Trump belittles the sacrifices of European forces helping the US in Afghanistan.

Say it aint so · Friday at 11:43 AM

"We've never needed them, we have never really asked anything of them," he said in an interview with Fox News in Davos, Switzerland, on Thursday. "You know, they'll say they sent some troops to Afghanistan, or this or that, and they did, they stayed a little back, a little off the front lines." HERE

Yes, Sargent Bonespurs and the greatest military leader America has ever seen strikes again. Nevermind:

More than 150,000 British troops served in Afghanistan in the years after the U.S.-led 2001 invasion, the largest contingent after the American one.

Defense Secretary John Healey said that the U.K. and NATO allies "answered the U.S. call" then, and that more than 450 British personnel lost their lives in Afghanistan.

"Those British troops should be remembered for who they were — heroes who gave their lives in service of our nation," he said.

Denmark has been a stalwart ally of the U.S. in Afghanistan, with 44 Danish soldiers killed there — the highest per capita death toll among coalition forces. Eight more died in Iraq.

I mean... "What's in it for them?"

Bradskii · Friday at 3:55 PM

Say it aint so said:
Yes, Sargent Bonespurs and the greatest military leader America has ever seen strikes again. Nevermind:

Your signature says it all.

Always in His Presence · Friday at 4:08 PM

Say it aint so said:
Sargent Bonespurs

How on earth does it help prove a point that the President was rude and disrespectful - by being equally rude and disrespectful?

Always in His Presence · Friday at 4:11 PM

As for this quote from the article in the OP

Starmer paid tribute to the 457 British personnel who died and to those have been left with profound life-long injuries.

"I will never forget their courage, their bravery and the sacrifice they made for their country," Starmer said. "I consider President Trump's remarks to be insulting and frankly appalling and I am not surprised they have caused such hurt to the loved ones of those who were killed or injured and, in fact, across the country."

I agree - the President was out of bounds, rude and disrespectful and should apologize. As should the anyone doing the same - but I do not think there is a chance of either happening.

BPPLEE · Friday at 4:14 PM

Say it aint so said:
Yes, Sargent Bonespurs and the greatest military leader America has ever seen strikes again. Nevermind:

I mean... "What's in it for them?"

This is despicable, right up there with his comments about John McCain. He should really learn to think before he speaks

Fantine · Friday at 4:20 PM

49.9% of American voters--and 100% of the free world--can spot frauds a mile away.
SMH at the other American voters.
How long can they keep saying "but he's pro life" while ICE drags 5 year olds into Texas prisons?

Bradskii · Friday at 4:34 PM

Always in His Presence said:
How on earth does it help prove a point that the President was rude and disrespectful - by being equally rude and disrespectful?

It's called satire. I've been told that Americans have trouble recognising it, but I don't really think that's entirely true. In this case it was kinda subtly pointed out that the man who has just despicably cast doubts on the bravery of many service men and women who gave their lives in various wars himself excused himself from even serving his country.

That's not being disrespectful. That's just reminding everyone as to the type of person he is. Someone who deserves no respect whatsoever.

Your mileage may vary.

Edit. These comments of his simply confirms his attitude to those who sacrificed everything for their countries. It confirms that what was reliably reported as being earlier comments: 'What was in it for them?' now rings oh so very true.

Remove this man from the WH. He is an embarrassment to the office and to your country.

Say it aint so · Friday at 6:23 PM

Always in His Presence said:
How on earth does it help prove a point that the President was rude and disrespectful - by being equally rude and disrespectful?

When choosing terms to redress people, I follow the lead of the president. You have no problem with it.

Aryeh Jay · Friday at 7:54 PM

Say it aint so said:
Yes, Sargent Bonespurs and the greatest military leader America has ever seen strikes again. Nevermind:

I don't see any bone spurs here, only strength.

Always in His Presence · Friday at 10:04 PM

Fantine said:
while ICE drags 5 year olds into Texas prisons?

IMHO. It is dramatic fake news like this that bolsters those who support the President.

Always in His Presence · Friday at 10:19 PM

Say it aint so said:
When choosing terms to redress people, I follow the lead of the president. You have no problem with it.

You should have read the next post

Always in His Presence said:
As for this quote from the article in the OP

I agree - the President was out of bounds, rude and disrespectful and should apologize. As should the anyone doing the same - but I do not think there is a chance of either happening.

Say it aint so · 2026-01-24T00:40:03-0600

Always in His Presence said:
You should have read the next post

What I mean is the man you provide cover for as a matter of sport routinely gives people he doesn't like a demeaning intent nickname.
You have no problem with that.

loveofourlord · 2026-01-24T02:45:21-0600

I find it funny when people think it's disrespectul to insult someone who insults everyone else. Oh no....the guy that attacks soldiers and mccain and many more gets insulted.

Bradskii · 2026-01-24T03:12:17-0600

Always in His Presence said:
You should have read the next post

And maybe you should read this: List of nicknames used by Donald Trump - Wikipedia

I was going to list them, but there's just too many. I actually stopped counting when I got to 150.

loveofourlord · 2026-01-24T03:16:40-0600

Bradskii said:
And maybe you should read this: List of nicknames used by Donald Trump - Wikipedia

I was going to list them, but there's just too many. I actually stopped counting when I got to 150.

and does that even count the name calling, treating others like they are trying to destroy america and such.

lismore · 2026-01-24T03:21:51-0600

Bradskii said:
And maybe you should read this: List of nicknames used by Donald Trump - Wikipedia

I was going to list them, but there's just too many. I actually stopped counting when I got to 150.

Don't forget 'little miss piggy'.

Trogdor the Burninator · 2026-01-24T03:53:08-0600

Is it obvious yet to Republicans that Trump thinks your armed forces, not to mention your veterans, are beneath contempt? How much more does he have to do for you to believe that he thinks soldiers are people who were just not privileged or corrupt enough to get out of military service like he did?

Aryeh Jay · 2026-01-24T04:03:26-0600

Trogdor the Burninator said:
Is it obvious yet to Republicans that Trump thinks your armed forces, not to mention your veterans, are beneath contempt? How much more does he have to do for you to believe that he thinks soldiers are people who were just not privileged or corrupt enough to get out of military service like he did?

President Trump did not get out of military service.

BPPLEE · 2026-01-24T05:08:29-0600

loveofourlord said:
I find it funny when people think it's disrespectul to insult someone who insults everyone else. Oh no....the guy that attacks soldiers and mccain and many more gets insulted.

That works both ways

lismore · 2026-01-24T05:35:03-0600

https://commonslibrary.parliament.uk/research-briefings/cbp-9298/

457 UK armed forces personnel lost their lives in Afghanistan. I hope all Americans will distance themselves from President Trump's remarks. Kind Regards.

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