Amazulu

Australia is a high tax country and it needs to be reduced

Corporate taxes need to come down to stimulate investment

Personal income tax needs to come down to stimulate spending - consumption taxes can be increased to cover the shortfall and reduce overall debt

Government spending needs to be reduced - welfare, red tape and the number of civil servants must be cut

Do this and Australia will punch to the next level of prosperity. Do nothing and our standard of living will decrease

OzTennis

I'm not sure if you are referring to Labour (UK) or Labor (Australia) or even Democrats (USA)? Obviously 'zero integrity' is an exaggeration or half truth in itself. You could say Corbyn remains true to the original origins of the Labour Party but it's precisely why his and Labour's popularity has plummeted i.e. he remains true to old principles and circumstances.

If you are referring to New Labour as 'moving to the right' in an effort to gain popularity then what's wrong with changing with the times and what's wrong with being in power for a long time when the UK had arguably it's most prosperous times - certainly compared to the Thatcher/Major years before and the Cameron years after. Until Labour get rid of Corbyn they will never, ever get back in power and you can't 'stand firm for the little guy' in opposition can you?

Now Trump is certainly doing a very good show of little integrity through exaggeration and half truths wouldn't you say? Turnbull's popularity is falling and in the UK we've got a new PM who was a Remainer replacing a Remainer to look after the Brexit. Principled? (no I couldn't possibly take the job I was for Remain did the lady say?)

OzTennis

A bit of Twitter trouble for Donald:

Donald Trump runs into Twitter trouble with repeated spelling errors as his attempt to turn heat on Democrats goes awry

Hear by

Hearby

F**k it. He never saw the Russian Ambassador.

Beoz

Its currently 30% for everyone else sport. Half details - or doesn't that suit your agenda?

https://www.ato.gov.au/general/new-legislation/in-detail/direct-taxes/income-tax-for-businesses/reducing-the-corporate-tax-rate/

GarryP

His main problem isn't spelling; it's the lying.

The problem with lying in the public eye is it's both difficult to keep the story straight, and out of the public eye. People pay attention.

At the moment he's trying to brazen it out, but as more and more of his advisers fall to 'discussions' with russia; it becomes more and more obvious that he's a fair weather traitor.

The only question is how long it takes a GOP rep to say that publicly. The 'T' word will stick in their throat, but it's fairly obvious by now, and both the press and the intelligence community smell blood.

And unlike Nixon, I don't think he's got the wit to resign.

Beoz

..... and meanwhile, the EU is falling apart. The foundation of free movement is being turned on its head and is now being sent back across the ditch.

https://www.wsj.com/articles/eu-parliament-calls-to-end-visa-free-travel-for-u-s-citizens-1488476501

.... and it might mean Australians join the lack of free movement too. They currently require some EU countries to get a visa.

See what happens when leftist principles go too far. The world revolts. The EU is a dead man walking.

PS. Not really sure how you can say New Labour was a success. The last election confirmed its death.

GarryP

Diversion, misdirection, obscuration ...

Beoz

Hardly. The world is locking down. Even the EU who think they are dishing out a punishment, are actually following the current trends. See what happens when the lefties take it too far.

GarryP

The discussion is on trump and how long he can survive as the lies unravel.

Trying to deflect isn't going to change the story.

BadgeIsBack

Is it? I've already said I have a good laugh at the left and their agonising. There's people who make a good crust out of it, it would appear... It's pointed out by many a commentator that many a journo is establishment yet peddles this angst. By the way, I made a mistake about corporate taxation.

GarryP

Trump is now accusing Obama of wiretapping Trump towers.

Obama is water-skiing with Branson.

Sad ......

OzTennis

You are an out and out liar. You claim Australia has one the highest rates of corporation tax in the world which is rubbish and can't be supported by any evidence. I've produced the evidence to show it isn't in the upper echelons.

It's marginal rate of corporate tax for business is being progressively reduced from a certain level for businesses under $2 mill threshold to businesses with $10 mill threshold to the same for all businesses while the rate is reduced to 25%. The Coalition proposes to have a marginal rate going down to 25% for every business whilst at this very moment it's already sitting below/around world average marginal rates.

Deloitte Corporate Tax Rates 2016 - https://www2.deloitte.com/content/da...-tax-rates.pdf

Search 'G20 Corporate Tax rates' - Australia 10th of 20 mid table for developed countries.

OzTennis

Donald Trump accuses Barack Obama of 'wire-tapping' office during election - Donald Trump's America - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)

morpeth

The issue of the poor economic situation in the USA doesn't mean one believes in Trump's solutions, but just to point out the obvious. Second just because millions in the third world are worse off hardly means much to those who cant get medical care, or have to work two jobs for a decent living, or are classified as the working poor. The lack of empathy shown by those on those on the left towards the lower income and working poor is always amazing.

You are quite right, Congress has power in the American system, and I have no doubt the Congress will hamper Trump as much as they did Obama.

scrubbedexpat098

Nah, you just refuse to listen