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Report Aussie Tourist Arrested for Reckless Stunts on Phuket Road
Not an opinion. It’s the law. Of course if you live in woop woop opinions matter more than law. And yes he’d be Kuwaiti and Australian. It hurts if you’re a bigot and racist. -
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Donald Trump is still winning, one hundred days in
Some sweeping statements and laden with bias. I'd love to see who was selected in the "poll of 154 historians" and the the credentials for "worst in history" first term. Fact is the economy in the first term was buoyant, and in a close race he paid for his outrageous Covid behaviours. Though in retrospect we know that apart from his magic sauces, he wasn't that far off beam, e.g. China's role, the destructive lockdowns. The USA has been steadily declining for decades with ever growing deficits, national debt, waistlines and social problems, particularly the more recent deaths and crime associated with fentanyl. This is apart from the unproductive woke craziness and undermining of Western civilisation in the universities and some media. The mental health of so many young people is very concerning as it is in much of Anglosphere. So who's going to sort it? Not the legal profession, who flourish with more rules and regulations that stymie productivity in so many ways. Things need to change, quickly and dramatically. Trump himself is a pain the arse in so many ways, which the media highlight constantly. Many old school Republicans worry about his behaviours and there's no shortage of economists predicting doom and gloom. Where were these folk in the last 20 years? USA has been a slow train wrecking and neither Democrats or Republicans have been facing up to it. The lower classes have been trashed, assets have continued to multiply for those with degrees such that now the top 10% own 88% of the wealth, 40% the remaining 12%, leaving half the country treading water water, renting and working to keep their head above water. They don't have any shares, so don't give a toss about the share market. So, what do you do? Trump in his hamfisted manner is about revolutionising the American economy and to an extent the world order, which has been undermined by UN, WHO and trade practices that have worked against the USA. China has been ruthless in blocking free trade where it suits them, subsiding industries to develop dominant positions, rearming at an alarming rate and bullying countries in the process. This is not sustainable. The tariffs aren't such a big deal as much as media squeal. Trump does listen to his advisors and has shown he can change course when he needs, e.g. when the bond market became jittery. At least the stock markets have been recovering of late. We don't know if his revolution will ultimately succeed, a recession isn't the end of the world if it comes about during the transition. We should hope that his passion for reduced warfare comes about, believe he genuinely sees this for what it is - tragic waste of lives and economic traction, let alone the US can't afford anymore Afghanistans. We have to recognise he is doing what he said he would, which in itself is a refreshing change. Illegal immigration has ground to a halt, the Europeans are having to increase their defense budgets, Ukraine and Gaza conflicts are slowly winding down, Iran is under significant pressure to pull back (why have they been allowed to get away with their horrid jihadist role for so long), and have to believe that at least some trade deals will be announced shortly. Trump is scary, and a pity he has such an ego and vindictive streak. That aside, his vision has merit and this term may be the last chance for the US to address the many woefully unproductive and unhealthy aspects of their society. Could be game over for the Western civilisation and all it's positive attributes (by all means, tell me the alternative) if this ends in tears. And I am not worried that Trump is trying to become a dictator, or totally trash the judiciary or universities, but drastic changes in outlook and processes are required. May well be way wrong and we'll see how the different indices and commentaries read in a few years. -
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Russia Dismisses Trump’s Ukraine Peace Plan Offers 3 Day Ceasefire
the "offer" contains some terms, that are unacceptable. It was made to fail. no surprise at all cease fire during celebration of Victory Day, which is sacred for Russian. what's wrong with it? GE, FR & UK will sabotage any peace deal/proposals. Obviously nothing will change soon -
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Eggs a cholesterol bomb?
You know it is, that's why you said it. I recommend Peter McCullough's Spike protein detox programme (c.f. relavant thread).
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