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Hmmh, I can't help but arrive at the conclusion that there is no such dissertation - maybe you are being, how shall I put it, a little ambitious in your claims? Unfortunate really, given your repeated enthusiastic condemnation of so many of us as "liars", but there we go!

That is exactly what I am doing. You mentioned your dissertation, I would like to read it - it is, as you say an open topic.

Now, certainly in the UK, dissertations are held in the library of whichever academic institution they are written for; I assume that is also the case in the US. Could you possibly tell us in the library of which institution you dissertation is lodged - since it presumably describes, examines and sets out to prove your often quoted hypothesis that Fascists and NAZIS were actually socialists, I, and I am sure others here would be fascinated to read it!

Nice to see half a dozen coppers catching some Aircon before another hard day pounding the beat ensuring law and order prevails! All para trained too - impressive!

Yes, but the big leasing companies who provide "I not go Somchai" with their cars on a daily lease basis are "people of influence"!

Will all vehicles working on the ride hailing apps being required to have missing seatbelts, a broken meter covered in an old towel mounted on top of the dashboard and be driven by a chap in a sweaty blue shirt, it's collar protected by a piece of paper held in place by two paperclips? Only fair!

Were the soldiers not being paid? That may have gone some way to explaining the lack of enthusiasm as they shuffled past the reviewing stand, out of step and wearing unpressed combats! A definite lack of grip, and certainly no "bags of swank"!

Oh I say, but Philadelphia is a two hour drive away! You Canadians, no sense of scale!

Rather makes up for no one coming to his birthday parade I suppose! NFL cards, sneakers, watches, bibles and crypto currencies issued by Trump - there aren't half some gullible people knocking around! One question though - if you buy his currency, do you pay in cold hard cash?

I really don't know what all the fuss is about! He is Californian, Latino and a Democrat politician. What further justification is needed for a good slapping by the Federal Goons?

Yes but Kristi Noem has a really good dressing up box - she is not known as the "Cosplay Queen" for nothing!

What if we had a parade, and hardly anybody came?

Darwin will have his way.

Leavened perhaps, with a dose of good old fashioned racism? I actually don't think his planning or awareness of consequences extend anywhere near that far. Amongst the factors which underpin MAGA and Trump's political philosophy (they are pretty well indivisible) is a deep rooted xenophobia and racism. This results in a confirmed if often illogical belief in American exceptionalism (white Americans of course), and nostalgic harping back to those halcyon days, before global trade, when America and Americans were self sufficient. They don't believe that they need other countries, and other peoples are responsible for "diluting their bloodlines". We must also remember that Trumps business success has been built upon property, largely inherited and leveraged against, shall we say dubious banking practices, to produce cash to support his extravagant lifestyle! His other ventures: high end foods and drinks, commercial academia, airlines and notably casinos have all failed; he was rescued by "reality TV". He simply does not understand manufacturing, agriculture or most service industries; let alone international trade! Unlike previous Presidents, from either party, he makes no effort to learn about, be informed about or understand them. Everything is black or white, or perhaps red and blue? He personally is able to continue enriching himself, either through the grifting enterprises which he continues to enthusiastically promote, or by soliciting contributions from others (foreign or domestic) who see opportunity in being associated with him. He is fortunate to be in apparent relatively good health (although perhaps not as remarkable as his doctors would have us believe, and therefore simply does not care about medical provision for others. Likewise social programmes, they merely soak up money which should be at the service of he and his supporters. Consequences? What are they? If anything minor inconveniences like not enough "Barbie Dolls". Now some will say that I am a dyed in the wool opponent of Trump and MAGA. They are correct, I loathe the man and what he stands for, and what he is doing to America, it's society and, by extension the rest of the World. I have, I hope, gone some way to explaining why. "Happy Birthday Mr President". So sad that the gorgeous Marilyn Munro was not there to sing it for you. I wonder why Taylor Swift did not do a cover version for you?

Leavened perhaps, with a dose of good old fashioned racism? I actually don't think his planning or awareness of consequences extend anywhere near that far. Amongst the factors which underpin MAGA political philosophy is a deep rooted xenophobia and racism. This results in a confirmed if often illogical belief in American exceptionalism (white Americans of course), and nostalgic harping back to those halcyon days, before global trade, when America and Americans were self sufficient. They don't believe that they need other countries, and other peoples are responsible for "diluting their bloodlines". We must also remember that Trumps business success has been built upon property, largely inherited and leveraged against, shall we say dubious banking practices, to produce cash to support his extravagant lifestyle! His other ventures: high end foods and drinks, commercial academia, airlines and notably casinos have all failed; he was rescued by "reality TV". He simply does not understand manufacturing, agriculture or most service industries; let alone international trade! Consequences? What are they? If anything minor inconveniences like not enough "Barbie Dolls".

Any brave soul care to analyse and assign a grade to this offering?

I understand that the complaints from the food and restaurants sector are being led by Taco Bell! Rumour has it that they have suspended his loyalty programme membership. McDonald's, in a show of solidarity, are considering similar actions - oh the horror!

And no doubt lay off many staff. But no doubt the stable genius has factored that in!

The buses in Washington DC are on a bit of a roll at the moment! Since RFK Jnr was appointed to a senior government position, and has the use of a chauffeur driven car, they, or more properly their riders, no longer are bothered by the prospect of the classic "nutter on the bus" making his way up the aisle, eyes fixed on the vacant seat next to them! It would be a shame to spoil that!

We'll take that as a "no" then shall we!

I think biologically he is human, I am not sure that he is bothered by concepts of "humanity".

I'd go for "Heydrich", sometimes described as "The man with the iron heart".

I presume you can provide a link to the material which you allege @spidermike007 copied and pasted? After all, what is it they say, sunlight is the best antiseptic? Come on, reach down from the moral high ground!

Oh he is certainly a great, one might say, persuader! He has managed to persuade a significant proportion of the population of the US ( "con" is the slang term) and persuade (bully) much of the establishment and media that a fat, narcissist, compulsive liar with limited understanding of economic and international affairs, subject to wild mood swings and a total ignorance of, or contempt for, the rule of law and matters constitutional is the solution to any and all of the United States many problems. Through his buffoonery, incompetence and narcissm, (tariffing penguins and boasting that International leaders are queuing up to "kiss his arse") he has managed to remove the US as a powerful player in world trade. He has dismantled much of the federal government which existed for the benefit of the country, and to help many of its poorer and less fortunate people's. He has co-opted the agencies of the state in an attempt to suppress and intimidate his political opponents. He has alienated many allies. In summary he has managed to massively diminish the United States in so many ways, and in a remarkably short time. So yes, in these respects he is a "great man", although perhaps not in the way some, and he himself, would consider!

Gary Lineker was "forced out" for repeatedly, unapologetically and very openly breaking the rules. I am really not interested in football, and therefore by extension Gary Linaker's pontifications on football. However he was the countries pre-eminent commentator, (and very well paid for it); he used that privileged position as a platform for his private political views. That was breaking the rules, and he did so deliberately and repeatedly.