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"Strive to liberate oneself from the sordid confines of his existence. I find a certain gratitude in my modest means, for they allow me to cherish life's true treasures. My ability to assist those in need stems from a deeper empathy, one that wealth often obscures. " Have you taken a ChatGPT course lately? | |||
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"Strive to liberate oneself from the sordid confines of his existence. I find a certain gratitude in my modest means, for they allow me to cherish life's true treasures. My ability to assist those in need stems from a deeper empathy, one that wealth often obscures. Have you taken a ChatGPT course lately?" It imparts no wisdom; it solely revolves around the capabilities of your mind and the neurons at your disposal. Should you find it challenging to comprehend, do not hesitate to seek assistance. | |||
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"Strive to liberate oneself from the sordid confines of his existence. I find a certain gratitude in my modest means, for they allow me to cherish life's true treasures. My ability to assist those in need stems from a deeper empathy, one that wealth often obscures. Have you taken a ChatGPT course lately? It imparts no wisdom; it solely revolves around the capabilities of your mind and the neurons at your disposal. Should you find it challenging to comprehend, do not hesitate to seek assistance." It's a sad indictment, of our failing education system, that so many find it incomprehensible that others have the linguistic capabilities to produce eloquent, or even cogent, written discourse.  | |||
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"How are you getting on, living/surviving in Trump's World, because let's face it, he has effected economies World wide. He has just pulled of an amazing deal in Qatar and things are booming. The White House said that Trump and Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani signed agreements that would “generate an economic exchange worth at least $1.2 trillion”. So with Bonds, Shares and Gold climbing sky high, how is the economy affecting you directly in these great times ahead." Go on tell us how much more wealth you've accumulated, bought any more Rolexes, or has daddy-in-law told you to invest, invest, invest 😴 | |||
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"Why is everyone so bothered. The UK is not part of the USA. Some of his policies regarding trade and tariffs could affect some people here but thought Starmer had sorted that out. He's trying, if a bit cack-handedly, to bring peace to some troubled areas of the world. What happens in America stays in America. We should be more concerned about Starmer's shortcomings and Farage's surge in popularity." Starmers "deal" is for steel and cars only. Everything else stands as is inc say whiskey. The trouble his last term didn't effect the world as a whole too much. This time is very different. The tariffs will effect everyone. Companies have already said they will look to increasing prices for everyone to offset the drop in American sales. Then you have any deals or dealings with other countries that could effect how those countries look at dealing with us. If they have prioritise the US that means the rest of us get a worse deal, availability or price. Then if he is successful in his pharmaceutical plan we may end up paying more for meds. He doesnt realise the UK government pays most of our medicine and our NI pays the rest and it not pharma charging us much less. He won't get USA prices down, just make sure everyone else pays more. | |||
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"That fucking moron is in a world of his own about time him and Vance were assassinated " Oh dear, that isn't a very nice thing to say   xx | |||
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I was seeing this young top who'd stay over a night or 2 a week.
Mid 20s, 6ft, athletic, white, super in bed, he told me he made a living from the currency markets.
He told me he had a really bad week when the markets crashed as a result of Trump's tariff war, and he lost a lot of money.
Could I lend him £1000 to invest?
I walked away at that point. I was a bit down, because the sex was super and he was a nice enough guy, but that was a serious red flag and I knew I was doing the right thing.
I am so glad I did, because I then started seeing a new fella - 20, 6ft, athletic, black. He stays most weekends and is giving me the sex of my life. It's like being in bed with the Duracell bunny.
So Mr Trump, I take my hat off to you, sir!
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"Why is everyone so bothered. The UK is not part of the USA. Some of his policies regarding trade and tariffs could affect some people here but thought Starmer had sorted that out. He's trying, if a bit cack-handedly, to bring peace to some troubled areas of the world. What happens in America stays in America. We should be more concerned about Starmer's shortcomings and Farage's surge in popularity."
"What happens in America stays in America"…?
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"Trump caused my sex life to fluctuate.
I was seeing this young top who'd stay over a night or 2 a week.
Mid 20s, 6ft, athletic, white, super in bed, he told me he made a living from the currency markets.
He told me he had a really bad week when the markets crashed as a result of Trump's tariff war, and he lost a lot of money.
Could I lend him £1000 to invest?
I walked away at that point. I was a bit down, because the sex was super and he was a nice enough guy, but that was a serious red flag and I knew I was doing the right thing.
I am so glad I did, because I then started seeing a new fella - 20, 6ft, athletic, black. He stays most weekends and is giving me the sex of my life. It's like being in bed with the Duracell bunny.
So Mr Trump, I take my hat off to you, sir!
"Unlike Melamia, who kept (keeps) her hat on to prevent kissing such an ugly old man and whose makeup would ruin hers 😂 | |||
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"Trump caused my sex life to fluctuate.
I was seeing this young top who'd stay over a night or 2 a week.
Mid 20s, 6ft, athletic, white, super in bed, he told me he made a living from the currency markets.
He told me he had a really bad week when the markets crashed as a result of Trump's tariff war, and he lost a lot of money.
Could I lend him £1000 to invest?
I walked away at that point. I was a bit down, because the sex was super and he was a nice enough guy, but that was a serious red flag and I knew I was doing the right thing.
I am so glad I did, because I then started seeing a new fella - 20, 6ft, athletic, black. He stays most weekends and is giving me the sex of my life. It's like being in bed with the Duracell bunny.
So Mr Trump, I take my hat off to you, sir!
