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President Trump

His inaugural address was filled with such passion and I hope he keeps his promises. A wonderful day for the US 🇺🇸

Georgina Flint ● 108d74 Comments

Vanessa, what is your honest, candid opinion of our dear leader, Rachel Reeves and David Lammy? Are they doing a fantastic job? I won't mention Angela Rayner, as she's in a league of her own...

Brian Coyle ● 101d

Keep dancing.

Stewart Jones ● 101d

I don't recall Sir Keir Starmer saying he would/could stop the war. On the other hand isn't the large orange moron a week overdue stopping things? It was going to be done within 24 hours of his Inauguration, he's a week late and counting. And like many I don't give a flying fart what the USA version of the Chuckle Brothers think about the U.K. or our P.M.

Vanessa Smith ● 101d

Steve, neither did Boris, Keir has continued with support and what they are asking for, it needs a greater power to do any negotiating.  Credit where it is due.

Janice Evans ● 101d

Why don't you drop him a line and tell him how to do it.

David Burke ● 101d

Agree, Deer Keir has done a brilliant job of not stopping the war.

Steve Taylor ● 101d

Was Trump referring to Ukraine, if so I agree he is doing a good job there.

Janice Evans ● 101d

"The most precise way to say it would be something like, 'The jury found by a preponderance of the evidence that Mr. Trump sexually abused Ms. Carroll and therefore was liable for battery.'"Florey added that to satisfy liability for rape, Carroll would "have had to demonstrate by a preponderance of the evidence that Trump penetrated her with his penis."Despite my best endeavours I have not been able to find any  evidence of this...

Brian Coyle ● 101d

I wonder how Keir feels now after being patted on the head by Big Don and being told he is doing a 'very good job',especially since Musk had said the exact opposite.It's the old 'Good cop,bad cop' routine.

Keith Iddon ● 102d

Yes the UK under Labour is more than happy to just take anyone.

Steve Taylor ● 102d

'The checks and balances guy is Trumps boss Elon Musk'Oh! Well that's just peachy then, another nutcase.No comments about the anti-abortion action that these morons are taking then. Misogyny is alive and well in the U.S.

Vanessa Smith ● 102d

Don’t forget that the ethnic cleansing idea has come out on Holocaust Memorial  Day- that was ethnic cleansing so why is this any different?

Gordon Treadway ● 102d

I might have some time for the Palestinians being moved out of the West Bank and Gaza if the USA was returned to the native Americans and they could then kick all of those who aren’t from Native American stock  out of the USA . My only problem with that is that we might end up with Trump in the UK

Gordon Treadway ● 102d

The checks and balances guy is Trumps boss Elon Musk

Steve Taylor ● 102d

Ah, now I'm beginning to understand. Trump is really Lex Luthor. Where is Superman when we need him?Seriously though, are there no checks and balances in US government? The man says and does with total impunity in less than a week in power.

Dilys Jones ● 102d

“This guy is a serious danger to us all.“He certainly is if he supports Deer Keir.

Steve Taylor ● 102d

I recently read a satirical article suggesting that the Trump family had their eye on developing beachfront properties in Gaza, but today it seems he’s suggesting exactly that - that Gaza should be ‘cleared’ and its people moved to live ‘somewhere else’ - “and I’ve spoken with the Jordanians!”  He’s also restarted supplying Israel with 2000lb bombs so they can finish the job. Maybe they can use a few spare to subdue Greenland or Panama, or even Mexico, or wherever else he’s threatened (including Europe?)This guy is a serious danger to us all.

Peter Evans ● 102d

The fact that Trump asserts that Deer Keir has done a good job so far is clear evidence that he has list the plot big time. Assume that his boss, Elon Musk, will put him right.

Steve Taylor ● 102d

However, desperate one might be for change, voting for a rapist etc might not be the best move.

Stewart Jones ● 103d

There's certainly a huge appetite for change, though somewhat desperate to hope that Storm Donald is the answer.

Mark Frost ● 103d

I tend not to put trust in rapists, crooks and narcissists but evidently that is not a view held by some on this forum.

Stewart Jones ● 103d

Why not,you can be the most evil person on the planet but if such person did something that many people agree with then its a point of agreement over a point of law

Julian Pavey ● 104d

That’s quite beside the point. Trump is an adjudicated rapist etc etc. My point is that people on this forum are supporting such a person.

