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For sure that is what he says. But the easily found facts do not show any signs of USA improving the lives of ordinary people. However, the (minority) wealthiest are doing just fine, and Trumpy's family are achieving great wealth. So I choose to see him as a liar, motivated solely by self interest. No, I have neither rage nor agression. Only disappointment. Ours is a similar path to that which has led USA to it's present situation. One which Trump seems to be accelerating. We should take that as a warning. But then along came synthetics (oil based) and we fell off the sheep's back. Then failed to monetise our mining industry, which only benefits a minority. I hold both major political parties for this, as do a lot of USAnians for their situation. Thank you. I am not trying to convince you. I am only trying to explain why I feel the way I do, about current politics. My only proviso is that I believe if someone important tells lies or bullies others, it should be called out. Anyone, whatever race, gender, political party. It seems to me that Trump consistently makes himself an easy target, and I see no proof of him "Making America Great".

The problem with Trump is that beyond quoting a slogan, he has no vision that he can articulate as to how to achieve what he allegedly wants for the country. On the other hand, it's very clear what he wants for himself - power, respect or fear (doesn't matter which), and money. His personality is that of a liar and cheat, and the energy and drive he has is all aimed at his own political survival and personal enrichment. As for Australia, if we had an outstanding and far-sighted politician who had a clear vision for improving the country and making it more self-sufficient that made sense to the voting population, he/she would likely be given a chance to implement their agenda.

https://michaelwest.com.au/this-is-not-journalism-the-bowen-beat-up-and-the-iran-war/

Trumps America can only turn Out BAD. The Greed driven Lunatics are running the asylum. Nev

GON, You complain that the CTP is compulsory. That's what the "C" stands for, Compulsory Third Party. But it's only compulsory if you drive. Don't drive and you won't have to pay. It's like travelling on a train or bus. Buying a ticket is compulsory. Don't travel by bus or train and you don't have to buy a ticket.

Trump thinks America won all the wars including WW2. They haven't won any since WW2 though they did help win WW2. But Hollywood depicts them as the heroes so it must be true. Facts don't matter to Trump. He has lied his way through life & isn't going to stop now. Hegseth hasn't got a clue & thinks his God will make sure he is right & if that doesn't work Whiskey blurs what is right & what is real so he can still feel good & what would 12 experienced & capable generals know anyway. All they did was tell him the truth so they were fired.

Yeah we know what Americans are like, bombing schools and killing 160 kids.

Have you thought about running yourself, GON?

He should go there and take Pauline with Him and Live Happily ever after. Nev

Why do you guys keep feeding his self entitement by trying to explain. He is either thick as a brick or just whinging to get attention.

GON, your argument about insurance is the equivalent of buying a pizza for your mate and then asking for your money back from the pizza shop after your mate's eaten it because he didn't give you any.

He HAS made America GRATE. He turns on all former allies who followed them into Unwinnable wars and lost good People in so doing,. He Makes up the Stories to suit Himself. He doesn't have the support of the Majority of the American people, either and stacks the Courts with judges who favour Him. Unilaterally Tears UP deals and Treaties. Lies constantly and betrays NATO. HE can't be trusted, by any Measure. Nev

That's distressing news. I thought as a population we had enough sense to avoid right wing populists.

What an absolute classic. Irans response to Trumps bs and threats in the last days is that he is- unstable, delusional, lacks personal discipline and that he constantly shifts and contradicts himself. 🤣 Well, ain't that the truth but at least someone's had the guts to say it to him and in front of the whole world.

Regarding the recent rise in One Nation opinion poll figures, Newspoll has released their quarterly analysis which includes a breakdown of polling from January 12 to March 16. The initial figures quoted here are for Queensland voting intention if a federal election was held. One nation has hit the lead in the primary vote at 30%, followed by Labor at 27% and the LNP on 23%. As far as I know, the LNP still leads over One Nation in polls regarding a state election due to the relatively popular incumbent LNP state government. Federally, One Nation is running in second place everywhere except Victoria where the coalition has a 1% margin over them. One Nation's popularity with voters aged 18 to 34 had also risen to 19 per cent from 8 per cent during the last quarterly analysis in December, while also becoming the third most popular party (19 per cent) for younger Australians behind Labor (30 per cent) and the Greens (26 per cent). The polling found One Nation had also had a rise in support from female voters (26 per cent) as compared to male (25 per cent). The support of Australians from diverse backgrounds, who spoke a language other than English at home, for One Nation was also up from 9 per cent to 19 per cent. While the new figures brought it level with the Coalition, both parties trailed Labor’s 35 per cent majority in this group.

"Tuesday will be Power Plant Day, and Bridge Day, all wrapped up in one, in Iran. There will be nothing like it!!! Open the Fuckin' Strait, you crazy bastards, or you'll be living in Hell - JUST WATCH! Praise be to Allah. President DONALD J. TRUMP" This is the very height of international diplomacy. Ravings of a crazy person. What sort of country can put up with a person like this in charge?

