Trump claims the world is safer and richer than a year ago. I researched the number of deaths in conflicts in 2023 (approx 122000) and 2024 (approx 233000). So that would be a big NO. With over 130 active armed conflicts affecting over 60 countries – the world is not a safe place! Is it richer? While the super-rich saw record gains, nearly half the world’s population lives in poverty, and one in four people face food insecurity. The wealth of billionaires has increased to $18.3 trillion. So donny is not lying – just being economical with the truth! Mamdami’s victory in New York was attributed to America’s cost of living crisis, so it affects even Americans. So like all Trump’s assertions he is not being honest!
Is the UK safer? Deaths down and London is definitely safer than a year ago, but crime generally is still a major problem. Is it richer? Again a mixed picture – anyone close to the poverty level is probably not, those with index linked pensions, yes; We do have a fairly efficient welfare stae in the UK despite 14 years under an incompetentTory Government And despite a right wing press for whom double standards are the norm. Angela Rayner resigns over a £40000 tax bill that was probably due to poor advice, but she accepted the criticism, and resigned. Farage ‘forgets’ to register £350000 income but avoids criticism by blaming his staff. This is how the rich live – claim all the credit for success and blame the workers and innocent for any criticisms. Bastards.
Meanwhile Elon Musk is negotiating the floating of SpaceX on the NY Stock Market that will make capitalism farcical! Andy Burnham may attempt to return to Parliament and then possibly challenge Starmer. He is certainly more charismatic than Starmer – and possibly more left wing. Floods and landslides cause deaths in NZ. ICE holds 5 year old boy as he returns home after school – fuck Trump!