Trump and his latest tweet.

Try the real story about the Churchill bust(s) Ug. It's somewhat more nuanced than the story you are trying to tell here.

www.washingtonpost.com/news/fact-checker/wp/2017/01/23/heres-the-real-story-about-the-churchill-bust-in-the-oval-office/?utm_term=.a02d9ea11126

I like the fact that Trump put the bust of Churchill back in the office when he was elected President. Obama had it removed when he was elected.

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The tweet criticised NASA for talking about a trip to the Moon which just three weeks earlier he had championed. This would seem to be a reversal of a previous tweet saying the US would be going back to the Moon in 2024 and now Trump was effectively changing that by tweet. Really? They conduct these decisions by Tweet?

His latest tweet is even more bizarre! He thinks the moon is 'a part of Mars'.
www.theguardian.com/science/2019/jun/07/trump-moon-is-part-of-mars-tweet-nasa

The tweet criticised NASA for talking about a trip to the Moon which just three weeks earlier he had would seem to be a reversal of a previous tweet saying the US would be going back to the Moon in 2024 and now Trump was effectively changing that by tweet.. Really? They conduct these decisions by Tweet?

You’re quite right Elvive, but then I have neither a gun nor a dog, and further more I don’t want either a gun or a dog.
However, I was speaking of Americans, and many Americans feel that they want to have a gun or two in their home. It’s inexplicable to me because I would hate having a gun in my home, but I’m simply stating it as it is.

A big old barky dog makes me feel safe. Doesn't mean I need 2.

The gun lobby, I don’t think any American president will square up to the gun lobby. The gun culture is firmly embedded in American society, and whilst I’ve met many Americans who despair of the situation with guns in their country, I’ve also met others who say having a gun at home makes them feel safe.

I liked Obama, and his lovely wife Michelle. But I like Melania too, she seems to have struggled with becoming First Lady, but I think she settling into the role now, and did her country proud during this visit.

Yes, the newscaster is a lovely man-

elvive absolutely! With an emphasis on intelligence and humour. Lovely, lovely man.

Elvive, the day after the election a senior (TV) news reporter who suffered from the same smugness many had adopted during the Obama era apologized live on air for his over-confidence, self-pride and puff and whatever negative impact it had on his audience-

Obama did no such thing-

At least Obama [to my knowledge] didn't pander to the gun lobby....

rose, you know much more than me. I am just a foolish Brit who watches TV and reads a bit. I saw in Obama a flawed human being, intelligent, incisive, with humour and passion who gave it his best.

Theresa May chose well the words of Micah

"And He shall judge among many people, and rebuke strong nations afar off. And they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruning hooks; nation shall not lift up a sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more."

and yet ..

Elvive, the Obama's are human beings- There's dignity and then there's smug- They pulled both off flawlessly-

His administration catered to groups, not the country as a whole- And that tactic incensed both Democrats and Republicans alike as the wave of entitlement grew-

When the news broke that Trump had won the election the wave of entitlement crashed, causing a mixed bag of emotional responses which eventually led to the deepening of existing rifts and divisiveness-

His weakness in the area of personal accountability had enormous impact-

His era inspired hope but resulted in entitlement for his supporters- Trump's era also inspires hope but even his most ardent supports don't maintain any great expectations -- any yet are witnessing great change-

What a mixture of factors.....the anniversary of D-Day and all that means, the country divided, TM on her way out, Labour run by a person who isn't up to the job, people angry, an upsurge in right wing Nationalistic politics, austerity, fear, racism, poverty .......and all the while social media fanning the flames.

Trump and his lack of integrity and dignity. I'm not a massive royalist but possibly the only saving grace, is the way the Queen is the ultimate professional and she lit up with the veterans.

Quite libra.

What Khan seemed to 'forget' is that Trump was coming over here to commemorate the 75th anniversary of D-Day. It wasn't a time to write provocative posts on Twitter!

Jeremy Corbyn should also be ashamed at speaking to those who protested against the president's visit, and refusing the invitation from the Queen.

It was a time for remembering those who fought and gave everything for our freedom, not a time to play childish games.

Ellan, I agree with you. I’m pleased the visit went well. I’m ashamed of the protests and the blimp, they don’t portray our country in a very good light in my opinion. However as usual, the royals stepped up to the mark and helped make the visit go well. This will all be reported in America, and possibly other countries, so I prefer Britain to be shown in a good light.

The woman who threw the milkshake over a forces veteran showed herself in a very very poor light, particularly when she screamed ‘Nazi scum’ at him.

Elvive, Grany,

An excellent point!

Where 'status' is taken to be value neutral

the office of president carries ascribed status, and the person of the President carries achieved status.

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ascribed_status

" no nonsense" ?

I agree with you Elvive

You have to earn respect.

twitter.com/PoliticsJOE_UK/status/1135931291185164289?s=20

I'm also pleased that his visit went well, one that he'll never forget that's for sure.
His sons seemed to have enjoyed their pub-crawls in NI last night too when they were given a typical Irish welcome.
I think he's well exceeded his position as president with his various meetings including those of Putin and China's Kim. He's really put himself forward as a no-nonsense character in his own right-----can't knock him for that.
Well done D.Trump.

rose, I'm sure Obama mad many many mistakes. I believe he and his family carried themselves with dignity as befitting the office.

I don't respect Trump and frankly I can't for the life of me see why anybody would.