Henry L not letting you off your own hook
Your view demands more attention
As at least [ current polling] half of Americans, lessor numbers but substantial Germans, French, English and here, share my view
Are they haters
Sure while my figures about Americans come from polling I guess the others
Are those who do not share your view haters?
I rather think you not those with a different view need to look at modern America

HenryL.,

I find that not to care about what is going on in
the US under President Trump - to me is problematic
because warfare remains a possibility within our
region. Even among the most sceptical analysts there
is little doubt now that
the actions of Chinese maritime agencies in
the South China Sea are being endorsed by China's
leadership and who knows what the actions of the
US President will be. Therefore the potential for
conflict in the South China Sea, should be of concern.

Beyond this immediate effort any hostilities would
involve massive disruption to the finely calibrated
trade networks in East Asia that underpin the prosperity
we take for granted and that our Asian neighbours have
come to appreciate. Beyond the damage to our trading
partners there would be a direct impact on Australia's
economy were war to break out in the South China Sea.

Anyway, that is only one area of concern. There are
many others. I shan't list them all here. However,
I am sure that you do understand where I am coming
from. It is the very fact as you stated - because
the current US political situation is a "circus"
that we should all be concerned - because what they
decide to do will involve us and will have an effect
on our country.

See you challenged my right to a different opinion,
Belly,
No-one does that. We're only trying to open your eyes & mind that there's a world beyond the Australian Labor Party, a world that's getting worse by the day & attacking people who are trying to make it better simply is not the way to go.

Indy old mate your opinion of my mind is funny but better describes you
Donald Trump rode to power on lies
And Promises he made, people like you included your biases and thought he was going to address them too
Barnum and Bailey at least knew we know it was just for show
Trumps long list of anti women acts
His yards long false claims , his followers from Fox used the truth with contempt
He fooled you
He harmed Conservative America
He is the very worst threat to world peace, he empowered China
YOU will see him fall, see his followers rush away from him,, but YOU will mindlessly chant deep state
Clear thought is our first defense as this world confronts a deeply damaged America and asks can we trust them ever again

Donald Trump rode to power on lies
Belly,
And how do our politicians get into power ? Or, do you think empty promises are less vile than white lies ?

Foxy,
I have used the word 'circus' to describe US politics and their electoral system for as long as I can recall, not just recently. A circus it is when you look at all the goings on to select the candidates and continues on and on for months prior to the actual election. No better to leave it to them and say congrats after the event. The last thing the yanks want is us, or anyone from here, giving opinions on their internal affairs. It has never made one scrap of difference to us what their presidential election outcome has been and is none of our business.

Just the same as I do not care about the current riots in France. I note them but don't express an opinion about the whys and wherefores, their business. Maybe I should express some hatred for Frances head of state, if I can find a reason. Or maybe become interested in the internal affairs of some South American or African country. How about I develope a hate for the Canadian PM. Pity I am more interested in our own country and its future.