Speaking of Artemis, I see that their crapper has failed again

Who says they do invest it? If they do, it is very short-term. You seem to think that the premiums you pay are pure profit without seeming to understand that the money they pay out to people injured IS comprised of all the premiums paid. If they gave back all premiums of people who did not claim, there would be no money to pay out. The idea that the only value of insurance is if you make a claim. When I lived in the bush, I had house insurance. One year I dropped the ball and neglected to renew. When I discovered that I was anxious, as it was a bad bushfire season. Once I renewed, I relaxed knowing that if my house burnt down, I would not be destitute. That is the value of insurance. Two years after I sold this property, a bushfire ripped through this area. Fortunately, the house did survive, although I am betting there was some damage, and I imagine a claim by the new owner would have been made. During most of my working life, I was self-employed or worked under contract to someone else. I was required to have public indemnity insurance, yeah, sure, a bit of a pain, but at least if I crewed up or even was accused of screwing up, I would not lose my house if sued. That is the value of insurance. Last year in NSW, 331 people were killed, and a huge 11120 were seriously injured. In your world, would these seriously injured only be looked after if they or other involved drivers chose to take out insurance? About 25 years ago, my wife was driving in a car park. A car full of young hoons smashed into her. She was unharmed, but the car suffered a lot of damage. This was quite an old car, so we did not have comprehensive insurance; however, of course, being responsible people, we did have 3rd party property. These hoons had no insurance. In the end, we could not get any money out of them and ended up scrapping the car at our expense. Now this was just a matter of damaged property but imagine this scenario if there had been injuries and the drivers had no third-party injury insurance. The bottom line GON is that in a modern, civilised society, we do subsidise each other. Although wage earners pay a Medicare levy, it does not fully cover a long hospital visit. Yes, the people who are healthy and need little medical care do subsidise those who require care. Sooner or later, all of us will need care. The fact that if I have an accident, there are medical facilities available is the mark of a modern, civilised society.

Yeah that was bloody disgusting talk coming from the president of the US for God sake. Imagine how that made the general population over there feel , as if they won't be going through enough.

I can't see any racism or anti-woke in what you wrote in your first paragraph. In fact I nod my head in agreement. I see no reason in what you wrote to be offended. Actually, I see what you wrote as a lamentation for lost opportunities. A cry of despair for any sort of recovery. "Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani" translating to "My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?"

What rock are you living under GON? We have NO idea what he will try Next and Neither does HE. He's FAKE. To Him the whole thing is a Game. He spends 1/2 his time Playing Golf . The other 1/2 playing GAMES with the World and feeding his insatiable EGO.. Nev

Trump wants to Increase his Wealth and Power and thrives on telling whoppers and getting revenge on anyone who doesn't worship Him or throw money. No-one in Australia comes close to his embarrassing incompetence. He will try to avoid the Mid term elections as He Looks like losing. When He's gone the book will be written If the world survives his chaotic, risky and deadly Interventions. Nev

Well all I see is people losing their minds over a guy who only wants for his country to be the best. How you get there of course is the methods you use. Why dont you point all your agression and comments and pontifications to the dickheads who lead our country down into the shi#t chute we are heading into. We are a Island..we dont have nutjobs on any of our borders than can just walk in. We have done our best over the past 30 plus years ( thanks to keatings globalization push) to defang and deindustrialize to a point now where we are a joke. We used to be self sufficient in power and oil and manufacturing pretty much anything we wanted. Exported all around the world and had a balance of trade far in excess of the situation we have in this country currently. Now we are a weak pissy shadow of our former selves. Both political parties are responsible for this terrible decline the problem is they are still in that mindset. We need someone to come in and reshape us. I am not saying thats Trump but we need someone with a big set of khunas or boobies..I dont care who it is just someone with the conviction that Trump seems to have. Not his runaway mouth but his drive and vision for a better country. If that makes me a racist or a woke hater in your eyes then so be it.Thats your opinion !...I have a thick skin and sticks and stones may break my bones but names will never hurt me. Oh and I am aloowed to still have a opinion dont I...I mean if I offend you with what I have said..then good...its not illegal to offend anyone...yet. well the current govt seems to want to try to even take that away from us. What ever happened to common sense and critical thinking to run your country. We have the resources here to be one of the wealthies countrys in the world and give the population here a lifestyle that could rival anywhere in the world. Wether you are born here or immigrated here I dont care. If you have immigrated here dont bring your shit here or try to convert what we are or the way we want to live. We are Australians..well we used to be...sometimes I really wonder who or what we will become in the future as I can not currently see any path forward to a better country under our current and ever former numbskulls Now you have a opinion in my view and I ont or probably wont be offended by whatyou say. I will listen and make up my own mind of what I keep on board what you say or discard it into the rubbish bin of ideas..be they sane or insane

You do realise that's something made up by Trump because his fragile ego can't accept that the majority of people on earth think he's an absolute c**t?