Ok, so all of you who think we need a Trump here.... what is it that appeals?

Primrose53

That is NOT in reply to Cossy by the way.

😊😊

Kandinsky

Agree Oreo
These threads, & many of the posts on them, are just goady, pure & simple.
So childish.
And they wonder why no one wants to play their silly games.

For goodness sake, my comment was light hearted and a joke! It simply meant I’d waited a while to hear DT supporters explain why they admire him so much.

Some have now, and I thank them, though I must disagree.

Primrose53

Latest news is Putin says he is willing to negotiate end of war with Ukraine.

He says if Donald Trump became President last time there would not have been a war.

That is great news.

Just out of interest, (and I want there to be an end to the Ukraine war), why did Putin say if DT had been president there would have no war? Why?

Quite frankly, he does what all terrible politicians do. He invests in ways that make life more difficult for all and better for the rich, blames it on a minority demographic and then promises to get rid of said demographic.

I do not agree with JB I think the comment of 'go educate yourself was extremely rude.

I do not support Trump, and I am shocked that there is one poster in particular, who is starting threads about Trump, Farage, and Reform, I think this is equally goady, and yes I know I don't have to read them, but posting them is just to wind up other posters and cause arguments.

I just don't understand why people like Trump so much, what all the things I have read show he has no redeeming features.

However, a lot of people in the UK feel their concerns are brushed aside, accused of being racist if their legitimate concerns about immigration and its effect are ignored. They look enviously across the pond at Donald Trump, his policies, his strength of character and love him or loathe him they wish we had somebody like him here.

Eloquent, woodenspoon, but I don't think he really did anything to cut immigration last time he was president. It's people's willingness to believe the blatant lies that puzzles me...

People admire Trump exactly as they admired Basil Johnson, because both had a shallow charisma. They want a leader who stays on the front page of the tabloid press, they want gossip and entertainment.
Real politics is so boring! let’s have someone stupid, untrustworthy, disgraceful but fun!

That made me laugh watermeadow. I’ve heard Boris called a lot of things, but never before Basil!

Appalling news:

Trump has wiped out whole slews of initiatives for US native Indians education wise becuase they were funded under DEI department.

He has also he signaled policy directions that affect Native Americans. Among them are proposed cuts to Medicaid, changes that affect Native foster care, and reductions in protected lands.

indianz.com/News/2025/01/23/native-america-calling-how-it-started-how-its-going-with-donald-trump/

Wyllow3

Appalling news:

Trump has wiped out whole slews of initiatives for US native Indians education wise becuase they were funded under DEI department.

He has also he signaled policy directions that affect Native Americans. Among them are proposed cuts to Medicaid, changes that affect Native foster care, and reductions in protected lands.

indianz.com/News/2025/01/23/native-america-calling-how-it-started-how-its-going-with-donald-trump/

He has NO compassion.. all disadvantaged Americans are going to suffer..

A Chicago elementary school (ages 5 to about 10 in the US), has turned away ICE agents today, not allowing them into the building.

He is targeting children. ICE picking them up would separate them from their families, something he is already familiar with.

Good for them. The more resistance the better. I forsee more.

I haven’t looked at this all evening - now I wish I hadn’t.

What I’m reading about Trumps activities is appalling. That is so incredibly frightening, but nothing compared to those children.

The world has gone mad.

Casdon

It doesn’t matter really, people who want to talk about it can, and people who want to flounce can too.

I don’t think anyone is flouncing from the forum just quite rightly keeping out of a goading thread.Probably for the best as threads like this don’t end well.

A Chicago elementary school (ages 5 to about 10 in the US), has turned away ICE agents today, not allowing them into the building

Thanks imaround.

I must admit I had to look for news of this online before I could allow myself to believe it (sorry imaround).

Yes, there are several reports about it.

Unthinkable!

Well done to that brave school staff.

Claremont

Kandinsky

Agree Oreo
These threads, & many of the posts on them, are just goady, pure & simple.
So childish.
And they wonder why no one wants to play their silly games.

Silly games- goady! So we a criminal, supported by more criminals, and the KKK, has been elected. He and they are putting the whole world at risk, but we are not allowed to ask any question? Talk about free speech here! So some you approve of the KKK threatening people with violence, or so called Patriots attacking elected Senators and attacking and injuring police on duty. These are not silly games, they are dangerous, VERY dangerous.

And then some refuse to see the similarities with 1933.

I truly want to know what people admire in Trump- as I cannot see it.

Where is anyone at all approving of the KKK threatening people with violence?
I think you should calm down and not accuse fellow GN members of things they have never said.
I have no time for DT at all but for those who do and don’t wish to be faced with being given the third degree I don’t blame them one bit.

ICE officers can now raid schools and churches!

We know that DT is doing some wrong and quite vengeful and worrying things, so any dismay and dislike should be reserved for him and not other forum members IMO.

Oreo

Casdon

It doesn’t matter really, people who want to talk about it can, and people who want to flounce can too.

I don’t think anyone is flouncing from the forum just quite rightly keeping out of a goading thread.Probably for the best as threads like this don’t end well.

I meant flouncing from the thread, which is what you’re doing if you announce it. Just not participating if you don’t want to is good enough.

Maybe they wish to make a point.

A lot of this must be hearsay. He's only been President for a couple of days!

LizzieDrip

^A Chicago elementary school (ages 5 to about 10 in the US), has turned away ICE agents today, not allowing them into the building^

Thanks imaround.

I must admit I had to look for news of this online before I could allow myself to believe it (sorry imaround).

Yes, there are several reports about it.

Unthinkable!

Well done to that brave school staff.

I dont blame you. It all seems so unbelievable all around. I feel like I am living in the Twilight Zone.

Oreo

Maybe they wish to make a point.

Of course they do. That’s what flouncing is.

oh i love a good flounce - I am useless at them

Kate1949

A lot of this must be hearsay. He's only been President for a couple of days!

I'm not sure how much more proof I can provide you that this is really happening, and quickly.

You are welcome to fact check me at any point by using Google. Or, just click on the links I have provided you?