The Morning Rant

I'm willing to bet that few of those polled knew what the hell any of these guys think or do. And WTF does "world peace" mean, anyway? I mean, if Pakistan and India have a border clash, is that Trump's fault? I think the poll actually is nothing more than a favorable/unfavorable popularity contest.
Obviously, a lot of Krauts don't like Trump.

To which I say: so what?

I notice that a these sorts of polls get a lot of publicity whenever a Republican is president, and I'm always amused when progressive incorporate them into their Shame Campaign against their political enemies, i.e. us. "See here", they tell us, "the Europeans don't like Trump and they don't like America, and that's A Bad Thing. So we've got to change the way we do things so they like us again."

The thing is, Europeans have always hated and resented America. They may have had a marginally higher opinion of America when Obama was president, but that was most likely because his view of America was closer to theirs. That is, America had No Right to tower over all of the other nations of the world as it so clearly does, so the entire purpose of the Obama presidency was to bring America down to the level of the rest of the world, to handicap, kneecap, and hobble the American people and the American economy until we're just another shabby little socialist country. Europeans are Our Betters and we should strive to be more like them. That's the future that Obama and the other globalists are trying to bring about. Because they prefer global mediocrity where every country gets a participation trophy to a world upon which America bestrides like a colossus. Europeans hate that. Globalists hate that. Obama really hates that. The very idea that America should be, or is, an exceptional country that other countries would do well to emulate is deeply offensive to them.

Which is why Trump is despised so much by proponents of the "it's a small world after all", esperantist global world order. Trump is the very embodiment of "America, f* yeah!" who cares *not one whit* what the Euro-weenies think. They've hated us ever since we said screw you and came hear to start our own country. And instead of dying out, we had the temerity to succeed, and not only just succeed, but to become the most successful and powerful nation the world has ever seen.

This how I think about it: the world is like high school writ large. And America, meaning the United States of America, is the most popular student in school who is also a 3-letter sports jock with rugged good looks and, on top of that, is a straight 'A' student. All of the girls think he's just dreamy and of course he gets his pick of the hottest cheerleaders. Naturally, someone like this is going to stir up a lot of resentment from ankle-biters who aren't as good or as successful as he is, and there's nothing they'd like more than to see him brought down, or at least lower.

One last thing: anyone applying for a government job should be shown these poll results, and then asked if they are bothered by them. If the applicant responds yes, they should be immediately marched out of the building, and their applications for employment round-filed. Because they obviously do not understand America and are thus unsuitable for any sort of government service.

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— Will Upton 🇻🇦⚙️⏩ (@wupton) February 17, 2020

"...and Bloomberg Comes Up Short"

No way this was an accident at CNN pic.twitter.com/08v5HjUHx3

— Vic Vega (@CapitalisticPig) February 18, 2020

"It's OK When We Do It":

When Obama did it (“Big Day!”) versus when Trump does the same thing (the republic is over). pic.twitter.com/euNxxJbW4z

— Sohrab Ahmari (@SohrabAhmari) February 18, 2020

This is Interesting:

An open Letter to @realDonaldTrump, President of the United States.

Dear Mr. President,

I often think of how much my father, Melville “Bud” Hynde, who proudly served his country as a Marine on Guadalcanal, would have enjoyed your Presidency. [p1.]

— Chrissie Hynde (@ChrissieHynde) February 17, 2020

Who Dis:

For the 'Ettes:

Monday's celebs: Ronaldus Magnus, who was, of course, an actor before he was a politician, and starred in the 1942 film King's Row, along was today's beauty Ann Sheridan.

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Praise Report and updates:

From gp, praise God for Dean’s astonishing recovery from stroke and heart attack. Is able to drive again.

After her baby’s delivery, Sunny had a life threatening scare of hemorrhaging, but has recovered, thanks be to God working through medical professionals.

Barbara, Fenelon’s congregant, is experiencing positive results from experimental cancer treatment. Is feeling better and was able to come to church again after long absence.

NaughtyPine’s Mother had all her cancer removed. Dad’s aneuryism surgery went well, bruised and sore but doing better

Prayers for comfort and strength after death of loved ones:

For Notsothoreau and her husband’s other family and friends after unexpected death of husband after a fall

For family an friends of MikeyNTH’s nephew Stephen after his death

Continuing and new prayer requests:

For continued healing and strengthening for YD’s new baby Vanessa and mom and dad as well

Witch Doctor, prayers for continued healing from depression and suicidal ideation.

Jean, friend of Lady L, has mantle cell lymphoma, which has become active and is difficult to treat. Prayers for healing and wisdom and skill for doctors.

Allison, mid 30’s, new mom, had stroke, needs healing.

Michelle’s son Ian recovering, after a bad accident. Need for stents to hold. Still having nightmares. Doing much better but needs more healing and ability to sleep peacefully. Needs recovery from PTSD for being in ICU so long. Also, mom needs healing for high blood pressure and issues with peripheral pain.

