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Friedrich Trump was actually Donald’s grandfather and lost his German citizenship over his draft- dodging. Seems like a lack of a moral compass is baked into the Trump brand. And let’s not forget— a 1927 New York Times article listed a 'Fred Trump' possibly Trump Snr among those arrested at a Ku Klux Klan riot in Queens — Donald, of course, denies it

In isiZulu, MAGA is often translated as 'lies', a meaning that also resonates the same with most of the democratic free world -- the 'great' lies began when Donald Trump first popularized the slogan. NB: Also in Japanese MAGA translates as a homophone for wickedness, evil, calamity or disaster.

I agree! Just like his Health Care Plan which after 13 years only turned out to be just the 'concepts of a plan'.

I was a bit perplexed by the confusion on this subject -- where are the brightest of the Aussies on AN with IQ's circa 143 when you need them? Here is one take courtesy of Perplexity.ai : March 2025 Age Pension Increase: Clarification The information available presents some confusion, reflecting the different interpretations in the forum posts. Here's a breakdown to clarify the situation regarding the March 2025 Age Pension increase. Core Increase Regular Indexation: The Age Pension is scheduled for a regular increase in March 2025 to adjust for the rising cost of living. This increase will take effect on March 20, 2025. Amount: The maximum full Age Pension will increase by $4.60 per fortnight for a single person and $7.00 per person per fortnight for a couple. This translates to an approximate annual increase of $119.60 for a single person. Payment Rates Single: $1,149.00 per fortnight (approximately $29,874 per year) Couple (combined): $1,732.20 per fortnight (approximately $45,037 per year) Understanding the Confusion No Bonus: There is no mention of a separate "bonus" payment of $950. The $950 figure likely refers to a misunderstanding or misinterpretation of the increase over a longer period (e.g., quarterly). Fortnightly Increase: The actual increase to the fortnightly payment is much smaller ($4.60 for singles and $7.00 per person for couples) than some forum users speculated. Expats Expats will receive a transitional rate for non-residents or those absent for more than six weeks. Single: $853.40 per fortnight (approximately $22,188 per year) – an increase of $3.40 per fortnight Couple (each): $713.20 per fortnight (approximately $18,543 per year) – an increase of $2.80 per fortnight Couple (combined): $1,426.40 per fortnight (approximately $37,086 per year) – an increase of $5.60 per fortnight In Summary The March 2025 Age Pension increase is a standard adjustment to keep pace with the cost of living. It is not a one-time bonus of $950, but rather a smaller increase to the regular fortnightly payments. The increase will affect both those residing in Australia and eligible pensioners living overseas, although specific amounts may vary based on individual circumstances and residency status. EO&E 🙂

URL Link FYI : https://biif.com.au/age-pension-increase/

"Once the world’s breadbasket—now, under Trump, just the basket case!

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A broke convicted felon with a failed defamation case? Hunter, you are halfway to the American dream. Declare bankruptcy to avoid any responsibility, commit a few more crimes like sexual assault and fraud, and then run for POTUS. Claim political interference, a witch hunt, and lawfare to escape accountability—a winning playbook!

Maybe Melania's involvement here is to get her nude pics removed from NYP.

I find it ironic that someone named after A(dolf) frequently calls leftists and others he dislikes Nazis.

I watched Anora last night and beside the eye candy I found it lacked any real substance or plot.

Who would have thought? -- Trump just affirms his commitment as an asset for Putin. 'The U.S. pledged more than $65 billion in military assistance to Ukraine under the Biden administration, but President Trump decided Monday to pull the plug'. https://www.axios.com/2025/03/03/ukraine-military-aid-us-trump

Trump's commitment to peace—or to whom? Dr. Seuss' 1941 cartoon about the US America First movement still feels eerily relevant today. Trump's giant leap for dictators, tyrants, and fascists—a hop backwards for humanity.

