Politics

[mdwest]

I’m sure this will be shot down by the trump faithful as leftist propaganda but I thought it was a well spoken message.

Some numbers to back up what he said,

ww1 650 000 Canadians served

ww2 1.1 million Canadians served

Korean conflict 27000 Canadians served

Vietnam 20-40 thousand Canadians volunteered to fight in Americas military , offsetting the 30000 draft doggers who fled to Canada.

Gulf war 5100 Canadians served

Somali civil war 1400 Canadians served

Bosnian war 1500 Canadians served

Kosovo 1300 Canadians served

Afghan war over 40 000 Canadians served

Not to even mention the assistance rendered in the days after 9/11, the humanitarian aid after hurricanes, firefighters who have fought wildfires in America.

But trump says Canadians are the worst so we must be right?

Sadly, anything endorsed by Schiff automatically gets categorized as shit and garbage… he’s got a well earned reputation for lying, and just being a total douche bag of a human being… so other then extreme leftists and his California constituents, pretty much no one in this country gives a shit about his opinion on anything..

If anything, an endorsement by Schiff equals automatic condemnation by the overwhelming majority of Americans… him speaking on the issue will drive more Americans into the “screw Canada” category (they’re really saying “screw Schiff”.. but Canada pays the price)…

It would be similar to Trudeau publicly saying “Schiff is a great guy.. we want to model Canada after everything he represents.. look at how awesome Burbank California is!”

Doesn’t matter if he’s right or wrong… the mere fact that Trudeau said it would make both Canadians and Americans hate the idea…

 

[Brent in Az]

Texas activist who threatened to kill ICE agents and throw Kristi Noem into a Gulag, cried like a little girl in court, when the judge ordered he remain behind bars.
A flight risk, and a danger to society.

 

[PARA45]

Texas activist who threatened to kill ICE agents and throw Kristi Noem into a Gulag, cried like a little girl in court, when the judge ordered he remain behind bars.
A flight risk, and a danger to society.

All those Keyboard Ninjas are tough behind their keyboard. Once challenged, they are yellow belly cowards and run or cry.

 

[Brent in Az]

I've noticed a very serious upward trend in aviation/aircraft incidents over the last couple of years.
Mostly recently the fiery explosion of a small plane in Florida yesterday. The rotor detaching from the helicopter that plunged into the Hudson. 2 commercial airliners clipping wings at Reagan airport Friday
Many incidents lately of commercial airliner emergency landings and turn arounds.
Not sure what is going on in the industry as a whole, but it is quite alarming.
At this rate, it won't be long before we see another mass casualty event.

For those of you that are frequent fliers, be careful.

 

[Tubby’s Canteen]

Sadly, anything endorsed by Schiff automatically gets categorized as shit and garbage… he’s got a well earned reputation for lying, and just being a total douche bag of a human being… so other then extreme leftists and his California constituents, pretty much no one in this country gives a shit about his opinion on anything..

If anything, an endorsement by Schiff equals automatic condemnation by the overwhelming majority of Americans… him speaking on the issue will drive more Americans into the “screw Canada” category (they’re really saying “screw Schiff”.. but Canada pays the price)…

It would be similar to Trudeau publicly saying “Schiff is a great guy.. we want to model Canada after everything he represents.. look at how awesome Burbank California is!”

Doesn’t matter if he’s right or wrong… the mere fact that Trudeau said it would make both Canadians and Americans hate the idea…

Would rep. John Kennedy work better? I’m pretty sure I can find a link to a speech John Kennedy made along the same lines thanking Canada for its help in the wake of 9/11 and the aid both military and private in the wake of hurricane Katrina.

 

[Altitude sickness]

Tubby, your point was well made. Just the wrong greasy politician. No need to use any political hack. Right or left to make the point you made.

Canada is an irreplaceable friend to the U.S.

Shame on us for allowing the lowest
among us, (career politicians) to separate the US and Canada citizens.

 

[SaintPanzer]

I frankly find your Colonel story hard to believe. Witness that yourself? I know of no soldier who would ever deliberately misuse the rank of an officer or enlisted man - particularly if he reached the rank of colonel. Though it does make a good - how does the Navy put it - sea story.

Yes, my own eyes and ears. It was in the J-5 at USFOR-A in December, 2009.

 

[gbflyer]

 

[Tubby’s Canteen]

Tubby, your point was well made. Just the wrong greasy politician. No need to use any political hack. Right or left to make the point you made.

Canada is an irreplaceable friend to the U.S.

Shame on us for allowing the lowest
among us, (career politicians) to separate the US and Canada citizens.

What I can’t understand is why no one in Canada has take the time to frame a trade deal with the main concession being a reinstatement of the u.s. base in Newfoundland. If I were a Canadian trade minister that would be my approach now that the rest of the countries have shown they don’t have the testicular fortitude to band together and trade as one body.