Unlike Melamia, who kept (keeps) her hat on to prevent kissing such an ugly old man and whose makeup would ruin hers 😂"He sends her flowers every week and she says it means she has to keep her legs wide open each week. Pity she hasn't got a vase | |||
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"Trump caused my sex life to fluctuate.
I was seeing this young top who'd stay over a night or 2 a week.
Mid 20s, 6ft, athletic, white, super in bed, he told me he made a living from the currency markets.
He told me he had a really bad week when the markets crashed as a result of Trump's tariff war, and he lost a lot of money.
Could I lend him £1000 to invest?
I walked away at that point. I was a bit down, because the sex was super and he was a nice enough guy, but that was a serious red flag and I knew I was doing the right thing.
I am so glad I did, because I then started seeing a new fella - 20, 6ft, athletic, black. He stays most weekends and is giving me the sex of my life. It's like being in bed with the Duracell bunny.
So Mr Trump, I take my hat off to you, sir!
Unlike Melamia, who kept (keeps) her hat on to prevent kissing such an ugly old man and whose makeup would ruin hers 😂
He sends her flowers every week and she says it means she has to keep her legs wide open each week.
Pity she hasn't got a vase"Cynically, her adopted leg position is more likely to be influenced by 💵 than 💐, vase or no vase  | |||
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"Paraphrase the Mrs Merton question: "What was it that first attracted you to the multimillionaire Donald Trump?" "Laughed out loud when I saw the original broadcast 🤣 | |||
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"Why is everyone so bothered. The UK is not part of the USA. Some of his policies regarding trade and tariffs could affect some people here but thought Starmer had sorted that out. He's trying, if a bit cack-handedly, to bring peace to some troubled areas of the world. What happens in America stays in America. We should be more concerned about Starmer's shortcomings and Farage's surge in popularity.
"What happens in America stays in America"…?
Five stars for navel-gazing, blinker-wearing and wide-eyed approval of trump "Where did I say that I approved of Trump? Not his biggest fan by any means. Had I been an American I might have voted for him rather than Harris. Just glad I did not have to make that choice. I consider him too old and eccentric for such an office. I also find a lot of his speeches cringeworthy. Perhaps you with enlighten us how Trumps government and policies are affecting you personally. | |||
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"Paraphrase the Mrs Merton question: "What was it that first attracted you to the multimillionaire Donald Trump?"
Laughed out loud when I saw the original broadcast 🤣"Caroline Aherne, sadly missed, what a great talent, incredible legacy. | |||
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"Why is everyone so bothered. The UK is not part of the USA. Some of his policies regarding trade and tariffs could affect some people here but thought Starmer had sorted that out. He's trying, if a bit cack-handedly, to bring peace to some troubled areas of the world. What happens in America stays in America. We should be more concerned about Starmer's shortcomings and Farage's surge in popularity.
"What happens in America stays in America"…?
Five stars for navel-gazing, blinker-wearing and wide-eyed approval of trump
Where did I say that I approved of Trump? Not his biggest fan by any means. Had I been an American I might have voted for him rather than Harris. Just glad I did not have to make that choice. I consider him too old and eccentric for such an office. I also find a lot of his speeches cringeworthy.
Perhaps you with enlighten us how Trumps government and policies are affecting you personally. "Most of the recent financial crises originate in US and recent wars we've been dragged into were steered by the US. The dollar is the default international trading currency. Their cultural influence is pervasive... So, whether we like it or not, what happens in the US does not stay in the US. | |||
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"Why is everyone so bothered. The UK is not part of the USA. Some of his policies regarding trade and tariffs could affect some people here but thought Starmer had sorted that out. He's trying, if a bit cack-handedly, to bring peace to some troubled areas of the world. What happens in America stays in America. We should be more concerned about Starmer's shortcomings and Farage's surge in popularity.
"What happens in America stays in America"…?
Five stars for navel-gazing, blinker-wearing and wide-eyed approval of trump
Where did I say that I approved of Trump? Not his biggest fan by any means. Had I been an American I might have voted for him rather than Harris. Just glad I did not have to make that choice. I consider him too old and eccentric for such an office. I also find a lot of his speeches cringeworthy.
Perhaps you with enlighten us how Trumps government and policies are affecting you personally. ""He's trying, if a bit cack-handedly, to bring peace to some troubled areas of the world." suggests, to me, tacit approval! I'd thought about using inverted commas with 'approval,' but also thought that you'd miss such a subtlety. How tRump's 'policies' affect me personally is personal. | |||
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"Why is everyone so bothered. The UK is not part of the USA. Some of his policies regarding trade and tariffs could affect some people here but thought Starmer had sorted that out. He's trying, if a bit cack-handedly, to bring peace to some troubled areas of the world. What happens in America stays in America. We should be more concerned about Starmer's shortcomings and Farage's surge in popularity." Farages surge is simply due to fears over illegal migrants crossing the channel in un manageable numbers | |||
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" Perhaps you with enlighten us how Trumps government and policies are affecting you personally.
"He's trying, if a bit cack-handedly, to bring peace to some troubled areas of the world." suggests, to me, tacit approval! I'd thought about using inverted commas with 'approval,' but also thought that you'd miss such a subtlety.
How tRump's 'policies' affect me personally is personal."So you think I should disapprove of his attempts to stop wars. Sounds like you think they should carry on fighting each other into oblivion. Like I said his attempts are a bit cack-handed but at least he is trying to do something which is surely better than nothing. As for your last sentence. Well what a wonderful 'get out' clause | |||
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"That fucking moron is in a world of his own about time him and Vance were assassinated Oh dear, that isn't a very nice thing to say xx"It's a popular opinion though. | |||
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" Perhaps you with enlighten us how Trumps government and policies are affecting you personally.
