Trump humiliates himself .....

[Hotrodder]

I was wondering why so many Amerikans voted for such a waste of space then I saw some of his disciples on video interviews praising him. Reminded me of the film "Deliverance". Then I thought maybe it was the silly voting system they have (electoral college). Or could it be how the US brand of Democracy is not really controlled by the people but by big business lobbyists. I wouldn't give a damn except he is systematically disrupting the world economy and balance of power, such as it was.

The future is bad enough with A.I. taking jobs and misinformation on the internet eroding common sense in the younger generations. Trump has found a way to cash in on both.

[Blaze]

I can't help wondering if some of the invitations he receives from other countries is because they know they'll have a good laugh !

[Bayleaf]

I can't help wondering if some of the invitations he receives from other countries is because they know they'll have a good laugh !

Probably! Like taking candy from a baby - he's so easily bought, and the whole planet pays.

[A.N.Other]

I was wondering why so many Amerikans voted for such a waste of space then I saw some of his disciples on video interviews praising him. Reminded me of the film "Deliverance".

A Gallup analysis published in March 2020 looked at data collected by the U.S. Department of Education in 2012, 2014, and 2017. It found that 130 million adults in the country have low literacy skills, meaning that more than half (54%) of Americans between the ages of 16 and 74 read below the equivalent of a sixth-grade level - that's 11-12 years old and is probably being generous. I'm not sure Trump reached that level!

For anyone wanting to keep up with the truth of the goings on on that side of the pond: https://www.youtube.com/@MeidasTouch/videos

[Lori]

Reminded me of the film "Deliverance".

Me too.

It found that 130 million adults in the country have low literacy skills, meaning that more than half (54%) of Americans between the ages of 16 and 74 read below the equivalent of a sixth-grade level - that's 11-12 years old and is probably being generous.

This has been discussed for many years in the U.S. (at least among some of us). The dumbing down of America has clear benefits for a certain type of politician.

[Hotrodder]

I think it is about time I cleared the air a bit. I stepped back and realised I have become very quick to post scathing attacks on Trump and the people who voted for him. I would like it known that I do not include all of them in that assessment. There are some very high levels of intelligence across the Atlantic and I can only assume they are distracted with other issues and maybe have limited access to the truth and how the rest of the world operates. It doesn't take too much research to find that there are many having serious issues with employment, access to health care, drug addiction and keeping a roof over their heads. In that situation maybe any charlatan that comes up promising change will get their vote. Brits are not immune to that situation. (Brexit comes to mind)

Anyone here that originated in the states deserves my apology. I was born there myself but had the sense to leave many decades ago.

[Blaze]

@Hotrodder There are plenty of Americans who did not vote for Mr T and who are aghast at what is going on. The college system of voting didn't help. It must have been pretty much the same in the UK when Boris was PM.
Let's face it, France is the champion for not being satisfied with whoever has been voted President !! Everyone will tell you they voted for someone else, or only voted to keep someone out.
Trump and any other leader is fair game and we're all ready to take pot shots at him It doesn't mean we see all Americans as being like him !!

[ajm]

We were having dinner in the Midwest. One of the guests was the chief of the fire service so should be reasonably intelligent. When he heard that our friends had their furniture "shipped" from the UK he said it would have to come by sea as UK is too small for an airport. Hey Ho!!

[Hotrodder]

[Nomoss]

A Gallup analysis published in March 2020 looked at data collected by the U.S. Department of Education in 2012, 2014, and 2017. It found that 130 million adults in the country have low literacy skills, meaning that more than half (54%) of Americans between the ages of 16 and 74 read below the equivalent of a sixth-grade level - that's 11-12 years old and is probably being generous. I'm not sure Trump reached that level! .................

Since the UK always seems to follow the USA, how long before similar figures are seen there?