OK we’ve just passed the summer solstice and hereon in the days are going to start getting darker and shorter but hopefully we’ve still got a whole heap of warm sunshine to come, along with the prospect of BBQ’s and more of that summer fun still to be had.
Nevertheless given the state the world seems to be in today you do sometimes have to wonder if we’re somehow living in a parallel universe or some kind of fantasy or alternative existence.
You watch the news, pinch yourself and wonder if what you’re seeing is actually real!
Surely this can’t be true you might say to yourself – and that’s certainly something that struck me when I read that the man who claims that “TARIFF” is the most beautiful word in the dictionary, suddenly launches his own mobile phone.
Following in the footsteps of Trump branded Bibles and steaks (which were withdrawn after just 2 months), incredibly the Trump organisation has just proudly announced the Trump branded golden (what other colour could it be?) smart phone.
The device is allegedly being launched to mark the 10th anniversary of the Don’s original decision to run for the White House.
Those signing up to the “The 47 Plan” on the Trump mobile network, are promised unlimited data combined with free calls and texts to over 100 countries.
All this is we are told is to be offered for just US$47.45 per month, without the need of any credit check.
These rates are supposed to mirror his terms as both the 45th and 47th President.
I just wonder what price increases might apply after the first 12 months.
How about + 25%, no OK let’s go for 105% – well if you’re going to argue then it’s plus 145%!
According to the press release, the Trump branded $499 (#368) T1 branded device emblazoned in gold with the US flag, is to be proudly designed and fully built in the US and is expected to be in consumers’ hands by the end of August – but note that as of now no working prototype has been demonstrated.
One does have to wonder what might be hidden away in the terms and conditions, since it could potentially be a goldmine for collecting personal data.
Not saying that’s intended – just wondering!
In the second hour of today’s show, we moved on to another Trump related story.
This also defies belief.
Could you imagine any other world leader openly discussing options for launching military strikes on a foreign state, whilst at the same time hosting players for a world cup football game invited to the White House ostensibly for a photo opportunity?
But incredibly this is precisely what happened during this past week.
There was no way that our all round good guy, “THE DON” was going to risk missing out on a great photo opportunity with the Italian team Juventis in town to face a play off with Al Ain.
So whilst reporters, keen to extract a clearer position from the President on what actions he was considering in the Middle East, rather than the issued statements like, ‘I may do it, I may not’, when it comes to a decision on launching strikes on Iranian nuclear targets, the players, as well as manager, Igor Tudor, were all cosily lined up behind the President’s desk in the White House.
It was in all probability a total waste of their time since the chances are that he had no idea himself what he was going to do about this, or indeed anything else!
What new excitements may yet be in the offing?
Well as long as it makes great TV, who knows?
Maybe in defiance of the US constitution he might announce an intention to go for a third term in the midst of the Superbowl, or perhaps he could try to invite the L A Lakers to mediate a Ukraine-Russia ceasefire with Vladimir Putin.
Who knows they might actually succeed!
It’s a mad world, but I hope to have the pleasure of your company once again tomorrow,
Scott
