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The effeminate European government Beta fears the Chad American entrepreneurial underdog. Merz might have better luck with Von Der 'Layen'...who, incidentally, was kicked out of the Trump meeting with EU leaders.
Trump = stud
I confess, I had no idea who Merz was. He's the new Chancellor of Germany.
Pretty funny to see germans making eyes at the Italians, only for the Italians to ignore them and go with that hot new American boy.
Also: Wasn't it Italy that had the press that was openly mocking Joe Biden, even putting on skits with a stand in Joe who kept falling down or something? Like the kind of stuff SNL used to do decades ago? I wonder how much they are mocking Trump seducing their prime minister?
If Jutta Leerdam showed up she would not be kicked out for not being a leader…
that might have been a Saudi outlet,
Did anyone else think that clip of Merz looked like AI?
She does the best eyerolls of any current leader! Her expression while the German guy droned on the other day was priceless. I have a soft spot for her especially because she was the only "leader" compassionate enough to actually go fetch our "leader" and lead him back to the group he was supposed to be with when he needed help. She was very kind. One can't help but see she admires Trump and is repelled by the sissy men of Europe (yes I'm including England).
I never would have dreamed that at any time during my life the best governed large country in Europe would be Italy.
Merz is the first German chancellor in decades who has children.
Ride Space Mountain; Seems original reporting was in error due to trusting unamed 3rd party "insider".
"Important clarification. In my initial comment, I was relying on incorrect reports. It is now clear that this is not true. Von der Leyen was there the whole time – and so were all EU member states that were not represented in Washington. Good and right."
From an X in German but translation.
BUt but
Trump yuugely and lavishly praise EU leaders!!!
Ve have vayz of maykink him feel foolish…
“ She does the best eyerolls of any current leader!”
Italian girls are very good at this. I know. I married one.
I trust aegyptius over the hack press, like der spiegel
While Melania is rumored to be charmed by Trudeau, Meloni only has eyes for Trump.
Everyone is noticing that merz looked like a cunt.
The Meloni eye roll has been viral since the event.
Looking forward to AFD putting an end to German warmongering.
Seems silly. I like mocking the Germans as much as anyone, and I like Giorgia Meloni quite a lot, but if you watch the video with the sound off and ignore the animations, it's a lot more neutral. How long were they sitting there? An hour? More? How hard is it to stitch together a few five second clips to tell a completely misleading story? Meh.
So is this serious or parody? Or both?
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Scholz had no kids. Neither did Merkel. Schroeder had 2.
And 5 wives! 5! I didn't know he was such a chick magnet.
How hard is it to stitch together a few five second clips to tell a completely misleading story?
Ask "60 Minutes"
What's your point here?
It's a trash video from a trash site.
Maybe she was and maybe she wasn't, and if she was, she should've been.
re Amadeus 48 Yes, astonishing. Though certainly part of it has not been simply the increase in Italian competence, but the substantial decline in the connection with reality of the German, French, English and other leaders starting with Angela Merkel.
“the substantial decline in the connection with reality of the German, French, English and other leaders starting with Angela Merkel.”
Is that because of the devastating effect WW2 had on their psyches? This would be the post WW2 generation of European leaders. Merkel was born in 1954.
Merz was born in 55 and Macron and Meloni in 77 and Starmer in the early 60s. I wonder how much their generational experiences affect them. (Trump in 46)
The WH social media game is something else.
Misleading is what we do now for fun. And that Meloni clip was fun. Like the late night clowns, but this is for everyone. I also liked the winning clip. Some great pop culture references. I would think filmmakers, maybe someone like Tarantino, admire some of the media that Trump's people create.
Its all rather amusing to portray this as a HS behavior, but Meloni has substantive disagreements with Fred Mertz over Ukraine. She's much less hawkish, and as expressed reservations over sending NATO troops or binding security guarantees.
Besides, no one seems to like Fred Mertz, even the German voters have soured on him. And of course, the stereotypical Italian dislike of the Germans, no doubt plays a part.
Memories of post-war austerity (more second- than first-hand) may have marked Merz and Starmer, but not Macron and Meloni, but it may not so much be WWII as the end of the Cold War that distinguishes the leaders. For Merz and Starmer, the Cold War was part of their adult experience. For Macron and Meloni, it wasn't.
