News Forum - Will the US summit on democracy deliver?

[Thaiger]

In the wake of a turbulent Donald Trump administration where conspiracy theories were promoted and authoritarian leadership style admired, President Joe Biden is reestablishing its commitments to democracy by holding a summit to defend it. The United States will have to reassess its traditional role of being a lecturer of democratic values at the Summit for Democracy which will take place on December 9 and 10. The State Department has hinted that it might be genuine in taking on a new role by stating that it has to take the “opportunity to listen, learn, and speak about the challenges facing […]

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[LoongFred]

57 minutes ago, Thaiger said:

In the wake of a turbulent Donald Trump administration where conspiracy theories were promoted and authoritarian leadership style admired, President Joe Biden is reestablishing its commitments to democracy by holding a summit to defend it. The United States will have to reassess its traditional role of being a lecturer of democratic values at the Summit for Democracy which will take place on December 9 and 10. The State Department has hinted that it might be genuine in taking on a new role by stating that it has to take the “opportunity to listen, learn, and speak about the challenges facing […]

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Joe Biden doesn't deliver much and then it's a disaster. Can anyone trust him after Afghanistan withdrawal?

[Poolie]

Wait until he delivers this one:

 

[LoongFred]

30 minutes ago, Poolie said:

Wait until he delivers this one:

Five stars Poolie. Thailand should be honored to not attend. Thailand is openly authoritarian, while Sleepy Joe likes to think he's not

 

 

[HolyCowCm]

I like it as it supports the Thai people and what they stand for and want being not what they have now. 

[Jason]

If there was ever a time for democracies to stand together, it's now. Sadly, due to the pandemic, I don't think I can ever remember a time when democracies have acted more like authoritarian regimes than now. Bans and restrictions on every facet of life, vaccination mandates and edicts; following the medical advice of course. While I think this summit will turn quickly into a talkfest, I hope at least it will be a sign of solidarity among democratic countries.

[nobusinessofurs]

On 12/9/2021 at 2:09 PM, Thaiger said:

In the wake of a turbulent Donald Trump administration where conspiracy theories were promoted and authoritarian leadership style admired, President Joe Biden is reestablishing its commitments to democracy by holding a summit to defend it. The United States will have to reassess its traditional role of being a lecturer of democratic values at the Summit for Democracy which will take place on December 9 and 10. The State Department has hinted that it might be genuine in taking on a new role by stating that it has to take the “opportunity to listen, learn, and speak about the challenges facing […]

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Your first paragraph was enough to tell me you know nothing of what you write about. Stick to thai news you know squat about American Democracy.

[Poolie]

Democracy? Like this?