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Aussie105

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39. Well, no, it was unexpected

Mon Feb 17, 2020, 09:46 PM

Feb 2020

but only because they assumed no one in the rest of the world could see the big Trump trainwreck/dumpster fire happening in the US, and work out why, and react to it.

So it was unexpected. Didn't think others were watching, didn't think those outsiders were capable of doing intelligent judgement, finding the whole thing distasteful and acting that out.

As an outsider in Australia, I've got to say many aspects of America - it's political system, it's leadership, it's legal system especially - have taken a big dive in perceived respect due.

Not quite at the corrupt banana republic status, but getting closer by the day.

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Trump's US delegation was 'dumbfounded' by hostile reception at Munich conference: report [View all] riversedge Feb 2020 OP

Eerily reminiscent of a wife-beater expecting the wife to thank him for beating her. alwaysinasnit Feb 2020 #1

well of cousre.... Locrian Feb 2020 #54

I'm surprised they didn't throw in a "Say 'Thank you, Mr. President.'" (n/t) forgotmylogin Feb 2020 #56

I'm surprised they didn't throw a shoe hangaleft Feb 2020 #69

I agree trumps delegation is dumber than dirt. sheshe2 Feb 2020 #2

They're so dumb, they founded the concept of being dumb DonaldsRump Feb 2020 #7

You are forgiven. sheshe2 Feb 2020 #64

Pompeo is contempable. rickyhall Feb 2020 #61

As are most people associated with Trump RVN VET71 Feb 2020 #67

You're a bunch of dim-witted, arrogant, destructive assholes. And you want respect? Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha! Evolve Dammit Feb 2020 #3

+1 n/t area51 Feb 2020 #71

Some countries are still ruled by mature adults DBoon Feb 2020 #4

Those countries can ramp up their weapons development and production. I saw saw something about brewens Feb 2020 #5

If they perceive us as a threat, the EU will rachet up an EU based defense solution. OAITW r.2.0 Feb 2020 #27

The "we always pay" thing Trump brings up can't make some of his supporters happy. brewens Feb 2020 #31

You know, the military wants an active war situation to test tomorrow's technology, right? OAITW r.2.0 Feb 2020 #34

Sorry, bullshit. Nt reACTIONary Feb 2020 #44

Dumbfounded Dumbfux. TheCowsCameHome Feb 2020 #6

And Putin smiled.... Marie Marie Feb 2020 #8

Yay for the rest of the world! Dem2theMax Feb 2020 #9

+1 2naSalit Feb 2020 #10

I have to tell you, it took me forever to figure out your name. Dem2theMax Feb 2020 #12

Short version 2naSalit Feb 2020 #14

That is so sweet! Dem2theMax Feb 2020 #15

She was unusually amazing. 2naSalit Feb 2020 #16

I'm so sorry she disappeared. That breaks my heart for you. Dem2theMax Feb 2020 #24

But! But!... Maxheader Feb 2020 #11

That's a doozy! Talitha Feb 2020 #18

OMG! Love the meme. llmart Feb 2020 #22

Which car did he drive? The limo? keithbvadu2 Feb 2020 #25

Yes....yes.....he was driven around the track in "the beast". a kennedy Feb 2020 #38

More like Scarsdale Feb 2020 #60

... trusty elf Feb 2020 #50

You know what this photo is missing? LaMouffette Feb 2020 #59

Fire & force out all the pros & then the amateur (tRump gang) are left say "WhadIdo? What did I do?" Bernardo de La Paz Feb 2020 #13

They really are that ignorant. It boggles the mind. CaptainTruth Feb 2020 #17

People who only listen to, and believe Fox Noise leftieNanner Feb 2020 #19

Lots of trumps in the world today mountain grammy Feb 2020 #20

That look of disappointment and confusion is common Aussie105 Feb 2020 #21

The Administration is a bunch of tone-deaf true believers bucolic_frolic Feb 2020 #23

No Super Jared or Ivanka showing off her chest? keithbvadu2 Feb 2020 #26

No, Nipple Princess was somewhere in the middle east, doing hijab mime . . . hatrack Feb 2020 #35

Republicans are delusionally confident in their own supremacy. They believe their own hype. Beartracks Feb 2020 #28

A good line. Aussie105 Feb 2020 #37

Thanks! Sometimes I can turn a phrase. Borrow away! Beartracks Feb 2020 #70

they live in a bubble. I'm not surprised they were unaware. Kurt V. Feb 2020 #29

Exactly the reaction I'd expect from Trump cult members The Genealogist Feb 2020 #30

This is bullshit. Dumbfounded means profoundly unexpected. Mr. Ected Feb 2020 #32

Well, no, it was unexpected Aussie105 Feb 2020 #39

You're too kind wryter2000 Feb 2020 #65

He is Clueless! McKim Feb 2020 #33

DUMB. . ., likely!!! elleng Feb 2020 #36

That they can be at all surprised by the reception only shows PoindexterOglethorpe Feb 2020 #40

Prime requirements for cult membership, surely? nt. Aussie105 Feb 2020 #41

Pompous Pompeo puts the dumb in dumbfounded. Hassler Feb 2020 #42

Not dumbfounded...just plain ole DUMB! nt. SayItLoud Feb 2020 #43

Can't wait for The Last Days of Pompeo... Boulevardier Feb 2020 #45

Dumbfounded or cannabis_flower Feb 2020 #46

Idiots are often dumbfounded. truthisfreedom Feb 2020 #47

Face it, Fuckface... world wide wally Feb 2020 #48

We assassinated the defence minister of Iran meadowlander Feb 2020 #49

Politico's headline is on the nose: "Trump camp finds no appeasement at Munich" muriel_volestrangler Feb 2020 #51

They want to bully others duforsure Feb 2020 #52

I hope all these nogoodniks are nearly threadbare. eom sprinkleeninow Feb 2020 #53

I see Madiline Albright sitting there. I can't imagine riversedge Feb 2020 #55

President Macron will be in charge after Merkel retires. roamer65 Feb 2020 #57

Who-all was on the delegation besides Pompeo? Raw Story keeps crashing my page. Hekate Feb 2020 #58

And yet the Trump apologists continue to insist that Trump is beloved around the world Rabrrrrrr Feb 2020 #62

stories like this always leave me wondering. barbtries Feb 2020 #63

We have no fucking friends. gibraltar72 Feb 2020 #66

My advice to the US delegation? amcgrath Feb 2020 #68

Munich burst the arrogance bubble. sarcasmo Feb 2020 #72