Trump to visit Denmark on Sept. 2

[MRC_Hans]

On Sept. 2 2019, President Trump is to visit Danmark. It will be a state visit with all the trimmings, like those of previous US Presidents.

He might prepare for some demonstrations against him, however.

Hans

 

[Trebuchet]

Those will just be fake news, while the lamestream media ignores the hordes of adoring fans.

 

[erlando]

I hope someone borrows the baby balloon from the londoners and that a lot of danes show that fat orange clown that he is definitely not welcomed by all.

 

[The Great Zaganza]

Is this some new kind of tariff?

 

[WilliamSeger]

I hope someone borrows the baby balloon from the londoners and that a lot of danes show that fat orange clown that he is definitely not welcomed by all.

Trump will win them over by telling them how much he loves their pastries and large dogs.

 

[theprestige]

On Sept. 2 2019, President Trump is to visit Danmark. It will be a state visit with all the trimmings, like those of previous US Presidents.

He might prepare for some demonstrations against him, however.

What sort of preparations would those be?

The President already prepares for large crowds and assassination attempts. Pretty sure "demonstrations against him" are already a standard part of the checklist.

Or who knows? Maybe "prepare for some demonstrations against him" means "look forward to basking in the attention." Maybe the Danes will have enough self-respect to not give him that attention.

I guess we'll find out in September!

 

[shemp]

The Danes can keep him. Won't even ask for anything in return. Well, maybe some pastries and cheese would be nice, but it's really not necessary.

 

[theprestige]

I hope someone borrows the baby balloon from the londoners and that a lot of danes show that fat orange clown that he is definitely not welcomed by all.

As a wise famous person once said, "at this point, what difference does it make?"

What exactly is this demonstration supposed to achieve?

Seems to me it would be an empty gesture.

 

[Skeptic Ginger]

Apathy is an empty gesture.

Demonstrations are not.

 

[theprestige]

Apathy is an empty gesture.

Demonstrations are not.

Cargo-cult activism.

If the Danes voted to ban President Trump from entering Denmark? *That* would not be an empty gesture. Modern-day demonstrations are like that Baby Trump balloon: All they do is make you talk funny when you inhale their vapors.

 

[MRC_Hans]

Cargo-cult activism.

If the Danes voted to ban President Trump from entering Denmark? *That* would not be an empty gesture. Modern-day demonstrations are like that Baby Trump balloon: All they do is make you talk funny when you inhale their vapors.

Well, in the real world, it's a bit complex. Denmark comprises around six million people, about the same as a medium-sized US city. We need to keep good relations to our big friends, even if they are dangerous nuts. Trump can devastate our economy on a whim.

So, he will get the royal treatment, but probably with some demonstrations (and possibly a balloon) as the fly in the ointment.

We respect the choice of the American people. If he won't respect our democratic freedom, then we shall have to live without his friendship.

Hans

 

[theprestige]

Well, in the real world, it's a bit complex. Denmark comprises around six million people, about the same as a medium-sized US city. We need to keep good relations to our big friends, even if they are dangerous nuts. Trump can devastate our economy on a whim.



So, he will get the royal treatment, but probably with some demonstrations (and possibly a balloon) as the fly in the ointment.



We respect the choice of the American people. If he won't respect our democratic freedom, then we shall have to live without his friendship.



Hans

Interesting take. Thanks for taking the time to to explain a little bit. I have a couple questions.

First, if there's real concern in Denmark that Trump could devastate your economy on a whim, then isn't it extremely risky to provoke him with flies in ointments? Wouldn't the smart, responsible play be to keep Trump balloons completely out of sight during OMB's visit? Not have any protests at all?

Second, what does "if he won't respect our democratic freedom" mean? Is there some power that the president of the United States has over Denmark, that I'm not aware of? Are you worried that he's going to nullify your elections? Install a governor-general? Rewrite your constitution? Seriously, how is this even a concern?

 

[phiwum]

As a wise famous person once said, "at this point, what difference does it make?"

What exactly is this demonstration supposed to achieve?

Seems to me it would be an empty gesture.

It would be an expression of disgust at a man one finds loathsome. Some find that worthwhile. Some don't.

It makes little difference in the behavior of the president or the relations between the two countries. About all that might happen is that Trump gets annoyed and becomes less friendly with Denmark, but that didn't happen with the UK and is unlikely to happen with Denmark.

 

[theprestige]

It would be an expression of disgust at a man one finds loathsome. Some find that worthwhile. Some don't.



It makes little difference in the behavior of the president or the relations between the two countries. About all that might happen is that Trump gets annoyed and becomes less friendly with Denmark, but that didn't happen with the UK and is unlikely to happen with Denmark.

Sounds like pretty much the definition of an empty gesture.

 

[MRC_Hans]

Interesting take. Thanks for taking the time to to explain a little bit. I have a couple questions.

First, if there's real concern in Denmark that Trump could devastate your economy on a whim, then isn't it extremely risky to provoke him with flies in ointments? Wouldn't the smart, responsible play be to keep Trump balloons completely out of sight during OMB's visit? Not have any protests at all?

We are a democracy. People have a right to protest. Happily so.

Second, what does "if he won't respect our democratic freedom" mean? Is there some power that the president of the United States has over Denmark, that I'm not aware of? Are you worried that he's going to nullify your elections? Install a governor-general? Rewrite your constitution? Seriously, how is this even a concern?

He could start a trade war. Luckily, that would probably get him on edge with the EU, which might be a bigger bite than he could chew. Still, you watch where you are standing if you are in a room with elephants. Especially idiot elephants.

Hans

 

[MRC_Hans]

Sounds like pretty much the definition of an empty gesture.

That seems to mean that you find gestures empty, in general.

Hans

 

[theprestige]

We are a democracy. People have a right to protest. Happily so.

Nobody was questioning your right to protest. Why are you addressing a concern nobody has raised?

The concern you raised was that Trump could devastate your economy on whim. I'm not questioning your right to protest. I'm questioning your wisdom in protesting, if your stated concern is sincere.

He could start a trade war.

That is not a disrespect of your democratic freedom. Please take a moment to reconsider the arguments you have made, and my rebuttals, and figure out what the hell you're actually trying to say. Because right now, it all seems like disjointed blabber.

 

[Ryokan]

Trump will win them over by telling them how much he loves their pastries and large dogs.

That's great. I'm sure the Danes will forward his appreciation of the pastries to the Austrians.

 

[AnonyMoose]

Those poor Danes.


They have my thoughts and prayers.

 

[Baylor]

The concern you raised was that Trump could devastate your economy on whim.

Remember these EU countries don't need a functioning military because they leech off the US. The only thing that's stopping Putin's tanks from marching through Europe is the security blanket offered kindly by the US military. They'll have to give up their cushy welfare states if the US had a change of heart and that gives them incredible anxiety.