Poll of the Day > After Russia poisoned Sergei Skripal, Trump said I'd rather follow than lead

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Leaked notes obtained by the Telegraph say that when Theresa May asked for Trump to take a strong stand after Russia poisoned Sergei Skripal, Trump replied Id rather follow than lead. https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2020/09/05/exclusive-leaked-meeting-notes-show-boris-johnson-said-trump/

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This is a very detailed article that covers notes taken by Boris Johnson and aides, regarding many topics. Here's the part about Russia/Skripal:

Mrs May was seeking solidarity from the White House over a chemical attack on British soil. But leaked notes from one call between Mr Trump and Mrs May reveal how hard he pushed back. We really need your leadership on this, Mrs May said, according to the notes. No, I would rather follow than lead, Mr Trump is quoted responding.
The call was in March, though the exact date is unclear. They talked more than once that month. The president is quoted carrying on: Angela [Merkel] is doing nothing. She is feeding the beast. I have done stuff and the EU has to do something. We are paying for their defence. Mrs May tried again.
Three children fell ill after feeding ducks there, she is quoted saying, referring to the hospitalisation of children who had been in the park where Mr Skripal was found. Yes, its horrible and disgusting, Mr Trump agreed. The US and the UK must stand together on this, Mrs May said, according to the notes.
Mr Trump is quoted countering: No, all of us have to be together. Germany has to do something. You have to put together a coalition. According to the notes he went on: Im not willing for the US to go first and then have others not to do anything. Germany has to do something.

Trump doesnt even realize May, isnt the PM of Germany. Wtf.
Global politics requires reading, backed up by years of reading on history, current affairs and a plethora of complex subjects. One simply can not give Trump the benefit of the doubt.

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FrndNhbrHdCEman posted...

Im not willing for the US to go first and then have others not to do anything.

As much as I tend to disagree with Trump, that is a valid sentiment. In a situation like this, you want the US behind the EU as support, not as the mom who's skirt a kid is hanging unto while hiding underneath.

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Nichtcrawler X posted...

As much as I tend to disagree with Trump, that is a valid sentiment. In a situation like this, you want the US behind the EU as support, not as the mom who's skirt a kid is hanging unto while hiding underneath.

Its a bitch move, Russia should have faced consequences right away, I'm not sure why the west puts up with Russia (or China, but that's a different topic). Communism really needs to die already, I'm not sure how that form of government wasn't thrown on the scrap heap after the 20th century showed that it'll never work

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Muscles posted...

Its a bitch move, Russia should have faced consequences right away,

Yes, but still the first to speak out should have been the UK itself, or the block (EU) it is part of, not a most powerful ally.

Muscles posted...

Communism really needs to die already, I'm not sure how that form of government wasn't thrown on the scrap heap after the 20th century showed that it'll never work

No country ever made it past the middle steps of Communism and most became a dictatorship from there.

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Cuz Putin has Trump by the balls.
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Phantom_Nook posted...

Cuz Putin has grabbed Trump by the pussy.

fixed that for u

Muscles posted...

Its a bitch move, Russia should have faced consequences right away, I'm not sure why the west puts up with Russia (or China, but that's a different topic). Communism really needs to die already, I'm not sure how that form of government wasn't thrown on the scrap heap after the 20th century showed that it'll never work

Yup. Education and critical thinking skills are key but up until now they werent seen as important. Everyone just follows the leader. Question everything and dont be a yes man.

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Phantom_Nook posted...

Cuz Putin has grabbed Trump by the pussy.

Fam_Fam posted...

fixed that for u

You are my favorite person for the day.

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Nothing Trump says or does surprises me because the guy is an imbecile.

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