Trump 2.0

[Seattle]

Of course! In Australia we use Aussie dollars not USA dollars.
But I accept your correction.
Now lets look at it more thoroughly .

The United States has a higher average annual wage in terms of purchasing power (PPP) than Australia, particularly for middle-to-high income earners. While Australia has a higher minimum wage, average US salaries are roughly 14% higher when adjusted for cost of living and international dollars, placing the US in the top tier of OECD nations alongside Switzerland. [1, 2, 3]

Key Purchasing Power Findings for 2026:

• Average Wages: The US average wage is approximately USD 80,000–83,000 (PPP), whereas Australia’s is lower at around USD 67,000–71,000 (PPP).
• Top-End Earning: The US offers significantly higher purchasing power for specialized roles (e.g., tech, finance).
• Bottom-End Earning: Australia has a much higher minimum wage, meaning lower-income workers often have higher purchasing power in Australia than in the US.
• Cost of Living/Taxes: While gross wages are higher in the US, Australia often provides better work-life balance and lower healthcare costs, which affects "disposable" purchasing power.

Conclusion: For the average, full-time worker, the USA offers higher purchasing power. However, for lower-wage earners, Australia's purchasing power is superior.


In other words, as I have been saying for a few posts. we are inclined to look after the less fortunate, and have a far better universal health care system.

At least you realize you were wrong with your "liar or clown" usual rant...
When you compare apples to apples, I was right, of course.

 

[Roosters for ever]

At least you realize you were wrong with your "liar or clown" usual rant...

Thank you. A shame though, you are not so disposed with your own multitude of errors and opinions. Hence the legitimized use of liar or clown in most cases.

When you compare apples to apples, I was right, of course.

But we are not comparing apples with apples. We are comparing the fact that while gross wages are higher in the USA, Australia provides better work life balance and lower health care costs assisted by a universal health care system for all, which affects purchasing power.
Adding to those facts that our life expectancy is higher then the USA, and we have decent modern age gun laws,(rather then the shoot em up 1800's old western gun laws) and our general sporting prowess, shown by the highest Olympic medal count for major nations per head of population.

 

[Seattle]

Thank you. A shame though, you are not so disposed with your own multitude of errors and opinions. Hence the legitimized use of liar or clown in most cases.

But we are not comparing apples with apples. We are comparing the fact that while gross wages are higher in the USA, Australia provides better work life balance and lower health care costs assisted by a universal health care system for all, which affects purchasing power.
Adding to those facts that our life expectancy is higher then the USA, and we have decent modern age gun laws,(rather then the shoot em up 1800's old western gun laws) and our general sporting prowess, shown by the highest Olympic medal count for major nations per head of population.

Enjoy your country.

 

[Roosters for ever]

Enjoy your country.

I do and always have. And when I read reputable articles on how the USA is sinking further into the mire under their convicted felon President, I thank fuck I do live in the lucky country.

 

[Seattle]

I do and always have. And when I read reputable articles on how the USA is sinking further into the mire under their convicted felon President, I that fuck I do live in the lucky country.

OK.

 

[billvon]

Further info on the Jetblue/Spirit abandoned merger, from MeidasTouch:

A JetBlue insider tells MeidasTouch that if the merger with Spirit Airlines went through, both companies would likely be out of business today.

A little over two weeks ago, JetBlue founder Dave Neeleman warned the airline could go bankrupt this year. And it gets worse. He said that nobody would likely buy the whole entity because of the company’s whopping $9 billion in debt.

Our source tells us that if the Spirit merger had been allowed, rising fuel prices due to the Iran war would have quickly thrown the entirety of the new entity into a “death spiral.” And any attempts for JetBlue to raise prices on the budget airline would have likely only worsened the pain due to current economic conditions for Spirit customers.

Despite JetBlue being protected, for now, by not taking on Spirit’s liabilities, the company is by no means safe. The company has not been profitable for years, and skyrocketing fuel prices are rapidly taking a toll on the airline.

Yet in some markets, such as Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Spirit’s collapse has allowed JetBlue to fill the void. We are told the airline plans to introduce 11 new routes from the airport beginning in July.

This remains a precarious situation.

 

[Seattle]

How's American Airlines doing?

 

[billvon]

How's American Airlines doing?

They saw a loss as well. All airlines are doing more poorly as fuel prices climb.

Fortunately, American did not recently take on any more debt, so they have some buffer. Their plan is to cut less profitable routes (to save money) and target higher-margin customers (i.e. premium economy, business and first) on their high traffic routes. They can do that since they are not a budget airline.

 

[Seattle]

They saw a loss as well. All airlines are doing more poorly as fuel prices climb.

Fortunately, American did not recently take on any more debt, so they have some buffer. Their plan is to cut less profitable routes (to save money) and target higher-margin customers (i.e. premium economy, business and first) on their high traffic routes. They can do that since they are not a budget airline.

The airline business is fascinating.