Also, Merz and Starmer came out of the old post-WWII two party system -- one Conservative/Christian Democrat/Gaullist party and one Labour/Social Democratic party. Macron comes from the breakdown of that system. In a way, he was the breakdown of the system. It's similar with Meloni, though Italian politics were different from the general European model.
stereotypical Italian dislike of the Germans
And vice versa. I heard German veterans of WWII disparage the Italians and praise the Finns. And they mistook my accent for Finnish :) Not sure what that says about my English.
no just rebranding Macron came out of the Socialist party, that was in bad odor after Bataclan, so En Marche, of course he has a party to the left, the old communist headed by Melenchon, Meloni comes from a genuine splinter party that was part of the Berlusconi Salvini coaliton,
Merz seems to be very much in the Merkel vein meaning having learned nothing since 2015,
On BlueSky earlier today the talking points had gone out: Merloni thinks Trump smells bad. Why you can tell from her eyes and hair tossing!
Did he fart multiple times? Did he shit his diaper? (Always popular on BS) Maybe he forgot to bathe?
Dozens of posts on this theme.
Thos folks were apparently watching a different movie.
John Henry
You know what the fellow said—in Italy, for thirty years under the Borgias, they had warfare, terror, murder, and bloodshed, but they produced Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, and the Renaissance. In Switzerland, they had brotherly love, and they had 500 years of democracy and peace. And what did that produce? The cuckoo clock.
- Harry Lime "The Third Man"
John Henry
Unrequited lust? Abort.
I was suprised to learn the Italians don't like the French either. Its typical europe, they always hate their powerful neighbors and have contempt for the less powerful ones.
Europe was, is, and always will be a fundamentally class-based society. We're talking about a region with 1,500 uninterrupted years of government of, by, and for titled feudal nobility. That's one hell of a habit to kick, and anybody tired of that bs left long ago.
Thurber's advice is never to strike a woman lest it leave two men seated next to each other.
Aww, c’mon guys, we’ve all been there. Show some sympathy.
Maybe Merz has a big thing for her, I don't know. But it's pretty easy to make it look that way, even if he doesn't, by chopping up a video, adding childish little video embellishments, and providing the narrative that you want. Looks to me like he was just occasionally looking over to where the Big Dog action was. Really unusual, huh.
TikTok junk.
“Maybe Merz has a big thing for her, I don't know. But it's pretty easy to make it look that way, even if he doesn't, by chopping up a video, adding childish little video embellishments, and providing the narrative that you want. Looks to me like he was just occasionally looking over to where the Big Dog action was. Really unusual, huh.
TikTok junk.”
Cheap entertainment.
As Chancellor, Friedrich Merz has taken steps to ensure fiscal responsibility and border security, and reiterated the post-war German obligation to the Jews. He is a staunch supporter of the European Union, NATO, and the international rules-based order. Merz has advocated for a closer union and "an army for Europe".
Merz is 70 years old, has been married to his wife Charlotte since 1981, and they have three children, so the TikTok tale of jealousy is bullshit. Merz can be seen reacting to Trump's lies, so he dislikes Trump and our president's decision to impose tariffs and his failure to provide weaponry to Ukraine to convince Putin to shut down the war.
Giorgia Meloni is the Prime Minister of Italy. She is a conservative who doesn't understand that Donald is a member of the Narcissistic Party. When Trump spoke, all the men around him had a grim look on their faces, while Meloni, who spent her life convinced of her attractiveness, was easily flattered by Trump's attention.
Leora - surprising how few European leaders have children.
I saw Meloni smiling in Trump’s face when he was flattering her. It doesn’t take any fake splicing and manipulation of the video to see what she was doing. It’s what a granddaughter might do to her senile grandpa, just going along with his blabbering knowing he’s not “all there”.
gadfly said...
“Giorgia Meloni is the Prime Minister of Italy. She is a conservative who doesn't understand that Donald is a member of the Narcissistic Party. When Trump spoke, all the men around him had a grim look on their faces, while Meloni, who spent her life convinced of her attractiveness, was easily flattered by Trump's attention.”
