USA Policy positions of Donald Trump; let's see how many he achieves

[captain blood 17]

Do you think it will be any different this time around?

The only reason I would suggest yes is this time going in, he's more aware of people. But, why waste precious time guessing? Let's see what he does.

 

[2 eazy]

Seen CNN MSNBC on why Harris loss they blame everyone besides Kamala Harris

 

[faible]

Seen CNN MSNBC on why Harris loss they blame everyone besides Kamala Harris

There's a whole thread on Kamala Harris, or another on the election, if you have thoughts.

 

[Malifice]

1. They have no idea how importing goods works.
2. They believe the manufacturer will pay the tariff and not increase the price at all.
3. They believe it'll bring manufacturing jobs back to the US, which will for <reasons> lower the cost of things.

Under no circumstances will imposing tariffs bring manufacturing back to the USA in any kind of quantity. Ford and GM are not suddenly going to build car making factories in Detroit again.

It might have a slight positive impact on US based cottage manufacturers, but the products made by those small companies usually come with a premium in any event (which people are generally prepared to pay). Once those companies want to scale up, it's always more financially beneficial to offshore manufacturing (even with a tariff in place).

Globalization is inevitable.

All I can see it doing is ramping up the price of all consumer electronics, cars and clothes which are all made overseas.

Deporting millions of poorly paid undocumented migrant workers won't help with driving manufacturing costs down either. Companies will have to pay to recruit and then pay locally born workers more, which will also drive prices up.

If he wanted to drive US manufacturing, he needs to go the way of the Germans and focus on high end manufacturing - the sort of stuff that requires rare resources, and specialist technical expertise (both of which the USA has in droves).

About the only thing keeping US manufacturing afloat over the past 50 years is a legislative requirement for defence procurement projects to be 'made in America' (Berry regulations and related policies) and similar restrictions on things like certain firearms via importation (restrictions that don't apply to locally made firearms).

The net positive of the above defence rules is the US has a ready-made manufacturing sector capable of making extremely high-tech stuff.

 

[faible]

Under no circumstances will imposing tariffs bring manufacturing back to the USA in any kind of quantity. Ford and GM are not suddenly going to build car making factories in Detroit again.

It might have a slight positive impact on US based cottage manufacturers, but the products made by those small companies usually come with a premium in any event (which people are generally prepared to pay). Once those companies want to scale up, it's always more financially beneficial to offshore manufacturing (even with a tariff in place).

Globalization is inevitable.

All I can see it doing is ramping up the price of all consumer electronics, cars and clothes which are all made overseas.

Deporting millions of poorly paid undocumented migrant workers won't help with driving manufacturing costs down either. Companies will have to pay to recruit and then pay locally born workers more, which will also drive prices up.

If he wanted to drive US manufacturing, he needs to go the way of the Germans and focus on high end manufacturing - the sort of stuff that requires rare resources, and specialist technical expertise (both of which the USA has in droves).

About the only thing keeping US manufacturing afloat over the past 50 years is a legislative requirement for defence procurement projects to be 'made in America' (Berry regulations and related policies) and similar restrictions on things like certain firearms via importation (restrictions that don't apply to locally made firearms).

The net positive of the above defence rules is the US has a ready-made manufacturing sector capable of making extremely high-tech stuff.

Oh I very much agree.

I don't think his policies will at all bring the cost of things down for the average consumer.

 

[Art Vandelay_]

Ending inflation.

Hoping that this is merely poorly worded and the goal is to lower inflation for the general population. Ending inflation outright is an ideological pipedream.

 

[Tadpole]

Oof, USA is getting advice from the man who eats roadkill and had brain worms.

And to think their healthcare was ****ed before.

USA going back to the era of "leeches and cocaine" to fix every issue.

And drilling a hole in your head to get rid of a headache.

 

[Satan]

and back then trump appointed these people. who will get the gig now? , Marlargos gardner , anthony pratt , gina?

Timing is everything
It has taken the best part of three decades, but billionaire Anthony Pratt is finally making a permanent move to the US.
The cardboard box-making and recycling magnate is the owner of the Pratt Industries business in the US, and shares ownership of Visy in Australia with sisters Heloise Pratt and Fiona Geminder.

