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Boiler wrote: ↑Fri Apr 11, 2025 11:44 am The head of the US military base that was visited by vice-president JD Vance has been fired for criticising Washington’s agenda for the Arctic island, AFP has reported.

https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/ ... 692b424650

(apologies if the link doesn't take you directly to the story)

The more actions you see of this 'government', the more you hear of Trump speaking (that's assuming you can put up with that for more than a few seconds), the more you think that it is the language and behaviours of mobsters.

We're all hoping for that "Don Trumponi sleeps with the fishes" moment.

(That's my chances of landing a visa screwed).

Which may well be their downfall, as loyalty is all well and good, but should never trump (sorry) competence.

Bones McCoy wrote: ↑Fri Apr 11, 2025 12:07 pm
(That's my chances of landing a visa screwed).

Murrika is a great place, beautiful, with some terrific music and good food. and some lovely people. Visited there 3 or 4 times and loved it.

But it's a country that has collectively taken leave of its senses. Anybody with any sort of progressive outlook or caste of mind would be mad to go there until Trump is gone.

Boiler wrote: ↑Fri Apr 11, 2025 11:44 am The head of the US military base that was visited by vice-president JD Vance has been fired for criticising Washington’s agenda for the Arctic island, AFP has reported.

https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/ ... 692b424650

(apologies if the link doesn't take you directly to the story)

The more actions you see of this 'government', the more you hear of Trump speaking (that's assuming you can put up with that for more than a few seconds), the more you think that it is the language and behaviours of mobsters.

From what she says, sounds like she wasn't exactly very keen to stay in her job. I wonder if she's heard even more rubbish about taking Greenland than the public and doesn't want to be there when it kicks off.

This guy is a level headed commentator worth following- stuck up for Reeves at the time she was being "sacked in the morning". If he says things look bad, they look bad.

The figure for anticipated inflation (in the next tweet, or whatever it's called) is 6.7%.

I don’t think I’ve ever said this about anybody before and meant it sincerely, but when Donald Trump dies, I’m going to be fucking delighted.

It is an outcome most sincerely to be desired.

Abernathy wrote: ↑Sat Apr 12, 2025 2:56 pm I don’t think I’ve ever said this about anybody before and meant it sincerely, but when Donald Trump dies, I’m going to be fucking delighted.

A brain aneurysm on the bog from forcing out a McDonald's-fuelled Richard would probably have me dying of laughter.

Malcolm Armsteen wrote: ↑Sat Apr 12, 2025 2:59 pm It is an outcome most sincerely to be desired.

They'd only see him as a martyr and bring one of his sons in.

Yebbut we could say he had weak, woke blood vessels.

I saw Trump earlier claiming it was the longest most thorough examination he had ever had like that was a good thing. If he really was fit and healthy the medical would have been over much quicker.

Meanwhile - what a fucking surprise. Don't separate a Septic from their tech.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c20xn626y81o

US President Donald Trump's administration has exempted smartphones and computers from reciprocal tariffs, including the 125% levies imposed on Chinese imports.

US Customs and Border Patrol published a notice late on Friday explaining the goods would be excluded from Trump's 10% global tariff on most countries and the much larger Chinese import tax.

The move comes after concerns from US tech companies that the price of gadgets could skyrocket, as many of them are made in China.

davidjay wrote: ↑Sat Apr 12, 2025 5:02 pm

Malcolm Armsteen wrote: ↑Sat Apr 12, 2025 2:59 pm It is an outcome most sincerely to be desired.

They'd only see him as a martyr and bring one of his sons in.

Well, I’ll still be fucking delighted.

satnav wrote: ↑Sat Apr 12, 2025 5:38 pm I saw Trump earlier claiming it was the longest most thorough examination he had ever had like that was a good thing. If he really was fit and healthy the medical would have been over much quicker.

Well, yes. If anybody really thinks they’re going to publish an accurate and truthful medical report on The Donald, then I have a bridge they might like to purchase.

Abernathy wrote: ↑Sat Apr 12, 2025 8:03 pm

satnav wrote: ↑Sat Apr 12, 2025 5:38 pm I saw Trump earlier claiming it was the longest most thorough examination he had ever had like that was a good thing. If he really was fit and healthy the medical would have been over much quicker.

Well, yes. If anybody really thinks they’re going to publish an accurate and truthful medical report on The Donald, then I have a bridge they might like to purchase.

Indeed - and in this day and age, publishing such a document could have serious consequences for the medical professionals carrying it out.

JFK, Reagan, LBJ for starters covered up ill health. Trump doesn't appear in bad health for his age.

Interesting what else is covered by the sudden exemption of certain items from China:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cde2z6jpzp8o

The code "8517.13.00.00" means very little to most of the world, but in the US customs list it represents smartphones.

The inclusion meant that the number one Chinese export to America by value last year was exempted from the import taxes, alongside other electronic devices and components, including semiconductors, solar cells and memory cards.

According to one Counterpoint, a global technology market research firm, as much as 80% of Apple's iPhones intended for US sale are made in China.

The tech giant's manufacturing profit margins are estimated to be between 40-60%. Typical iPhone prices might have moved closer to $2,000 than $1,000. The other option for Apple could have been to spread the cost across all of its global prices, but would the rest of the world accepted paying the Trump tariff tax?

Trump was originally going to exempt Chinese made goods with a low value. Like MAGA hats and a whole load of other Trump related tat.

Youngian wrote: ↑Sun Apr 13, 2025 1:35 pm Trump was originally going to exempt Chinese made goods with a low value. Like MAGA hats and a whole load of other Trump related tat.

According to Phil Moorhouse (A Different Bias) the Chinese made MAGA hats which can be bought for $1 in China were retailing for $50 (£38.20) in the USA pre-tariffs.

As expected his personal physician has given a glowing account of Trump's health but I think he let the cat out of the bag with this piece of nonsense.

The memo noted the president's busy schedule and appearances but also made a point to highlight his 'frequent victories in golf events.'

Surely that last bit just proves how delusional Trump is.