Stewart Jones ● 104d

I dont like the bloke myself but i tell you what. Id swap OUR PM for the DON at this moment in time to talk tough and get things in motion. I can give you a list of everything our PM has done so far. Its either take it away or kick it down the road for another 3 years and buy that time they will be gone

Julian Pavey ● 105d

Times have obviously changed when people are celebrating the election of an adjudicated sexual deviant, a convicted felon and a fantasist by wilfully ignoring these facts.Hey ho!

Stewart Jones ● 105d

Indeed so,David.I have been revisiting some of his 80's and 90's albums,Infidels and Oh Mercy mostly.Both albums have some stand out songs,as good as he has ever written in my opinion.I queued for 2 days and 2 nights once aged 19 outside Hammersmith Odeon for tickets for his shows at Earls Court in 1978 in the days when it was first come first served for tickets.

Keith Iddon ● 107d

A song writing genius,always remember when Nashville Skyline came out , he'd been out of the picture for about two years after his motorbike accident , his voice seemed to have changed, had he had the operation ? Bit of light hearted stuff but for a tender love song I don't think you can beat " love minus zero"

David Burke ● 107d

Thank you Elle,I listened and enjoyed the intoxicating sound of the song again.It is the version with unredacted lyrics.I prefer the album version,but this was great and new to my ears.

Keith Iddon ● 107d

His greatest song detailing injustice,this one very real,is The Lonesome Death of Hattie Carroll in my opinion.He has many great moments as a chronicler of human emotions and situations,this one is rarely surpassed.

Keith Iddon ● 107d

This outtake of Hurricane is one of my fave versions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2YWbB61-s1o

Elle Jones ● 107d

The overriding perception of the presidential result was a landslide victory for the Don.Yet one look at the results in percentage terms indicates a close run thing.The Don  49.8%Harris  48.3%Closer than the Brexit referendum (52/48), yet many remainers wanted a rerun.Keep Digging Baby.

Denis I. Fox ● 107d

Thanks Janice.The rewrite had nowt to do with Carter though,but two other protagonists in the song's story.

Keith Iddon ● 107d

YMCA.......

Dick Greenleigh ● 107d

Celebrations my arse. What if Trump decides to remove the USA from NATO?What if Musk decides the UK is being run by nutters and pursuades Trump to be less friendly toward us?Hmm ...

Chris Blackwell ● 107d

It was Steve's fault 😉

Janice Evans ● 107d

Quite right no relevance whatsoever, what am I like, he was brilliant producer who some would have preferred he was not around.

Janice Evans ● 107d

Not celebrating yet Michael but looking forward to the entertainment to come. Actually I find myself quite optimistic about the short term. Don't get me wrong, Trump is a truly odious individual and anybody who sees his re-election as something desirable has lost all connection with reality. However, for those of us who watch Saudi oil-production you will have noticed they started to ramp this up in December which will soon start to feed through to pump prices. I know how you hate and unevidenced conspiracy theories but I think it is highly likely that the cutting of production over the last four years which drove inflation under Biden will come to an end and this has been done at the urging of Trump.Biden annoyed the Saudis for the firm line he took on them chopping up Adnan Khashoggi and revealing the links MBS had to the crime. Combined with his refusal to back their genocidal actions in Yemen they were happy to follow Jared Kushner's advice on how they could undermine Biden and support Trump.Lower oil prices will have two main effects - firstly inflation will fall assuming the new administration doesn't go through with the loopy tariff policies and so will interest rates. Secondly Putin's teetering economy will be brought closer to the brink of collapse (interesting in this regard how the Ukrainians have been very focused on oil infrastructure over the last few months). His army won't fight if it isn't paid so we may see a sudden and decisive end to the war which will also be good news for inflation and global growth. This of course will be nothing to do with Trump but he will claim credit for it.Assuming he doesn't screw up the Gaza deal and Netanyahu is out of power in the next few months, we may be living in a much safer world by spring time.

Francis Rowe ● 107d

Not sure of the relevance to this thread, Janice, but "Telstar" was the first record I bought.

Richard Greenhough ● 107d

Have you read the story of record producer Joe Meek, it's interesting.

Janice Evans ● 107d

Yes Dylan was forced to re-record the song in 1975 with altered lyrics, over concerns of a lawsuit with the two main witnesses.  Info Wiki.

Janice Evans ● 107d

I will check it out.

Janice Evans ● 107d

Are yousure about that,Janice? It's the first I've heard of that and I have been following His Bobness all me life.

Keith Iddon ● 107d

I am appalled at the support that this bullying nut-job has got from leafy Chiswick.Vanessa, The people showing support for Trump are Chiswicks special cases who have been let out for the day. The Doctors in white coats are on the way to collect them soon and put them back into special care.

