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The All New Toyota Alphard Rental In Bali goes straight to the top of the class in the luxury MPVs segment. It is not only an MPV for the well-heeled to enjoy the back seats, but it’s also for those who are willing to fork out a little more over the regular MPVs to own and drive one of the biggest cars on the roads out there, while carrying their family in top-of-the-line comfort.
The biggest draw for Toyota Alphard is its cabin. Thanks to the big doors up front and rear, access is extremely easy. Inside, occupants will be treated to a sea of suede, diamond patterned leather, and shiny reflective surfaces. Classy.
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Breaking News:
An epochal political week opens with shutdown about to break record
Monday | 3rd November 2015
A defining week has dawned in American politics, one that could reshape the nation’s trajectory for years to come. With the government shutdown dragging into its 34th day, the United States stands on the brink of an unprecedented political and social crisis. The outcome of the next few days will have huge implications — not only for Donald Trump’s embattled second presidency, but also for a fractured Republican Party and a Democratic Party still searching for its post-2024 identity after its crushing electoral defeat.
The shutdown, now less than 48 hours from becoming the longest in U.S. history, has already caused deep economic pain and personal hardship. Beyond the political maneuvering in Washington, millions of Americans are living its consequences in real time — federal employees going without paychecks, families struggling to afford food, and vulnerable citizens at risk of losing health care and other vital assistance.
“It feels as if the government doesn’t care. The holidays are coming — people are going to be hungry,” said Janis, a furloughed federal worker and daughter of military veterans, at a Maryland food bank. “We are the land of opportunity, and it doesn’t look like it.”
Trump’s Gilded Defiance
President Trump, however, appears unmoved by the growing public frustration. Instead of seeking compromise, he has doubled down on confrontation, insisting that Democrats must suffer total political defeat before he reopens the government. His public appearances have done little to dispel the perception of detachment. Over the weekend, Trump hosted a lavish “Great Gatsby”-themed Halloween party at his private Florida resort and touted the luxury renovation of a White House bathroom — images that critics say symbolize his gilded indifference to the suffering of ordinary Americans.
In a combative CBS “60 Minutes” interview, Trump unleashed a barrage of insults toward Democrats, calling them “crazed lunatics” and vowing that they would “have to capitulate” and vote to fund the government on his terms. He again urged Senate Republicans to abolish the filibuster, arguing that the GOP must “get tougher” and that doing so would guarantee permanent control. But many Republican leaders privately fear such a move could empower Democrats in the future, eroding one of the Senate’s key institutional safeguards.
The Political Stakes
The shutdown’s roots lie in a fierce standoff over Obamacare subsidies, which Senate Democrats refused to renew without concessions on other spending priorities. The impasse has paralyzed Washington, exposed deep ideological rifts, and further polarized a weary electorate.
The crisis unfolds as Americans prepare to vote in a handful of pivotal elections on Tuesday. These races — in Virginia, New Jersey, New York, and California — could become the first referendum on Trump’s second-term leadership and potentially alter the balance of political power.
In Virginia and New Jersey, Democratic gubernatorial candidates hold narrow leads, while in New York, the mayoral race has become a battleground for the soul of the Democratic Party. Rising progressive star Zohran Mamdani, a 34-year-old democratic socialist, is challenging the establishment represented by former Governor Andrew Cuomo. A Mamdani victory could signal a generational shift and provide Trump with a new left-wing antagonist to vilify.
Meanwhile, California voters are weighing a proposal to redraw congressional maps to favor Democrats — a direct counter to Trump’s redistricting maneuvers in Texas and other Republican-led states. The initiative could boost Governor Gavin Newsom, who is positioning himself as a national Democratic leader and possible 2028 presidential contender.
Legal and Constitutional Flashpoints
As the political battles rage, the Supreme Court is preparing to hear arguments on Trump’s controversial “Liberation Day” tariffs, which sparked a global trade war. The case raises profound questions about executive power and could lead to a constitutional clash between the judiciary and the presidency.
