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Ladies and gentlemen, the dumbest person on the planet, Donald Trump.

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[–] sittinonatoilet@sopuli.xyz 7 points 3 months ago (1 children)

That thumbnail is pretty nasty

[–] Taleya@aussie.zone 4 points 3 months ago

He looks like he's wearing eyebrow wigs

[–] Taleya@aussie.zone 7 points 3 months ago

Nasty pasty, pudding and pie

[–] xye@lemm.ee 6 points 3 months ago

The most common response to this as an American from other Americans is “he’s joking, or it’s just a deflection.” And that can be true. But like everything else he’s said - it’s always a joke until it isn’t. But if you’re Canadian it was never a fucking joke to begin with and I’m here for it.

[–] orbituary@lemmy.dbzer0.com 5 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Dear Canadians,

Despite being fully taken over by morons, this soon-to-be US expat loves you.

[–] weker01@sh.itjust.works 1 points 3 months ago (1 children)

I don't understand, will you be an American that temporarily lives and works in another country?

Or will you live and work in America temporarily?

In the latter case: why choose the us?

In the former case: Why only temporarily leave the US?

[–] orbituary@lemmy.dbzer0.com 0 points 3 months ago (2 children)

American Expat means leaving the USA. ”ExPat" means ex-patriot. Not the best word, but it's what people use.

[–] weker01@sh.itjust.works 2 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Yea expats are foreign workers that intend to return home after some time. While immigrants are looking to stay.

I still maintain that there is some ambiguity with "US expat" but I ain't no native speaker. So what do I know.

[–] orbituary@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago)

I will return home to my parents and family for visits. I have permission to work from mexico from my company. I may come back if the states get their shit together, but I'm tired of fighting for a lost cause.

[–] JacksonLamb@lemmy.world 0 points 3 months ago (1 children)

"Expat" is what people from wealthy countries use because applying terms like "migrant" to themselves make them feel uncomfortable.

It's a subtle form of racism / classism.

[–] orbituary@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) (1 children)

Well, I didn't intend it as such. I'm the son of a Cuban immigrant and have no shame in that. I'm using the vernacular. Take your accusations elsewhere, please.

[–] JacksonLamb@lemmy.world 1 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) (1 children)

I didn't think you intended it as such, and am not "accusing" you of anything.

I was simply making an observational comment about how that word is commonly used in the west. You yourself said it's not the best word.

Plenty of vernacular expressions have their roots in racism and other inequality, and are used by media to support heirarchies and disguise inequality.

It doesn't hurt to be mindful of that or to question our unwitting reinforcement of these ideas. For example a few years ago we saw UK "expats" voting for brexit to keep out "migrants". A little more mindfulness might have meant a little less voting for leopards to eat faces.

[–] orbituary@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) (1 children)

It also "doesn't hurt" to take things as intended. And before you call me out for the same, know that this will be a merry-go-round if you do.

[–] JacksonLamb@lemmy.world 1 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Nothing I said was about you. Why would I "call you out"?

This isn't fight club it's the fediverse. You need to chill.

[–] orbituary@lemmy.dbzer0.com 0 points 3 months ago (1 children)

You're the one writing a diatribe on how to use words. Who needs to chill?

[–] JacksonLamb@lemmy.world 1 points 3 months ago

I ENJOY pontificating about words. It's my happy place!

I was not trying to taunt you or insult you, friend.

But it sounds like you're not really in a head space right now where you can enjoy this conversation. I can respect that. Peace.

[–] LonstedBrowryBased@lemm.ee 4 points 3 months ago

Can someone please get dementia Donny back to his nursing home please

[–] Montreal_Metro@lemmy.ca 4 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Public spanking of Donald is in order. Time to put up Wanted sign for Don.

[–] Taleya@aussie.zone 1 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago)

No fuckin' way i'm spanking that. Shit splatters

[–] el_muerte@lemm.ee 4 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) (1 children)

Diaper Don is further gone than Old Yeller was when his owner took him back behind the shed. Just sayin'

[–] grey_maniac@lemmy.ca 1 points 3 months ago

Wasn't Old Yeller rabid? Not that the farting Cheeto might not also be, of course.

[–] Feathercrown@lemmy.world 3 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Haha, good one. Ok you can stop joking now. Guys did-- did you hear me? YOU CAN STOP JOKING NOW GUYS

[–] xye@lemm.ee 2 points 3 months ago

I just made a comment about this but yeah, it’s always a joke with him until it isn’t.

[–] Montreal_Metro@lemmy.ca 3 points 3 months ago

We’ll wipe out anyone who dares to invade our country. Scorched earth. We will render the Great Lakes radioactive for thousands of years.

[–] Rivalarrival@lemmy.today 2 points 3 months ago (3 children)

Politically, Canada and California are indistinguishable. The United States with two Californias would look more like Canada than it would the current US.

The GOP cringes every time Trump talks about a 51st state.

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[–] ThatGuy46475@lemmy.world 2 points 3 months ago

But 50 is such a nice round number

[–] timewarp@lemmy.world 2 points 3 months ago

Oh really Donny, are they deplorable?

[–] humanspiral@lemmy.ca -1 points 3 months ago

Tell your representatives/Carney to stop cowering, and spending on military vs Russia, and to be more aggressive on winning trade war. Cancel F35s today. Can renegotiate much better later if trade war resolved.

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