The Anonymous Widower

Trump Will Fix It

I can’t believe that I’ve just seen the title of this post, emblazoned across Trump’s stage.

The phrase doesn’t have  the same connotations and odious ring, that it does in the UK, but because of its associations with Jimmy Saville, it is probably better not used.

All the world can now do, is wait for the result.

  • It does appear that in the US, female voters have a high turnout.
  • According to the Guardian, nearly a third of voters are black.

Certainly, if I were black or female, I wouldn’t feel, I could vote for Trump.

November 5, 2024 - Posted by | World | , , , ,

8 Comments »

  1. If Trump gets in it may be the start of the breakup of the USA. He is divisive (besides being a babbling buffoon). California and Texas could easily become independent states quite quickly being rather self contained. It looks like no accident that the electrical grid in Texas was built to be self contained.

    Comment by John | November 5, 2024 | Reply

    • I like your thinking!

      Comment by AnonW | November 5, 2024 | Reply

      • The babbling buffoon got in. A convicted criminal. Trouble ahead?

        Comment by John | November 6, 2024

    • It is how in the UK they are looking at getting along with him. Previous ministers said it was difficult having any professional communication with him, or his depts. He was naive at international diplomacy.

      Teresa May said that when he got in last time, he announced US troops would be taken out of Syria. British and other nations had troops alongside US troops, with no mention of anything. They mainly got what he wanted from Twitter.

      As one American I know said to me, all the wealthy states, apart from Texas, voted for Harris, with the poorer states hoping he will swipe a magic wand to make them wealthy. Many voted negatively: get rid of immigrants, massive tariffs on the Chinese, ignore Europe, etc. No positive productive advancing thinking.

      Comment by John | November 6, 2024 | Reply

  2. Following that comment, out of curiosity, I asked Microsoft’s Copilot AI engine ” What would be the practical considerations should California and Texas wish to become independent states”. In less than a second it came up with this response:

    If California and Texas were to pursue independence, there would be several practical considerations to address:Legal and Constitutional Issues

    • Secession: Both states would need to navigate the legal and constitutional challenges of secession, as the U.S. Constitution does not explicitly provide a mechanism for states to leave the Union.
    • International Recognition: Gaining recognition from other countries and international organizations would be crucial for establishing legitimacy.

    Economic Implications

    • Trade and Commerce: Establishing new trade agreements and maintaining economic stability would be essential. Both states would need to manage their economies independently, including currency, taxation, and trade policies.
    • Debt and Assets: Determining how to handle existing national debt and assets, such as federal properties and resources, would be a significant challenge.

    Defense and Security

    • Military: Both states would need to establish their own military forces or negotiate defense agreements with other countries to ensure their security.
    • Border Control: Managing borders and immigration would be critical, especially for Texas, which shares a long border with Mexico.

    Social Services and Infrastructure

    • Healthcare and Education: Developing independent healthcare and education systems would be necessary to provide services to residents.
    • Infrastructure: Maintaining and upgrading infrastructure, including transportation, utilities, and public services, would be a major undertaking.

    Political and Diplomatic Relations

    • Governance: Establishing new governments and political systems would be essential for managing state affairs.
    • Diplomacy: Building diplomatic relationships with other countries and international organizations would be crucial for political and economic stability.

    Public Opinion and Unity

    • Support: Gaining widespread public support and maintaining unity within the state would be vital for a successful transition.
    • Cultural Identity: Both states would need to foster a strong sense of cultural identity and community to ensure cohesion.

    These are just a few of the many considerations that would need to be addressed. The process would be complex and require careful planning and cooperation at multiple levels.

    Comment by HW | November 5, 2024 | Reply

    • The process of breaking away will be complex, no doubt. But they may want that if the USA is disjointed. This may happen.

      Comment by John | November 5, 2024 | Reply

    • If California and Texas do break away what will happen to the rest of country? Those two states are a big part of the US economy. Then will others want to be away? I can see only states with coastlines wanting to be independent.

      California: 38.9 m
      Texas: 30.5 m
      Florida: 22.6 m
      New York: 19.57 m

      They could all hold their own. They will still trade with the USA – a sort of EU?

      The needs of California and Texas are different. So why should say Democrat California for the past 30 years be dictated to by others with differing needs?

      Comment by John | November 5, 2024 | Reply

  3. MAGA? I reckon he wants to say Make America WHITE Again!

    Comment by MauriceGReed | November 5, 2024 | Reply


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