Trump's attempt to shut down US government fails

[Odds]

Parliament dare not block the proposal since that would leave them vulnerable to accusations of bias, while they keep their snouts in the trough and look enviously at Reform's brimming bowl.

Democracy for all...

...who can afford it.

 

[Vinty]

I'm fairly certain Musk will find a way round it because of his UK business interests

I think he can donate through X.
It isn't just about Elon Musk.
I think political parties should be funded by the state and private donations banned.

MPs are paid by the state, they used to be funded privately which led to massive corruption.
State funding wouldn't eradicate political corruption but might reduce the incentive to prioritise the interests of large donors.

 

[JohnD]

Buffoon's cabinet was generously funded by Putin.

As Lord Lebedev will tell you, a well-greased palm overcomes objeclions from security screening.

 

[Vinty]

A hundred million is a few quid isn't it?

It is if you are a multi billionaire, Elon Musk has probably lost more down the back of his settee.

 

[Notch7]

Republican don’t know who their Daddy is.

Trump is having a hissy fit because social media is now referring to him as Vice President Trump.

 

[Brigadier]

Trump is having a hissy fit because social media is now referring to him as Vice President Trump

Stress is a killer.

 

[JohnD]

"US president-elect Donald Trump wants a weaker dollar in order to boost exports, protect American jobs from foreign competition and reduce the trade deficit. He also wants a strong dollar and will not brook any challenges to its dominance in global finance."

FT.com

Not too bright.

 

[Notch7]

"US president-elect Donald Trump wants a weaker dollar in order to boost exports, protect American jobs from foreign competition and reduce the trade deficit

Kind of a double edged sword for a country highly dependent on imports.