Churchill's siren suit was civilian attire, not military. Zelensky wasn't dressed in military gear either. Churchill was a vet, Zelensky isn't, but that's irrelevant here. As for appearing tough, Zelensky's attire symbolizes solidarity with his soldiers during war, not a desire to appear tough. It's about leadership in crisis, not posturing.

Alright, let’s get real here. You’re parroting a debunked Russian propaganda line about Zelenskyy dodging conscription. That claim has been fact-checked and proven false—he was exempt due to age and medical reasons, not because he was avoiding service. Meanwhile, he was actively supporting troops by performing at the front lines, which is a hell of a lot more than Trump ever did when he dodged Vietnam with his mystical disappearing bone spurs. If you want to criticize Zelenskyy for pushing for more aid, fine. But let’s not pretend that a guy leading his country through an invasion is some kind of coward, especially when the alternative is Trump—who’s never fought for anything that didn’t involve his ego or a lawsuit.

Section 1250A of the 2024 NDAA requires that any withdrawal from NATO must get a two‐thirds Senate vote. Realistically, Trump wouldn’t get the needed support from Democrats. One possible way for him to exit NATO would be to bypass constitutional checks—essentially staging another coup and crowning himself King.

Trump bans AP but rolls out the red carpet for Russian state media? Guess the Kremlin’s propaganda arm is more his style. Moscow’s popping champagne today—for their asset—just like they did on Nov 5 last year and in 2016. Some ‘America First’ strategy he’s got there. A Russian state media reporter gained entry to the Oval Office for Trump-Zelensky sit-down | CNN Business

Trump’s White House debacle was a staged con job, designed not to solve the Ukraine war but to justify abandoning it. He and J.D. Vance ran a classic bait-and-switch—pretend to push for peace, ensure nothing productive happens, then blame Zelenskyy when they move to cut off aid. Trump had no leverage over Putin, no real plan, and no intention of brokering a deal. The goal was always to set up an excuse to walk away while making it look like Ukraine was the problem. Now, when Congress debates aid, Trump’s allies will cry, “See? Ukraine won’t negotiate!”—as if Putin was ever going to agree to peace in the first place. And all the while, Trump continues to show fealty to Putin, echoing Kremlin talking points and making sure U.S. policy serves Russia’s interests. Same old playbook: create a mess, blame someone else, and claim he alone could’ve fixed it. Like when he cozied up to Kim Jong-un, pretending he’d solved the North Korea problem while they kept building nukes. Or when he scrapped the Iran deal, promised a better one, and left Iran free to restart its nuclear program. Or when he cut a weak deal with the Taliban, freed 5,000 prisoners, then blamed Biden when Afghanistan collapsed. Or when he bragged that the Abraham Accords—between countries never at war—deserved a Nobel Peace Prize while ignoring the tensions he fueled between Israel and Palestine that later erupted into war. Different crisis, same grift.

I watched it almost 2 years ago, I really enjoyed it.

Toxins in water don't cause measles; it's a viral infection. The symptoms are your body's response to the virus, not some "toxin elimination." Vaccines prevent measles—science, not pseudoscience.

The combined MMR vaccine is a more cost-effective strategy that ensures better protection, reduces logistical burden, and prevents people from opting out of one disease while leaving others vulnerable.

It’s troubling when a medical professional like Sen. Bill Cassidy publicly acknowledges that vaccines are safe, yet votes to confirm someone like JFK Jr., who has long spread harmful misinformation linking vaccines to autism. Obviously, it was just a political move to support Trump—and a direct betrayal of his Hippocratic Oath and a violation of the trust his constituents place in him. It also undermines his duty and oath as a Senator to support the Constitution and uphold the critical separation of powers. As outlined in Article I, all legislative powers are vested in Congress, while Article II clearly establishes the presidency as a separate and independent branch of government, free from undue influence by the executive.

Where did you pluck the $500M from? Commonsense would suggest spending $100 per child is a no-brainer when it comes to saving lives, preventing disability, and avoiding the far higher costs of measles outbreaks. It’s an investment that pays off many times over in health savings and overall well-being.