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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sttos · 61-69, M

The man has quickly succeeded in remaking the globe in his own image. It is human nature to be self-centered and xenophobic and bigoted -- it is a survival instinct from deep in our animal brains. We care (and therefore protect) only those form our own "tribe" or "clan".
But humans have been struggling for millennia to evolve beyond such an idea. In order to live in shared society (and if you haven't noticed, this entire planet is a closed, shared society, now more than ever) we must overcome the desire to exclude or discount the value of others of our species.

So, reasonable people all over the globe have been repulsed by the behavior and statements and xenophobic arrogance of our current leader, and resist mightily the effects he is having in every society in the planet capable of hearing or seeing him. They are compelled to resist the clarion call he issues to the worst, most base behavior of humankind. And he is doing it from the loudest, highest, most powerful pulpit there is.

4meAndyou · F

@sttos Hmm. Interesting angle. He certainly is the loudest, the highest, and the most powerful. But in the interest of maintaining a healthy mental balance, I think we all must be capable of NOT tuning out the good and positive messages that he promotes. Far too many have just tuned him out...because they slurped up the medias' negative spin like a milkshake, and thereafter were incapable of hearing anything good.

sttos · 61-69, M

@4meAndyou At the risk of seeming one of those "tuning out" ... If you see a dog growling along, foaming at the mouth, you don't usually find people going "Oh but wait, he may be rabid, but he's got a nice coat, and I like the breed! I'm going to go pet him and give him some food and maybe take him home."

One recognizes an anathema when one sees one. This has been obvious from the first ride down the escalator. With MY OWN eyes, with MY OWN ears I have seen the truth of this man. So many have, and that's why there is the raging battle in this country between those who thought he was normal and good, and those who ...... didn't, and don't, and never will.

4meAndyou · F

@sttos At least you didn't compare him to Hitler or Stalin. I suppose "rabid dog" is mild by comparison. When one has a very, very strong opinion and when one begins down the path of...well..denying normalcy and goodness, then there is no "open mind" option. But you are very polite, and I do appreciate that you didn't call me, personally, any names.

sttos · 61-69, M

You are very gracious. I hope you will continue to discuss these things with me. I'd actually be honored, and I promise not to think you're beyond help (joke)😁

sttos · 61-69, M

@sttos Just to be clear, I wasn't making a direct comparison, truly, only using it as an example of something that seems universally obvious, something we could agree on.

4meAndyou · F

@sttos I am always honored to discuss these matters with one who is himself, so gracious.