A humorous job of selective editing — nevertheless made an accurate point about the United States

© 2026 Peter Free

 

15 May 2026

 

 

On the one hand, a world leader

 

On the other, a hegemonic dumbass.

 

 

Example

 

From Power to the People@ProudSocialist — who selectively edited comments made at the recent Xi-Trump meeting in Beijing, China:

 

 

China’s President:

 

“The world is at a crossroads. Can the US and China create a new paradigm of relations to meet these global challenges together?”

 

America’s President:

 

“Chinese restaurants in America outnumber the 5 largest fast-food chains combined. That’s a big statement!”

 

 

The moral? — Trump embarrasses We the People on a daily basis

 

Nevertheless, Trump is still in power because American government — and arguably, culture — have contentedly mired themselves in avarice, corruption, stupidity and gutlessness.

 

The United States has become the reigning definition of 'blanket purulence'.

 

There is some merit in the idea of clashing civilizations.

 

Or, perhaps more accurately, civilizations clashing with soulless barbarity.