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Ocelot II

(131,217 posts)
1. Makes me want to puke to see Trump desecrating that beautiful cathedral
Sat Dec 7, 2024, 03:10 PM
Dec 2024

with his presence. He's standing next to Macron, who is probably toast politically.

Diamond_Dog

(41,042 posts)
2. Why does he get a front row seat right next to Macron?
Sat Dec 7, 2024, 03:32 PM
Dec 2024

I’m surprised he hasn’t fallen asleep.

Ocelot II

(131,217 posts)
3. Probably because Macron knows he can be manipulated
Sat Dec 7, 2024, 03:35 PM
Dec 2024

by conferring honors on him and kissing his ass,

ForgedCrank

(3,120 posts)
8. This is
Sat Dec 7, 2024, 03:55 PM
Dec 2024

exactly what is going on.
They all know that if they praise his awesomeness, he'll leave them alone.

Ocelot II

(131,217 posts)
4. He must be bored half to death (too bad only half, not all the way)
Sat Dec 7, 2024, 03:41 PM
Dec 2024

because the event isn't about him and it's in French. He can't possibly appreciate the beauty of the cathedral or the ceremony; he's probably wondering how much the building would sell for - maybe Elon Musk could buy it for him so it could be converted into a Trump hotel.

Ocelot II

(131,217 posts)
7. He seems to be falling asleep.
Sat Dec 7, 2024, 03:52 PM
Dec 2024

His little piggy eyes like two piss-holes in the snow, are closed most of the time.

beveeheart

(1,547 posts)
5. I don't understand why he has such a prominent seat.
Sat Dec 7, 2024, 03:48 PM
Dec 2024

I felt like puking also.
When the people started clapping when they saw the President of Ukraine, it brought tears to my eyes.

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