Why Are You Even Here? The Surprising Attitudes of Some Expats in Thailand

[MalcolmB]

Everyone has an opinion, even if they are not American.

[herfiehandbag]

Elon Musk, the finest Tigger impression ever seen on the political stage!

 

Oh his policies you ask? Whatever Donald says as long as he gets his tax cuts!

Edited 15 hours ago by herfiehandbag

[Hummin]

22 minutes ago, MalcolmB said:

Everyone has an opinion, even if they are not American.

Why shouldn't we have an opinion? Americans have forced their opinions world wide, so why wouldn't we have a go at the American system since it do have an impact on us. 

[Will B Good]

One of the many concerns I have regarding Trump is........Trump in four years time.....what state will he be in then?

 

Donold will be no joke.

[EVENKEEL]

33 minutes ago, MalcolmB said:

Everyone has an opinion, even if they are not American.

Bet a majority of posters on American politics are not US citizens. Odd init.

[herfiehandbag]

1 hour ago, EVENKEEL said:

Bet a majority of posters on American politics are not US citizens. Odd init.

Oh I don't know, I recall many Americans comment on the Brexit debate in the UK!

 

Equally, it is important to consider that with the incredible economic, military and political "clout" which the US holds, greater than any other nation, which they are not exactly backwards in displaying and at times using, and the role of "leaders of the free world" which again they are assiduous in ensuring is acknowledged, and have done since 1945: well then inevitably many worldwide will have opinions and wish to comment and/or contribute to the debate.

 

You can't really have it both ways: be the greatest power and influence on the world yet exist in isolation!

Edited 13 hours ago by herfiehandbag

[KhunLA]

[Jingthing]

16 minutes ago, KhunLA said:

2.5 percent this year. Doesn't really cut it, does it?

I find your reasoning for who to vote for ridiculous either way.

[KhunLA]

1 hour ago, Jingthing said:

2.5 percent this year. Doesn't really cut it, does it?

I find your reasoning for who to vote for ridiculous either way.

People vote for what benefits them ...

... those 2 items, benefit me.

 

So add the 2.5% on to the last 3 yrs, and we're still looking good.  Average of 5% for 4 yrs vs what Trump possibly would repeat if elected.

 

 

Trump wants a weaker $$$ which means once again, a crap exchange rate, same as last time he was President, when it hit a low of ฿30 to $1.    Where Biden actually hit a high ฿38 to $1, staying about ฿35 for quite some time.

 

฿30 vs ฿38 to $1, is over 18k a month difference to my Soc Sec.  Even half that, then it's ฿9k a month.  So possibly, anywhere between ฿108 to ฿216k a year difference.  Depending if Trump weakens the $$$ or Harris bumps it up just a bit, or where Biden had it.

 

Trump took office Feb 2017 ... ฿34.9

Biden took office Feb 2021 .. ฿30

Biden hit a high of ฿38.9

Now ... ฿33.53 ... like I want Trump to lower it 

 

So yea, those 2 issue impact me.  No other issue or policy change impacts me.  Why would I want a repeat of Trump, vs continuation of Biden/Harris/Dem politics ?

 

2024 ... HARRIS ... 2024

 

Edited 11 hours ago by KhunLA

[swissie]

None of the above.
Trump will give tax breaks for the rich. = Boosting the federal deficit.
Harris will increase benefits for  "the poor". = Boosting the federal deficit.

[MalcolmB]

12 hours ago, Hummin said:

Why shouldn't we have an opinion? Americans have forced their opinions world wide, so why wouldn't we have a go at the American system since it do have an impact on us. 

How will it affect you personally?

 

Can you give us a list of how positively and negatively each candidate will affect your personal situation.

[bendejo]

9 hours ago, swissie said:

Harris will increase benefits for  "the poor". = Boosting the federal deficit.

 

That increase of benefits puts it back into the economy, it all gets spent. 

Tax cuts to the rich goes just goes into the pile, most likely in a different country.

 

[KhunLA]

9 hours ago, swissie said:

None of the above.
Trump will give tax breaks for the rich. = Boosting the federal deficit.
Harris will increase benefits for  "the poor". = Boosting the federal deficit.

Less than 10% of budget goes to social (welfare) programs for the poor.  Unless you include healthcare, which isn't stickily for the poor, and most to retirees, I think.  Graph 2022 budget %  (wiki)

 

Edited 1 hour ago by KhunLA

[MalcolmB]

Early polling seems to indicate a landslide to Harris with 85% of the vote.

And only 5% of voters voting for Trump because of his policies. 

[Real Name Hidden]

This election isn't about issues.  Dick Chaney isn't voting for Harris because he agrees with her policies.

[Will B Good]

10 hours ago, swissie said:

None of the above.
Trump will give tax breaks for the rich. = Boosting the federal deficit.
Harris will increase benefits for  "the poor". = Boosting the federal deficit.

 

 

If that were genuinely the case....it is a no brainer.....'help' the poor, surely???? (That doesn't mean just give them money before the hard of thinking jump in)

 

Why do billionaires need even more money?

 

Vote Harris