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| Following up on my earlier post regarding Trump’s apparent impact on the markets, it seems my concerns were not unfounded. Thus far, decisions appear to be made impulsively, without a coherent strategy, consistent logic, or any clear long-term objectives. The administration seems to have exhausted its options, and any potential upside that may follow will likely fall short of compensating for the damage already done.
From my neutral standpoint as a Dutchy, the most pressing issue in American politics is not the Democrats’ preoccupation with inequality, nor the Republicans’ fixation on “wokeness.” Rather, it is the troubling fact that both parties continue to place their trust in leaders who, by most objective standards, are ill-equipped to govern effectively. Allowing a clearly over the hill President Biden to seek re-election was, in hindsight, a strategic error for the Democrats. And reinforcing that decision with Vice President Harris, who failed to gain traction during the primaries, only compounded the issue.
The result, evidently, is that you’ve resorted to electing a president surrounded by yes-men, who again became the subject of international ridicule within the first 100 days of his second term.
I understand that sharing views like these often invites criticism. I’ve already been accused of partisanship, dismissed as a “paid actor,” or labeled as someone stirring the pot from abroad. But for what it’s worth, I am neither American nor affiliated with any political faction. I am simply someone who follows international affairs closely, participates in forums across Europe, and values honest political discourse.
What strikes me as unique in this particular forum, compared to Dutch, Belgian, British, or German platforms, is how quickly dissenting perspectives are met not with engagement, but with hostility. Rather than debating ideas, contributors often resort to dismissing unfamiliar viewpoints, attacking the source, and ignoring sincere questions.
To date, I haven’t had a single meaningful exchange here. Instead, I’ve been insulted, mischaracterized, and repeatedly told I must have ulterior motives. The notion that someone might be genuinely interested in another country’s politics, with no hidden agenda, seems almost inconceivable here.
I must admit that after all the abuse, I started trolling some commenters here, which I shouldn’t have done.
I don’t take it personally, as I’ve developed thick skin over the years, but I do find it troubling. A functioning democracy thrives on open, respectful debate where people are genuinely curious. When that becomes impossible, polarization deepens, nuance disappears, and only the ultra-wealthy seem to come out ahead. In such an environment, meaningful progress for anyone else becomes a distant prospect.
I’d really appreciate it if we could keep this thread focused on the core question: are you genuinely not concerned about this trend and its consequences for the markets?
I hope we can avoid the usual ad hominems, whataboutisms, or attempts to derail the conversation. I already know you guys think I’m a nosy and lazy European who lives in his mom’s basement and will never understand Trumps brilliance, so that’s already out of the way.
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Aren’t you guys worried?