"He's trying, if a bit cack-handedly, to bring peace to some troubled areas of the world." suggests, to me, tacit approval! I'd thought about using inverted commas with 'approval,' but also thought that you'd miss such a subtlety.
How tRump's 'policies' affect me personally is personal.
So you think I should disapprove of his attempts to stop wars. Sounds like you think they should carry on fighting each other into oblivion. Like I said his attempts are a bit cack-handed but at least he is trying to do something which is surely better than nothing.
As for your last sentence. Well what a wonderful 'get out' clause "The first two sentences illustrate a complete lack of knowledge about what I think and, perhaps, a propensity to jump to inappropriate and premature conclusions. Thanks for thinking my last sentence was wonderful
BTW, I do think that trying to do something is not always "surely better than nothing." (especially with an amoral buffoon like tRump). | |||
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"How are you getting on, living/surviving in Trump's World, because let's face it, he has effected economies World wide. He has just pulled of an amazing deal in Qatar and things are booming. The White House said that Trump and Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani signed agreements that would “generate an economic exchange worth at least $1.2 trillion”. So with Bonds, Shares and Gold climbing sky high, how is the economy affecting you directly in these great times ahead." "So with Bonds, Shares and Gold climbing sky high ..." So much ignorance expressed in so few words. i don't know what market prices you're looking at, but Shares and Gold aren't climbing sky-high, and they will not generally do so at the same time. It was due to Trump's infantile obsession with starting a trade war that share prices dropped. This caused a rapid sell-off of shares, and a lot of that money went into defensive refuges such as gold. That's a sign of market panic, not prosperity. Prices have recovered somewhat, and gold is now dropping. As for bonds, the yield when Trump's idiotic tariffs were announced went up sharply; that means their value dropped. In plain language, countries the world over realised that the US dollar, that they had invested in by buying US debt, was no longer the rock-solid investment it had been for decades. That goes far beyond share prices. When Trump saw what he'd done he backed off rapidly on the tariffs, but the damage was done. In a few days he destroyed a trust that it had taken generations to build up, and once lost, it doesn't come back easily. | |||
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" Perhaps you with enlighten us how Trumps government and policies are affecting you personally.
"He's trying, if a bit cack-handedly, to bring peace to some troubled areas of the world." suggests, to me, tacit approval! I'd thought about using inverted commas with 'approval,' but also thought that you'd miss such a subtlety.
How tRump's 'policies' affect me personally is personal.
So you think I should disapprove of his attempts to stop wars. Sounds like you think they should carry on fighting each other into oblivion. Like I said his attempts are a bit cack-handed but at least he is trying to do something which is surely better than nothing.
As for your last sentence. Well what a wonderful 'get out' clause
The first two sentences illustrate a complete lack of knowledge about what I think and, perhaps, a propensity to jump to inappropriate and premature conclusions.
Thanks for thinking my last sentence was wonderful
BTW, I do think that trying to do something is not always "surely better than nothing." (especially with an amoral buffoon like tRump)."Same could be said of you Sir. Jumping to conclusions and lacking knowledge. I don't claim to be an expert like so many on here do [Why aren't they in parliament or marching down the corridors of power?] but surely any attempt at stopping a conflict is better than sitting back and watching, unless you are trying to put out a bonfire with petrol. Like I have said I am not a Trump supporter but he is making an effort where foreign wars are concerned. Far better than senile old Biden did or scatty Harris might have done. Whether he is going the right way about it or if he succeeds remains to be seen. I do get the impression that you and so many anti-Trumpites hate him simply because it is the latest fashion to hate him. | |||
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"I suspect that Americans who were finding it difficult to afford their prescription drugs may see him in a more favourable light. " They can afford prescription drugs now. They just can't afford to see the Dr to get the prescription in the first place. Land of the free my arse | |||
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" Donald Trump's proposal to receive a $400 million aircraft from Qatar highlights his questionable integrity, which I refer to as extortion " Integrity, principles, ethics . . . he doesn't have any. Wealth and power is what impresses him. He does things very differently. His motivation to end conflict isn't driven by any high moral standard, or any moral standard for that matter, any sense of right or wrong. He sees an opportunity to create a market for reconstruction and redevelopment contracts once the war is over. Now, you can argue about whether the lack of a moral compass is a good thing or a bad thing. It creates risks around settlements that are unjust. But none of that worries or interests him. | |||
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"I suspect that Americans who were finding it difficult to afford their prescription drugs may see him in a more favourable light. They can afford prescription drugs now. They just can't afford to see the Dr to get the prescription in the first place. Land of the free my arse "Of course! I forgot that Biden Health-Care was the envy of the Western World. | |||
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"Does anyone know what Hunter Biden is doing these days?" He's an artiste now, don't ya know... | |||
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" Perhaps you with enlighten us how Trumps government and policies are affecting you personally.
"He's trying, if a bit cack-handedly, to bring peace to some troubled areas of the world." suggests, to me, tacit approval! I'd thought about using inverted commas with 'approval,' but also thought that you'd miss such a subtlety.
How tRump's 'policies' affect me personally is personal.
So you think I should disapprove of his attempts to stop wars. Sounds like you think they should carry on fighting each other into oblivion. Like I said his attempts are a bit cack-handed but at least he is trying to do something which is surely better than nothing.
As for your last sentence. Well what a wonderful 'get out' clause
The first two sentences illustrate a complete lack of knowledge about what I think and, perhaps, a propensity to jump to inappropriate and premature conclusions.
