Will the apology tour attack be rehashed by Republicans post-Trump?

[Virginiá]

I'm not even going to ask whether the next Democratic will go on an apology tour, because I'm pretty sure there will be lots of apologies in private no matter what.

Why do Republicans always pick presidents who need someone to clean up after them?

[ProudModerate2]

Yes.
Even though some of those who are apologizing to our allies now (on behalf of the USA) are not necessarily Democrats, but Republicans (Thank you John McCain!) ...

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[Darthpi – Anti-Florida Activist]

That seems close to a certainty.

[Landslide Lyndon]

It's not like they have any (popular) ideas to run on, so absolutely yes.

[136or142]

Hopefully the swing voters will have learned by then that nothing Republicans say should be taken seriously.

[YE]

No because our political climate will be totally different when the next GOP succeeds a Democrat.

[Darthpi – Anti-Florida Activist]

Hopefully the swing voters will have learned by then that nothing Republicans say should be taken seriously.

*Laughs uncontrollably*

[136or142]

Hopefully the swing voters will have learned by then that nothing Republicans say should be taken seriously.

*Laughs uncontrollably*

Hope springs eternal.

[Landslide Lyndon]

Hopefully the swing voters will have learned by then that nothing Republicans say should be taken seriously.

*Laughs uncontrollably*

Hope springs eternal.

You better hope instead that Democrats won't relax and sit on their hands like they did in 2010 and 2014.

[136or142]

Hopefully the swing voters will have learned by then that nothing Republicans say should be taken seriously.

*Laughs uncontrollably*

Hope springs eternal.

You better hope instead that Democrats won't relax and sit on their hands like they did in 2010 and 2014.

Democrats didn't 'relax' in 2010 or 2014.  Unfortunately, unfilled unrealistic expectations leads to cynicism among some Democrats.  I don't know what can be done about that.

[Fuzzy Bear]

Yes.
Even though some of those who are apologizing to our allies now (on behalf of the USA) are not necessarily Democrats, but Republicans (Thank you John McCain!) ...

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Has Free Trade and Globalization been good for the ordinary American?

It's a boon for someone overseas, but is it good for the ordinary American?

That's not A question; it's THE question.

[Landslide Lyndon]

Yes.
Even though some of those who are apologizing to our allies now (on behalf of the USA) are not necessarily Democrats, but Republicans (Thank you John McCain!) ...

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Has Free Trade and Globalization been good for the ordinary American?

Yes.

[YE]

Yes.
Even though some of those who are apologizing to our allies now (on behalf of the USA) are not necessarily Democrats, but Republicans (Thank you John McCain!) ...

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Has Free Trade and Globalization been good for the ordinary American?

It's a boon for someone overseas, but is it good for the ordinary American?

That's not A question; it's THE question.

It's a boon for cities but that's outweighed by the impact in working class areas to the point that it resulted in the election of a reality star billionare.

[136or142]

Yes.
Even though some of those who are apologizing to our allies now (on behalf of the USA) are not necessarily Democrats, but Republicans (Thank you John McCain!) ...

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Has Free Trade and Globalization been good for the ordinary American?

It's a boon for someone overseas, but is it good for the ordinary American?

That's not A question; it's THE question.

It's a boon for cities but that's outweighed by the impact in working class areas to the point that it resulted in the election of a reality star billionare.

There are legitimate criticisms of free trade, but it's certainly true that it was scapegoated (along with immigrants) to the point that it resulted in the election of a deranged psychopath.

[Progressive Pessimist]

Absolutely. But quite frankly the world deserves an apology after we unleashed Trump on them for (at least) four years. I don't give a damn how unpopular or unappealing it might be. Someone has to apologize!

[forgotten manatee]

The Republicans undoubtedly will. But they are idiots, and so is anyone who agrees with them on this, so I hope the next Democrat takes all of it with a grain of salt.

[junior chįmp]

Yes.
Even though some of those who are apologizing to our allies now (on behalf of the USA) are not necessarily Democrats, but Republicans (Thank you John McCain!) ...

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Has Free Trade and Globalization been good for the ordinary American?

It's a boon for someone overseas, but is it good for the ordinary American?

That's not A question; it's THE question.

