|
Post by Deleted on Jan 19, 2021 15:59:02 GMT
I think blaming America for ramping up tensions over Ukraine and Crimea is missing the point.
Russia invaded Crimia and so ramped up tension.
a bit like blaming the Brits
for raising tensions over the
Salisbury poisoning.
Historically stock markets do very well once wars are declared. One the other hand complete obliteration of human life rather ruins a great portfolio
|
|
michaelc
Member of DD Central
Posts: 4,871
Likes: 2,762
|
Post by michaelc on Jan 19, 2021 16:11:39 GMT
I think blaming America for ramping up tensions over Ukraine and Crimea is missing the point.
Russia invaded Crimia and so ramped up tension.
a bit like blaming the Brits
for raising tensions over the
Salisbury poisoning.
Historically stock markets do very well once wars are declared. One the other hand complete obliteration of human life rather ruins a great portfolio
Not blaming America - definitely not. But its on the other side of the world from them. Culturally Ukraine/Russia is a bit like Scotland/UK. The people are mixed. My father-in-law and mother-in-law both have mixed russian/ukranian parents. It is very common there as is dual russian/ukranian language. You can't wade in from the other side of the world and start picking one side to fight against the other. I'm no Russian fanboy either. They also do it as they did in Ukraine which I totally disagree with. Just on balance I think the US picks more battles (hot and cold). Even over the trade agreement between the EU and the UK they like to stick their oar in.
|
|
adrianc
Member of DD Central
Posts: 8,983
Likes: 4,810
|
Post by adrianc on Jan 19, 2021 16:54:13 GMT
Even over the trade agreement between the EU and the UK they like to stick their oar in. Do you mean the Northern Ireland Protocol, and the way Johnson was trying to throw the Good Friday Agreement into the bin?
|
|
agent69
Member of DD Central
Posts: 5,603
Likes: 4,185
|
Post by agent69 on Jan 19, 2021 18:52:24 GMT
The polls are closed and it's now official: Donald Trump is the most unpopular president since records began in 1938.
Polling organisation Gallup's final job approval rating says only 34% of Americans approve of the job he has done. It means Trump will depart the White House with a record low average job approval of 41%, lower than any other president in Gallup polling history. Gallup began its US presidential job approval ratings in 1938 and Trump now becomes the only president in that time to have never reached 50% approval during his term.
|
|
Greenwood2
Member of DD Central
Posts: 4,245
Likes: 2,689
|
Post by Greenwood2 on Jan 19, 2021 20:07:05 GMT
As for Trump yes he is very easy to make fun of - especially for the left and centre. Not just his brand of medium-to-far-right politics but his personality. I don't understand though why we are almost obsessed with internal US politics. Far more important to us is what they are doing around the world. I would put money on another war in the middle east involving american troops or "advisors" (i.e. special forces). I'd look to them ramping up tensions in Eastern Ukraine which has long been a potential flash point for Europe. I'd expect relations with China and Russia to cool further and relations with N Korea to revert back to a virtual war footing. Apart from the obvious terrible human cost, could someone remind me what effect these events would have on stocks ? Doesn't that depend on who is in charge in the US?
|
|
|
Post by bracknellboy on Jan 20, 2021 14:02:47 GMT
Courtesy of the BBC:
The tight security around the US Capitol is a reaction to the Capitol riot on 6 January that left five people dead.
But in the world of pro-Trump conspiracy theorists, there’s a completely different - and completely wrong - explanation for the security measures.
Followers of the baseless QAnon conspiracy theory, whose members were among those that stormed the Capitol, have been sharing false or doctored images and videos of the fencing with bogus claims that it is in fact a “military prison” which will be used to “entrap” Mr Biden and other officials.
I am lost for words.
|
|
|
Post by bracknellboy on Jan 20, 2021 14:31:05 GMT
...Just on balance I think the US picks more battles (hot and cold). Even over the trade agreement between the EU and the UK they like to stick their oar in.Well Trump was US Agitator in Chief when it comes to EU/UK relationship, but I don't think he can be taken as the norm.
Yes the Democrats have made noises with regard to impact on NI/Eire and international commitments under the Good Friday Agreement. But then if we are going to seek a trade agreement with the US, they have the right to suggest that might be taken into consideration. There is obviously a very large irish heritage constituency in the US. It should not be forgotten that the US played a significant role, and invested significant political capital, in helping to bring the parties to the table, to broker and eventually bring the GFA into being. Remember George Mitchell ? He was Clinton's US Special Envoy to NI.
So I think they have a right to have a say if they are concerned it is under threat.
|
|
registerme
Member of DD Central
Posts: 6,197
Likes: 6,006
|
Post by registerme on Jan 20, 2021 18:47:18 GMT
I like LegalEagle, he makes things remarkably clear for a layman like me.
|
|
|
Post by bernythedolt on Jan 21, 2021 0:50:41 GMT
I like LegalEagle, he makes things remarkably clear for a layman like me. Ok... until it morphs into a two minute long advert at the end! Synopsis:- "Here's a list of all the potential crimes the rioters might face and why. If you've been involved in any, you will need a lawyer, so why not ring one using a cheap & reliable network like Txxx blah blah". Reminds me of all those annoying email advertisements dressed up as "knowledge" articles that are so often found wanting. Things like adverts for caravan insurance surreptitiously masquerading as "the best way to winterise your 'van" (like they have any expertise in such matters!). Or car insurers describing the best way to wash your car, fill with the right fuel, prepare for sale, etc, etc. Half of them have probably never even owned a car! Perhaps this chap knows his stuff, but discovering it's a giant advertisement, with an ulterior motive, calls the credibility of the whole piece into question, at least for sceptical me.
|
|
registerme
Member of DD Central
Posts: 6,197
Likes: 6,006
|
Post by registerme on Feb 3, 2021 22:48:26 GMT
This is cuteDidn't want to start a new thread, wasn't quite Brexit, couldn't pin it in COVID in spite of everything....
|
|