Thanks for thinking my last sentence was wonderful
BTW, I do think that trying to do something is not always "surely better than nothing." (especially with an amoral buffoon like tRump).
Same could be said of you Sir. Jumping to conclusions and lacking knowledge.
I don't claim to be an expert like so many on here do [Why aren't they in parliament or marching down the corridors of power?] but surely any attempt at stopping a conflict is better than sitting back and watching, unless you are trying to put out a bonfire with petrol. Like I have said I am not a Trump supporter but he is making an effort where foreign wars are concerned. Far better than senile old Biden did or scatty Harris might have done. Whether he is going the right way about it or if he succeeds remains to be seen.
I do get the impression that you and so many anti-Trumpites hate him simply because it is the latest fashion to hate him." *groans* Your impressions and conclusions, being kind about it, are misguided!
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"How are you getting on, living/surviving in Trump's World, because let's face it, he has effected economies World wide. He has just pulled of an amazing deal in Qatar and things are booming. The White House said that Trump and Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani signed agreements that would “generate an economic exchange worth at least $1.2 trillion”. So with Bonds, Shares and Gold climbing sky high, how is the economy affecting you directly in these great times ahead. "So with Bonds, Shares and Gold climbing sky high ..." So much ignorance expressed in so few words. i don't know what market prices you're looking at, but Shares and Gold aren't climbing sky-high, and they will not generally do so at the same time. It was due to Trump's infantile obsession with starting a trade war that share prices dropped. This caused a rapid sell-off of shares, and a lot of that money went into defensive refuges such as gold. That's a sign of market panic, not prosperity. Prices have recovered somewhat, and gold is now dropping. As for bonds, the yield when Trump's idiotic tariffs were announced went up sharply; that means their value dropped. In plain language, countries the world over realised that the US dollar, that they had invested in by buying US debt, was no longer the rock-solid investment it had been for decades. That goes far beyond share prices. When Trump saw what he'd done he backed off rapidly on the tariffs, but the damage was done. In a few days he destroyed a trust that it had taken generations to build up, and once lost, it doesn't come back easily. " From your comment above, you obviously invest in the wrong areas of investment, you will probably be queueing up to buy UK ENERGY shares too, which will plummet like a lead balloon. BAE systems shares as well as Chevron, Total, ExxonMobil and others have been simply an amazing investment for myself, and with all countries around the World increasing their armed defences my arms manufacturing shares will double and hopefully split. As for gold, it's never been better and sitting as high as it will go, a fine time to sell if desperate for cashing in, but I will continue to buy. Ohhh and you criticise the USA basically calling them losers, but the majority of my American oil companies shares are doing exceptionally well So again, I suggest you simply invest wrong, since you think things are so bad, as investments have never been better. Life is Fantastic | |||
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"Why is everyone so bothered. The UK is not part of the USA. Some of his policies regarding trade and tariffs could affect some people here but thought Starmer had sorted that out. He's trying, if a bit cack-handedly, to bring peace to some troubled areas of the world. What happens in America stays in America. We should be more concerned about Starmer's shortcomings and Farage's surge in popularity." We should be celebrating the 'Farage effect' at last we might be able to break out of the group think in the mainstream parties that has so contributed to the on going rot in this fine country | |||
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"Why is everyone so bothered. The UK is not part of the USA. Some of his policies regarding trade and tariffs could affect some people here but thought Starmer had sorted that out. He's trying, if a bit cack-handedly, to bring peace to some troubled areas of the world. What happens in America stays in America. We should be more concerned about Starmer's shortcomings and Farage's surge in popularity. We should be celebrating the 'Farage effect' at last we might be able to break out of the group think in the mainstream parties that has so contributed to the on going rot in this fine country" Oh dear oh dear... | |||
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"How are you getting on, living/surviving in Trump's World, because let's face it, he has effected economies World wide. He has just pulled of an amazing deal in Qatar and things are booming. The White House said that Trump and Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani signed agreements that would “generate an economic exchange worth at least $1.2 trillion”. So with Bonds, Shares and Gold climbing sky high, how is the economy affecting you directly in these great times ahead. "So with Bonds, Shares and Gold climbing sky high ..." So much ignorance expressed in so few words. i don't know what market prices you're looking at, but Shares and Gold aren't climbing sky-high, and they will not generally do so at the same time. It was due to Trump's infantile obsession with starting a trade war that share prices dropped. This caused a rapid sell-off of shares, and a lot of that money went into defensive refuges such as gold. That's a sign of market panic, not prosperity. Prices have recovered somewhat, and gold is now dropping. As for bonds, the yield when Trump's idiotic tariffs were announced went up sharply; that means their value dropped. In plain language, countries the world over realised that the US dollar, that they had invested in by buying US debt, was no longer the rock-solid investment it had been for decades. That goes far beyond share prices. When Trump saw what he'd done he backed off rapidly on the tariffs, but the damage was done. In a few days he destroyed a trust that it had taken generations to build up, and once lost, it doesn't come back easily. From your comment above, you obviously invest in the wrong areas of investment, you will probably be queueing up to buy UK ENERGY shares too, which will plummet like a lead balloon. BAE systems shares as well as Chevron, Total, ExxonMobil and others have been simply an amazing investment for myself, and with all countries around the World increasing their armed defences my arms manufacturing shares will double and hopefully split. As for gold, it's never been better and sitting as high as it will go, a fine time to sell if desperate for cashing in, but I will continue to buy. Ohhh and you criticise the USA basically calling them losers, but the majority of my American oil companies shares are doing exceptionally well So again, I suggest you simply invest wrong, since you think things are so bad, as investments have never been better. Life is Fantastic " If gold is "sitting as high as it will go" why the fuck are you buying it? | |||
