Embarrassed by Trump?
Quick conversation on this meme:
Craig: Most of the remaining 37% have no clue how trashed the reputation of the U.S. has been in the last 3.5 years.
Reader: To be perfectly honest, I’m not sure that I have a clue how badly America’s reputation will be affected by the Trump presidency.
Craig: When I run into Europeans, I often ask how the U.S. is regarded in their home countries. By far the most common response is, “We just feel sorry for you. We never thought this (fascism, authoritarianism) could happen in the United States.” I.e., it’s more pity than anger or ridicule. Now, maybe they’re just trying to be polite, and would really like to flip me off or laugh in my face.
Now, will this endure when Trump leaves? I can’t say, but it will be a long time (generations) before all this criminal insanity is forgotten.
