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[j.sabourn]

#16 Many think that using a false name Johnny excludes them from this visibility from others, but doubt very much that it makes little difference to the real computer experts. My son is a computer programmer and Analyst and talks a different language to others. When I retired I just shuffled through the new age of computers and just learned the basics on how to send a msg. On retiring tried to forget the very little I knew ! I don’t even have a mobile phone now. Cheers JS.

[j.sabourn]

#21Another basic example of this running on parallel lines were the old wireless operators who could recognise their opposite numbers by their hand on the key, every operator has his own handwriting so to speak. JS.

[Des Taff Jenkins]

If he had spurs he would have been eligible to join he cavalry, most of the young blokes who didn't draft dodge never came back from the American killing fields in Vietnam
Des

[happy daze john in oz]

James, like many you may judge Trump the way you do.

But is he stupid??

He has managed to get Europe and NATO to do something now about Ukraine, not just money or arms.

He may give the image of being stupid at times but beneath that outer there is a man who thinks.

Tariffs have woken other nations up, other countries are now looking at how they can do better as a result when it comes to terms of commerce.

He will get Ukraine to agree to selling essential minerals to USA, one of the reasons Putin went in, to get his greasy hands on them.

He may do things in a very different way but he will get results.

[Graham Shaw]

Donald J.Trump-not a particularly likeable persona but that is not what it is all about. As a world leader he seems to get things done in his own particular way,and if that is the case,well that can only be a good thing in these crazy times we live in. If only two tier Kier had as much chutzpah as Trump !

As with his previous term in office,I have also been of the opinion,when we have cringed at some of 'the Donald's seemingly outlandish statements or proposals ,that no
ultimate harm will befall the world,because before that would happen, and before we tip over the edge,he would be reigned in by those in his background presidency.He is not alone-but don't let anyone dare tell him! Contrast that with Putin!

Trump,A very clever man.His British counterpart would be Boris Johnson.........

[James Curry]

Trump,A very clever man.His British counterpart would be Boris Johnson. Should that not be in the jokes section

Don't think I said Trump was stupid, think I said he was not right in the head. I wonder when he will need to go hed to head with his puppet master Elon.
I wonder what would happen if Zelensky cosied up to the Chinese on the minerals deal, bet that would upset a few.
We sell Ukraine out in a few years time they will be rearmed and banging on the door of Poland and the rest of Europe.
Time and time again the west is not to be trusted.

[happy daze john in oz]

There is of course an alternative, Let Putin win and take control./
Then we would see how strong the west is...............not!!!.

But at the back of it all, sitting quiet and saying little, China, the country that within 2 decades will rule the world.

Then I read that UK is to use a Chinese made wind farm off the coast in conjunction with a couple of other nations.

Warned by USA that once in China could control how much power you get and use it for spying!!!!
Those Chinese not so stupid

[happy daze john in oz]

I see the UK gov in its intense wisdom is to increase spending on defense to 2.5% of GDP.
According to the report, 'we have to be prepared for any act that Russia may pose'

Maybe they ae waking up!!!!!

[happy daze john in oz]

I have just read an article on the net about that silly man Trump.
He has signed an order which will make all medical practices be it hospital, GP surgery or any other kind to advertise their prices.

This the medical profession says will mean the cost of treatment will drop significantly.

As an example they showed an MRI which currently could cost as much as $5000 could drop to less than $1000.
It will greatly increase competition, the best way to reduce prices.

Oh that man is so silly, imagine trying to help the people this way!!!!

[James Curry]

I have just read an article on the net about that silly man Trump.
He has signed an order which will make all medical practices be it hospital, GP surgery or any other kind to advertise their prices.

This the medical profession says will mean the cost of treatment will drop significantly.

As an example they showed an MRI which currently could cost as much as $5000 could drop to less than $1000.
It will greatly increase competition, the best way to reduce prices.

Oh that man is so silly, imagine trying to help the people this way!!!!

I have had at least 8 MRI scans over the last 3 years, a Knee replacement, 3 stents fitted. Do not pay a penny for any medication which I require as regular prescriptions. NHS may not be perfect but keeps me ticking over. Still waiting on the bill for that lot!!!oh forgot it is free or rather was paid for all my working life. Unfortunatley it has been underfunded for at least the last 15 years. USA health care is away to either personal financial ruin.

Yes we have a few problems in the UK but do not believe all you read in the money men controlled press.