Simultaneously, the administration faces mounting criticism over alleged extrajudicial military actions — strikes against purported drug traffickers’ vessels in the Caribbean and Pacific conducted without congressional authorization. Detractors accuse the administration of overstepping legal boundaries and violating international norms. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has reportedly ordered military officials not to brief Congress about these operations without prior White House approval, deepening suspicions of secrecy and abuse of power.
Mounting Human and Political Pressure
The domestic fallout of the shutdown is intensifying. Open enrollment for Affordable Care Act (ACA) plans began Saturday, revealing soaring premium costs now worsened by the expiration of federal subsidies. Democrats insist their blockade is meant to force Republicans to address this “Republican health care crisis.”
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries defended the Democratic strategy on CNN’s State of the Union, saying, “We want to decisively address the Republican health care crisis, which is crushing people all across the country.”
But the strategy has come at a high cost. Millions of federal employees have been furloughed or are working without pay, food stamps for 40 million Americans are in jeopardy, and Thanksgiving travel is being disrupted by unpaid air traffic controllers and TSA agents.
Democrats accuse Trump of intentionally withholding emergency funds that could sustain food assistance programs — allegations supported by multiple federal court rulings. But Republicans counter that Democrats triggered the crisis by refusing to negotiate. House Speaker Mike Johnson told Fox News Sunday, “I don’t know how they can believe they’re winning, if it were indeed a game to them.”
Trump himself insists the solution is simple. “We should fix [Obamacare]. Fix it. And we can fix it with the Democrats,” he told 60 Minutes. “All they have to do is let the country open and we’ll fix it.” Yet as in many of his past confrontations, the president offered no detailed policy plan.
Searching for an Exit
A few bipartisan senators continue to explore short-term funding measures, but Trump’s insistence on ending the filibuster — and his willingness to inflict pain for political gain — have diminished hopes of a quick resolution. Polls suggest that public patience is wearing thin: a Washington Post–ABC News survey shows 45% of voters blame Trump and Republicans for the shutdown, compared with 33% who fault Democrats. Trump’s approval rating has slipped to 41%, according to the CNN Poll of Polls.
However, Democrats are far from unscathed. Many voters also view the party as out of touch — a perception reinforced by internal divisions and the visible suffering caused by the shutdown. As Senator John Fetterman (D-Pennsylvania) put it, “By doing this, our government is shut down. We’re getting neither of those things — no SNAP benefits, no tax credits. Reopen this thing, and we can find a way forward.”
The Road Ahead
Tuesday’s elections could prove pivotal. A Democratic sweep might shake Republican confidence, forcing a tactical retreat on the shutdown. But if GOP candidates perform better than expected, Trump may claim vindication — and double down on his confrontational approach.
At the Republican Jewish Coalition summit, Speaker Johnson hinted that political dynamics could shift soon: “We do have a sense that something may change next week.” Yet rank-and-file Republicans warn that their party risks disaster if it fails to address rising health care costs once the government reopens. “The midterms are going to be a whole lot harder if Republicans just sit there and say, ‘We’re going to let [the subsidies] lapse,’” said Rep. Jeff Van Drew (R-New Jersey).
For now, the United States remains caught between two immovable forces — a defiant president and an opposition unwilling to back down. The only certainty is that the cost of political brinkmanship is being paid by ordinary Americans, one missed paycheck and one empty dinner table at a time.
Special Price for Rental Toyota New Alphard
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Type of usage
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Charter 10 hours
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Charter 5 hours
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Extra hour
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USD
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USD 195
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USD 150
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USD 20
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The price include:
- Excellent Luxury transportation
- Fit for 6 persons
- AC and TV Karaoke
- Power steering
- Great performance
- Comfortable drive
- Friendly Driver
REMARKS:
- Charter Vehicle the price is calculated per day up to 10 hours, with the payment of overtime hours (in 1 hour of overtime) x 10% charter.
- Charter Vehicle the prices already include the fuel and driver services.
- Charter Vehicle Half day/ Hourly only valid for areas of Kuta, Legian and Nusa Dua.
- Charter Vehicle Rates above do not apply to routes Amed, Tulamben, Candi Dasa (Karangasem), Lovina (Singaraja), and Negara (Jembrana).
- Charter Vehicle the price above is valid until 31 April 2024.
- Personal expenses
- Gratuities.
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