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OldBaldy1701E

(10,945 posts)
9. "...telling them he was too busy to learn their language."
Sat Mar 7, 2026, 06:59 PM
10 hrs ago

No.

It is ignorance and arrogance.

It is a major sign of narcissism, when they expect everyone and everything to bow to their whim.

It needs to stop.

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Ah, but Pete's tattoos are polyglottal. tanyev 12 hrs ago #1
Remember this? A true American President: "Ich bin ein Berliner" Joinfortmill 12 hrs ago #2
And Jackie spoke Spanish in Latin America wnylib 9 hrs ago #19
His exact quote Roy Rolling 8 hrs ago #23
He has not mastered English yet. wnylib 8 hrs ago #24
"Sic transit Gloria." Marcuse 7 hrs ago #30
Sic Semper Tyrannis Capt. America 3 hrs ago #42
I eek-spay Igpay Atinlay.... COL Mustard 7 hrs ago #32
. Not unless you get all the grammar right. wnylib 6 hrs ago #33
Actually, German does have some clues about noun endings and gender RazorbackExpat 3 hrs ago #41
I did not pick up on that in 2 years of high school German. wnylib 26 min ago #46
Melania says leave the money on the table Henry203 5 hrs ago #37
Nonsense popsdenver 5 hrs ago #38
Damn. There was so much in that speech that came to fruition. Amazing speaker. C Moon 59 min ago #45
What about Brazil? Does Lil Marco speak Portuguese too? FakeNoose 11 hrs ago #3
Lets have another dog and pony show at American expense...........called Mar A Lago........... turbinetree 11 hrs ago #4
Not all 'Americas' are equal ... at least not in the sight of the BLOATUS. nt eppur_se_muova 11 hrs ago #5
trumpie speaks fluently in all languages - as a spoiled brat having temper tantrums. Parents worldwide recognizes them. erronis 11 hrs ago #6
Hegseth said, "I only speak American" at a summit with Latin American leaders??? 70sEraVet 10 hrs ago #7
re: "I was okay with languages" -- from mister word salad himself. (n/t) thesquanderer 10 hrs ago #8
"...telling them he was too busy to learn their language." OldBaldy1701E 10 hrs ago #9
He's too busy with: hoosierspud 9 hrs ago #10
Remember when he said he would quit golf in order to....... OGBuzz 9 hrs ago #17
He can barely speak his native language, no way he is capable of learning a LoisB 9 hrs ago #11
I don't think he has the capacity to learn a damn thing about anything. (nt) William Seger 9 hrs ago #14
I wholeheartedly agree. LoisB 8 hrs ago #28
I hate to be repetitive . . . AverageOldGuy 9 hrs ago #12
A disgrace to humanity. wnylib 6 hrs ago #35
My alliterative string of adjectives for this boor - 3catwoman3 9 hrs ago #13
they all trip over each other to get a taste of Trump's ass. OGBuzz 9 hrs ago #15
Traitor is Too Stupid to Learn Anything! Cha 9 hrs ago #16
absolutely. and he couldn't learn another language if his life depended on it nt orleans 4 hrs ago #40
Jesus spoke English so should everyone. Wait for it. twodogsbarking 9 hrs ago #18
Melania can translate.... right? IcyPeas 9 hrs ago #20
Yep Traildogbob 7 hrs ago #31
I wish I knew Spanish. twodogsbarking 9 hrs ago #21
He is sounding more insane as the days goes by! kimbutgar 8 hrs ago #22
Question DrMJG10 8 hrs ago #25
It's so lame of the media MorbidButterflyTat 8 hrs ago #26
No cajones. Bet he can translate that Walleye 8 hrs ago #27
That's DJT - making friends and influencing people wherever he goes. MIButterfly 7 hrs ago #29
The Fascist Felon can barely speak English. Dulcinea 6 hrs ago #34
Another day, another incredible embarrassment and insult to the world by this evil regime LymphocyteLover 6 hrs ago #36
Dump doesn't even know English sakabatou 4 hrs ago #39
Trump needs an interpreter for his English. Emrys 3 hrs ago #43
Being ignorant, he completely missed the joke they played on him. usonian 2 hrs ago #44
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