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"Why is everyone so bothered. The UK is not part of the USA. Some of his policies regarding trade and tariffs could affect some people here but thought Starmer had sorted that out. He's trying, if a bit cack-handedly, to bring peace to some troubled areas of the world. What happens in America stays in America. We should be more concerned about Starmer's shortcomings and Farage's surge in popularity. We should be celebrating the 'Farage effect' at last we might be able to break out of the group think in the mainstream parties that has so contributed to the on going rot in this fine country" Although I tend to lean to the right politically [not too far right] I can see nothing to celebrate about the 'Farage Effect'. Fine he has certainly shaken things up which may not be such a bad thing, but the man himself is a bit of a charlatan and his so-called party little more than a bunch of Farage worshipping sycophants. | |||
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"How are you getting on, living/surviving in Trump's World, because let's face it, he has effected economies World wide. He has just pulled of an amazing deal in Qatar and things are booming. The White House said that Trump and Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani signed agreements that would “generate an economic exchange worth at least $1.2 trillion”. So with Bonds, Shares and Gold climbing sky high, how is the economy affecting you directly in these great times ahead. "So with Bonds, Shares and Gold climbing sky high ..." So much ignorance expressed in so few words. i don't know what market prices you're looking at, but Shares and Gold aren't climbing sky-high, and they will not generally do so at the same time. It was due to Trump's infantile obsession with starting a trade war that share prices dropped. This caused a rapid sell-off of shares, and a lot of that money went into defensive refuges such as gold. That's a sign of market panic, not prosperity. Prices have recovered somewhat, and gold is now dropping. As for bonds, the yield when Trump's idiotic tariffs were announced went up sharply; that means their value dropped. In plain language, countries the world over realised that the US dollar, that they had invested in by buying US debt, was no longer the rock-solid investment it had been for decades. That goes far beyond share prices. When Trump saw what he'd done he backed off rapidly on the tariffs, but the damage was done. In a few days he destroyed a trust that it had taken generations to build up, and once lost, it doesn't come back easily. From your comment above, you obviously invest in the wrong areas of investment, you will probably be queueing up to buy UK ENERGY shares too, which will plummet like a lead balloon. BAE systems shares as well as Chevron, Total, ExxonMobil and others have been simply an amazing investment for myself, and with all countries around the World increasing their armed defences my arms manufacturing shares will double and hopefully split. As for gold, it's never been better and sitting as high as it will go, a fine time to sell if desperate for cashing in, but I will continue to buy. Ohhh and you criticise the USA basically calling them losers, but the majority of my American oil companies shares are doing exceptionally well So again, I suggest you simply invest wrong, since you think things are so bad, as investments have never been better. Life is Fantastic If gold is "sitting as high as it will go" why the fuck are you buying it?" I suspect it may dip, but in time it will continue to rise just like shares and bonds, Why do I continue to buy! Because I can, and have the financial management to not put all eggs in one basket On the long term Oil has definitely been best investment but arms supply company shares continue to rise in today's climate. The main problem with gold is that you have to pay if you want it stored and kept, best thing is simply to purchase and stick away at the back of your safe for a decade or two and forget about it Everyone hitting their 50's & 60's obviously has loose cash and investing in Oil, arms, and gold is a good pastime Wouldn't you agree. | |||
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"Thing is, he's right - your post is bollocks. Capital flows into gold when shares and currency are on the down. Capital flows out of gold when shares and currency are on the up. Has daddy-in-law been filling your head with nonsense again? " Ohh dear, you obviously put all your eggs in the one basket don't you. Not All Shares dip at the same time, I suspect you are one of many who was foolish enough to buy Post Office Shares 🤣😂🤣 If you really think all shares dip at Same time and that's the reason gold goes up, then keep on believing that. What do you pay into for shares? You are at an age that all mortgages, loans etc must be paid off, so do you just squander your money or invest wisely 😉 From what you have said, I suspect you squander | |||
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"How are you getting on, living/surviving in Trump's World, because let's face it, he has effected economies World wide. He has just pulled of an amazing deal in Qatar and things are booming. The White House said that Trump and Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani signed agreements that would “generate an economic exchange worth at least $1.2 trillion”. So with Bonds, Shares and Gold climbing sky high, how is the economy affecting you directly in these great times ahead. "So with Bonds, Shares and Gold climbing sky high ..." So much ignorance expressed in so few words. i don't know what market prices you're looking at, but Shares and Gold aren't climbing sky-high, and they will not generally do so at the same time. It was due to Trump's infantile obsession with starting a trade war that share prices dropped. This caused a rapid sell-off of shares, and a lot of that money went into defensive refuges such as gold. That's a sign of market panic, not prosperity. Prices have recovered somewhat, and gold is now dropping. As for bonds, the yield when Trump's idiotic tariffs were announced went up sharply; that means their value dropped. In plain language, countries the world over realised that the US dollar, that they had invested in by buying US debt, was no longer the rock-solid investment it had been for decades. That goes far beyond share prices. When Trump saw what he'd done he backed off rapidly on the tariffs, but the damage was done. In a few days he destroyed a trust that it had taken generations to build up, and once lost, it doesn't come back easily. From your comment above, you obviously invest in the wrong areas of investment, you will probably be queueing up to buy UK ENERGY shares too, which will plummet like a lead balloon. BAE systems shares as well as Chevron, Total, ExxonMobil and others have been simply an amazing investment for myself, and with all countries around the World increasing their armed defences my arms manufacturing shares will double and hopefully split. As for gold, it's never been better and