I wish Meloni read Althouse. The eye rolls would be epic.
s Chancellor, Friedrich Merz has taken steps to ensure fiscal responsibility and border security, and reiterated the post-war German obligation to the Jews. He is a staunch supporter of the European Union, NATO, and the international rules-based order. Merz has advocated for a closer union and "an army for Europe".
IOW, Fred Mertz is a conservative, globalist cuck. An enemy of the German People. Hopefully, they'll wake up one day. But they are a conquered country.
“… surprising how few European leaders have children.”
Ursula von der Leyen has seven children.
“It doesn’t take any fake splicing and manipulation of the video to see what she was doing. It’s what a granddaughter might do to her senile grandpa, just going along with his blabbering knowing he’s not ‘all there’”.
Inga this song is for you:
https://youtu.be/bQ_LHyx2odc?si=pThKO-MogiG9rCDm
Merz was quoted afterwards "Oh, for corn sake, Ethel".
Merz is the first German chancellor in decades who has children.
I'm glad he did! Europe needs to reclaim its virility, frankly.
Inga's silliness about Trump's not being "all there" is of course par for the course. Biden supporter that she was and is.
“Inga's silliness about Trump's not being "all there" is of course par for the course. Biden supporter that she was and is.”
You haven’t been here long enough I suppose, but I called Biden senile even when he was running for president. Go back and look. I also said even a dog catcher was a better choice choice than Trump, senile Biden or not.
Giorgia Meloni is the Prime Minister of Italy. She is a conservative who doesn't understand that Donald is a member of the Narcissistic Party. When Trump spoke, all the men around him had a grim look on their faces, while Meloni, who spent her life convinced of her attractiveness, was easily flattered by Trump's attention.
Did we not JUST have a post on cultural differences?
What makes you think, gad, that Meloni - who I believe is proving effective as a PM - is incapable of recognizing flattery? It's it because she's a WOMAN?
Perhaps your problem is that you don't see why the non-conservatives in the crowd might look "grim" when confronted by Trump, and why a conservative (by Euro standards, which is about as far as Trump qualifies for the label as well) might feel more affable toward him.
Inga, I've been here at least as long as you have. Are you saying that you weren't a Biden supporter? Because your latest comment says that you were... despite his senility.
Meanwhile, point to one public appearance by Trump that trumps - so to speak - Biden's in The Debate. Or the Roomba'ing around looking for doorways. Or, since we're on the subject, Meloni's gracious shepherding of Biden back to where the cameras were - something she clearly didn't feel Trump required.
If Trump isn't "all there," he's clearly the most effective dementia patient in the history of the country. Meanwhile, your side of the aisle continue to put forward ridiculous characters who can't even distinguish themselves on their own - only as they contrast with Trump.
☝️Well said, Jamie!☝️
Inga will never be put in her place by another woman because Inga’s place is a contrarian state of mind. And I’ve been here for about 20 years.
Inga will never be put in her place by another woman because Inga’s place is a contrarian state of mind. And I’ve been here for about 20 years.
I supported any Democrat who would run against Trump. I said numerous times that Biden was senile and as I said i also would’ve supported the dog catcher against Trump. Trump is as senile as Biden ever was and as for his physical health he has every chance of dying as soon as or even before Biden.
Meloni is a nice woman, you could see that when she helped poor Biden back to the group. It was pretty obvious in the way she dealt with Trump she was also being kind to a senile leader.
Plus she and her fellow European leaders needed to keep Trump happy with flattery and make him think they respect him (which I doubt) because they need the US to be on board with them with Security Guarantees for Ukraine
In the 2008 election, Inga had Palin Derrangement Syndrome. Her old pal Montana Urban Legend (presently insilicated as Kak) even confounded a brief blog. I don’t recall she was for in the 2012 election but she came down with a terrible case of Walker Derrangement. The Trump ran in 2016 and she’s been a broken record ever since. She suffers as do so many of her coh single white females from a visceral loathing of Trum—almost as if he personifies her worst
Nightmare of a bad husband.
