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Why believe this, but not believe that large Russian and US Corporate donors are behind Trump and MAGA and these people do not have the interests of the average US voter as their number 1 priority.
January 29, 2026 at 6:40 AM
Why believe this, but not believe that large Russian and US Corporate donors are behind Trump and MAGA and these people do not have the interests of the average US voter as their number 1 priority.
In NL we once had a new defence minister who boasted about his army days. When they checked records it was a lie, he lasted 2 days in the job.
January 28, 2026 at 6:34 AM
In NL we once had a new defence minister who boasted about his army days. When they checked records it was a lie, he lasted 2 days in the job.
Western Ukraine is only a war zone because Russia chooses to send its bombs there.
January 27, 2026 at 10:12 AM
Western Ukraine is only a war zone because Russia chooses to send its bombs there.
We don’t have to declare war. Just protect big western Ukrainian cities including Kyiv. Free up Ukrainians to fight east and tell Ukraine to stop bombing Russia beyond 30km from war zone.
January 27, 2026 at 9:57 AM
We don’t have to declare war. Just protect big western Ukrainian cities including Kyiv. Free up Ukrainians to fight east and tell Ukraine to stop bombing Russia beyond 30km from war zone.
European countries just don’t have the stomach for the loss of life experienced by both Russia and Ukraine. European counties really should drive into western Ukraine and clear the skies. But they don’t want the risks associated with that as cannot sell to people who like skiing and sunny beaches.
January 27, 2026 at 9:49 AM
European countries just don’t have the stomach for the loss of life experienced by both Russia and Ukraine. European counties really should drive into western Ukraine and clear the skies. But they don’t want the risks associated with that as cannot sell to people who like skiing and sunny beaches.
Danish 🇩🇰 pension funds sold US assets last week, so there is money which is hopefully being recycled back into European projects.
January 27, 2026 at 6:25 AM
Danish 🇩🇰 pension funds sold US assets last week, so there is money which is hopefully being recycled back into European projects.
He will be remembered as the guy who ensured that European investment and support dried up, which meant an even more isolated and crumbling US.
January 23, 2026 at 6:57 AM
He will be remembered as the guy who ensured that European investment and support dried up, which meant an even more isolated and crumbling US.
Just checked my SIPP and my Japan trust shares are up 60% over the last few years. The low yen might hurt the Japanese chance of a foreign holiday or have the latest iPhone but it seems to do miracles for my SIPP.
January 22, 2026 at 4:31 PM
Just checked my SIPP and my Japan trust shares are up 60% over the last few years. The low yen might hurt the Japanese chance of a foreign holiday or have the latest iPhone but it seems to do miracles for my SIPP.
If it takes bribery, corruption and ego pleasing to get countries onboard and sign a peace treaty and cease fire with Russia then so be it. But it is hardly a platform for lasting peace.
January 22, 2026 at 2:27 PM
If it takes bribery, corruption and ego pleasing to get countries onboard and sign a peace treaty and cease fire with Russia then so be it. But it is hardly a platform for lasting peace.
There will be a buyer of US treasuries if the price is right (low). Offer special visas to skilled US staff and reinvest the money in Europe. Might mean losses on US holdings but why invest in US controlled AI and cloud IT? Plus the US market has done well so losses are relative.
January 22, 2026 at 8:16 AM
There will be a buyer of US treasuries if the price is right (low). Offer special visas to skilled US staff and reinvest the money in Europe. Might mean losses on US holdings but why invest in US controlled AI and cloud IT? Plus the US market has done well so losses are relative.
Many young people I see (friends of my 18 year old) end up working in a service sector that supports the few people who profit from globalisation and get a good salary. There are fewer graduate jobs available thar have outlook of wage increases as experience increases.
January 22, 2026 at 7:26 AM
Many young people I see (friends of my 18 year old) end up working in a service sector that supports the few people who profit from globalisation and get a good salary. There are fewer graduate jobs available thar have outlook of wage increases as experience increases.
That is assuming European governments think in an economic way. The alternative is they think strategically and sell US holdings to invest in EU tech and renewables. Yes it will drive inflation but mean we can decouple from US in 10 years.
