics Forum | |
http://www.ozpolitic.com/forum/YaBB.pl
General Discussion >> America >> That Ol' Special Relationship http://www.ozpolitic.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1533833231 Message started by AiA on Aug 10th, 2018 at 2:47am |
Title: That Ol' Special Relationship Post by AiA on Aug 10th, 2018 at 2:47am
When Obama was president he had the Churchill bust moved from inside the Oval Office to outside the door to the Oval Office, where, according to him, he saw it first thing every day when he entered.
For eight years *conservative* snowflakes cried like little babies how Obama destroyed the "special relationship" between the UK and the US by this single move. Now that Trump has treated the UK and its leader in a manner that is nothing short of despicable, what do we hear? Crickets. https://foreignpolicy.com/2017/11/30/donald-trump-is-singlehandedly-wrecking-the-special-relationship-with-britain/ |
Title: Re: That Ol' Special Relationship Post by Rhino on Aug 10th, 2018 at 2:57am
I think that most Brits as do most world leaders recognise that Trump is a buffoon and that the average yank only voted for him because they are easily sold snake oil. Most Americans dont really think too much about anything outside their own borders.
|
Title: Re: That Ol' Special Relationship Post by AiA on Aug 10th, 2018 at 3:04am rhino wrote on Aug 10th, 2018 at 2:57am:
Trump supporters don't realize the UK is America's most reliable ally west of Australia. Trump probably doesn't realize it either. |
Title: Re: That Ol' Special Relationship Post by Karnal on Aug 10th, 2018 at 9:34am
Now now, A, the first thing Mr Trump did as president (after his huge inauguration, the biggest in history) was to put that bust back in the Oval Office. He had to get rid of Martin Luther-King.
You see? Successful policy achievements, all of them. |
Title: Re: That Ol' Special Relationship Post by aquascoot on Aug 10th, 2018 at 10:28am
Mr Trump would have great difficulty dealing with the UK.
i think Mr Trump (and also all correct thinking people of the noble right) see the UK as a 'cautionary tale". from a nation which once ruled the waves and whose redcoats were feared and revered throughout the world, it has become a nation of chodes who gave that all up for free dentures from the NHS and the "timid approach to life". when a noble stallion looks across to an adjoining paddock and sees nothing but weeds and mayhem and sad flea bitten geldings, it makes him more determined to look after his herd and not let them make the mistakes that others have made. god speed Noble Stallion |
Title: Re: That Ol' Special Relationship Post by greggerypeccary on Aug 10th, 2018 at 10:34am aquascoot wrote on Aug 10th, 2018 at 10:28am:
Behold, the noble stallion: |
Title: Re: That Ol' Special Relationship Post by aquascoot on Aug 10th, 2018 at 10:55am
.
|
Title: Re: That Ol' Special Relationship Post by Rhino on Aug 10th, 2018 at 11:09am
That doesnt tell me hes a alpha male, it tells me hes a supreme narcissist. Ripping off other peoples money to build a monument to yourself is not an achievement in my book.
|
Title: Re: That Ol' Special Relationship Post by Karnal on Aug 10th, 2018 at 12:16pm aquascoot wrote on Aug 10th, 2018 at 10:28am:
Gave it up? The American Revolution and every post-WII independence movement in every British colony would suggest otherwise, dear. Mother England was kicked out. Now this left her in a right state. By the 60s, her colonial export markets had gone. The oil shocks of the 70s hit her hard. Mother was left with no other option than to fully embrace the EU. Now? She's in a right state again. There there, dear. Maybe she can put her feet up and have a nice cup of tea. |
Title: Re: That Ol' Special Relationship Post by Richdude on Aug 10th, 2018 at 2:28pm rhino wrote on Aug 10th, 2018 at 11:09am:
That is a shallow judgement of the man - one I also did share. Several years ago I saw the then now President talking to a group of people about business achievement. It changed my opinion. He was really brilliant. He empathized with them and was truly empowering. President Trump is gifted as someone with the common touch and able to affect change to benefit all. An extraordinary individual - make no mistake! |
Title: Re: That Ol' Special Relationship Post by AnotherJourneyByTrain on Aug 10th, 2018 at 2:41pm rhino wrote on Aug 10th, 2018 at 11:09am:
Alphas take: that's what they do! |
Title: Re: That Ol' Special Relationship Post by AnotherJourneyByTrain on Aug 10th, 2018 at 2:43pm rhino wrote on Aug 10th, 2018 at 2:57am:
Do most Australians give a shite about anyone else? |
Title: Re: That Ol' Special Relationship Post by Richdude on Aug 10th, 2018 at 2:50pm Karnal wrote on Aug 10th, 2018 at 12:16pm:
I don't think so. Britain's physical presence has gone but her influence is still in the colonies. Britain is and has always been a major World player. Threadneedle Street is the center of World finance and international law. |
Title: Re: That Ol' Special Relationship Post by longweekend58 on Aug 10th, 2018 at 3:34pm aquascoot wrote on Aug 10th, 2018 at 10:28am:
Spain once 'ruled the waves'. Portugal once was the worlds biggest explorer. Rome (Italy) once ruled the world. here is some news for you: influence ebbs and flows idiot |
Title: Re: That Ol' Special Relationship Post by aquascoot on Aug 10th, 2018 at 6:02pm longweekend58 wrote on Aug 10th, 2018 at 3:34pm:
i think most empires go down fighting . the british seem to have been corrupted by the socialist nanny state. are you aware longy that the poms even nationalised the TOY industry in the 1950's. when you go donw the socialist route and start thinking the NHS or welfare or obamacare or affirmative action is what makes you GREAT. you are screwed. thankfully the right man has arrived in the USA at the right time with the right doctrine celebrate awesomeness. look at that magnificent tower. look at that magnificent leader. all the animals kneel in his mighty presence |
Title: Re: That Ol' Special Relationship Post by Karnal on Aug 10th, 2018 at 9:29pm Richdude wrote on Aug 10th, 2018 at 2:50pm:
Isn't that what you mean by globalism? |
Title: Re: That Ol' Special Relationship Post by AiA on Aug 11th, 2018 at 3:34am
Other than Australia, the US has no better ally that the UK. Trump personally doesn't need friends but he will find that things are different in the real world ...
|
Title: Re: That Ol' Special Relationship Post by Richdude on Aug 11th, 2018 at 3:59am AiA wrote on Aug 11th, 2018 at 3:34am:
"Real World"? Countries don't have friends they shared mutual interests. President Trump will continue to make you look foolish until you stop underestimating the man. |
Title: Re: That Ol' Special Relationship Post by longweekend58 on Aug 11th, 2018 at 9:12am Richdude wrote on Aug 11th, 2018 at 3:59am:
so after 9/11 who came to Americas aid??? FRIENDS. if there were another 9/11 the same countries trump despises would STILL come to their aid while the likes of Putin would gloat. idiot |
Australian Politics Forum » Powered by YaBB 2.5.2! YaBB Forum Software © 2000-2024. All Rights Reserved. |