sitting as high as it will go, a fine time to sell if desperate for cashing in, but I will continue to buy. Ohhh and you criticise the USA basically calling them losers, but the majority of my American oil companies shares are doing exceptionally well So again, I suggest you simply invest wrong, since you think things are so bad, as investments have never been better. Life is Fantastic If gold is "sitting as high as it will go" why the fuck are you buying it? I suspect it may dip, but in time it will continue to rise just like shares and bonds, Why do I continue to buy! Because I can, and have the financial management to not put all eggs in one basket On the long term Oil has definitely been best investment but arms supply company shares continue to rise in today's climate. The main problem with gold is that you have to pay if you want it stored and kept, best thing is simply to purchase and stick away at the back of your safe for a decade or two and forget about it Everyone hitting their 50's & 60's obviously has loose cash and investing in Oil, arms, and gold is a good pastime Wouldn't you agree." Stocks, shares, bonds and gold in t he back of a safe will be useless when the nukes start flying. Tinned food and water will be gold! Trump will unwittingly start it with his buffoonery and rhetoric! Watch this space! | |||
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"How are you getting on, living/surviving in Trump's World, because let's face it, he has effected economies World wide. He has just pulled of an amazing deal in Qatar and things are booming. The White House said that Trump and Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani signed agreements that would “generate an economic exchange worth at least $1.2 trillion”. So with Bonds, Shares and Gold climbing sky high, how is the economy affecting you directly in these great times ahead. "So with Bonds, Shares and Gold climbing sky high ..." So much ignorance expressed in so few words. i don't know what market prices you're looking at, but Shares and Gold aren't climbing sky-high, and they will not generally do so at the same time. It was due to Trump's infantile obsession with starting a trade war that share prices dropped. This caused a rapid sell-off of shares, and a lot of that money went into defensive refuges such as gold. That's a sign of market panic, not prosperity. Prices have recovered somewhat, and gold is now dropping. As for bonds, the yield when Trump's idiotic tariffs were announced went up sharply; that means their value dropped. In plain language, countries the world over realised that the US dollar, that they had invested in by buying US debt, was no longer the rock-solid investment it had been for decades. That goes far beyond share prices. When Trump saw what he'd done he backed off rapidly on the tariffs, but the damage was done. In a few days he destroyed a trust that it had taken generations to build up, and once lost, it doesn't come back easily. From your comment above, you obviously invest in the wrong areas of investment, you will probably be queueing up to buy UK ENERGY shares too, which will plummet like a lead balloon. BAE systems shares as well as Chevron, Total, ExxonMobil and others have been simply an amazing investment for myself, and with all countries around the World increasing their armed defences my arms manufacturing shares will double and hopefully split. As for gold, it's never been better and sitting as high as it will go, a fine time to sell if desperate for cashing in, but I will continue to buy. Ohhh and you criticise the USA basically calling them losers, but the majority of my American oil companies shares are doing exceptionally well So again, I suggest you simply invest wrong, since you think things are so bad, as investments have never been better. Life is Fantastic If gold is "sitting as high as it will go" why the fuck are you buying it? I suspect it may dip, but in time it will continue to rise just like shares and bonds, Why do I continue to buy! Because I can, and have the financial management to not put all eggs in one basket On the long term Oil has definitely been best investment but arms supply company shares continue to rise in today's climate. The main problem with gold is that you have to pay if you want it stored and kept, best thing is simply to purchase and stick away at the back of your safe for a decade or two and forget about it Everyone hitting their 50's & 60's obviously has loose cash and investing in Oil, arms, and gold is a good pastime Wouldn't you agree. Stocks, shares, bonds and gold in t he back of a safe will be useless when the nukes start flying. Tinned food and water will be gold! Trump will unwittingly start it with his buffoonery and rhetoric! Watch this space!" I suspect the 2025 India–Pakistan diplomatic crisis is more volatile than Trump's actions Trump will be too busy building a new vegas in Gaza to stir up more trouble | |||
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"Didn't Trump want Hillary to repay 25 million she was given by the Saudis? Weird its ok when its him though.." He is arguably the most eccentric politician I have encountered in my lifetime. His frequent verbal assaults on other politicians, who have committed no wrongdoing, coupled with his questionable actions on a global scale, raise significant concerns. His tendency to fabricate stories, combined with a manner of speaking that suggests superiority yet lacks substance, is striking. He often presents himself in a manner that demands attention, as if to say, 'You will listen to me or be dismissed.' His numerous dubious promises and desire to be the focal point of attention are reminiscent of someone seeking validation, ultimately leading many to turn off their tv’s to avoid his antics. | |||
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""Some people are so poor, all they have is money" - Bob Marley "But it could buy me a boat It could buy me a truck to pull it It could buy me a Yeti 110 iced down with some silver bullets Yeah, and I know what they say, money can't buy everything Well, maybe so But it could buy me a boat They call me redneck, white trash and blue collar But I could change all that if I had a couple million dollars I keep hearing that money is the root of all evil And you can't fit a camel through the eye of a needle I'm sure that's probably true But it still sounds pretty cool 'Cause it could buy me a boat It could buy me a truck to pull it It could buy me a Yeti 110 iced down with some silver bullets Yeah, and I know what they say, money can't buy everything Well, maybe so But it could buy me a boat To float down on the water with a beer I hear the Powerball Lotto is sitting on a hundred mill... Well, that would buy me a brand new rod and reel And it could buy me a boat It could buy me a truck to pull it It could buy me a Yeti 110 iced down with some silver bullets Yeah, and I know what they say, money can't buy everything Well, maybe so But it could buy me a boat Yeah, and I know what they say, money can't buy everything Well, maybe so But it could buy me a boat Yeah, it could buy me a boat | |||
