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LetMyPeopleVote

(159,785 posts)
Thu Jan 23, 2025, 07:43 PM Jan 23

'Force this': Marjorie Taylor Greene attacks Britain for refusing 'Gulf of America' label

MTG is upset that other countries are not recognizing the Gulf of America
https://bsky.app/profile/utexas-96.bsky.social/post/3lgge2dkcms23



https://www.rawstory.com/marjorie-taylor-greene-gulf/

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) lashed out at the United Kingdom after officials clarified that the Gulf of Mexico would not be labeled "Gulf of America" on British maps.

The Telegraph reported Thursday that "Britain will continue to call the body of water by its current name unless the new title ordered by Mr Trump gains widespread usage in English."

"The Telegraph understands the name will not change on official maps in Britain unless' Gulf of America' becomes the most commonly used name for it by English speakers. Officials believe that is not likely for some time, if at all."....


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'Force this': Marjorie Taylor Greene attacks Britain for refusing 'Gulf of America' label (Original Post) LetMyPeopleVote Jan 23 OP
The US doesn't own it. Mexico should pass a law declaring it the sinkingfeeling Jan 23 #1
F**K you MTG vapor2 Jan 23 #2
I hereby declare that the vast, empty, water filled area between Rethugs' ears be known as jls4561 Jan 23 #3
Technically the "America" of the Gulf (big if) would be North and South America. . . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Jan 23 #4
The Gulf of Mexico is only surrounded by North America (Cuba is part of N.A), not Central America, nor South America Celerity Jan 23 #15
Technically, ..., you are correct! However, the term "America" is owned by North and South. . . . . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Jan 23 #16
That is true. I see your point. Celerity Jan 23 #18
Ignorant, arrogant, vapid Disaffected Jan 23 #5
Because someone didn't learn how stupid freedom fries looked EdmondDantes_ Jan 23 #6
She's likely more incensed that Rand McNally won't return her calls. no_hypocrisy Jan 23 #7
Rand McNally's house burned down in the recent Altadena fire Sequoia Jan 23 #14
Britain will not recognize Trump's new name for the Gulf of Mexico. LetMyPeopleVote Jan 23 #8
Boy, she just has laser focus on the most critical issues facing the nation and the planet. Permanut Jan 23 #9
It's the Gulf of Mexico. Fuck her, Trump and anyone else that agrees with them. Solly Mack Jan 23 #10
Sad. Weak energy. Johonny Jan 23 #11
The woman is an idiot. Beacool Jan 23 #12
Go have some cheese with your whine, Marge sakabatou Jan 23 #13
It's the Fox News-ification of US foreign policy meadowlander Jan 23 #17
Truth 👆 Celerity Jan 23 #19
Britain is changing the name of the Atlantic Ocean to..... IcyPeas Jan 23 #20

jls4561

(2,109 posts)
3. I hereby declare that the vast, empty, water filled area between Rethugs' ears be known as
Thu Jan 23, 2025, 07:50 PM
Jan 23

The Gulf of Marge.

My Sharpie makes it so.

Celerity

(48,529 posts)
15. The Gulf of Mexico is only surrounded by North America (Cuba is part of N.A), not Central America, nor South America
Thu Jan 23, 2025, 09:41 PM
Jan 23

Bernardo de La Paz

(53,114 posts)
16. Technically, ..., you are correct! However, the term "America" is owned by North and South. . . . . . nt
Thu Jan 23, 2025, 09:54 PM
Jan 23

EdmondDantes_

(312 posts)
6. Because someone didn't learn how stupid freedom fries looked
Thu Jan 23, 2025, 07:55 PM
Jan 23

Of course this is MTG and I'm not certain she's capable of learning

Sequoia

(12,613 posts)
14. Rand McNally's house burned down in the recent Altadena fire
Thu Jan 23, 2025, 09:30 PM
Jan 23

She's completely nuts as always.

Johonny

(23,019 posts)
11. Sad. Weak energy.
Thu Jan 23, 2025, 09:20 PM
Jan 23

She adds no value to congress. She has no ability to make life better for Americans. Sad. Weak energy.

Beacool

(30,355 posts)
12. The woman is an idiot.
Thu Jan 23, 2025, 09:22 PM
Jan 23

The gulf has been officially called the Gulf of Mexico since 1613. There are international agreements in place between the U.S., Mexico and Cuba regarding this mass of water and the way that it's used by these countries. Trump can't unilaterally change its name.

meadowlander

(4,843 posts)
17. It's the Fox News-ification of US foreign policy
Thu Jan 23, 2025, 09:59 PM
Jan 23

1. Make up stupid "controversy" that nobody cares about
2. Complain about it incessantly try to spark a "debate"
3. While everyone is wasting their time "debating", do nefarious shit in the background

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