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[LuFins Dad]

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[George K]

Will Starmer have those years ahead of them in which to work with Trump?

[Renauda]

@George-K

Starmer has a solid majority so the opposition cannot pass a non confidence motion forcing an election. Starmer’s caucus however could revolt against his leadership and force him to step down as Labour PM. Not uncommon in Westminster governance.

A similar caucus revolt could happen here anytime - seems not likely now in that no one wants the poison chalice of being Trudeau’s successor - but I think Trudeau will choose instead to go down in flames come the Federal election sometime in 2025.

Will be interesting to see how Poilievre manages a Trump Administration. He is a total greenhorn leader; a one trick pony who seems quite ignorant of foreign, trade & defence policy issues. If he is knowledgeable or even interested in any he has made no indication of such in all the years he’s been an elected MP. Trump will eat him alive.

[Doctor Phibes]

@George-K said in The rest of the world reacts:

Will Starmer have those years ahead of them in which to work with Trump?

If I was a gambling man, I'd be willing to bet a small proportion of your pension that Starmer's political career will last longer than Trump's.

[George K]

[taiwan_girl]

Couple of articles from Bangkok

https://www.bangkokpost.com/business/general/2896598/us-vote-to-be-lose-lose-for-thailand?tbref=hp

Thailand is bracing for adverse impacts from the US presidential election this week regardless of the outcome, as rising US bond yields would cause Thailand's borrowing costs to rise, while the US-China trade war is poised to continue.

Amonthep Chawla, chief economist at CIMB Thai Bank, said Donald Trump's proposals to hike tariffs on Chinese and non-Chinese goods, as well as deporting illegal immigrants, would affect the US economy, particularly the middle class and low-income earners.

Meanwhile, trade barriers imposed under the current Democrat government would continue for four years if Kamala Harris wins, he said.

But also, from another paper

Foreign Affairs Minister Maris Sangiampongsa said Thailand's relationship with the US will remain strong regardless of the outcome of the presidential election.

Speaking on Wednesday at Wing 6's Military Terminal 2 in Bangkok's Don Muang district, Mr Maris emphasised the election results would not affect Thailand's longstanding diplomatic ties with the US.

"Our relationship with the US is robust, consistent, and longstanding. Regardless of who becomes the next US president, our mutual goals and cooperation remain steadfast," he said.

[Renauda]

Our moronic Dauphin was quick to congratulate Trump on his victory.

I’ll post the more objective BBC analysis of what is in store:

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ce31ngvlvd3o

I want to see a minimum of 2.5% on defence spending.

[George K]

Pre-war Germany responds:

Link to video