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Two wheel mad, four wheel fan, sorry three wheels are just wrong. I lean left but sensibly so. Discussion is more important than division.

Christchurch, New Zealand
Joined January 2017
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MAGA talks about tariffs like a delicate little feelings movement. “I don’t identify with the idea that tariffs raise prices.” “That’s your truth. My truth is China pays it.” “Please respect my economic identity. I feel unsafe around spreadsheets.” “I’m setting a boundary with basic math.” Have whatever opinion you want. But you don’t get your own facts about how prices work. It’s not a debate. Tariffs raise prices. That’s a fact.
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BREAKING: The White House melts down and attacks music legend Jack White after he insults Donald Trump's "disgusting" and "vulgar" redecoration of the White House — prompting White to unleash a scathing takedown for the ages. MAGA should have just left well enough alone... “Jack White is a washed-up, has-been loser posting drivel on social media because he clearly has ample time on his hands due to his stalled career,” claimed White House spokesman Steven Cheung. In truth, White is still enormously popular and successful, far more so than any of the actually washed up musicians and "celebrities" that MAGA likes to trot out as Trump supporters. “It’s apparent [White]’s been masquerading as a real artist, because he fails to appreciate, and quite frankly disrespects, the splendor and significance of the Oval Office inside of ‘The People’s House,'” Cheung added. The idea that agreeing with Trump's infamously tacky interior design sensibilities is a prerequisite for being a "real artist" is laughable. Donald Trump has always had awful taste in aesthetics. Cheung's remarks led to White posting a lengthy screed on Instagram, in which he listed off Trump's staggering number of failures and scandals— "Listen, I’m an artist and not a politician so I’m in no need to give my answer or opinion on anything if I’m not inspired or compelled, but how funny that it wasn’t me calling out trump’s blatant fascist manipulation of government, his gestapo ICE tactics, his racist remarks about Latinos, Native Americans, etc. his ridiculous 'wall' construction, his attacks on the disabled, his attempted coup and mob insurrection and destruction of the sacred halls of congress, his disparaging sexist and pedophilic remarks about women, his obvious attempts at distraction about being a close personal friend of Jeffrey Epstein and his inclusion in the Epstein files, his ignorance of the dying children in Sudan, Gaza, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, his lack of empathy for military veterans and those struggling with poverty, his attempts to dismantle healthcare, his obvious wimpy and pathetic kowtowing to the dictators Putin and Kim Jong Un, his nazi like rallies, his attempts to sell merchandise and products like Goya beans through the office of the President, his fake 'gunshot to the ear' that he showed no medical records or photographs of, his constant, constant, constant lying to the American people, etc. etc. etc." White wrote. "No, it wasn’t me calling out any of that, it was the f*cking DECOR OF THE OVAL OFFICE remarks I made that got them to respond with insults," he continued. "How petty and pathetic and thin skinned could this administration get? 'Masquerading as a real artist'? Thank you for giving me my tombstone engraving! Well here’s my opinion, trump is masquerading as a human being." "He’s masquerading as a christian, as a leader, as a person with actual empathy," he wrote. "He’s been masquerading as a businessman for decades as nothing he’s involved in has prospered except by using other people’s money to find loophole after loophole and grift after grift." "His staff of professional liar toadies like Steven Cheung and Karoline Leavitt have been covering up and masking his fascism as patriotism and fomenting hatred and division in this country on a daily basis," White went on. "And I have 'ample time on (my) hands'? That orange grifter has spent more tax payer money cheating at golf than helping ANYONE in the country. Improve. Anything. There is no progress with him, only smoke and mirrors and tax breaks for the ultra wealthy." "So maga folk, enjoy your concrete paving over of the rose garden, your 200 million dollar ballroom in the White House, and your gaudy ass gold spray painted trinkets from Home Depot, cause he ain’t spending any money on helping YOU unless you fit into his white supremacist country club rich idiot agenda," he continued." "Wow, he hates who you hate....good for you, be proud of yourselves, how christian of you all," White went on. "The only way you can support this conman is because you are a victim of the 2 party system and you 'defend your guy no matter what he does.'" he wrote. "No intelligent person can defend this low life fascist. This bankruptor of casinos. This failed seller of trump steaks, trump vodka, trump water, etc." "This man and his goon squad have failed upwards for decades and have fleeced the American people over and over," wrote White. "This professional golf cheat, this grifter who has hundreds of thousands of deaths from his inaction of the pandemic on his hands, this man that the majority of the country somehow were fooled into supporting and voting into office (through the flawed electoral college) and their love of reality television stars." "Being insulted by the actual White House that this particular conman leads is a badge of honor to me, because anyone who trump supports and likes is a villain who gives nothing to their fellow man, only takes what can benefit themselves," he continued. "And no I’m not a Democrat either, I’m a human being raised in Detroit, I’m an artist who’s owned his own businesses like his own upholstery shop and recording label since he was 21 years old who has enough street sense to know when a 3 card monte dealer is a cheap grifter and a thief," he concluded before signing his name. In his Instagram post, White also shared a photo of Trump hawking his ugly golden sneakers, one of Trump selling MAGA merchandise at the White House, and memes about Trump scandals. He also wrote a caption— "I was raised to believe that we defeated fascism in World War II and that we would never allow it again in the world. I don't always state publicly my political opinions, and like anyone I don't always know all of the facts, but when it comes to this man and this administration I'm not going to be like one of the silent minority of 1930's Germany. This man is a danger to not just America but the entire world and that's not an exaggeration, he's dismantling democracy and endangering the planet on a daily basis, and we. all. know. it. -JW III... 'To announce that there must be no criticism of the President, or that we are to stand by the President, right or wrong, is not only unpatriotic and servile, but is morally treasonable to the American public.' - Theodore Roosevelt" By just about any metric, this is one of most brutal, comprehensive takedowns of Donald Trump to date. Let's hope that the White House hits back again, so that Jack White has an excuse to tear into him even more. Please retweet and ❤️ to thank Jack White for speaking the truth!
