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PatSeg

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34. Exactly

Sun Apr 1, 2018, 01:27 PM

Apr 2018

I took for granted the role that the United States has played in the world since World War II. There is a delicate balance between democracies and more autocratic regimes, one that requires constant and diligent diplomacy. If one key player goes rogue, everything could fall apart. There are so many hot spots around the world, tinder boxes waiting for a match. Meanwhile, Trump doesn't believe in diplomacy, but loves military force.

We have every reason to be terrified.

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German Newspaper Hits Trump with Brutal Takedown; Said What No American Media Has Dared [View all] syringis Apr 2018 OP

And they said it almost a year ago dalton99a Apr 2018 #1

Hi Dalton syringis Apr 2018 #10

Glad you reposted it dalton99a Apr 2018 #16

But why include the lying dig at our domestic media? Hortensis Apr 2018 #22

Because there is no one to hold him accountable onit2day Apr 2018 #80

Yes, it sounded familiar.. mountain grammy Apr 2018 #39

The article in Der Spiegel is from last May. The Velveteen Ocelot Apr 2018 #2

Yes, much worse dalton99a Apr 2018 #7

I suspect it may be a vehicle for the agitprop header. Hortensis Apr 2018 #29

The piece was actually published a year ago, and it's even worse now. PSPS Apr 2018 #3

... Anon-C Apr 2018 #4

Eek! davekriss Apr 2018 #11

The irony was lost on me! Anon-C Apr 2018 #26

ha! davekriss Apr 2018 #30

So am I. calimary Apr 2018 #50

Reading Fire and Fury treestar Apr 2018 #5

Donald Trump: Ugly American, even in his own country. Baitball Blogger Apr 2018 #6

Going down, down, down, down Angry Dragon Apr 2018 #8

That Was A Jam Night Song For Us ProfessorGAC Apr 2018 #83

You are welcome Angry Dragon Apr 2018 #84

I wish we had a brave media. AJT Apr 2018 #9

The MSM help sell our endless war.. SallyHemmings Apr 2018 #12

when we have the next world war DBoon Apr 2018 #21

I wish we were "the home of the brave" world wide wally Apr 2018 #14

I can. Aristus Apr 2018 #77

I never said a word about noble,,, just brave world wide wally Apr 2018 #78

Why would we expect a brave media? davekriss Apr 2018 #24

K&R Scurrilous Apr 2018 #13

Here's something I didn't know FakeNoose Apr 2018 #15

It's time for some prominent Dems to start working the refs.... vi5 Apr 2018 #17

This. CrispyQ Apr 2018 #32

IMHO this was Obama's biggest blind spot.... vi5 Apr 2018 #37

Again, this! CrispyQ Apr 2018 #40

Thank you LittleGirl Apr 2018 #42

AND This, too! calimary Apr 2018 #52

There's a line from a country song... KY_EnviroGuy Apr 2018 #58

I understand why he had to do it... vi5 Apr 2018 #70

We need 1,000 of Howard Dean to fight fire with fire. KY_EnviroGuy Apr 2018 #81

And that is exactly the reason why Dean was treated the way he was.... vi5 Apr 2018 #86

I'm afraid we may goodie-goodie our way into oblivion unless... KY_EnviroGuy Apr 2018 #88

+1, I think we can still go high but not in the dumbest most weak kneed way possible. The MSD kids . uponit7771 Apr 2018 #76

Yes, the Dems need to push back on the Inbalance. n/t whathehell Apr 2018 #57

THIS! calimary Apr 2018 #51

+1 uponit7771 Apr 2018 #75

Yes, this is not just an American issue PatSeg Apr 2018 #18

Absolutely. dalton99a Apr 2018 #23

Hi PatSeg syringis Apr 2018 #27

Exactly PatSeg Apr 2018 #34

Sums up how I've felt for over a year. triron Apr 2018 #19

Der Spiegel rarely pulls punches DFW Apr 2018 #20

+1 LittleGirl Apr 2018 #43

There must be a safe way to paraphrase the message Lionel Mandrake Apr 2018 #64

K&R! nt Mountain Mule Apr 2018 #25

whadoyoumean? i've been saying that every day! certainot Apr 2018 #28

Thank you for that link. PoindexterOglethorpe Apr 2018 #31

Well considering how much of his "base" lies, cheats, steals, and commits adultery... Initech Apr 2018 #33

"He is a danger to the world." workinclasszero Apr 2018 #35

Thank you syringis! smirkymonkey Apr 2018 #36

This blog seems really suspect to me BadGimp Apr 2018 #38

Good point dalton99a Apr 2018 #45

Thanks for a critical analysis leanforward Apr 2018 #47

Hi BadGimp syringis Apr 2018 #49

That will just make trumpers say "See! He's getting to them!" 7962 Apr 2018 #41

Small note - Der Spiegel is not a newspaper; it's a magazine. bobbieinok Apr 2018 #44

Damn, preach it!!! Ferrets are Cool Apr 2018 #46

Kick and recommend. bronxiteforever Apr 2018 #48

Why don't any of the wealthy Progressives Upthevibe Apr 2018 #61

I was in Frankfurt recently and they had a Chinese news station in English, no CNN international kimbutgar Apr 2018 #53

K&R defacto7 Apr 2018 #54

.. Demovictory9 Apr 2018 #55

Bravo Hulk Apr 2018 #56

They forgot to mention: He's a Russian agent. nt hvn_nbr_2 Apr 2018 #59

Often when you are nearer in proximity you tend not to notice your surroundings as well nolabels Apr 2018 #60

Well, the Russians certainly seem to be willing to say so ... eppur_se_muova Apr 2018 #63

This article is like the term "deplorables" . . . MrModerate Apr 2018 #62

Here's the original (in German) Lionel Mandrake Apr 2018 #65

Absolut wahr!!!! ailsagirl Apr 2018 #66

They're not wrong. BobTheSubgenius Apr 2018 #67

K&R red dog 1 Apr 2018 #68

Danke Schoen Der Speigel. rec, nt. Mc Mike Apr 2018 #69

Germans Know The River Apr 2018 #71

A well-honed blade rock Apr 2018 #72

Thank you, syringis! Cha Apr 2018 #73

If this happened in another country - We'd be pursuing Regime Change !!! Civic Justice Apr 2018 #74

kick for visibility triron Apr 2018 #79

Der Spiegel often has cover stories about America, such as this: DFW Apr 2018 #82

Yup. Das ist richtig. Nitram Apr 2018 #85

OK, except its not really saying what a gazillion other people here havent already been saying -what Kashkakat v.2.0 Apr 2018 #87

So glad press somewhere Meowmee Apr 2018 #89