FindlayMacD
English expat in the Philippines
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474
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About me
English
Speaks English
Registration: 17 April 2019
Occupation
I am Retired.
My expat journey
Cagayan de Oro, Northern Mindanao, Philippines
Coventry, England, England
Activity
Maybe be some bad news for American ex-pats
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World War III anyone by FindlayMacD
Because he is so unpopular Donald Trump thinks that by starting world war 3 the whole of America will unite behind him and he will become popular again, so the crazy bas**rd has just gone and done it.
In the region nothing has changed, but what has changed is that the Prime Minister of Israel and the President of the United States have both become very unpopular at home and both Trump and Netanyahu know that in times of war people usually rally ... Read More
World War III anyone
Because he is so unpopular Donald Trump thinks that by starting world war 3 the whole of America will unite behind him and he will become popular again, so the crazy bas**rd has just gone and done it. Read More
The Philippines and Taiwan by PalawOne
`Ahh, for expats and tourism etc, not sure this is a great idea?"PH eyes military ties with Taiwan"By Franco Jose C. Baroña May 1, 2025 https://www.manilatimes.net/2025/05/01/news/ph-eyes-military-ties-with-taiwan/2102231THE Philippines is ...
@danfinn Ankle biters? While I appreciate the complement if only true would question how you raised your children? Force? Coercion or a simple slap? Sure I am an outsider to the goings on in the US but it's plastered world wide on different media ... Read More
The Philippines and Taiwan by PalawOne
`Ahh, for expats and tourism etc, not sure this is a great idea?"PH eyes military ties with Taiwan"By Franco Jose C. Baroña May 1, 2025 https://www.manilatimes.net/2025/05/01/news/ph-eyes-military-ties-with-taiwan/2102231THE Philippines is ...
Actually you need to know how a trade war works - @danfinn I think I know. TACO is not up to much past humour because, in my most humble of opinions, Trump messes everything up so share prices fall. He, under cover of whatever shady shell company ... Read More
The Philippines and Taiwan by PalawOne
`Ahh, for expats and tourism etc, not sure this is a great idea?"PH eyes military ties with Taiwan"By Franco Jose C. Baroña May 1, 2025 https://www.manilatimes.net/2025/05/01/news/ph-eyes-military-ties-with-taiwan/2102231THE Philippines is ...
It's Amazing how the DEI syndrome infected this forum, Especially those not from the USA. - @Enzyte Bob Those that are not from the USA and many who are have not been drinking the Trump kool aid like you @Enzyte Bob Read More
The Philippines and Taiwan by PalawOne
`Ahh, for expats and tourism etc, not sure this is a great idea?"PH eyes military ties with Taiwan"By Franco Jose C. Baroña May 1, 2025 https://www.manilatimes.net/2025/05/01/news/ph-eyes-military-ties-with-taiwan/2102231THE Philippines is ...
@bizwizard I don't want to hang sh1t on the US but the current administrations on again off again tariffs are a joke, I see these tariffs have been changed 21 times against China. OMO. - @bigpearl Trump is being openly mocked now about his tariff ... Read More
Metromart Shopping by Enzyte Bob
During the pandemic I ordered groceries through Metromart for home delivery. They represent over 100 different stores. They also represent S&R.Earlier this week I placed the order from S&RS directly and had to prepay. I used a charge card ...
@FindlayMacD For fear of sounding like an echo chamber I also have a penchant for Lamb. I tend to go for the Welsh or French Lamb cutlets (more tender) available at my local Waitrose store her in Bath. I dispense with jar condiments as I am lucky to ... Read More
Metromart Shopping by Enzyte Bob
During the pandemic I ordered groceries through Metromart for home delivery. They represent over 100 different stores. They also represent S&R.Earlier this week I placed the order from S&RS directly and had to prepay. I used a charge card ...
@Cherryann01 I buy lamb chops and mint sauce from S&R, that's my dinner today actually. Read More
Metromart Shopping by Enzyte Bob
During the pandemic I ordered groceries through Metromart for home delivery. They represent over 100 different stores. They also represent S&R.Earlier this week I placed the order from S&RS directly and had to prepay. I used a charge card ...
I would love to find good quality cured (not smoked) UK style back bacon (not American style belly pork bacon) here in the Philippines, I found it in Singapore and I found it in Hong Kong, maybe it's available in Manila but I could not it find even ... Read More
Australian federal election by bigpearl
While I thought the Labour Party would win I didn't expect a landslide victory. Looking forward to the final tally if they can win the house majority,,,,,, looking that way but we will see.Cheers, Steve.
@FindlayMacD That's just a youtube clip but here's how the Washington post reported it. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/05/03/australia-labor-albanese-trump-election/ Read More
Australian federal election by bigpearl
While I thought the Labour Party would win I didn't expect a landslide victory. Looking forward to the final tally if they can win the house majority,,,,,, looking that way but we will see.Cheers, Steve.
Dan all countries have their foibles. Cheers, Steve. - @bigpearl It seems that Trump is affecting elections all over the world. - @FindlayMacD Hahaha somebody owes me a beer. How long it took for some idi0t to make this about Trump, halfway around ... Read More
Australian federal election by bigpearl
While I thought the Labour Party would win I didn't expect a landslide victory. Looking forward to the final tally if they can win the house majority,,,,,, looking that way but we will see.Cheers, Steve.
Dan all countries have their foibles. Sure looks like the Australian people don't hold grudges as they put the same party back into power but this time with a landslide win. I was living here in the Phills and never left because the Philippines ... Read More
U.S. Social Security website crashing by PalawOne
Perhaps of assistance, from the Washington Post today ..Social Security website keeps crashing, as DOGE demands cuts to IT staffThe worsening problems come as Elon Musk’s DOGE team pushes for more cuts at the agency, including in the ...
@danfinn 3 SSA employees can make up any shit they want, it's hardly proof of anything. Read More
U.S. Social Security website crashing by PalawOne
Perhaps of assistance, from the Washington Post today ..Social Security website keeps crashing, as DOGE demands cuts to IT staffThe worsening problems come as Elon Musk’s DOGE team pushes for more cuts at the agency, including in the ...
@mugtech EVIDENCE PLEASE !!! - @FindlayMacD New York Times and CBS both reported they heard it from 3 SSA employees. - @mugtech "they heard it from 3 SSA employees" I heard Donald Trump say he is a very stable genius but we all know that isn't ... Read More