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Hey guys, I’m being throttled in here… can you please help me out and repost me? Thank you!!!
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On January 6th, Capitol Police Officer Caroline Edwards was knocked unconscious after being beaten by Trump's angry mob. Donald Trump just pardoned the traitors who attacked her. RETWEET if you stand with Officer Edwards against the Trump and the GOP!
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Please share this and retweet - esp to any of Fraulein Erica's deluded believers. A real educator clarifies her lies. (She does lie a lot ) @EricaStanfordMP
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🧵 Some reality on tax, after wee Davey's Atlas-prescribed spin: #nzpol
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Replying to @EricLDaugh
Trump’s so-called “$17 trillion Trump Effect” investment boom is mostly smoke and mirrors. The White House’s own data puts total new commitments far lower, with numbers jumping wildly—from $3T to $17T—depending on Trump’s mood that week. Fact-checkers from Reuters, AP, CBS, and others found that half the projects began under Biden, many are routine corporate expenses, and others are aspirational pledges unlikely to materialize. Apple’s $600B and the UAE’s $1.4T are real announcements but long-term and inflated, not recent or fully tied to Trump policies. In short: Trump’s bragging bundles old projects, vague promises, and basic payroll into a fantasy headline figure. The real “investment miracle” is mostly marketing. References [1] Yahoo Finance (May 2025). "Analysis: 'Trump Effect' Website Takes Credit for Investments Launched Under Biden." finance.yahoo.com/news/analy… [2] Al Jazeera (May 2025). "Fact-Checking Trump’s Claim of Securing $10 Trillion in Investments for the U.S." aljazeera.com/news/2025/5/11… [3] CBS News (Apr 2025). "Fact Check: Trump’s $9 Trillion U.S. Investment Claim Inflates Old Projects." cbsnews.com/news/fact-check-… [4] Associated Press (May 2025). "AP Fact Check: Trump’s ‘Trillions in Investment’ Claim Inflated, Unverified." apnews.com/article/trump-tar… [5] White House (Mar 2025). "Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Establishes the United States Investment Accelerator." whitehouse.gov/fact-sheets/2… [6] White House (Aug 2025). "The ‘Trump Effect’: A Running List of New U.S. Investments in President Trump’s Second Term." whitehouse.gov/articles/2025… [7] White House (2025). "Investments Tracker." whitehouse.gov/investments/ [8] Apple Newsroom (Feb 2025). "Apple Will Spend More Than $500 Billion in the U.S. Over the Next Four Years." apple.com/newsroom/2025/02/a… [9] Apple Newsroom (Aug 2025). "Apple Increases U.S. Commitment to $600 Billion, Announces Ambitious Program." apple.com/newsroom/2025/08/a… [10] Associated Press (Aug 2025). "Trump Announces Apple Investing Another $100 Billion in U.S. Manufacturing." ap.org/news-highlights/spotl… [11] White House (Aug 2025). "Apple’s $600 Billion Commitment to Boost U.S. Manufacturing." whitehouse.gov/articles/2025… [12] Yahoo Finance (Aug 2025). "Apple’s $600 Billion U.S. Investment Includes AI, Data Centers, and Suppliers." finance.yahoo.com/news/apple… [13] CNBC (Sept 2025). "Tim Cook Details How Apple Will Spend Its $600 Billion Domestic Manufacturing Investment." cnbc.com/2025/09/12/tim-cook… [14] NBC News (Sept 2025). "Apple, Under Trump Pressure, Details Massive U.S. Investment Plan." nbcnews.com/business/busines… [15] Economic Times (Mar 2025). "UAE to Invest $1.4 Trillion in U.S. Over 10 Years, Says Sheikh Mohamed." economictimes.com/news/inter… [16] Reuters (Mar 2025). "After Trump Meeting, UAE Commits to 10-Year $1.4 Trillion Investment Framework in U.S." reuters.com/world/after-trum… [17] Reuters (May 2025). "UAE and U.S. Agree on Path for Abu Dhabi to Buy Advanced AI Chips, Trump Says." reuters.com/world/china/uae-… [18] White House (May 2025). "Fact Sheet: Trump Secures $200 Billion in New U.S.–UAE Deals and Accelerates Previously Committed $1.4 Trillion Investment." whitehouse.gov/fact-sheets/2… [19] GovConWire (May 2025). "Trump Middle East Investment Deals: Scope and Participants." govconwire.com/articles/trum… [20] U.S. Embassy (Abu Dhabi) (Mar 2025). "Thanks to President Trump, UAE Announces Significant Investments in U.S. Economy." ae.usembassy.gov/thanks-to-p…
