Finally... somebody speaking some sense.

I can't say I'm particularly worried about this. In fact because of Brexit, which I thought was a bad idea, a Trump presidency may not be such a bad thing for UK Plc. Maybe two wrongs can make a right. A bunch of idiots voted that we leave the E.U. and another bunch of idiots voted in Trump. I think their choice was easier and almost more predictable as Clinton was such an unappealing alternative; the last few days with her dragging her lapdog Bill around and smarming up to all the celebs with that cheesy grin permanently plastered on her face was cringeworthy in the extreme.
When Obama arrived the best part of a decade ago (When the Yanks probably thought they were electing Dennis Haysbert from '24') it was supposedly a 'wow' event, the U.S.'s first black president. He's been all mouth and no trousers and next to sod-all is any different, so perhaps he has killed the dream/fantasy and they get a dose of Brexit2 instead.
Bearing in mind so much is promised and near enough nothing delivered when it comes to elections, the fact his promises have been so extreme means there is a fair chance of part-delivery on many of them. It isn't a dictatorship so the likelyhood is nothing too crazy (an actual wall paid for by Mexico for example) will ever happen. Watered down, many of the things he promised should be an interesting ride for 4 years.

Will he now publish his Tax Returns as promised ??

Should make interesting reading.....

if you were a newly enfranchised ( mid aged) American youd be morally entitled to a rich platter including half a broiled Mexican and all the trimmings

I'm foolish for agreeing with Hodgy that Obama's a class act? Well, so be it.

Same old same old...:rolleyes:

lol, us remainers keep asking you to post examples of us whinging and whining

but you never do - mm why is that, go on have a look through the EU referendum thread

I did - the other day, I even posted on what pages the relevant sections were

nor do you answer any questions - like what should we do with the EU Medical Agency (worth billions in inward Pharma investment)

what concessions should we make to keep it if any - or let Spain / Denmark have it

but you never answer any

It is abundantly clear to anyone that has half a brain and not in denial that the UK government has not got a fvcking Scooby doo what it is doing

and, ironically it is you that keep whinging and whining when this is pointed out

The platter will have on it a mega size triple cheese burger and a mountain of French Fries on side, along with all that you say. I know, I know. :D

Don't read too much into that sentence. I think most people are idiots.

in what way

we were told Brexit was about "Free Trade"

Trump is not a believer in "Free Trade" - so any deal is going to be harder

our world of easy free trade deals seems to have just got smaller

Brexiteers - feel free to chip in

I will accept "Brexit means Brexit" from you so don't be shy

Really, you asked me to post examples of your whinging and whining? That must have passed me by, as my being a remainer has completely passed you by despite your claim to have carefully examined my various posts. Can't imagine why you would bother to do that but good luck to you if you've got nothing better to do.

I voted not for Brexit but for remaining as part of the EU, but I know there is absolutely nothing I can do about the result. However, I can maintain a positive attitude and avoid spreading your brand of negativity that serves no purpose other than to dispirit people. At least you can start knocking the USA now.

This article sums it up for me

http://www.newyorker.com/news/news-desk/an-american-tragedy-donald-trump

'Brexit means something' is probably more accurate. Certainly a symbolic distancing from a unified Europe almost instantly.
Obama had suggested we weren't at the head of any queue.
Theresa May needs to get her arse in gear now. Her and Putin are well placed to have profitable discussions with Trump.
I expect relations with the Eurozone to stagnate somewhat.
Trump wasn't a politician, he is a pragmatist.

His interaction/association with Farage demonstrates that he is receptive to our current position. And referring to Brexit himself.

Thought I'd pop on here to see how upset the liberals are at things having not gone their way!... ;)

Can't say I'm surprised at the result, but Trump is essentially a product of overly liberal policies and pushing conservative views underground. There's a shrinking middle class in the US mirroring many Western countries, and these people are being ignored by mainstream politics.

This is just the beginning of the populist movement. Think Le Pen in France, Gert Wilders in Holland, 5 Star Movement in Italy and maybe AfD in Germany.

At the end of the day Trump has been democratically elected, so the liberals who are generally intolerant to anyone who doesn't agree with their views should accept the democratic vote with some dignity and give him a chance to prove the doubters wrong.

Trump and 'pragmatist' shouldn't exist in the same sentence.
Probably the antithesis of pragmatic

How tolerant are you of 'liberals'?

It's difficult to see how Trump is going to be the solution to issues you rightly point out

Yes all these people are after a cheap fix , and will adhere to any tom dick harry to get it

These liberals have ultimately created a situation whereby the voters you describe now form part of the same voting demographic as the extremists. And those same liberals were still shouting "Misogynists, Anti-semites, Racists, Homophobes etc" at the voters that didn't share their views right till the end. That was never going to work, only firming up the resolve of those disenfranchised voters.
And here we are.

You could substitute 'opportunist' if you like. There is a lot of crossover.

You seem to be conveniently forgetting that Bernie Sanders, who is far more liberal that HC would almost certainly wiped the floor with Trump.

Maybe, but he didn't. So that is just supposition.

Did Obama not say the UK would be at the back of the queue after Brexit and Trump say the UK would be first in line ?

They spoke spoke crap on that issue

Even Clinton won the popular vote, so like Brexit I wouldn't be making sweeping comments about how democracy has spoken and those who lost should suck it up. It was too close for that. But a result is a result. The smugness in either case is idiotic.

I cant find him saying front of the line this is all i could find in 10mins of searching

http://mobile.reuters.com/article/idUSKCN0Y60AY

Of coarse it is posible everything that has been said is all lies and pointless mentioning

Have you not been paying attention?

Trump's administration is going to be rather busy renegotiating the trade deals they already have.

A bit off topic . But what would happen if scotland gained independance from the rest of the uk and stayed part of the eu and England left.

Could we trade with england and england with whoever the want

Just a thought . Didnt seem worth starting a new thread

Ive not . So they wont have time to negotiate a deal with uk . Ok. Thanks for clearing that up for me .

Downer . There is no light at the end of the tunnel

Wasn't really that close in the end. Trump kinda smashed her, as it were.

For those saying it was an obvious result to happen, no one here really expected this would actually happen. Well, not many people at all. The uneducated/dumb white vote really came through for Trump.

Amazingly, in Florida it was a 52% or something female vote....seriously!!! Most of the Texans in my office were shocked by this and Texas is a Red State!

I just hope Trump does well. I'd sooner he surprised me than for those of us who hate him to be proved right!!