Europe pathetic freeloaders

Allira

*petra*!! 😀

Perhaps if these idiots had used Bacon's cipher the messages might have remained secret 😁
The telescope - where would NASA be without Newton?

The Americans did invent chocolate chip cookies, thank you America.

That’s so you had something to munch on at the cinema which we invented 😂

I'm an American and did not vote for Trump. Our grandchild will be going to college in Canada. The Republicans are despicable. Trump, Vance, Musk and the horrible cabinet members are domestic enemies. We are enraged and sickened by what is happening and getting worse every day.

SueDoku

silverlining48

I think it shows what our supposed special friends actually think of us, as well as joking about people who woukd be killed and their crass stupidity in not realising a journalist there.

This. I cringe every time I hear a British politician mention 'the special relationship' as I have relatives in America, and I know that if you use the phrase there people look at you in utter bemusement - it means absolutely nothing to them.

Agreed. I don't think there is or ever was a special relationship.

My brother always worked in the US, over 40 years in NYC. He always wondered to their daft thoughts about the war of 1776 and if we care.

They tend to large celebrations for "Independence Day" (the 4th of July), including large quantities of beer (he refers to it as 'water-beer'), huge slabs of beef, corn, crisps, and apple pie.

Invariably, when inviting him, someone would ask if he was insulted? No, why? Because you lost, the 4th of July must be a bad memory. No, it's a day before 5th and a day after 3rd of July, every year, over 200 years ago.

They only want us to keep wars off their shores - simples.

Rula - I think you flatter them thinking it may be deliberate - I also think they are all incredibly arrogant & stupid.

Dogwalkingnana

I'm an American and did not vote for Trump. Our grandchild will be going to college in Canada. The Republicans are despicable. Trump, Vance, Musk and the horrible cabinet members are domestic enemies. We are enraged and sickened by what is happening and getting worse every day.

Welcome, there are often threads on Trump/USA like this one
www.gransnet.com/forums/news_and_politics/1345403-Want-to-understand-what-Trump-is-doing-Part-2?pg=28

Dogwalkingnana

I'm an American and did not vote for Trump. Our grandchild will be going to college in Canada. The Republicans are despicable. Trump, Vance, Musk and the horrible cabinet members are domestic enemies. We are enraged and sickened by what is happening and getting worse every day.

So sorry. I realise that things for ordinary Americans must be pretty awful right now.
We have family in NYC who feel disgusted and scared about what will happen next, who the next target will be. A friend in the US is applying for jobs in Europe. So many have already left.
Take care 🙏🏾🌺

petra

Allira

petra!! 😀

Perhaps if these idiots had used Bacon's cipher the messages might have remained secret 😁
The telescope - where would NASA be without Newton?

The Americans did invent chocolate chip cookies, thank you America.

That’s so you had something to munch on at the cinema which we invented 😂

😀

SueDoku

silverlining48

I think it shows what our supposed special friends actually think of us, as well as joking about people who woukd be killed and their crass stupidity in not realising a journalist there.

This. I cringe every time I hear a British politician mention 'the special relationship' as I have relatives in America, and I know that if you use the phrase there people look at you in utter bemusement - it means absolutely nothing to them.

They said on TRIP’s a while back that America says it has a ‘special relationship’ with lots of countries. One of them was, I think, Canada!

If you are so inclined, here is the video of Marjorie Tayor Green's interaction with a UK based reporter. It was gross behavior, but not at all surprised it was her. So much for a "special relationship" with the UK.

www.the-independent.com/tv/news/marjorie-taylor-greene-sky-news-martha-kelner-signalgate-b2722183.html

I wish these people would crawl back into the holes they crawled out of.

Norah
You’re not wrong. America has never given, lent, helped any country unless there’s something in it for them.
Nothing personal against the American people.

I was terrified when cruise missiles were based here. I felt that America was just using us as a shield.

imaround

If you are so inclined, here is the video of Marjorie Tayor Green's interaction with a UK based reporter. It was gross behavior, but not at all surprised it was her. So much for a "special relationship" with the UK.

www.the-independent.com/tv/news/marjorie-taylor-greene-sky-news-martha-kelner-signalgate-b2722183.html

I wish these people would crawl back into the holes they crawled out of.

Oh my goodness, that woman was just so rude. Refusing to talk to a British journalist and simply attacking her verbally like that.
Never thought I’d see that. Is just vile.
Thanks for the link imaround 👍

I’ve read about this woman before and I used to read what she wrote on Twitter. An absolutely appalling woman. She has previous form.

Ladyleftfieldlover

I’ve read about this woman before and I used to read what she wrote on Twitter. An absolutely appalling woman. She has previous form.

Is obviously someone who should never say anything in public, or ever be in a job where she is with people.

Pride comes before a fall.

This is from Marjorie Taylor-Greene's wikipedia page.

"On September 3, 2020, Greene shared a meme to her Facebook page depicting herself holding an AR-15 style rifle next to a collage of pictures of Ocasio-Cortez, Omar and Tlaib. She wrote that it was time for "strong conservative Christians to go on the offense against these socialists who want to rip our country apart"

It seems in America the worst of the worst have risen to power.
Their interpretation of Christianity is very, very odd.

At some point surly ordinary non MAGA republicans will turn? There must be many having doubts. Or scared to say anything.

A lot of us thought Trump was very bad news before the. elections - but they've surpassed themselves not just because of policy but the way they are carrying things out.

petra

Norah
You’re not wrong. America has never given, lent, helped any country unless there’s something in it for them.
Nothing personal against the American people.

That’s the strangest thing. I’ve been going to the US for over a quarter of a century now and Americans as individuals are just the most generous hearted people (apart from their airport immigration staff) you could wish to meet. It clashes horribly with America as it is depicted in the media now.

I also must say that I’ve never had cause to mention the ‘special relationship’ in 25+ years of visiting the States! On the other hand, strangers have expressed their condolences for Brexit and for the queen dying while others have extolled how they love all things British. We’ve never had an adverse reaction to our Britishness.

Oh they are. A lots of conservatives are big mad about this text leak. But lots more are calling the journalist an left wing activist who made up the screen shots.

They refuse to believe their own eyes. How does one get millions of people out of a cult?

I don't really know when its starts affecting lots of families in pro Trump communities and it cant be lied about?

He is telling them tonex0ect pain before it gets better. And they believe him. They known it will be bad, but he promised them the Promised Land. They are good and obedient Christians who will obey. 🙄

Well we have out grumbles about expecting pain but haven't, fortunately, acquired a Trump.

MayBee70

I was terrified when cruise missiles were based here. I felt that America was just using us as a shield.

So during the Cold War you would have preferred to have no US troops or weapons in Europe.

Really, or are you a Russian yourself.

Why do I get the uncomfortable feeling Europe is preparing for war ? If they do a census as in 1939 we will know for sure. Who would be the ‘enemy’ ? Not that clear but hopefully not the US. We always get dragged into European wars,too because we are weak and don’t stand on our own two feet unlike New Zealanders who are much more plucky than us.

I dont think they are getting ready for war. Like you say, who would be the enemy.
Plus I suspect, could be wrong, they actually realise how weak they are. And that they cant always reply on each other.
Prime Ministers change frequently. Priorities, especially financial ones, change regularly.

And if they started, where would it end.

I also think, could be wrong, that ,many countries are scared of a nuclear attack.
Again, where would that all end?