1/16 ibguy’s mother in law was still recovering from car accident. . Prayers for healing.

1/17 Slapweasel in need of a liver transplant He is also caring for parents, both of whom have health and senility issues. Would like prayers for brother and parents too please

1/20 Vn Redleg after prostate surgery is entering 5th of 8 weeks of radiation therapy on pelvic bed to reach lymph node cancer. Next has Lupron shot and next PSA blood test February 6. He thanks everybody for their prayers.

1/25 Poster asked for healing for a Cal Tech retired colleague and colleague, Thayer “Ted” Scudder

1/25 Continued prayer for healing for DB Cooper after intestinal surgery

1/25 Mrs. Peel asked for prayers for her father, Doug, who has multiple major health issues. UPDATE – might have amyloidosis. Prayers for healing.

1/27 Lurker “Kelly” asked for prayers for healing for her best friend’s daughter, little girl who has childhood brain cancer and has had 51 surgeries. Little girl is in a lot of pain.

1/30 Lady L’s dil, Angie, is back in hospital. Needs healing.

2/1 Ronster has stage 2 cancer and enlarged prostate. Needs healing.

2/4 Sharkman has detached retina. Prayers for healing.

2/5 Captain Josepha Sabin, prayers and good thoughts for good friend who recently had cancer surgery. Having pain and needs healing.

2/5 Yuddi’s Dice, daughter baby Vanessa had stent put in brain Prayers for continued healing and for her parents too

2/5 Captain Josepha Sabin asked for prayers for a dear friend who has cancer and is in pain.

2/8 VoterMom asked for prayers for dear friend, Mothy, who has kidney disease

2/10-Browndog begins 28 days of radiation on February 28th. Also dealing with stress of having to fix and sell mom’s house as well as his own divorce and financial issues. He did report that he is praying and receiving guidance and report .

2/10-Notsothoreau reports that son (Baby Elijah) of her co-worker now has pneumonia and high fever. Needs healing .

2/10-JamesMadison aske for prayers that his and Dolly’s house can be sold

2/10-Phoenixgirl’s Brother has aggressive form of cancer, Treatment has started. Needs healing. Also, her husband who had a heart attack is having testing. Prayers for wisdom for doctors and healing.

2/10 Anonymous lurker, sometimes poster who is disappointed God and upset needs some good news and rough places made smooth.

2/10 Jane D’oh asked for prayers for a veteran co-worker of her husband who was recently diagnosed with leukemia.

Ongoing prayer needs:

OldDog’sinMo’s wife for healing from cancer,

- For Laura who has metastastic breast cancer and told she has 3 years to live.

- USNTakin and wife-he asked particularly that she have relief from pain, but strength and relief from pain for both of them.

Pooky and Pooky’s girl have had a major setback in the process to become adoptive parents. Pooky’s former therapist refused to sign the recommendation form, and now their social worker wants them to withdraw from the program. They ask for prayers as they try to figure out how to move forward.

ibguy requests prayers for healing for Jenna, the daughter of a friend and colleague, a wonderful young mother with a very serious case of MS.

ibguy also requests prayers for healing and a return to childhood for Elena, the grand-niece of a co-worker. Elena is a 2 ½ year old girl with serious cancer/tumor, who has been in a hospital most of her life.

Job Requests, job issues and financial Issues:

Ralph has new baby daughter but was downsized from job. Is getting a BA in business but needs job so he can support his girl or a financial blessing for school.

Hrothgar, sister-in-law is in serious debt, but H. cannot bail her out, but worries about her health and living conditons. He needs wisdom and strength as he deals with these matters ethically and practically.

Kallisto needs a job.

Insomniac waiting for news on job interview. Prayer that a door may be opened for new job.

Donna&&&& was having job interviews.

NaughtyPine needs resolution with some job issues.

Anyone else looking for job.

Updates 02-19-2020:

Theresa in Ft Worth needs payer for her mother and herself. Mother was diagnosed with lung cancer in August. Her legs stopped working on the Feb. 13 and was admitted to hospice. Theresa was flying to NC to be with her. Prayers for a peaceful transition to life beyond this life and comfort and strength for the family

Brown Dog was beginning 28 days of radiation treatment for cancer on 2/18 Prayers for healing.

For Laura, a clergy friend of Fenelon. She is 6 months pregnant and was admitted to the hospital because of complications with pregnancy. Prayers for well being of she and baby.

For Continued recovery for Publius after knee replacement

Comfort and strength for Iron Mike Golf and his family after death of his Mother-in-Law

Home concerns: James Madison needs to have a buyer for their house

Please keep our job seekers in prayer : Insomniac, Donna&&&&, Kallisto and Hadrian and any others,

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Today's Edition Of The Morning Rant Is Brought To You By Wood Pellet Grilled Chicken:

Chicken I just cooked on my new wood pellet grill. Delicious pic.twitter.com/hkmP0BCjzf

— Dr. Strangelove (@Bellagiotime) February 18, 2020

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