Political Thread in memory of David Reid. (R.I.P.)

[The Bedlington Terrier]

I've given it some thought mon ami, but I can't come up with a better name to call the Loony Left than 'the Loony Left.'

Any suggestions ?

The "Caring, Sharing, Global Co-Operative Alliance" readily springs to mind.

[sinkov]

No more British steel for the US, no more Range Rovers and BMW's for the Yanks.

A bit of a reality check mon ami, much needed with the current hysteria and hyperventilating amongst Lefties regarding President Trump.

"The last few years have been troubling for the British steel industry. High energy costs, a wave of cheap Chinese imports, plant closures, the COVID pandemic and financial struggles have all taken their toll. Steel is a high energy user and significant carbon emitter. Coal-fired blast furnaces exceed temperatures of 2,000?C and the industry is responsible for around 2% of UK greenhouse gas emissions. The sector faces the challenges of transitioning to greener and more cost-efficient production. Such challenges are especially acute at the UK’s largest steelworks at Port Talbot in South Wales. Owned by Tata Steel, the site recently closed one coal blast furnace with a second one due to shut in September."

Our manufacturing industries have been in decline for years, and especially steel. The big problem is the fact that this country has the highest energy costs in the world, due to the eco-loons running the country for the last 20 years with their Net Zero agenda and nothing whatsoever to do with President Trump.

Our steel exports to the USA are worth 400 million pounds a year, and as all countries are facing tariffs we are not going to lose out to any of our worldwide competitors. It's a specialised product and it seems unlikely the US can produce this steel internally or they wouldn't be importing it from us, in which case, at least in the short term, our exports should not be harmed much. But I could be wrong, suppose the entire 400 million pounds of exports to the USA are lost, our Foreign Aid budget is 15.3 billion pounds, if we can afford to give that amount of money away annually, then the loss of 400 million of exports is but a drop in the ocean and not anything of undue concern.

The tariffs the USA is imposing on imported cars is perfectly justified, the UK and EU imposes it's own tariff on cars imported from the USA by adding 20% VAT onto their selling price, there is no equivalent tax on cars imported into the USA, so President Trump is simply trying to create a level playing field for US car manufacturers.

Hope this helps mon ami.

[sinkov]

The "Caring, Sharing, Global Co-Operative Alliance" readily springs to mind.

Hmmm, that's a bit of a mouthful, it doesn't quite slip off the tongue as smoothly as Loony Left, so regretfully I shall have to reject your kind suggestion.

[The Bedlington Terrier]

A bit of a reality check mon ami, much needed with the current hysteria and hyperventilating amongst Lefties regarding President Trump.

"The last few years have been troubling for the British steel industry. High energy costs, a wave of cheap Chinese imports, plant closures, the COVID pandemic and financial struggles have all taken their toll. Steel is a high energy user and significant carbon emitter. Coal-fired blast furnaces exceed temperatures of 2,000?C and the industry is responsible for around 2% of UK greenhouse gas emissions. The sector faces the challenges of transitioning to greener and more cost-efficient production. Such challenges are especially acute at the UK’s largest steelworks at Port Talbot in South Wales. Owned by Tata Steel, the site recently closed one coal blast furnace with a second one due to shut in September."

Our manufacturing industries have been in decline for years, and especially steel. The big problem is the fact that this country has the highest energy costs in the world, due to the eco-loons running the country for the last 20 years with their Net Zero agenda and nothing whatsoever to do with President Trump.

Our steel exports to the USA are worth 400 million pounds a year, and as all countries are facing tariffs we are not going to lose out to any of our worldwide competitors. It's a specialised product and it seems unlikely the US can produce this steel internally or they wouldn't be importing it from us, in which case, at least in the short term, our exports should not be harmed much. But I could be wrong, suppose the entire 400 million pounds of exports to the USA are lost, our Foreign Aid budget is 15.3 billion pounds, if we can afford to give that amount of money away annually, then the loss of 400 million of exports is but a drop in the ocean and not anything of undue concern.

