A View from the OutsideSW is a US based operation. So its only reasonable that the American perspective is heavily represented. But when you cut to the chase, Americans represent less than 5% of the worlds people. Certainly the most morbidly obese, (and seemingly proud... See More »
American Free Enterprise in ActionNow wait a week or two for the Temu version at $9.95 delivered free.😷... See More »
Setting legal precedents for himself down the track?I can see exactly why Trump would want to see these people pardoned. the refrain is so familiar.😷 (1)
A little something for those Americans with retirement fundsI chose an American who speaks in little words on purpose. If you are hoping your 401K will cover you when social security and medicare are withdrawn, think again.. And this has nothing to do with tariffs.. 😷 (1)
Could this be the next big thing in American cars??? Poll (6) See Poll OptionsAs the man says. "Never say Never." But to me this seems to put Tesla on notice that Elons sun is setting.😷 (1)
Twenty year Treasury bonds auction "disappointing."The interest rate is out above 5%.. And most Americans dont have a clue what this means. It means that investors want a higher interest rate, because the $US isnt a AAA investment any more. It means that more of the governments tax take for the next... See More »
Why can I suddenly not see most of the pictures and gifs in my SW threads?Clearly mu senior status is showing..😷
I place this without comment. Because I havent confirmed it.But if its real, Americas 💩 just hit the fan..😷 (1)
Trump Blinks!China wins the game of economic chicken..And digs a deeper hole for America, by "suspending" tariffs for 90 days, relieving none of the uncertainty exporters and importers need to maintain trade and keep costs down. But he wont even think about that... See More » (1)
Gilead or Trumpistan?In keeping with the fearless, beloved American Presidents latest craze of renaming parts of the world that dont belong to him or America, I propose the continental United states be renamed either Gilead . (That has the brand recognition globally) or... See More » (1)
Somehow Star Wars day seems to have got lost this yearTheres a lot of stupid stuff going on.. "May the Farce be with you."😷
Living Alone.My wife has been in care now for a couple of months and the shock is wearing off. She is getting the best possible care, which the kids and I have fine tuned for her to be as content as she can be and have the best available. So my Husband/Family... See More »
Lets pretend Trump had no influence in the Aussie ElectionJust not quite the way some people might have thought..And it looks like the conservatives will need a new leader.. Again..😷 (1)
US economy shrinks. (But its Bidens Fault)At this point, the more aware of you in America may be looking for an alternative. There are some third person independent revues of place to seek political refuge.. (I was going to say political asylum. But you already live in one of those)😷 (1)
More Trump BS.Trump says the Australian PM has been calling him regarding tariffs and he will talk to him. What a load of sh*t! First, because Australias response to having tariffs slapped on it was NOTHING! No retaliation at all. Merely a comment that this... See More »
Who else has had enough of Americas BS? Poll (28) See Poll OptionsPersonally I am ready to throw the whole nation under a bus and move on without them until they came back cap in hand and apologise for the last... See More »
A couple of thoughts on trump and the PopeHaving heard how trump will attend the Popes funeral, I am wondering just how far trump will go to make this all about him.. I am also wondering about the back room politics going on from other nations NOT to be seated near him.. Finally. If... See More »
Getting on with lifeThe past few weeks have been a blur, getting my wife organised in dementia care, with organising all her clothing (that works for her now.. Buttons are an issue to start with) and helping the staff get her to settle in a routine. They have actually... See More »
Proof of the superior Australian diet..https://www.9news.com.au/national/taco-bell-to-close-stores-in-australia/bd2f402f-32ea-4839-9685-2c96cf1b54fa?ocid=edm-nine.com.au-ninedaily--250415&mktg_scr=edm-ninedaily Nuff said?😷
Trump Announces new tariffs on imported pharmaceuticals.Supposedly to encourage manufacturers to "bring jobs back to America.". About that: *Americans already pay scandalously higher prices for even locally ,ade pharmaceuticals that anywhere else in the world.. * Trump has already removes the ceiling... See More »
Some Americans get it(And the BS about banning US beef and pork applies to RAW product because of Mad Cow Disease and Rabies risk. They dont exist here and we will keep it that way thank you very much.. (1)
Australia has a general election in MayThe current Labor government and the "Trump Lite " opposition have identical positions on one subject. Trumps tariffs.. 🖕🤠🖕🇦🇺. Even Voldemort knows Trump is vote loser here.😷... See More »
Tariffs: A history.As previously stated, there is an argument for tariffs under a few circumstances. To counter predatory pricing. Or to protect a strategic national industry. Economically, thats it.. Now lets talk about America. The T.Rex of global trade since WW2.... See More »