America - The Official Thread

[05XR8]

That really is the question at the core of this: how did it happen? Is it simply who America is? And to what extent is this going to play out in the other western democracies over the next few years?

I used to think (and say) that however bad the situation seemed at times in the past few decades, the progress overall was to a more just, equitable and prosperous world. Now this seems much less certain. Regressive forces are on the march in a way not seen since the 1930's. I worry about the future my daughters - now in their 20's - will face in the coming years.

Trump already told Australian Prime Minister they’ll be perfect friends. Already talks about Australia getting a pass on tariffs.

 

[Biggles]

Trump already told Australian Prime Minister they’ll be perfect friends. Already talks about Australia getting a pass on tariffs.
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Is there a point to your post? Australia is a long way from the US. In 2022 its largest export to the US was sheep & goat meat, valued at $1.12B US, with total exports to the US valued at $13.7B US. In contrast, Canadian exports to the US totalled $438B US and Mexican exports to the US were $493B US. Trump doesn't care about Australia.

 

[05XR8]

Is there a point to your post? Australia is a long way from the US. In 2022 its largest export to the US was sheep & goat meat, valued at $1.12B US, with total exports to the US valued at $13.7B US. In contrast, Canadian exports to the US totalled $438B US and Mexican exports to the US were $493B US. Trump doesn't care about Australia.

The numbers aren't the point. It reminds me of John Howard acting like best mate to George W.
With Albanese popularity dropping since he been PM, Trump saying what he said, I can see more of that sucking up and leaving the Australian people out to dry.

 

[HarVee]

The world is a funny piece of ********. Mr. Orangeman wanting to get rid of the 14th amendment. You can argue all you want but the 14th is what made this country. If it wasn't for the 14th you wouldn't be here, I wouldn't be here. Our constitution is sacred and can't be ratified by an executive order. Does that all mean nothing to Orangeman?

i had Voted for Trump, yes, because I liked some of his policies, it doesn't mean I agree with everything he does... and this... I just can't agree with at all though. In any form. We, the American people, have a constitution for a reason, Trump.

 

[Scaff]

i had Voted for Trump, yes,

In 2024? If so, I have some questions.

because I liked some of his policies,

Which ones? And please ensure they were actual policies, not just vague promises that had no thought or consideration behind them.

it doesn't mean I agree with everything he does... and this... I just can't agree with at all though. In any form. We, the American people, have a constitution for a reason, Trump.

You value the constitution, but voted for someone who has long been clear in his utter contempt for it?

Those policy promises must have been amazing to make up for that. Let's be clear, Trump is doing exactly what he said he would and what people said he would do, how on earth can any of this be a surprise to you?

 

[Famine]