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"Didn't Trump want Hillary to repay 25 million she was given by the Saudis? Weird its ok when its him though.. He is arguably the most eccentric politician I have encountered in my lifetime. His frequent verbal assaults on other politicians, who have committed no wrongdoing, coupled with his questionable actions on a global scale, raise significant concerns. His tendency to fabricate stories, combined with a manner of speaking that suggests superiority yet lacks substance, is striking. He often presents himself in a manner that demands attention, as if to say, 'You will listen to me or be dismissed.' His numerous dubious promises and desire to be the focal point of attention are reminiscent of someone seeking validation, ultimately leading many to turn off their tv’s to avoid his antics." .. Isn't that it though ,hes not really a politician, except in name..he's a businessman/dealer who had a head start... . Its personality politics..(coming this way..)... | |||
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"Why is everyone so bothered. The UK is not part of the USA. Some of his policies regarding trade and tariffs could affect some people here but thought Starmer had sorted that out. He's trying, if a bit cack-handedly, to bring peace to some troubled areas of the world. What happens in America stays in America. We should be more concerned about Starmer's shortcomings and Farage's surge in popularity." Thinking that what the USA says/does stays mainly in the USA is naive. No PM can make any sensible deal with such a capricious & stupid idiot. His business deals have hammered my pension and that of many around the world. If you work for a company here that trades with the USA your company would be affected by his tariffs. Would you travel to the USA when you risk being thrown in prison or sent home? What happens in America clearly does not stay in America. | |||
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"Didn't Trump want Hillary to repay 25 million she was given by the Saudis? Weird its ok when its him though.." Using Clinton for comparative ethics or morality is like using Jimmy Savile to compare with Gary Glitter, He raised millions for the children's hospital... Just like the Clinton Foundation charitable work. | |||
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"I suspect that Americans who were finding it difficult to afford their prescription drugs may see him in a more favourable light. " Why? He overturned Bidens bill that reduced the cost of prescriptions. Now he is cutting Medicaid which will result in reduced cover and increased costs to those who need it. | |||
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"Why is everyone so bothered. The UK is not part of the USA. Some of his policies regarding trade and tariffs could affect some people here but thought Starmer had sorted that out. He's trying, if a bit cack-handedly, to bring peace to some troubled areas of the world. What happens in America stays in America. We should be more concerned about Starmer's shortcomings and Farage's surge in popularity. We should be celebrating the 'Farage effect' at last we might be able to break out of the group think in the mainstream parties that has so contributed to the on going rot in this fine country" Farage is a wannabe Trump - a matey boy with a pint down the pub and the ordinary person is their friend. Except that they are both very rich and look after their rich mates and neither give a toss about you. This fixation with the idea that "shaking things up" is an end in itself is seriously misguided. What is the plan, the policy, the end goal? The problem is, Farage/Reform, like Trump, just want to break and slash support areas but have no idea what they will do to replace them. Even Reform's latest MP, Sarah Pochin, when asked what Reform the alternative they propose to housing these "illegal immigrants" (surely the main thing that people vote Reform for) didn't know, claiming she was new to it all! You can't make it up. Anyway, Reform are shaking themselves up at the moment! New councillors are leaving after no time at all in their new posts. Former Reform UK MP Rupert Lowe said Nigel Farage is “a coward and viper” who should never be prime minister - he was elected in July as one of five Reform UK MPs but was kicked out of the party. Like Trump, you must agree with the dictates of the leader and if you don't then ... Reform UK is a limited company and anyone who pays to join is just regularly giving them money along with those large fossil fuel donors and the like. It does not permit members to make policy which is decided by those at the top. Really "shaking things up" there, eh? | |||
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" Reform UK is a limited company and anyone who pays to join is just regularly giving them money along with those large fossil fuel donors and the like. It does not permit members to make policy which is decided by those at the top. Really "shaking things up" there, eh?" Which is why Farage as PM would be catastrophic. He dictates policy in Reform UK Ltd and members cannot challenge, vote on it or change it. He is unaccountable. The PM, however, is accountable to members - his party's own 325+ MPs, without whose agreement he cannot do anything. He'll absolutely hate it, the idea that his power to act requires the approval of others. He'll quit after a few weeks. | |||
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"Didn't Trump want Hillary to repay 25 million she was given by the Saudis? Weird its ok when its him though.. Using Clinton for comparative ethics or morality is like using Jimmy Savile to compare with Gary Glitter, He raised millions for the children's hospital... Just like the Clinton Foundation charitable work. " Perfectly ligit to call out irony. | |||
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" Reform UK is a limited company and anyone who pays to join is just regularly giving them money along with those large fossil fuel donors and the like. It does not permit members to make policy which is decided by those at the top. Really "shaking things up" there, eh? Which is why Farage as PM would be catastrophic. He dictates policy in Reform UK Ltd and members cannot challenge, vote on it or change it. He is unaccountable. The PM, however, is accountable to members - his party's own 325+ MPs, without whose agreement he cannot do anything. He'll absolutely hate it, the idea that his power to act requires the approval of others. He'll quit after a few weeks." He would certainly need an outright majority to govern. Couldn't see him working with another party in coalition. Also he would need his MPs to all be fawning acolytes/nodding dogs as there would be no room for differing opinions. He might stick the job if his ministers did the actual work so he could just sit back and seek the glory. | |||