Brian Green ● 107d

'His pen will be running out of ink soon  ✍️ 👍'He uses a Sharpie, presumably a pen is a bit too demanding for him? - I was surprised that it wasn't crayons. I am appalled at the support that this bullying nut-job has got from leafy Chiswick.

Vanessa Smith ● 107d

He was forced to re-record it with different lyrics.

Janice Evans ● 107d

More irony..Ruben 'Hurricane' Carter has since been conclusively to be guilt as charged.It is a fantastic song though.

Keith Iddon ● 107d

Proven.

Keith Iddon ● 107d

Where's Banton and Francis Rowe? I thought they'd be on here joining in with the celebrations..

Michael Brown ● 107d

Yep. You’re old fashioned. Times have changed. Dylan warned us years ago. Listen to the story of the Hurricane too!

Steve Taylor ● 107d

I admire his tenacity.

Janice Evans ● 107d

It seems efforts to bring a person down has the opposite effect and he is more popular than ever, strange.

Janice Evans ● 107d

Unfortunately, Stewart, the American electorate didn't agree with you. Assuming that Dumbass Donald and Vladolf Putler don't indulge in a spell of mutual destruction in the next four years, it will be interesting to see if Trump is willing to hand over power in 2029 or whether he tries to reverse the 22nd amendment to the Constitution to return to the days of Presidents being able to continue ad infinitum. After all, that is precisely what Putin did in Russia.

Richard Greenhough ● 107d

'His pen will be running out of ink soon.' Is that a euphemism? I sincerely hope it has.As for the general content on this thread I think Chiswick is a different country.

Anne England ● 107d

Trump will be declassifying 9/11 files.Did anything happen on the 9th November?

Brian Green ● 107d

Call me old-fashioned but I really don't think a convicted felon and an adjudicated sex offender has the makings of a decent President.

Stewart Jones ● 107d

- got something to hide Denis ?!

Anna Kirkpatrick ● 107d

Let sleeping dogs lie.

Denis I. Fox ● 107d

Trump will be declassifying 9/11 files.

Anna Kirkpatrick ● 107d

She should have worn a sombrero for irony's sake.

Keith Iddon ● 107d

His pen will be running out of ink soon  ✍️ 👍

Georgina Flint ● 107d

Donald already signed orders to opt out of corrupt Paris Climate Agreement and corrupt World Health Organisation.. 🥳😍🤠🤪

Michael Brown ● 107d

She really should have worn a Panama hat.

Mark Frost ● 108d

Apparently the stars and stripes are going to be planted on Mars , this bloke is box office!

David Burke ● 108d

You might think it's embarrassing but I have no idea why. No UK prime minister has ever attended a US Presidential inauguration.Given that fact, why is it so significant ( or embarassing) that Keir Starmer wasn't invited?

Andrew Jones ● 108d

We’ve always been ally’s. How bloody embarrassing for Starmer boy to be uninvited.

Georgina Flint ● 108d

Don't despair, we've got Two Tier and his mob! Not very smart of them to slag him off in advance of the election which leaves us way down the pecking order for our ''arrangement'' with his administration.

peter king ● 108d

He’s just brilliant! No mucking about and pandering to the weak-minded. He’s on a mission now 🇺🇸🍾🥳

Georgina Flint ● 108d

"There are only 2 genders - male and female." 🥳🤠😍😁

Michael Brown ● 108d

Shame ‘Big Mike’ wasn’t there.. he/she missed all the Alpha male energy.. I reckon she’s left Barry for another woman

bobby osborne ● 108d

He has already achieved a ceasefire in Gaza. Wonderful job and support for him has grown even more since the election. Wonderful to hear him castigate Biden but I guess Biden is too far gone to even understand what was going on. Hopefully Kamila Harris will take some responsibility for the mess the Biden Administration has left for Trump and Musk to clean up.

Steve Taylor ● 108d

Well he struggled even to plant a kiss on his wife thanks to  her cuningly designed hat so trouble ahead I fear.

Mark Frost ● 108d

No one should have been sacked for refusing to take the COVID vaccine. Not sure I'll find myself agreeing all that often with the 47th President, but apart from him calling it the death-shot, I'm in agreement on this one.

Andrew Jones ● 108d

"I will reinstate all Federal personnel who were sacked for refusing the death-shot and give them back pay.There will be no more political or social experiments." 👍😁😆😝🥳

Michael Brown ● 108d

That military choir were amazing

Julian Pavey ● 108d

Well said Georglna! The Americans have taken their country back and Chiswick is celebrating…

bobby osborne ● 108d