Panama anyone?

I’ve posted here a few weeks earlier. I’m back in Latin America. I ran into a tienda last night. An English speaking couple was there, in front of me in line.

“Go ahead of us,” she said.

“No no that’s not necessary I’m in no hurry.”

“Really it’s fine we can’t decide just step up.”

“Ok thank you! Where are you guys from? Can I guess Australia?”

“Nope, English but people confuse the accents.”

“Well I shouldn’t ha ha I know better I’m just an idiot.”

“Where are you from?”

“United States. Live in Washington.”

“Well . . .” Followed by an awkward smile.

“Now wait a minute! I hate Trump and so does everybody I know!”

“Ok great thank God, it’s good to know there are still Americans who aren’t idiots! So how long are you here?”

That’s the new reality of how one opens a conversation these days as an American traveling abroad. Those of you who haven’t experienced it are either clueless and can’t read other people or you don’t talk to anybody beyond your taxi driver. Or maybe you’re Trump supporters?

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Anonymous wrote:Curious, if anyone thinks the dollar will crash. Also, if trump acts on Greenland, will a trip to Eastern Europe (eg, Poland, Croatia) be safe, not from the population, but from a Russia invasion?

Dollar yes is going to crash. That has always been Trump's plan.

And also the plan is for Russia to invade Poland that is going to happen. Unfortunately MAGA got us here, they are too stupid to understand the consequences of electing an idiot.

What are your qualifications for making such histrionic statements?

+1

Apparently the pp is the next George Soros. Amazing to be around such smart people here on DCUM!

The internet trolls are beating Wall Street at their own game

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Curious, if anyone thinks the dollar will crash. Also, if trump acts on Greenland, will a trip to Eastern Europe (eg, Poland, Croatia) be safe, not from the population, but from a Russia invasion?

Dollar yes is going to crash. That has always been Trump's plan.

And also the plan is for Russia to invade Poland that is going to happen. Unfortunately MAGA got us here, they are too stupid to understand the consequences of electing an idiot.

What are your qualifications for making such histrionic statements?

+1

Apparently the pp is the next George Soros. Amazing to be around such smart people here on DCUM!

My AirBnb request for an apartment in Copenhagen was just denied. Their booking calendar is wide open.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Curious, if anyone thinks the dollar will crash. Also, if trump acts on Greenland, will a trip to Eastern Europe (eg, Poland, Croatia) be safe, not from the population, but from a Russia invasion?

Dollar yes is going to crash. That has always been Trump's plan.

And also the plan is for Russia to invade Poland that is going to happen. Unfortunately MAGA got us here, they are too stupid to understand the consequences of electing an idiot.

What are your qualifications for making such histrionic statements?

+1

Apparently the pp is the next George Soros. Amazing to be around such smart people here on DCUM!

Anonymous wrote:My Dad's a dual EU citizen and one of my siblings lives abroad. Their community (and every American who lives abroad) understands how appalled everyone is, but they are worried if Trump takes even more aggressive action that they'll cancel American work visas.

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why are americans working in the EU? get rid of these dual citizenships, these are not people comitted to the united states

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Anonymous wrote:Curious, if anyone thinks the dollar will crash. Also, if trump acts on Greenland, will a trip to Eastern Europe (eg, Poland, Croatia) be safe, not from the population, but from a Russia invasion?

Dollar yes is going to crash. That has always been Trump's plan.

And also the plan is for Russia to invade Poland that is going to happen. Unfortunately MAGA got us here, they are too stupid to understand the consequences of electing an idiot.

What are your qualifications for making such histrionic statements?

They have eyes, ears and didn’t join the MAGA cult, Vlad

Anonymous wrote:Curious, if anyone thinks the dollar will crash. Also, if trump acts on Greenland, will a trip to Eastern Europe (eg, Poland, Croatia) be safe, not from the population, but from a Russia invasion?

Croatia is literally a short boat ride away from Venice. Hardly Eastern Europe. But, I wouldn’t go to Poland in 2026 given the current state of things.

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Anonymous wrote:A recently retired relative just signed up for a September African Safari where they will be flying between a couple countries. Tanzania and Rwanda I think? Do you think this is a good idea? They bought trip insurance. I’m a little worried but assume it’s fine as long as they don’t get eaten by a lion.

I'd think it's fine. Africa has so far been out of all the madness, probably because he can't find it on a map.

Actually, State Dept moved Tanzania to a level 3 (from 2) back in October. I’d rethink it…

It will be interesting to see how the recent events will affect International tourism to the US. Up until now numbers have been down but didn’t go off a cliff, plenty of people are still visiting. I lurk on the holidays forum on Mumsnet (UK) and there’s is a thread right now about whether people would travel to the US. The answers range from “no way” (for safety or protest reasons) to sure why not, we’re going next month, etc. In other words, some people are mad about the political situation but others are indifferent.

“BREAKING: During the U.S. national anthem before an NBA game in London, a person in the crowd yelled, “Leave Greenland alone!” and the entire crowd erupted. Donald Trump has destroyed our standing on the world stage.”

*congress not confreeee

Anonymous wrote:I dont like T or his belligerent language but there is no way he will invade Greenland. He really cannot. The entire chain of command in the US would break down in opposition, a significant portion of the GOP would defy him. Senators are already angry at him. I suspect this is a period of freaking out and then getting people to the table for some kind of military concession and he will declare victory. That's long been his style, come down hard and then wrangle concessions.

If I am wrong, the worst outcome is a sudden impeachment and Vance is the next president.

If this was his first term, I’d agree with you, but there’s no grown-ups in his cabinet this time, and even if sine military leaders refuse he can move onto others to carry it out. He won’t seek approval from congress either because he knows it wouldn’t pass a vote. So republican confreee speaks out in opposition , but then what?

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Anonymous wrote:Curious, if anyone thinks the dollar will crash. Also, if trump acts on Greenland, will a trip to Eastern Europe (eg, Poland, Croatia) be safe, not from the population, but from a Russia invasion?

Dollar yes is going to crash. That has always been Trump's plan.

And also the plan is for Russia to invade Poland that is going to happen. Unfortunately MAGA got us here, they are too stupid to understand the consequences of electing an idiot.

Does Russia even have the resources and personnel to launch an attack on Poland or one of the Baltic countries right now? Their military has been pretty spent on the war in Ukraine and they can’t even declare victory there yet. I’m no expert but something tells me posters like this one have no basis for this proclamation.

Invading Greenland seems to be unpopular with republicans, but would anyone actually step up to stop Trump? Vance and Hegseth seem on board and Rubio is useless. You know he wouldn’t seek congressional approval so would they actually DO anything if he goes ahead with it. This is my worry.