I'm a little confused by the statement that Trump's "flattery" of Putin "was a shocking display of groveling appeasement." Groveling? Well, sure. It's just what the guy does vis a vie Putin and the like. But appeasement? If this asshole were still residing at 1600 Pa. Avenue, I guess it would be seen that way. But he's holed up down in M…
I'm a little confused by the statement that Trump's "flattery" of Putin "was a shocking display of groveling appeasement." Groveling? Well, sure. It's just what the guy does vis a vie Putin and the like. But appeasement? If this asshole were still residing at 1600 Pa. Avenue, I guess it would be seen that way. But he's holed up down in Maga Largo, with his hands firmly on the levers of power of the GOP, but thankfully no longer on those of the U.S. government. At least for now. So, I'm not sure how this amounts to appeasement, at least as I understand the word (no doubt, I could be wrong). Unless, of course, Donald figures Vlad's pissed at him about something, like blowing Jan. 6 because his heart (wait, incorrect anatomical reference; read balls instead) wasn't in it, and consequently Vlad now has to deal with 4 years of an actual American president being in the oval office before he may possibly have another useful idiot ensconced there for use as he sees fit. Yeah, I could see that. Four years is a bit more than a minor inconvenience, I guess.
So, a bit of advice here, Donald. Take a more direct approach. Be honest. Your friend very much appreciates that particular quality in someone, as evidenced by his own frequent displays of it. Just say Sorry, I fucked up. I promise it won't happen again if you just give me another chance and throw a little help my way so I can get back up north in a couple of years. It's pretty hot down here, and the cost of air-conditioning's a bitch.
Worth a try. He may be more forgiving than you think.
The only thing I would find shocking is if this doesn't happen in some way, at some point.
I'm a little confused by the statement that Trump's "flattery" of Putin "was a shocking display of groveling appeasement." Groveling? Well, sure. It's just what the guy does vis a vie Putin and the like. But appeasement? If this asshole were still residing at 1600 Pa. Avenue, I guess it would be seen that way. But he's holed up down in Maga Largo, with his hands firmly on the levers of power of the GOP, but thankfully no longer on those of the U.S. government. At least for now. So, I'm not sure how this amounts to appeasement, at least as I understand the word (no doubt, I could be wrong). Unless, of course, Donald figures Vlad's pissed at him about something, like blowing Jan. 6 because his heart (wait, incorrect anatomical reference; read balls instead) wasn't in it, and consequently Vlad now has to deal with 4 years of an actual American president being in the oval office before he may possibly have another useful idiot ensconced there for use as he sees fit. Yeah, I could see that. Four years is a bit more than a minor inconvenience, I guess.
So, a bit of advice here, Donald. Take a more direct approach. Be honest. Your friend very much appreciates that particular quality in someone, as evidenced by his own frequent displays of it. Just say Sorry, I fucked up. I promise it won't happen again if you just give me another chance and throw a little help my way so I can get back up north in a couple of years. It's pretty hot down here, and the cost of air-conditioning's a bitch.
Worth a try. He may be more forgiving than you think.
The only thing I would find shocking is if this doesn't happen in some way, at some point.