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pat_k

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34. Tragically true. There may be no recovery from loss of trust.

Thu May 28, 2026, 09:08 PM

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I don't think we ever recovered the lost of trust we suffered when Bush II turned us into torturing pariahs -- particularly since Obama chose to let the torturers in the joint operations off the hook.

Time will tell if we can regain even 50% of the prosperity we have enjoyed as a nation at the forefront of science, as a reliable trade partner and ally, as a leader in humanitarian aid, and on and on.

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What percentage of Americans have realized this, I wonder. hedda_foil Thursday #1

between those who don't know or don't care rampartd Thursday #2

You're probably right but I sure would like to see it asked in polls. hedda_foil Thursday #3

His approval is around 32-35%, maybe more.. mountain grammy Thursday #6

It's 27% for inflation NJCher Thursday #7

All thanks to some guys 237 years ago.... paleotn Thursday #27

The American stupidity and immorality is astounding. Irish_Dem Thursday #9

Astounding, horrifying, disgusting... 3catwoman3 Thursday #24

You said it better than I did. Add heartbreaking and tragic to the list. Irish_Dem Thursday #32

I have 100% vapor2 Thursday #35

And they are of course right. And it makes us FAR, FAR less safe. pat_k Thursday #4

Yes. And further...when push comes to shove even the US can't stand against the rest of the world. Fewer nations wiggs Thursday #11

Tragically true. There may be no recovery from loss of trust. pat_k Thursday #34

Plus add leaving the WHO with ebola and hantavirus vapor2 Thursday #36

Absolutely! pat_k Thursday #39

ONLY 80%, eh? GiqueCee Thursday #5

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I have a cousin in Alberta... GiqueCee Friday #44

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I agree.................... Lovie777 Thursday #10

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