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📍 Finance Minister Nicola Willis hit TVNZ’s Breakfast yesterday with a barrage against Labour’s proposed 28% Capital Gains Tax (CGT) on residential investment and commercial property gains. Amid declining confidence, Willis warned it would “punish growth,” hurt “everyone who’s saved hard,” and hit “every small business in the country.” A closer look at the policy – and independent commentary – shows most of these claims are wrong or exaggerated. Labour’s plan is clear: from 1 July 2027, a 28% CGT would apply only to commercial property and residential investment property profits. It exempts the family home, farms, KiwiSaver, shares, inheritances, personal items, and business assets. Revenue raised would fund three free GP visits per year for every New Zealander — a targeted move to improve health access and equity. Let’s break it down: “It’s a tax on everyone who’s saved hard.” False — and misleading. Willis suggests property investors or business owners facing a CGT on sale profits will pass that “cost” on through higher rents or prices. But the CGT applies only when a property is sold and a gain realised — it doesn’t add to operating costs. Ordinary savers with KiwiSaver, shares, or deposits are untouched. There’s no evidence that similar measures overseas drove rent hikes; prices are set by supply, demand, and interest rates, not by a one-off tax. Framing it as a universal burden is inaccurate. “Damaging to the economy; punishes growth.” Speculative. OECD and Treasury research show moderate CGTs have little effect on growth and can redirect capital into productive sectors. Australia has taxed property gains for decades without stalling its economy. Labour argues the extra health funding could lift productivity by reducing illness-related absenteeism — an economic positive, not a drag. “Impacts every small business building a nest egg.” Misleading. The policy exempts business assets such as goodwill, stock, and plant. Only firms that own and later sell taxable property might face CGT on that gain. Most small operators who lease premises would see no change. “Landlords will hike rents to compensate.” Unsubstantiated. No evidence that previous tax changes like the bright-line extension increased rents. Economists agree supply and demand drive rent levels far more than tax settings. “This is going to be really complicated.” Overstated. Tax experts such as Professor Craig Elliffe describe Labour’s plan as the “cleanest, simplest version” of a CGT — one rate, two asset classes, and broad exemptions. Taken together, Willis’s comments rely on fear rather than fact. They echo long-standing tactics that frame any capital-gains tax as an attack on aspiration, when in reality the policy targets a narrow slice of unearned property wealth. Labour estimates nine out of ten Kiwis will not be affected. Meanwhile, New Zealand’s economy is struggling under the current government. Growth per capita remains negative, unemployment is rising, and Treasury forecasts just 1.4% GDP growth for 2025. Business closures and cost-of-living pressures persist despite large tax cuts tilted toward higher earners. Against that backdrop, painting Labour’s focused CGT as economic vandalism rings hollow. Labour’s approach is pragmatic: rebalance the tax system, capture windfall property profits, and use that revenue to ease household health costs. Three free GP visits a year mean tangible relief for families and workers — a policy with social and economic dividends. The real scare story isn’t a targeted CGT; it’s the ongoing failure to fund essential services fairly. Labour’s proposal doesn’t punish success — it simply asks those who profit most from property speculation to contribute their fair share. 🎥 Watch the full segment below to see Nicola Willis’s comments in full context: 👉 Source: TVNZ Breakfast, 30 October 2025 #nzpol
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Replying to @Acyn
Congress doesn't need to authorize the money because the $5 billion plus is already allocated by law! My God, the lies they are willing to tell the American people is egregious.
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Replying to @GuntherEagleman
source - "trust me bro"
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Replying to @KeeganLangeveld
You know that people are scared of something when they make up reasons using the word 'likely'. You are scared because It is way beyond time that housing speculation was stopped. A house is for living in, not to sell back and forth between each other, pretending it is an economy
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Replying to @EricLDaugh
Benny will ignore this.
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We’re back to this lie. Fact: The shutdown is over extending the ACA tax credits Fact: Illegal aliens aren’t eligible to use the ACA. Fact: Reagan is why illegal aliens can go to an ER. That’s 0.4% of the budget. Fact: Facts don’t matter to Republicans.
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