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"Why is everyone so bothered. The UK is not part of the USA. Some of his policies regarding trade and tariffs could affect some people here but thought Starmer had sorted that out. He's trying, if a bit cack-handedly, to bring peace to some troubled areas of the world. What happens in America stays in America. We should be more concerned about Starmer's shortcomings and Farage's surge in popularity.Thinking that what the USA says/does stays mainly in the USA is naive. No PM can make any sensible deal with such a capricious & stupid idiot. His business deals have hammered my pension and that of many around the world. If you work for a company here that trades with the USA your company would be affected by his tariffs. Would you travel to the USA when you risk being thrown in prison or sent home? What happens in America clearly does not stay in America." Not necessarily a naïve statement but you do make a valid point. Obviously his foreign policy, trade deals a tariff-mania are going to affect a lot of people around the world. Especially if you have dealings with America. I was thinking more about his internal policies which only affect people living in the USA and not us at all. We may not like him but we cannot do anything about him. We may not like the government of this country but again we can only do something about it when another election comes along, and then only if the majority think the same way. Contrary to what some might say I am not a Trump apologist and very thankful that I was not born an American. What I do find annoying on here, and a lot of social platforms, is the negative slagging off of the man. Just seems to be a fashion statement that "trump is a cunt" simply because that was the most forbidden word you learnt in the playground. | |||
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"Does tRump actually have a 'wife' anymore? Where is she? Has she got completely bored of her useful idiot husband and given up parading as his trophy wife? No president in the history of the US has ever had a less visible, less supportive, less interested First Lady! 😏" You clearly don't pay attention then. She was at a signing ceremony in the rose garden a few days ago and was also a champion of the new take it down act appearing at the media discussion and the signing. To say nothing of the fact that she is by far the most beautiful and elegant FLOTUS since...... forever. | |||
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"I don't think the world has felt this uncertain since the end of the Cold War. "This is true with or without Trump in the white house. We've atomised our lives, we socialize on our phones or through video games. We don't go out and mix with "the other". Trump and Farage and all the other right wing nut jobs have tapped into that fear, loneliness and outrage that already exists. They've identified a real problem but trying to take the world backwards to 1870 isn't the answer. Building ever higher walls and blaming the other isn't the answer. However, that is what in the ascendency, cruelty and hate. Whether or not the left, or progressives can find a counter narrative before the worst happens again. Is yet to be written | |||
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"He was voted in by the people of his own country who the would I be hell would I be to to be criticise especially as we don't even seem to have freedom of speech here...maybe we have bigger problems here." Who's stopping you saying what? | |||
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"Why is everyone so bothered. The UK is not part of the USA. Some of his policies regarding trade and tariffs could affect some people here but thought Starmer had sorted that out. He's trying, if a bit cack-handedly, to bring peace to some troubled areas of the world. What happens in America stays in America. We should be more concerned about Starmer's shortcomings and Farage's surge in popularity.Thinking that what the USA says/does stays mainly in the USA is naive. No PM can make any sensible deal with such a capricious & stupid idiot. His business deals have hammered my pension and that of many around the world. If you work for a company here that trades with the USA your company would be affected by his tariffs. Would you travel to the USA when you risk being thrown in prison or sent home? What happens in America clearly does not stay in America. Not necessarily a naïve statement but you do make a valid point. Obviously his foreign policy, trade deals a tariff-mania are going to affect a lot of people around the world. Especially if you have dealings with America. I was thinking more about his internal policies which only affect people living in the USA and not us at all. We may not like him but we cannot do anything about him. We may not like the government of this country but again we can only do something about it when another election comes along, and then only if the majority think the same way. Contrary to what some might say I am not a Trump apologist and very thankful that I was not born an American. What I do find annoying on here, and a lot of social platforms, is the negative slagging off of the man. Just seems to be a fashion statement that "trump is a cunt" simply because that was the most forbidden word you learnt in the playground." I have lots of words for him mysoginist, paedophile, rapist, crook but above all my favourite word for him is still Cunt | |||
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"I don't think the world has felt this uncertain since the end of the Cold War.
This is true with or without Trump in the white house.
We've atomised our lives, we socialize on our phones or through video games.
We don't go out and mix with "the other".
Trump and Farage and all the other right wing nut jobs have tapped into that fear, loneliness and outrage that already exists.
They've identified a real problem but trying to take the world backwards to 1870 isn't the answer. Building ever higher walls and blaming the other isn't the answer.
However, that is what in the ascendency, cruelty and hate. Whether or not the left, or progressives can find a counter narrative before the worst happens again. Is yet to be written "Some of my friends call it Hope, hope that all of this absolute disaster of a time will eventually come to an end. Hope that someone, somewhere is a MLK, John Smith or has a sufficient social conscience and the vocal abilities to point out to all of these idiot lemmings that they are being conned by a true real life cunt , Trump and all of his wannabe lick spittles, Farage, Musk , Yaxley clown are having their 15 minutes of fame or more like infamy, but nothing lasts forever, change will come. Hope. Mx 😜 | |||
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"Does tRump actually have a 'wife' anymore? Where is she? Has she got completely bored of her useful idiot husband and given up parading as his trophy wife? No president in the history of the US has ever had a less visible, less supportive, less interested First Lady! 😏 You clearly don't pay attention then. She was at a signing ceremony in the rose garden a few days ago and was also a champion of the new take it down act appearing at the media discussion and the signing. To say nothing of the fact that she is by far the most beautiful and elegant FLOTUS since...... forever. " You clearly don't read/understand, so I repeat: "No president in the history of the US has ever had a less visible, less supportive, less interested First Lady!" Your judgement on beauty and elegance, clearly, is somewhat suspect | |||
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