Comments on: The President, the Tour d’Afrique and a place called Shithole https://tdaglobalcycling.com/2018/01/the-president-the-tour-dafrique-and-a-place-called-shithole/ TDA Global Cycling offers cross-continent bike expeditions ranging from 2 weeks to 5 months! Wed, 04 Aug 2021 21:38:41 +0000 hourly 1 By: Henry https://tdaglobalcycling.com/2018/01/the-president-the-tour-dafrique-and-a-place-called-shithole/#comment-230319 Mon, 02 Nov 2020 21:41:38 +0000 https://tdaglobalcycling.com/?p=31613#comment-230319 In reply to Don A. Holshuh.

I agree 1000%. Henry

]]> By: Don A. Holshuh https://tdaglobalcycling.com/2018/01/the-president-the-tour-dafrique-and-a-place-called-shithole/#comment-230317 Mon, 02 Nov 2020 19:57:09 +0000 https://tdaglobalcycling.com/?p=31613#comment-230317 When I did my Tour in 2018, I thought if I could get everyone this experience, the world would be a better place,

]]> By: Matthew Thiel https://tdaglobalcycling.com/2018/01/the-president-the-tour-dafrique-and-a-place-called-shithole/#comment-200179 Mon, 05 Feb 2018 16:49:11 +0000 https://tdaglobalcycling.com/?p=31613#comment-200179 In reply to Allison Murray.

Allison, thank you for your reply to the reaction to President Trump’s alleged comment. I lived and worked in West and Central Africa for 8 years, riding my bike at least once a week in the rural areas where I lived. I love Africa and have travelled extensively on this great continent. Like you, riding the TDA has always been a dream of mine. This dream and my love for Africa, however, does not alter my opinion of the way most African countries are governed. Those of us who have lived there have a developed wariness of anyone in a uniform as more often than not, encounters with these people involve some sort of shakedown due to the governmental corruption which extends top to bottom. There are few opportunities for most, and the best seem only to want them and their families in Europe or North America. I never tried to inflate my role in Africa as being able to change this system, and nor should TDA, but did try every day to impart the values and principles that made America a great place to live.

]]> By: Wayne Woodward https://tdaglobalcycling.com/2018/01/the-president-the-tour-dafrique-and-a-place-called-shithole/#comment-200162 Sun, 04 Feb 2018 22:49:22 +0000 https://tdaglobalcycling.com/?p=31613#comment-200162 In reply to Allison Murray.

That ‘ramble’ is judgemental, conveniently biased and an incorrectly oversimplified point of view.

]]> By: Catharine Daly https://tdaglobalcycling.com/2018/01/the-president-the-tour-dafrique-and-a-place-called-shithole/#comment-200061 Thu, 01 Feb 2018 00:36:54 +0000 https://tdaglobalcycling.com/?p=31613#comment-200061 What an incredible article. After biking the 4 months, I didn’t know what poverty was, who really kind people are….giving you food when they have none…and it goes on. I did the ride in 2014 and there isn’t A SINGLE DAY that I don’t think about my ride. Thank you for starting the TDA

]]> By: Jo https://tdaglobalcycling.com/2018/01/the-president-the-tour-dafrique-and-a-place-called-shithole/#comment-200028 Wed, 31 Jan 2018 15:01:57 +0000 https://tdaglobalcycling.com/?p=31613#comment-200028 Ahhh, such a fantastic idea but unlikely he’ll ever consider biking anywhere or being proven he’s wrong….about anything. They’re all an embarrassment for so many reasons.

