French President Macron: "Patriotism is the exact opposite of nationalism"

[Cetacea]

In his address to World Leaders French President Macron proclaimed that, "Patriotism is the exact opposite of nationalism. Nationalism is a betrayal of patriotism."


A dig at Trump?

[Solly Mack]

1. Yes

[PA Democrat]

2. It was a direct REBUKE of Trump's America First policies.

But decades later, as living memories fade of the trenches and the poison gas, nationalism is on the rise. It's been fueled by Trump himself, who has proudly identified himself as a nationalist as he advances an "America First" agenda.

In his address, Macron -- who has emerged as Europe's most vocal sentry against a global tide of nationalism -- repeated his warnings.

"Patriotism is the exact opposite of nationalism," he said through a translator. "Nationalism is a betrayal of patriotism. By saying our interests first, who cares about the others, we erase what a nation holds dearest, what gives it life, what makes it great and what is essential: its moral values."

It was impossible to view his remarks as anything less than a rebuke of Trump, who has proudly espoused an "America First" foreign policy.

https://www.cnn.com/2018/11/11/politics/donald-trump-armistice-day-paris/index.html

[True Blue American]

12. The minute I heard that I knew it was the rebuke of the day.

He also mentioned Religion. We know Trump is not religious but he sure has suckered Evangelicals.

[vlyons]

17. Actually, I think Evangelicals have suckered him

It's easy to sucker Trump. Just flatter him is all that's required.

[Sparko55]

23. A thin line between Evangelicals and Evilgelicals

As Jimmy Buffet opined - "It's a thin line between Saturday night and Sunday morning"

Same with Evangelicals. For many who, again quoting Jimmy would follow:

"Where's the church, who took the steeple
Religion is in the hands of some crazy-ass people
Television preachers with bad hair and dimples
The god's honest truth is it's not that simple
It's the Buddhist in you, it's the Pagan in me
It's the Muslim in him, she's Catholic ain't she?
It's the born again look its the WASP and the Jew
Tell me what's goin on, I ain't gotta clue"

from Jimmy Buffet - Fruitcakes

which leads me to think in many cases we should refer to certain groups as EVILGELICALS, because they claim one mantle but wear another that sows discord, bigotry and hate which is counter to their professed beliefs, if any.

[True Blue American]

24. Barry Goldwater

On Preachers and Christians.
https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/777519-mark-my-word-if-and-when-these-preachers-get-control

[lkinwi]

3. Definitely a dig!

Watching Macron made me long for a leader who acts like a leader.

[Cha]

6. Same with PM Justin Trudeau.

Link to tweet

[George II]

22. That speech was prophetic, Trudeau gave that address in August 2017. I could listen to him all day!

[Cha]

4. Of course, Macron is Slamming trump..

he pays attention.

Merci, Macron

[PA Democrat]

5. Trump didn't look too happy during Macron's speech

and he waited several seconds after the applause of others had begun to half-heartedly clap at the end of the speech.

The petulant baby is an international embarrassment.

[polmaven]

7. Wasn't that GREAT??

I wish they had turned a camera toward 45 to see the look on his face When that came out of President Macron's mouth!

[empedocles]

10. yep

[LittleGirl]

8. It was a thing of beauty by Macron with Trudeau's approval too

On the 11th hour on the 11th day on the 11th month.
We will never forget.

My grandfather fought in that war. Thankfully, he survived or I wouldn't be here.

[KY_EnviroGuy]

9. What happened to tRump's grand nationalism? Who will save us?

Link to tweet

Helen Philpot @HelenPhilpot

Wait. I just read that Trump is in Europe? The USA about to be invaded by an army of dangerous people and our Commander In Chief has abandoned ship? Who will save us?

...........

[PA Democrat]

11. He also arrived separately from the other leaders who walked in together as a group.

Trump arrived separately from other foreign leaders to Sunday's armistice centenary ceremonies, which occurred under gray skies and cold drizzle. His counterparts, including French President Emmanuel Macron, German Chancellor Angela Merkel and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, convened at the Élysée Palace before traveling together in motor coaches to the Arc de Triomphe. They walked in a large group to the event site.

Trump arrived in his own vehicle and walked in separately, due to "security protocols," according to the White House. A topless protester breached a police barricade and ran toward Trump's motorcade before being apprehended. Russian President Vladimir Putin also arrived separately and walked in solo.

https://www.cnn.com/2018/11/11/politics/donald-trump-armistice-day-paris/index.html

Putin also arrived solo.

[True Blue American]

13. Me thinks

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Trump hair protection was the reason. After, Trump was the only one with an umbrella.

Did he get out of Dodge early,too? Looked as if he left.

[Docreed2003]

15. I'm sure Trump also wanted no part of "walking in a group"

[sunonmars]

14. The full quote

Link to tweet

With President Trump seated before him, French President Macron says, "Patriotism is the exact opposite of nationalism. Nationalism is a betrayal of patriotism. By saying 'our interests first'...we erase what a nation hold dearest...its moral values."

[watoos]

16. Why do we have to hear

that patriotism is the exact opposite of nationalism from someone from France?

Where are our beloved Democrats? Where is our beloved M$M?

We don't hear this narrative in America because our M$M is corporate controlled and corporations are ok with a white supremacist as our president.

[watoos]

18. If I might add,

how much coverage will Macron's speech get aired in America? For certain all of the Fox viewers will never know what Macron said and why he said it. The rest of our M$M will mostly ignore the speech also.

Hey, thank god we have DU to learn the truth.

[Sunlei]

19. sure OP it's a "dig at Trump" . Nationalism was trumps new word he spoke last week.

Macrons leagues ahead of the Dotard, much thanks to NK Kim for giving Americans the new word Dotard. Notice how Mr. Trump never mentions that new word ever.

DOTARD

do·tard


/ˈdōdərd/


noun

noun: dotard; plural noun: dotards




an old person, especially one who has become weak or senile.
a person, especially an old person, exhibiting a decline in mental faculties; a weak-minded or foolish old person. ... Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; see origin at dote, -ard. ... wimp, tottering, faltering, floundering, trembling, coward, misfit, crybaby, baby, chicken ...

[lark]

20. It's a strong verbal slap to the face.

Is drumpf smart enough to figure it out? I think he might actually be from the pictures of seen of him leaning out looking at Macron like I really can't believe you are saying that about me, how dare you call out my dear friend PUtin? But did he get it was about him as well, it's hard to say since he tells the truth so infrequently it's difficult to know if his ignorance is just a show to get his own way or if he's really that extremely stupid and ignorant?

[George II]

21. Definitely a dig. I wonder if Yamiche Alcindor made the trip and heard that?

[True Blue American]

25. Nor sure but Jim Acosta is there.:)

Democrats are preparing to investigate Trump on Freedom of Speech.

This guy has committed so many crimes it is impossible to keep up.

[George II]

26. Yes he is, he tweeted a selfie a while back.

[Blue Owl]

27. Think Donnie's toddler-brain was capable of connecting the dots?

n/t