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Following is a quote from the interview, doesn't change my mind, just reinforces my negative opinion of trump as an enabler of Putin at the time and ongoing. Defining Putin's forces as 'peacekeepers" you have to laugh at the ignorance. "So, Putin is now saying, 'It's independent,' a large section of Ukraine. I said, 'How smart is that?' And he's gonna go in and be a peacekeeper. That's [the] strongest peace force," Trump said, adding that that was the kind of show of force the United States could use on its Southern border.

Congrats for finally waking up. However, do ou support trump removing images and references to veterans who are minorities and so on. Though some have been reposted you don't think that's also losing the plot indulging the ugliness of White Nationalists in his administration. https://apnews.com/article/dei-purge-images-pentagon-diversity-women-black-8efcfaec909954f4a24bad0d49c78074

Really? trump negotiates with terrorists and aggressive authoritarian regimes. Even goes so far to admire them in the public domain e.g. Trump calls Putin ‘genius’ and ‘savvy’ for Ukraine invasion https://www.politico.com/news/2022/02/23/trump-putin-ukraine-invasion-00010923

Good. trump and Co obviously believe might is great and brooks no disagreement. Unfortunately it seems many Americans think aggressive nationalism is the solution to their issues which will bite them in the arse. IMO the sooner they change their tune the better for the US and the world in general. Many do not seem to be aware the current Administration is guided by Paleo Conservatism whom the likes of Stephen Miller espouse. It's probable Trump isn't aware enough to know he's actually being led down a pre existing ideological path and it's history. As a reminder... Paleoconservatism is a political philosophy and a paternalistic strain of conservatism in the United States stressing American nationalism, Christian ethics, regionalism, traditionalist conservatism, and non-interventionism. Paleoconservatism's concerns overlap with those of the Old Right that opposed the New Deal in the 1930s and 1940s[1] as well as with paleolibertarianism.[2][3] By the start of the 21st century, the movement had begun to focus more on issues of race.[4][5] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paleoconservatism#:~:text=Paleoconservatives support restrictions on immigration,sexuality%2C culture%2C and society.

You do know about 7% of Thailand's citizens are Muslims with mosques supported by the Thai government and so on?

Right, what's that about?

Been going on for decades and associated investigations such as paying for promotions (where does the cash come from - LOL)_ Nothing ever happens with meaningful outcomes. How about he who cannot be named set up a commission of enquiry with all necessary powers and protection, salary reviews, terms of employment, crystal clear guide for promotions, prosecutions and so on. Say six months to deliver recommendations and then pass relevant legislation for enforcement. Follow up every three months for results of implementation / enforcement.

The person running for election in Rumanian in the link provided and loser of his Court appeal is described as: Georgescu ran as an independent candidate in the 2024 Romanian presidential election;[3] his views have been described as pro-Russian, anti-NATO, and far-right. Additionally Russia meddling with the Romanian elections has been mentioned as the foremost reason. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Călin_Georgescu Usual members will disparage Wiki if they disagree with the content. Shame trump wasn't removed (😉) with all the grief he has caused so far and will cause during his term in Office. Both he and Vance are also clearly unfit to represent the USA in leadership roles

How successful was "Just Say No"? BTW before mouthing off you really should so some research e.g. https://research-and-innovation.ec.europa.eu/research-area/health/tuberculosis_en#:~:text=The EU has invested heavily,origin in EU funded projects.

Based upon posts on this platform comes across many actually support Trump's endeavours to oppress Freedom of Speech, minorities etc, In a very short time Trump and his enablers are altering US society and World Order for the worse with flow on effects to other Western democracies. Perhaps it's a worthy idea not to push back and let US sink into isolationism and extreme hubris to learn the reality that no country can stand alone or would that cause too much damage to the World Order?

As already posted US admin decisions can and do influence Ox political & business environments

It's you and other MAGA types "clutching their pearls" and acting in a childish ignorant manner. Over your continuing nonsense so....bye

Economies are complex, so don't believe the sole factor, but a contributing factor. There are numerous examples, do your research e.g. https://www.barrons.com/articles/trump-tariffs-market-correction-what-to-know-today-34f473c8

Take it up with the author of the report. However, if the article was published during Biden's Administration trump and MAGA world would be all over it like a rash screaming to the heavens Biden, Biden Biden....

IMO blatant corruption to call for donations from industry execs in a quid per pro. I am truly surprised it is not a criminal act under US law or at the very least law to limit value of donations from companies / individuals. US business practice with politicians must be massively corrupt. In just a few days, Donald Trump appeared to lay waste to decades-long American efforts to crack down on public and private corruption within the U.S. and abroad with a series of actions that experts are calling a clear signal that malfeasance by politicians and corporate actors will be tolerated if not encouraged. https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/trump-political-corruption-watchdog-fired-b2697111.html

Should have read beyond the headline plus the stock market has fallen by 10%. relief offered by the tame Consumer Price Index report from the Labor Department on Wednesday could be temporary as the data did not fully capture a cascade of tariffs by President Donald Trump's administration, which has caused a surge in consumers' inflation expectations and prompted economists to upgrade their inflation forecasts. Stocks fell on Thursday, with equities unable to shake a three-week market rout under the weight of new tariff threats from President Donald Trump. The S&P 500 dropped 1.39% to settle at 5,521.52. The index ended the day in correction, 10.1% off its record close. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 537.36 points, or 1.3%, marking its fourth day of declines and closing at 40,813.57. The Nasdaq Composite shed 1.96% with shares of Tesla and Apple lower. https://www.cnbc.com/2025/03/12/stock-market-today-live-updates.html

Again read forum rules. I assume you're aware trump is placing tariffs on the Australian steel and alumina products. Last time trump was in power he cost Australian industry tens of billions dollars in lost revenue.

So far as I know Harris did not publicly call for billion dollar donations promising specific support for the donor's industry.

It isn't unless legislation is passed to enable.

More than half of the over 1.8 million electric vehicles Tesla globally delivered last year came from the Shanghai plant. https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202401/04/WS65964e5da3105f21a507a908.html Tesla opens $200m battery factory in China despite trade war tensions https://www.independent.co.uk/climate-change/news/tesla-factory-battery-china-trump-trade-war-b2696663.html

Leading up to the election trump requested $1 billion from oil industry execs and promised to take care of them: "Drill baby, drill"...Now we see trump trying to help out Musk with payback in the pipeline. trump bibles printed in PRC etc. trump is the swamp, astonishingly corrupt and MAGA doesn't seem to even raise an eyebrow!

More than interesting Musk is now donating $100 million to a trump PAC - MAGA corruption in full sight! https://www.axios.com/2025/03/12/musk-trump-100-million-donation-political-operation

Lets see the outcome of the current Administration actions in four years time. My guess, with the overwhelming hubris of the MAGA movement, US will be on a downhill trend.

Proof?

No. A ghost writer wrote the book. Got to question who actually is in the drivers seat for Ukraine negotiations, 'cause trump isn't there. He will turn up to sign stuff when negotiations are completed. For the meantime Russia has to agree with the temporary ceasefire. Obviously gives time for both sides to rearm etc. But trump withdrawal of support provided some leway for Russia to regain some territory in Kursk thereby weakening Ukraine's negotiating position