Give it a rest old man....you dont care weather or not free trade is beneficial to average Americans. Your just looking for something to justify your vote for Trump no matter how wrong it may be. You could care less about what facts are thrown you way regarding free trade. Quit with the shenanigans already.

[forgotten manatee]

Yes.
Even though some of those who are apologizing to our allies now (on behalf of the USA) are not necessarily Democrats, but Republicans (Thank you John McCain!) ...

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Has Free Trade and Globalization been good for the ordinary American?

It's a boon for someone overseas, but is it good for the ordinary American?

That's not A question; it's THE question.

Give it a rest old man....you dont care weather or not free trade is beneficial to average Americans. Your just looking for something to justify your vote for Trump no matter how wrong it may be. You could care less about what facts are thrown you way regarding free trade. Quit with the shenanigans already.

Also, the answer to his question is FUKCING YES.

[ProudModerate2]

Maybe the idea of an apology tour will be popular enough by then for a candidate to win by openly campaigning on it.

I agree.
Maybe not necessarily campaigning with the use of the word "apology," but more like re-establishing the great relations we used to have with our allies, before Orange-Narcissist tore them all down.

[TJ in Oregon]

Maybe the idea of an apology tour will be popular enough by then for a candidate to win by openly campaigning on it.

I doubt it, at least not if that's a major platform item. A candidate who campaigns on it would almost certainly be a near-caricature of a 'Resistance' type who would go on to alienate just about every possible swing voter.

[Frodo]

Yes.
Even though some of those who are apologizing to our allies now (on behalf of the USA) are not necessarily Democrats, but Republicans (Thank you John McCain!) ...

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Has Free Trade and Globalization been good for the ordinary American?

It's a boon for someone overseas, but is it good for the ordinary American?

That's not A question; it's THE question.

Give it a rest old man....you dont care weather or not free trade is beneficial to average Americans. Your just looking for something to justify your vote for Trump no matter how wrong it may be. You could care less about what facts are thrown you way regarding free trade. Quit with the shenanigans already.

Or any other issue for that matter, including immigration... 

[President Punxsutawney Phil]

Yes.
Even though some of those who are apologizing to our allies now (on behalf of the USA) are not necessarily Democrats, but Republicans (Thank you John McCain!) ...

You must be logged in to read this quote.

Has Free Trade and Globalization been good for the ordinary American?

It's a boon for someone overseas, but is it good for the ordinary American?

That's not A question; it's THE question.

It's a boon for cities but that's outweighed by the impact in working class areas to the point that it resulted in the election of a reality star billionare.

There are legitimate criticisms of free trade, but it's certainly true that it was scapegoated (along with immigrants) to the point that it resulted in the election of a deranged psychopath.

[fluffypanther19]

Yes.
Even though some of those who are apologizing to our allies now (on behalf of the USA) are not necessarily Democrats, but Republicans (Thank you John McCain!) ...

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Has Free Trade and Globalization been good for the ordinary American?

It's a boon for someone overseas, but is it good for the ordinary American?

That's not A question; it's THE question.

Give it a rest old man....you dont care weather or not free trade is beneficial to average Americans. Your just looking for something to justify your vote for Trump no matter how wrong it may be. You could care less about what facts are thrown you way regarding free trade. Quit with the shenanigans already.

Also, the answer to his question is FUKCING YES.

the answer is overwhelmingly yes, but there are some serious negative side effects that have to be addressed at some point

[forgotten manatee]

Yes.
Even though some of those who are apologizing to our allies now (on behalf of the USA) are not necessarily Democrats, but Republicans (Thank you John McCain!) ...

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Has Free Trade and Globalization been good for the ordinary American?

It's a boon for someone overseas, but is it good for the ordinary American?

That's not A question; it's THE question.

Give it a rest old man....you dont care weather or not free trade is beneficial to average Americans. Your just looking for something to justify your vote for Trump no matter how wrong it may be. You could care less about what facts are thrown you way regarding free trade. Quit with the shenanigans already.

Also, the answer to his question is FUKCING YES.

the answer is overwhelmingly yes, but there are some serious negative side effects that have to be addressed at some point

Agreed, but there’s no need to throw the baby out with the bath water.