Following this epic and beautiful ride and hope to join you on one this year! Jo

]]> By: Allison Murray https://tdaglobalcycling.com/2018/01/the-president-the-tour-dafrique-and-a-place-called-shithole/#comment-200018 Wed, 31 Jan 2018 01:33:37 +0000 https://tdaglobalcycling.com/?p=31613#comment-200018 I dream of someday joining a TDA trip, so I’m working hard to save my money to be able to do so. Most hardworking people can’t afford your trips, or even a 2 week section of them. How fortunate we all are to have increased employment, received tax cuts, and for many, received $1000 bonuses under President Trump. You can be wealthy and democratic, but then why aren’t you giving your money away, sharing it with those who have less? Using it for a vacation are you? How hypocritical! I’m a moderate Republican. I work hard, save my money, donate to causes important to me, and put my money where my mouth is: family and Americans first. Trump may have said Shithole if you believe the mainstream media, but he may not have if you look deeper. He’s honest and bombastic, but I prefer that to a lying subversive arrogant president who brought our country down. TDA, you should be happy there are people who can afford to take a month or more off to take your amazing trips. They probably saved up all their hard earned vacation time and sacrificed elsewhere.

]]> By: Daniel Ludwig https://tdaglobalcycling.com/2018/01/the-president-the-tour-dafrique-and-a-place-called-shithole/#comment-200009 Tue, 30 Jan 2018 22:18:22 +0000 https://tdaglobalcycling.com/?p=31613#comment-200009 Henry…

I love you.

Daniel

]]> By: sherry https://tdaglobalcycling.com/2018/01/the-president-the-tour-dafrique-and-a-place-called-shithole/#comment-199665 Thu, 18 Jan 2018 17:41:56 +0000 https://tdaglobalcycling.com/?p=31613#comment-199665 What I find so ironic is the fact that those lily-livered sons of Trump travel to and stay in our S###holes and slaughter our precious animals so they can have trophies. So, I guess they like to spend time in S###holes.
There should be a Ban on any Trump setting foot on our Continent.

]]> By: Gillian https://tdaglobalcycling.com/2018/01/the-president-the-tour-dafrique-and-a-place-called-shithole/#comment-199643 Wed, 17 Jan 2018 10:06:46 +0000 https://tdaglobalcycling.com/?p=31613#comment-199643 Well said! May The Wind be Always At Your back 🙂

]]> By: henry https://tdaglobalcycling.com/2018/01/the-president-the-tour-dafrique-and-a-place-called-shithole/#comment-199630 Mon, 15 Jan 2018 21:48:55 +0000 https://tdaglobalcycling.com/?p=31613#comment-199630 In reply to Cornelis (Kees) Vonk.

Hi Kees,

I am afraid that no petition of any kind will make a difference on his unfortunate approach to leadership. But I do think that a significant action such as having half million cyclists in front of the White House would make an impact. The problem is to organize this.
Henry

]]> By: Ton de Jager https://tdaglobalcycling.com/2018/01/the-president-the-tour-dafrique-and-a-place-called-shithole/#comment-199629 Mon, 15 Jan 2018 16:57:34 +0000 https://tdaglobalcycling.com/?p=31613#comment-199629 Well said Henry! So very true. I think it would be in the interest of the whole world if this man would get himself out of the way for 4 months, and in the meantime try to understand what is happening in various parts of the world. I would advide him to start in Africa.

]]> By: Irmgard Bush https://tdaglobalcycling.com/2018/01/the-president-the-tour-dafrique-and-a-place-called-shithole/#comment-199623 Mon, 15 Jan 2018 04:02:21 +0000 https://tdaglobalcycling.com/?p=31613#comment-199623 Thank you Henry for your comment. I think that Mr President Trump would need more than two weeks to catch a glimpse of our challenging yet beautifully diverse continent. The strange thing is that every time I venture into Africa thinking I can show or help the local people, I come back learning so much more about myself and life.

]]> By: Cornelis (Kees) Vonk https://tdaglobalcycling.com/2018/01/the-president-the-tour-dafrique-and-a-place-called-shithole/#comment-199613 Sun, 14 Jan 2018 13:35:28 +0000 https://tdaglobalcycling.com/?p=31613#comment-199613 Excellent idea Henry! Send him an invitation signed by all those that participated over the 16 years!

]]> By: Cornelis (Kees) Vonk https://tdaglobalcycling.com/2018/01/the-president-the-tour-dafrique-and-a-place-called-shithole/#comment-199612 Sun, 14 Jan 2018 13:34:09 +0000 https://tdaglobalcycling.com/?p=31613#comment-199612 Excellent idea Henry!

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