Rubio's Munich speech.

[Raynine]

The world has gone bizarre, and it keeps getting more bizarre. I’ve been mulling over Marco Rubio’s speech at the Munich Security Conference and his heartfelt speech about Italian that discovered a new world. Italians are Europeans and we want the Europeans to like us so even though the Europeans have been killing each other since Europe became Europe, why not? Would America exist if it were not for Europe? Probably not because we had to know what not to do first. A lot of smart Europeans gave us some good pointers on how to build a truly free country which was not happening in Europe, and our leaders took heed. So, on that point, Rubio was correct.

But the Columbus reference? What the hell did he do other than get lost? Columbus’s navigator must have been raiding the wine barrels, and his own crew was about to lynch him because he had no idea where they were. They were running out of food, and you know how people get when they run out of food! I know that is true because in the third grade I was in a school play about Columbus, and I was one of the mutineers with a rope!

Then someone in the crow’s nest spotted land and the day was saved, or so the story goes. When old Columbus finally made landfall, he thought he was in the East Indies, he thought Cuba was China and believed some of the surrounding islands were part of Japan. Once the crew got some food in their stomachs, they forgave Columbus while he named the natives on the shoreline Indians! That’s how we got the Apache's, the Comanche’s, and the Arapaho! Things went along well for a while with thanksgiving feasts and all that. Then the natives figured out White Europeans spoke with a forked tongue, and it all went downhill fast from there.

If I Were Rubio, I would not use Columbus as a featured example of American greatness inspired by Europe.

Just sayin.

 

[SaxonJackson]

We've officially entered Clown World. I finally took the Black Pill and I've never felt more free and liberated. I don't belong to either of the major political cults. Give it a try. You'll love it.

 

[Admiral Rockwell Tory]

The world has gone bizarre, and it keeps getting more bizarre. I’ve been mulling over Marco Rubio’s speech at the Munich Security Conference and his heartfelt speech about Christopher Columbus-the Italian apparently. Italians are Europeans and we want the Europeans to like us so even though the Europeans have been killing each other since Europe became Europe, why not? Would America exist if it were not for Europe? Probably not because we had to know what not to do first. A lot of smart Europeans gave us some good pointers on how to build a truly free country which was not happening in Europe, and our leaders took heed. So, on that point, Rubio was correct.

But Columbus? What the hell did he do other than get lost? Columbus’s navigator must have been raiding the wine barrels, and his own crew was about to lynch him because he had no idea where they were. They were running out of food, and you know how people get when they run out of food! I know that is true because in the third grade I was in a school play about Columbus, and I was one of the mutineers with a rope!

Then someone in the crow’s nest spotted land and the day was saved, or so the story goes. When old Columbus finally made landfall, he thought he was in the East Indies, he thought Cuba was China and believed some of the surrounding islands were part of Japan. Once the crew got some food in their stomachs, they forgave Columbus while he named the natives on the shoreline Indians! That’s how we got the Apache's, the Comanche’s, and the Arapaho! Things went along well for a while with thanksgiving feasts and all that. Then the natives figured out White Europeans spoke with a forked tongue, and it all went downhill fast from there.

If I Were Rubio, I would not use Columbus as featured example of American greatness inspired by Europe.

Just sayin.

Failed history, huh?

 

[Rambunctious]

watch this to the end...

 

[rightwinger]

Sad to watch the U.S. surrender its role as a world leader

https://www.cnn.com/2026/02/16/politics/democrat-munich-conference-attendees-speech?cid=external-feeds_iluminar_msn

A divide has opened up between Europe and the United States,” Merz said Friday. “The United States’ claim to leadership has been challenged, and possibly lost.”

It’s more than just words. Merz has said he held “confidential talks” with France on European nuclear deterrence. It’s a stunning admission there’s no longer unconditional trust that the US will do what needs to be done for its transatlantic allies.

 

[DGS49]

It was an excellent speech. I thought he might have been a little more specific in a few areas...uncontrolled immigration and stupid energy policies...but overall, it was great and the audience appreciated it - even if they didn't like what he was saying in some particulars.

 

[Raynine]

America was settled by Europeans that rejected Europe. Not the people of europe, the leadership of Europe.

 

[shockedcanadian]

I thought it was a strong speech. When even the European politicians feel enough of a sense of pride again to stand up and clap you know he is making sense to them. Clinton was even not welcome, her brand of "liberalism" no longer wanted in Europe. Thanks a great deal to Trump, Japan, Italy and others who are realizing that this is not sustainable for a functioning society. You do not import the 3rd World in 2026, that is what CHina wants you to do.

England, France, Germany and Italy all contributed greatly to the Western World and liberal democracies at different times. To me the Renaissance Period may be the greatest in the advancement of the human spirit and creativity in world history. Italy and France remain close to this day due to this period and this truly progressive movement of intellect and creative art.

Why would a nation take that cherished history even with all its warts thanks primarily to the wars emanating from Germany (a nation on its own which contributed greatly to world music and culture) and just decide "let us accept all people from everywhere regardless of their cultural contribution of religious beliefs just so we can save a few nickels on labour costs"?

There is nothing offensive or shameful about Europeans being proud of their heritage and it took a Cuban refugee proud to be American to educate them.

Judaism found appeal in Hellenic until it went too far and Judaism was losing its soul and an uprising occurred. Will Europeans realize that their culture is worth fighting for? They are more than a plot of land?

To allow religious beliefs that run counter to Judeo-Christian Values and the 1000s of years of great European history is ridiculous. Japan has been reversing this poor policy as is America. Canada is even not renewing many visas. This is not intolerance it is respect for your own native populations values and needs.

China was wise enough to say "our population is going to decrease" but in their own words "our population will be smaller but we will maintain the right population". Meaning, it will be fine, they even intend to address some of these losses with robots.

For as much as they are not a Western nation they did not decide to allow an open border. That is NOT how you run a home or a nation.

 

[SaxonJackson]

Sad to watch the U.S. surrender its role as a world leader

https://www.cnn.com/2026/02/16/politics/democrat-munich-conference-attendees-speech?cid=external-feeds_iluminar_msn

A divide has opened up between Europe and the United States,” Merz said Friday. “The United States’ claim to leadership has been challenged, and possibly lost.”

It’s more than just words. Merz has said he held “confidential talks” with France on European nuclear deterrence. It’s a stunning admission there’s no longer unconditional trust that the US will do what needs to be done for its transatlantic allies.

Reports state that Trump is purposely weakening the dollar. If true, we can expect higher prices and a growth in the poverty class and a shrinkage of the middle class.

 

[Rambunctious]

Reports state that Trump is purposely weakening the dollar. If true, we can expect higher prices and a growth in the poverty class and a shrinkage of the middle class.

More jobs and new businesses will come first...

 

[Eman623]

This thread is not satirical in any way. It should be moved or closed.