I'm really just curious: Why do so many people who DON'T live in the United States hate Trump so very much?

I mean, I don't give a flying eff about the leaders of their countries. These folks don't live here, and I just have to wonder if they own some sort of stock that is being affected, or if they just really, really need someone to hate desperately.

What do you think? Regarding foreign Trump hatred, not regarding your own.

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Xuan12 · 31-35, M

The president doesn't handle just domestic policy, but foreign policy too. As the preeminent economic and military power of the west, and indeed the world, the US's posture is an important consideration for many nations. Trump's softness toward rivals and harshness toward allies is making many nations question their commitment to American leadership.

4meAndyou · F

@Xuan12 Yes, that is probably true. I think he is soft toward those who are real threats because he wants to keep Americans safe from their threats....NOKO and Iran, for exa mple. I think he would be tougher on them than on our allies if he thought they were sane.

I think he has been tough on trade with our allies because he knows that eventually new and better trade deals will be made. Our European allies, (our supposed friends) have been milking us like the golden cow since WWII, to the point where our economy and infrastructure had begun to go south. It is true that at one time we were building them up, but they are okay now and are whining like little babies who don't want to give up the teat.

Xuan12 · 31-35, M

@4meAndyou The problem is that those rival nation's are rivals for a reason. Going easy on them strengthens their hands. Many nations liked America because as far as world superpowers go, America has a fairly light touch. Remove that factor and aligning with the US now has less value. And since our extensive alliance network is how we maintain what is more or less the closest thing to world peace humanity has ever known, people are a bit concerned. If the US cannot lead keep the western world united, then the stability of the entire world comes into question.

4meAndyou · F

@Xuan12 You are mistaken if you think anything about the US relationship with rogue nations is cordial in anything except appearance. There are severe sanctions in place with all of them. We do not strengthen them. We weaken them. If you believe otherwise, you only look at photos and listen to superficialties, and you do not observe actions.

At one and the same time you criticize the USA for going easy on rivals and admiring us for having a light touch. You must examine your logic, please.

Xuan12 · 31-35, M

@4meAndyou Oh my God...I should have been more clear. We have a light touch with those whom align with us. I thought that was obvious. But actually, even with rivals we have a light touch. You think those sanctions and such are harsh? You k ow many member states of the USSR didn't even want to be in the USSR. You know what the UK did when it ruled the world? XD Straight up wars of conquest, occupation, mercantilism. The Spanish enslaved thousands or millions of Amercians. Napoleaon? Ghengis Kahn? The Romans? Comparitively America really does have a light touch. We even allow people to own and display Confederate flag. How many nations let citizens openly display and support defeated rebel factions? XD

4meAndyou · F

@Xuan12 Thank you for your clarification. I am sorry to have misunderstood. I agree completely with your last paragraph.