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Mike 03

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1. Yes, I wish MAGA gave a crap how we are perceived internationally

Reply to muriel_volestrangler (Original post)

Fri Feb 7, 2025, 06:55 AM

Feb 7

but they think only they exist.

What's so deeply tragic and heartbreaking is that the world DID give us a second chance after the catastrophe of T's first term. And President Biden met that challenge and excelled in every way imaginable (except Gaza).

He rehabilitated our reputation to a huge degree--an extent I didn't believe was possible.

And then now...

There won't be a third chance.

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The US can no longer be trusted by any of its allies [View all] muriel_volestrangler Feb 7 OP

Yes, I wish MAGA gave a crap how we are perceived internationally Mike 03 Feb 7 #1

It's akin to leaving an abusive family. no_hypocrisy Feb 7 #2

I disagree with the idea that there's "a deep seam of sentiment in the US which sees the country Scrivener7 Feb 7 #3

You are certainly on a run, Muriel. Thanks. cachukis Feb 7 #4

Our allies are now sanitizing intelligence before sharing it with us. And the USIC has given them new PIRs. C0RI0LANUS Feb 7 #5