Google AI on Trump’s cognitive decline…
“Some actions and behaviors that have raised questions and prompted discussion include:
Speech patterns: Some have described Trump's recent speeches and remarks as rambling, incoherent, or tangential, with instances of him losing the thread of his thoughts or digressing into unrelated topics. Computer analysis has reportedly shown an increase in the use of all-or-nothing terms, negative words, and swear words in his speeches compared to previous years, which some experts consider potential indicators of cognitive changes or disinhibition. According to The New York Times and Stat News both reported similar findings.
Instances of apparent confusion: There have been reports of instances where Trump seemingly forgot the presence of individuals standing nearby, or appeared to confuse different individuals in public statements. One example cited is confusing Nikki Haley with Nancy Pelosi.
Physical behavior: One incident, described as "strange behavior in Philadelphia," involved him abruptly deciding to act as a DJ, which some experts interpreted as a potential sign of impulsivity and "accelerating cognitive decline". There have also been mentions of a "strange gait" and a noticeable decline in coordination over recent years, with a specific "telltale" sign in his right leg noted by one expert, according to US Express News, cited by The Economic Times.”
“In the 2008 election, Inga had Palin Derrangement Syndrome.”
Chicklet, are you senile? I didn’t start reading or commenting on the Althouse blog until 2011.
More from Google AI…
Here are some examples cited in various reports:
Rambling and incoherent speeches: Trump's speeches have been described as rambling and difficult to follow, with frequent digressions that lose the original thread of thought. Some reports suggest his speech patterns have become less linear and more tangential or circumstantial.
Difficulty completing thoughts and sentences: He has been observed struggling to complete words or sentences, a phenomenon some refer to as phonemic paraphasia.
Memory lapses: Examples include forgetting or mixing up names (like confusing Nancy Pelosi with Nikki Haley), or making factual errors like claiming he was still president in 2021. A montage of his memory gaffes was even played during a hearing related to the Hur report.
Unusual or impulsive behavior: Reports have mentioned instances like swaying silently to music on stage for extended periods, or an abrupt decision to play DJ at an event as potential signs of impulsivity and accelerating cognitive decline, according to some experts.
Trump… I’m going to Russia to meet with Putin!
Trump said that his Uncle the professor taught the Uni-bomber, lol.
Trump keeps asking where certain people are when they right behind him, next to him or across the table form him. Then they usually have to say “here I am”.
Inga said...
I also said even a dog catcher was a better choice choice than Trump, senile Biden or not.
People that are this stupid and juvenile shouldn't be allowed to vote.
Ukraine is being destroyed right now because Biden was President instead of Trump.
This is a result of letting people like Inga be a part of choosing our leaders.
"... and reiterated the post-war German obligation to the Jews."
Ah, yes. Just like the post-war American obligation to the Japanese.
"People that are this stupid and juvenile shouldn't be allowed to vote."
Well. True. But how are we going to decide who is this stupid and juvenile? I think the simplest method -- and arguably the best -- is that I will vote. The rest of you won't. Hard to see how that could go wrong.
Merz and Starmer are Establishment guys. Trump and Meloni, not so much. Macron is somewhere in the middle, but probably more Establishment than not. He was supposed to be the big wave of change, but it doesn't look as though he was.
RCOCEAN II said: no one seems to like Fred Mertz
Oh...I don't know. Ethel stayed married to him. Desi and Lucy seemed to like him. I thought he was pretty funny and completed the ensemble.
(sorry....I couldn't help myself. 😎 This reference will go woooosh over younger poster's heads.)
Google AI--garbage in, garbage out.
I see Inga was drunk-posting… AGAIN!, last evening.
Mercedes is what people buy for dependability, but Ferrari is what they desire.
Trump claimed he was asked for his license plate number when he voted, lol.
President Donald Trump attacked mail-in voting on Monday with an anecdote about one of his own trips to the ballot box that included a very unlikely detail.
“They asked me for my license plate,” he insisted. “I said, ‘I don’t know if I have it.’ They said, ‘Sir, you have to have it.’ I was very impressed, actually.”
https://ca.news.yahoo.com/brain-mush-people-cant-believe-225840047.html
Whoever did the captioning of the video should be ashamed. Her name is Meloni, not Maloney. Italian, not Irish!
Inga. Quantity is not quality.
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