5000 Dollars

[Varche]

The disruptor strikes again!

Is it actually legal ? Where would the money actually come from? How would the government monitor that 270 million adults actually spent it in America?

Probably just a clever PR stunt.  Let's face it, when the average dumbo goes to vote they will remember the concept of " 5000 dollars" just the same as MAGA. I don't think MAGA is going to well. At least the Trump war WILL end after the mid terms. Course it will, thank god for that.

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

The disruptor strikes again!

Is it actually legal ? Where would the money actually come from? How would the government monitor that 270 million adults actually spent it in America?

Probably just a clever PR stunt.  Let's face it, when the average dumbo goes to vote they will remember the concept of " 5000 dollars" just the same as MAGA. I don't think MAGA is going to well. At least the Trump war WILL end after the mid terms. Course it will, thank god for that.

Are you suggesting this money is a bribe?

.......or simply the benevolent actions of an elderly gentleman who wants to make the world a better place.

[LC0112G]

The talking heads seem to think it might just be legal - Trump isn't actually standing in these elections, so in theory he can give donations to anyone he sees fit without them being election bribes.

However, 270 million adults * $5K = $1.35 Billion. I've not seen any credible explanation as to where this money is goung to be found.

Trump is travelling to Ireland tomorrow, so perhaps he's hoping to raid a Leprechauns stash of gold at the end of a rainbow.

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

The talking heads seem to think it might just be legal - Trump isn't actually standing in these elections, so in theory he can give donations to anyone he sees fit without them being election bribes.

However, 270 million adults * $5K = $1.35 Billion. I've not seen any credible explanation as to where this money is goung to be found.

Trump is travelling to Ireland tomorrow, so perhaps he's hoping to raid a Leprechauns stash of gold at the end of a rainbow.

Is that correct?

My maths makes it $1350 billion or 1.35 trillion.

[Varche]

Trillions and billions are both correct!  The reality is 1.3 trillion.

[Migv6 le Frog Fan]

Of course its a bribe, but is no different to Milliband promising to cut everyones energy bills by £300 during the last election campaign.
Energy bills have actually risen by around that amount since then, so if he had a shred of honour he would have to resign, but this is 2026.
There is no honour whatsoever in politics now.

[Varche]

Big difference between 300 pounds for a household and 5000 dollars for each adult. Chalk and cheese.

[Doctor Gollum]

Big difference between minus 300 pounds for a household and 5000 dollars for each adult. Chalk and cheese.

Economies of scale.

Besides, $5,000 is approximately £3,700. Not to ruin the headlines of course.

It could also be argued that Trump has been 40 times better for the US, and by default the global, economy than Mr Millipund could dream of.

[Varche]

Go on then let's hear the argument.

And please include why next month I am going to be paying I am going to be paying 12% more for my diesel ( it has already rocketed since the ill conceived Trump war) in a country not interested in the I'll conceived madman's war.

[Varche]

Oh and forgot to say it isn't £3;700 approx but ONE point THREE trillion dollars. Not to ruin the headline.

Of course it will never happen because of the clauses. Just another clever disruptor stunt to fool the gullible.

[Migv6 le Frog Fan]

Big difference between 300 pounds for a household and 5000 dollars for each adult. Chalk and cheese.

The amount is irrelevant. The principle (or lack of it) is exactly the same.

[Varche]

Of course its a bribe, but is no different to Milliband promising to cut everyones energy bills by £300 during the last election campaign.
Energy bills have actually risen by around that amount since then, so if he had a shred of honour he would have to resign, but this is 2026.
There is no honour whatsoever in politics now.

You are spot on that there is no honour in politics. Definitely not in the UK. 100% in the case of Trump.  Welcome to the new world.

[Doctor Gollum]

Go on then let's hear the argument.

And please include why next month I am going to be paying I am going to be paying 12% more for my diesel ( it has already rocketed since the ill conceived Trump war) in a country not interested in the I'll conceived madman's war.

Quite simply, America First doesn't give a shit about the price of fuel in Spain or the UK.

Once you accept this as the current reality you'll sleep easier because everything will make sense.

Whether you or I agree with it or not is largely irrelevant and doesn't change anything, so instead of getting all high and mighty about it, start shouting at the leadership in Spain or the UK as to why they aren't putting their country first. In the case of Spain, being part of the EU will be a large reason why and at least the Spanish government has that excuse. As to Westminster, they've got no excuse.

Instead of saying "look what Donald is doing to our country" the question should be "how can we benefit from this". Almost a million now unemployed Canadians will be asking Carney how his position has helped Canada. He won't have an answer because it's his doing, not Trumps.

[Rangie]

Of course its a bribe, but is no different to Milliband promising to cut everyones energy bills by £300 during the last election campaign.
Energy bills have actually risen by around that amount since then, so if he had a shred of honour he would have to resign, but this is 2026.
There is no honour whatsoever in politics now.

You are spot on that there is no honour in politics. Definitely not in the UK. 100% in the case of Trump.  Welcome to the new world.

That's the best & most accurate comment on this topic..👍

[Varche]

Go on then let's hear the argument.

And please include why next month I am going to be paying I am going to be paying 12% more for my diesel ( it has already rocketed since the ill conceived Trump war) in a country not interested in the I'll conceived madman's war.

Quite simply, America First doesn't give a shit about the price of fuel in Spain or the UK.

Once you accept this as the current reality you'll sleep easier because everything will make sense.

Whether you or I agree with it or not is largely irrelevant and doesn't change anything, so instead of getting all high and mighty about it, start shouting at the leadership in Spain or the UK as to why they aren't putting their country first. In the case of Spain, being part of the EU will be a large reason why and at least the Spanish government has that excuse. As to Westminster, they've got no excuse.

Instead of saying "look what Donald is doing to our country" the question should be "how can we benefit from this". Almost a million now unemployed Canadians will be asking Carney how his position has helped Canada. He won't have an answer because it's his doing, not Trumps.

Trump doesn't give a shit about the price of fuel in America. Diesel is what? 6 dollars a gallon now. Boom

" How can we benefit from this" ?  Hard to see how how a country could benefit short of becoming a new US state.

As for Spain. You clearly do not follow the news. Sanchez has stood up to Trump over numerous issues putting Spain before the US. It is still a country that puts its people first rather than money first. Hey ho! Lots more Americans emigrating to Spain now than ever before. I wonder if there is a connection