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Janet Currie's avatar

Ironic, isn't it? Trump is so good at labelling Democrats as "communists " as if they are the enemy that when he meets President Xi, leader of one of the most oppressive countries of the world, he's all smiles. It's quite obvious that the Donald has no self awareness whstsoever.

Heather's avatar

Always a worthwhile read, thankyou, Heather.

Andrew Campbell's avatar

This is a searing indictment of the state of the mainstream press, and a reminder of why we need columns like Heather’s

https://sarahkendzior.substack.com/p/gutting-the-fourth-estate?r=108sd&utm_campaign=post-expanded-share&utm_medium=web

Pamela S.'s avatar

I had to laugh at the photo of trump and Xi with three legs each. (you have to look closely to see the men standing behind them.)

Terry McConnell's avatar

Pity poor Xi having to spend 2 days in the presence of this shell of emptiness. But Xi is a master of the forced smile - he'll be ok.

Christina Ronnberg's avatar

Never. Ever. Ever. Fucking never. We’re scrappy. We’re optimistic. We’re Americans. ♥️🇺🇸♥️

John Foster's avatar

I know American agriculture is shot a bits, but have you really run out of pumpkins?

Escapades by Elaine Soloway's avatar

Heather, what do you have against granite? Yes, it replaced lamenite and tile in American kitchens, but surely you're passed that result. Of course, Trump's hard-on for Xi might have explained Trump's gushing. I'm fairly certain Xi had no idea what an autopen was, but more importantly, why this head of a powerful country was so fixated on the office supply product. Now we already know what Putin has on Trump to cement their friendship (my guess: videos of Trump cavorting with проститутка (prostitutka). Perhaps Xi was there, too, instructing his crew to "roll the camera." One might think it is the power of these two fellas' that Trump adores. But I'm betting on black-and-whites, rolls of film, and other souvenirs from our sleazy president's romps.

Mary's avatar

First of all, Mr Trump, you DO NOT speak for me when you say that "we" have alot of respect for you"...WE do not...I do not respect a dictator whose country is severely repressed as China is...secondly, its obvious you are very jealous of Joe Biden, that you have to use a picture of an autopen in place of him on the wall of presidents...despite his failings, people have and continue to respect and support him, something you have never known...I almost feel sorry for you...you have never earned the respect of your family, friends, business associates and cabinet members...they are all afraid of you...as to why is what I do not understand...trying to emulate people such as Xi and Putin make you look like a fool