The tariffs the USA is imposing on imported cars is perfectly justified, the UK and EU imposes it's own tariff on cars imported from the USA by adding 20% VAT onto their selling price, there is no equivalent tax on cars imported into the USA, so President Trump is simply trying to create a level playing field for US car manufacturers.

Hope this helps mon ami.

You obviously don't understand Sales Tax, State Tax and Federal Taxes mon ami. For every thousand dollars I earned in the US 40% disappeared in a litany of taxes. Under immediate threat here is the Aston Martin range of products but car manufactures have a long history of hitting the dirt. They are already running at a loss and the Sun Bed God might have just finished them off.

[The Bedlington Terrier]

Hmmm, that's a bit of a mouthful, it doesn't quite slip off the tongue as smoothly as Loony Left, so regretfully I shall have to reject your kind suggestion.

I've ordered some Perma Tan/MAGA styled baseball hats mon ami. They are obviously Red with CSGCA emblazoned on the front. Soon as I have them, your gratis one will be in the post.

[outwoodclaret]

Apart from the above Sir Outwood, what problems do you think this country faces ?

I think I have deal with the tip of the iceberg there. What lies under the surface will probably sink HMS Great Britain when we hit it. Unless the berg melts first of course in which case we?ll probably all drown. Still mustn?t grumble.

[Supersub6]

I think I have deal with the tip of the iceberg there. What lies under the surface will probably sink HMS Great Britain when we hit it. Unless the berg melts first of course in which case we?ll probably all drown. Still mustn?t grumble.

Which confirms my philosophy about not worrying about things which may or may not happen ---just deal with things IF they do happen. There is definitely no need to stress over anything in life, just live it to the full and deal with whatever it throws at you whenever, or if, it happens.

[The Bedlington Terrier]

Which confirms my philosophy about not worrying about things which may or may not happen ---just deal with things IF they do happen. There is definitely no need to stress over anything in life, just live it to the full and deal with whatever it throws at you whenever, or if, it happens.

I have recently embraced your philosophy mein freund. 4 x foreign holidays with flights already booked and one in the UK with the grandkids all before the New Year kicks off.

[The Bedlington Terrier]

Mexican President CLAUDIA SHEINBAUM writes to Trump and Musk on behalf of the rest of the WORLD:

So you voted to build the wall.... Well, my fellow Americans, even if you don't understand much about geography, because to you America is your country and not a continent, it's important that you know what you're leaving on that wall before you lay the first bricks.

There are 7 billion people out there; but since this thing with people doesn't mean much to you, we will call them consumers.
There are 7 billion consumers who want to exchange an iPhone for Samsung or Huawei, in less than 42 hours. They can also replace Levi's Zara or Massimo Duti.

Quietly, in less than six months, we can stop buying Ford or Chevrolet vehicles and replace them with Toyota, KIA, Mazda, Honda, Hyundai, Volvo, Subaru, Renault or BMW, which technically outperform the cars you manufacture.

That 7 billion can also stop subscribing to Direct TV and we wouldn't like to, but we can stop watching Hollywood movies and start watching more Latin American or European productions that have quality, news, film techniques, and excellent content.
Although it seems unbelievable to you, we can stop visiting Disney parks and go to Xcaret Park in Canc?n, Mexico, Canada or Europe: there are other great places in South America, the East and Europe.

And believe it or not even in Mexico there are better burgers than McDonald's and have better nutrients.
Has anyone seen pyramids in the US? In Egypt, Mexico, Peru, Guatemala, Sudan and other countries there are pyramids that testify to amazing cultures.

Do you know where are the wonders of the ancient and modern world...
None of them are in the U.S... What an embarrassment for Trump, well he would buy it and sell it!

We know that Adidas exists and not just Nike but we can start using Mexican tennis like Panama.

We know much more than you think, we know, for example, if those 7 billion consumers don’t buy your products, there will be unemployment, and your economy (within the racist wall) will collapse to the point where you ask us to come down that terrible wall.
We didn't want anything though.. You wanted a wall, you'll get a wall.
Yours sincerely,
KLAUDIA SHEINBAUM
PRESIDENT OF MEXICO

[The Bedlington Terrier]

I recall Starmer saying that "those who have the broadest shoulders will carry the heaviest burden". Yeah right.

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