[davidjay]

Following the State of the Union, what did Adam Ant know?

We don't follow fashion
That'd be a joke
You know we're going to set them, set them
So everyone can take note, take note
When they saw you kneeling
Crying words that you mean
Opening their eyeballs, eyeballs
Pretending that you're Al Green, Al Green

I doubt Trump knows anything about Kevin Rowland.

[Bones McCoy]

[Tubby Isaacs]

Seems like Ukraine is receiving intelligence and military assistance again. Is there any logic to this at all?

Still, I suppose Ukraine appreciates it. And perhaps a sign that the Government's approach is better than the Bluesky consensus that Starmer should just "stop being deluded" and whatnot.

God knows what happens next though.

[satnav]

Isn't Trump just seeking to manipulate the markets to line the pockets of some of his associates? Every time Trump withdraws military assistance to Ukraine share prices in arms companies will take a hit. Those in the know can then pick up cheap shares and when Trump flip flops a week later the shares quickly rise in value allowing those in the know to make a quick buck.

Flip flopping over tariffs also provides opportunities for Trump's associates to make a quick killing if they buy and sell shares at the right time.

[Oboogie]

Isn't Trump just seeking to manipulate the markets to line the pockets of some of his associates? Every time Trump withdraws military assistance to Ukraine share prices in arms companies will take a hit. Those in the know can then pick up cheap shares and when Trump flip flops a week later the shares quickly rise in value allowing those in the know to make a quick buck.

Flip flopping over tariffs also provides opportunities for Trump's associates to make a quick killing if they buy and sell shares at the right time.

I assume that's what going on because it's what makes sense. I wonder how many Russian oligarchs are having their cards marked?

[Youngian]

And perhaps a sign that the Government's approach is better than the Bluesky consensus that Starmer should just "stop being deluded" and whatnot.

A sign that the government will yield to Trump in order to pursue purely transactional trade relationships. In which case let’s save money and stop supporting Ukraine and NATO commitments in Europe. After all Trump and Putin would spare the UK from war if it keeps its nose out opposing their new world order. And the UK can just pursue trade deals with whoever. Getting Brexit done some might say (especially the Russian embassy).

Britain did not immediately retaliate to U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs on steel and aluminium imports on Wednesday
Britain had hoped to avoid tariffs on its steel sector, which is small but produces specialist products for defence and other industries. Trump said last month the two countries might reach a bilateral trade deal that would avert duties. https://www.reuters.com/world/uk/uks-re ... 025-03-12/

[Andy McDandy]

I think it's perhaps just a power flex - see what I can do, do you want me nice or nasty?

Because he is that fucking petty.

Also, he seems to get off on the exercise of power (aka signing executive orders) regardless of the content.