January 22, 2026 at 7:18 AM
That is assuming European governments think in an economic way. The alternative is they think strategically and sell US holdings to invest in EU tech and renewables. Yes it will drive inflation but mean we can decouple from US in 10 years.
Good speech. Does sound he purposely kept a French accent for a home audience and as a way of saying there are other countries than English speaking.
January 20, 2026 at 8:04 PM
Good speech. Does sound he purposely kept a French accent for a home audience and as a way of saying there are other countries than English speaking.
I work in IT and some of my old colleagues are based in the US. It is really an old colonial mindset where Americans feel the superior people. Guess in the same way Russians feel superior to Ukrainians.
January 20, 2026 at 4:41 PM
I work in IT and some of my old colleagues are based in the US. It is really an old colonial mindset where Americans feel the superior people. Guess in the same way Russians feel superior to Ukrainians.
Europe and the UK benefited from decades of global integration and respect for (imposed by the west) rule of law. This is breaking down and the US and China look to assert their dominance. The general population have no idea how this would impact their lives (say the US stops LNG export…).
January 20, 2026 at 11:12 AM
Europe and the UK benefited from decades of global integration and respect for (imposed by the west) rule of law. This is breaking down and the US and China look to assert their dominance. The general population have no idea how this would impact their lives (say the US stops LNG export…).
Not sure tariff LNG would work when the EU needs US LNG to decouple from Russia. Just threaten to boycott the soccer worldchamps and set up an impromptu European champs.
January 18, 2026 at 6:39 AM
Not sure tariff LNG would work when the EU needs US LNG to decouple from Russia. Just threaten to boycott the soccer worldchamps and set up an impromptu European champs.
Time for the Norwegian wealth fund to sell some of its > trillion USD of US holdings. Recycle the money back into European clean tech.
January 17, 2026 at 6:49 PM
Time for the Norwegian wealth fund to sell some of its > trillion USD of US holdings. Recycle the money back into European clean tech.
Trump turning against Europeans is doing Macron a huge favour. Might allow him to convince French voters that Le Pen is in Trump and Putin’s corner.
January 17, 2026 at 7:11 AM
Trump turning against Europeans is doing Macron a huge favour. Might allow him to convince French voters that Le Pen is in Trump and Putin’s corner.
Seems Trump likes Curacao because it has a deep water port where his looted Venezuelan tankers can dock. But yes he might just decide that this is why the US needs the island.
January 17, 2026 at 7:07 AM
Seems Trump likes Curacao because it has a deep water port where his looted Venezuelan tankers can dock. But yes he might just decide that this is why the US needs the island.
Great cross country skiing and a super winter camping.
January 17, 2026 at 6:46 AM
Great cross country skiing and a super winter camping.
Sadly some men have an inflated perception of self worth and think their views and actions are more important than any of the other 4bn+ people in this world.
January 17, 2026 at 6:41 AM
Sadly some men have an inflated perception of self worth and think their views and actions are more important than any of the other 4bn+ people in this world.
Yes, really time for Europe to push back and call his bluff on tariffs and Ukraine.
January 16, 2026 at 6:05 PM
Yes, really time for Europe to push back and call his bluff on tariffs and Ukraine.
Not sure it’s short term pain. It will take years and lots of money to create supply chains independent of China. And where do we find the people to build these factories and infrastructure? Plus the tech barons have decided we need AI instead of the basic infrastructure.
January 16, 2026 at 7:19 AM
Not sure it’s short term pain. It will take years and lots of money to create supply chains independent of China. And where do we find the people to build these factories and infrastructure? Plus the tech barons have decided we need AI instead of the basic infrastructure.
The US 🇺🇸 will have to find a home for the tens of thousands US troops currently stationed in Europe and that will be sent back. No more Ramstein base that enables the US to fight wars in the Middle East.
January 15, 2026 at 7:26 AM
The US 🇺🇸 will have to find a home for the tens of thousands US troops currently stationed in Europe and that will be sent back. No more Ramstein base that enables the US to fight wars in the Middle East.
Ah what point do European intelligence agencies decide to publish the info they have on Trump - Putin links?
January 15, 2026 at 7:20 AM
Ah what point do European intelligence agencies decide to publish the info they have on Trump - Putin links?