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.

 

[Vinty]

A weaker dollar would mean imports would be more expensive.
That would fuel inflation.

 

[JohnD]

Trump's tariffs will also cause American consumers to pay more for their imported goods.

Some MAGA's still wrongly think that foreign exporters will pay them.

 

[carmanmemoranda]

Trump's tariffs will also cause American consumers to pay more for their imported goods.

Some MAGA's still wrongly think that foreign exporters will pay them.

It's because trump said that

 

[Vinty]

Donalds strategy appears to be, that by putting tarrifs on cheap Chinese tat, it will make cheap Chinese tat expensive Chinese tat, therefor, Americans won't want expensive Chinese tat and will be incentivised to make their own cheap tat.

Manufacturing will return to America and Americans will start turning out their own tat, the problem is the Western standard of living is based on cheap labour abroad manufacturing cheap goods for Western countries, this gives the illusion of prosperity and if these sources of cheap labour are removed, things wil no longer be so cheap.

 

[blup]

Our democracy are intending to delay local elections by at least a year on the basis of council mergers taking place, the areas affected are predominantly areas where Reform are expected to perform well.

Reform should welcome unitary authorities with elected mayors, it gives them a real prospect of power at local level. Maybe that’s what they're afraid of.

Our democracy are looking at changing electoral law in a way that prevents overseas citizens giving donations to political parties because of talk Musk pay give Reform a few quid.

I suspect far age does not want to be the monkey to Elonn’s organ grinder,

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

That can be done under the current law, hence the need for a change.

 

[blup]

Donalds strategy appears to be, that by putting tarrifs on cheap Chinese tat, it will make cheap Chinese tat expensive Chinese tat, therefor, Americans won't want expensive Chinese tat and will be incentivised to make their own cheap tat.

Manufacturing will return to America and Americans will start turning out their own tat, the problem is the Western standard of living is based on cheap labour abroad manufacturing cheap goods for Western countries, this gives the illusion of prosperity and if these sources of cheap labour are removed, things wil no longer be so cheap.

And it’s why the Don’s plans will come spectacularly unstuck. Chinna is in this for the long term and will prevail after the Americun empire falls.

 

[JohnD]

Donalds strategy appears to be, that by putting tarrifs on cheap Chinese tat, it will make cheap Chinese tat expensive Chinese tat, therefor, Americans won't want expensive Chinese tat and will be incentivised to make their own cheap tat.

Manufacturing will return to America and Americans will start turning out their own tat, the problem is the Western standard of living is based on cheap labour abroad manufacturing cheap goods for Western countries, this gives the illusion of prosperity and if these sources of cheap labour are removed, things wil no longer be so cheap.

What are the chances American workers will be happy to work for anything approaching Chinese wages?