On Monday, Mr Pratt said on LinkedIn he had been granted his Green Card for permanent US residency last month and he and his family will now be living in America.

 

[troybe]

The only policy you know Trump will keep

 

[captain blood 17]

 

[Blue1980]

Yeah, maybe you're right. That's why COVID vaccinations have no clout anymore and never will again.

They aren’t an election issue anywhere now, you’re fighting the last war

 

[Blue1980]

Is his popularity because of his views, or because of his name?

Name, darling of QANON cos his dad and uncle got shot. So Kennedys good, even though democrat.

 

[Crankyhawk]

He's not going to keep inflation down when farmers have to pay a working wage for people to pick fruit and vegetables, which in turn will force up the price of vegetables and fruit

Elon will build robot harvesters

 

[campbell]

Hoping that this is merely poorly worded and the goal is to lower inflation for the general population. Ending inflation outright is an ideological pipedream.

not sure the cult leader understands the difference.

 

[Crankyhawk]

I had the flu 9-10 years ago. I went to the local clinic (the Mill Park super clinic at the time). I told the GP what had happened, and he could see my nose and how I was sniffing.

"Yeah, it's been wild this year. Something has happened. Every year there's something, but it's been more so this year..."

It was the first thing I thought of when the pandemic started. From my view, until people started looking like Ed Norton when Eva Green lifted his mask in Kingdom of Heaven, I wasn't worried. But the reaction to it was as though people were.

Obviously, what I've said is anecdotal to you. But, I'd have no trouble writing on a stat dec about it.

I was initially disappointed in or military leaders. But then I found out vaccination is a part of being in the ADF. No ifs or buts about it. It gets done, or you **** off.

Your n=1 anecdote is meaningless compared to those who worked in health care, saw critically unwell previously healthy (as well yes those with comorbidity) needing icu admissions, intubation at much higher rates than any other “flu outbreak”. Now population is vaccinated and even the elderly who have covid are just a bit dizzy/ have a fever/ off their food a little - not needing icu resources

 

[Crankyhawk]

Who will replace Caroline ?
Which totally unqualified marlargo member will get ambassadorial gigs

Trump picks golf club, Mar-a-Lago members as ambassadors

Presidents have long named friends and political allies to government posts; Trump is the first modern president to also appoint his paying customers.

www.usatoday.com

Could be a good way to move Nikki Haley out of the usa

 

[campbell]

Your n=1 anecdote is meaningless compared to those who worked in health care, saw critically unwell previously healthy (as well yes those with comorbidity) needing icu admissions, intubation at much higher rates than any other “flu outbreak”. Now population is vaccinated and even the elderly who have covid are just a bit dizzy/ have a fever/ off their food a little - not needing icu resources

Sadly today, I assessed 2 elderly people with covid. One is unvaccinated, and very unwell.
The other fully vaccinated and boostered, has a far milder illness.

Covid is around again.

 

[Tadpole]

Elon will build robot harvesters

I wouldn’t put it past him.

 

[Satan]

I wouldn’t put it past him.

In china?

 

[DickieKnee]

Sadly today, I assessed 2 elderly people with covid. One is unvaccinated, and very unwell.
The other fully vaccinated and boostered, has a far milder illness.

Covid is around again.

I got it earlier this year and it was pretty bad compared to the first time. I've been meaning to get the booster just haven't got around to it. Will book a time tomorrow.

 

[Royces Hart]

I got it earlier this year and it was pretty bad compared to the first time. I've been meaning to get the booster just haven't got around to it. Will book a time tomorrow.

Get your knee checked out while you’re there.

 

[captain blood 17]

A 60 Minutes piece.

 

[FlowersByIrene]

Republicans: Celebrities giving their political opinions is so cringe, they should just stick to show business!
Also Republicans:
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Is Lady Gaga's father a celebrity?

 

[Jazny]

Is Lady Gaga's father a celebrity?

Does Lady Gaga's father have his own name?

 

[Chief]

RFK says a few sensible things, in a sea of crazy stuff.

Which is when you find someone who says the sensible things, and not the crazy stuff.

But no, he quit the race to hand his votes to Trump. Needs paying off now.