It would give trump an out as he could claim he “won” something while at the same time taking the pressure off Greenland. It would also benefit the economy of Newfoundland. Any Canadian leader with any sense should go for it even if the idea was to move away as America as a trading partner. You give a short enough term lease to gain you the trade relief and time needed to put east and west pipelines in. While simultaneously investing heavily in military equipment with plans to take over the base America builds. We’re it me I’d concede to leases on both coasts for 20 years (I can’t see any shorter being agreed to) with every intention of manning the bases domestically as soon as the leases ran out.

Who says you can’t learn something from anyone, what’s more trump than that I’d gain canada two military bases and let America pay for it all.

 

[deewayne2003]

Chinese troops fighting in Ukraine, recruitment posters offering $6,800 sign on bonus, $1,400mo pay and 50% housing purchase subsidy.

These two men, one South African & the other American have a combined 25 years of living in China and speak fluent Mandarin & Cantonese.

 

[mdwest]

Would rep. John Kennedy work better? I’m pretty sure I can find a link to a speech John Kennedy made along the same lines thanking Canada for its help in the wake of 9/11 and the aid both military and private in the wake of hurricane Katrina.

If you want consideration from the right, John Kennedy is a good start. He's got a fairly solid following and seems to largely be trusted. He is far more "center right" than Schiff is "center left" (Schiff is an extreme leftist).. although most believe John Kennedy is quite a bit harder right leaning than he claims to be.. If nothing else he's a lot easier to trust.. Some on the left might call him out because they don't share his beliefs.. but he hasn't been caught in multiple scandals, caught outright intentionally lying and/or manipulating, etc like Schiff has..

 

[mdwest]

What I can’t understand is why no one in Canada has take the time to frame a trade deal with the main concession being a reinstatement of the u.s. base in Newfoundland. If I were a Canadian trade minister that would be my approach now that the rest of the countries have shown they don’t have the testicular fortitude to band together and trade as one body.

It would give trump an out as he could claim he “won” something while at the same time taking the pressure off Greenland. It would also benefit the economy of Newfoundland. Any Canadian leader with any sense should go for it even if the idea was to move away as America as a trading partner. You give a short enough term lease to gain you the trade relief and time needed to put east and west pipelines in. While simultaneously investing heavily in military equipment with plans to take over the base America builds. We’re it me I’d concede to leases on both coasts for 20 years (I can’t see any shorter being agreed to) with every intention of manning the bases domestically as soon as the leases ran out.

Who says you can’t learn something from anyone, what’s more trump than that I’d gain canada two military bases and let America pay for it all.

Thats actually not a horrible idea..

Its a "feel good" move only really.. Newfoundland isn't far enough north to have the same strategic value as Greenland if the concern is Russian and/or Chinese nukes or hypersonics..

But.. it forces a decision by Trump, and offers something out of the box as an option that he might well like.. Theres also a handful of abandoned US military bases already in Newfoundland that could be refurbished and reoccupied fairly easy (comparatively to opening a new base from the ground up)..

US pays to refurb Ernest Harmon AFB or Pepperrell ABD.. then occupies it with about 3000 people from the USAF and Space Force.. which helps with the local economy (3000 US military personnel will shop at the local grocery store, fuel up at the local gas stations, rent housing within 20 miles of the base, etc..etc..).. Trump gets to play like he got a "victory"... Canada then leverages that for some better positioning in the trade/tariff discussions..

Potential win-win for everyone.. and helps rebuild grass roots relationships (Newfoundland determines it likes the US, because the air base is enriching Newfoundland.. )...

 

[Altitude sickness]

If you want consideration from the right, John Kennedy is a good start. He's got a fairly solid following and seems to largely be trusted. He is far more "center right" than Schiff is "center left" (Schiff is an extreme leftist).. although most believe John Kennedy is quite a bit harder right leaning than he claims to be.. If nothing else he's a lot easier to trust.. Some on the left might call him out because they don't share his beliefs.. but he hasn't been caught in multiple scandals, caught outright intentionally lying and/or manipulating, etc like Schiff has..

Intentionally lying like schiff.

That reminds me.
Wouldn’t it be nice if the House and Senate passed legislation that congressmen and senators fall under the same laws as the public and are not allowed to lie in committee when the witness is under oath.
Of course, neither the left or right want that.

 

[Tubby’s Canteen]

Thats actually not a horrible idea..

Its a "feel good" move only really.. Newfoundland isn't far enough north to have the same strategic value as Greenland if the concern is Russian and/or Chinese nukes or hypersonics..

But.. it forces a decision by Trump, and offers something out of the box as an option that he might well like.. Theres also a handful of abandoned US military bases already in Newfoundland that could be refurbished and reoccupied fairly easy (comparatively to opening a new base from the ground up)..

US pays to refurb Ernest Harmon AFB or Pepperrell ABD.. then occupies it with about 3000 people from the USAF and Space Force.. which helps with the local economy (3000 US military personnel will shop at the local grocery store, fuel up at the local gas stations, rent housing within 20 miles of the base, etc..etc..).. Trump gets to play like he got a "victory"... Canada then leverages that for some better positioning in the trade/tariff discussions..

Potential win-win for everyone.. and helps rebuild grass roots relationships (Newfoundland determines it likes the US, because the air base is enriching Newfoundland.. )...

With a support base in nfd, there are any number of old dewline sites to have a forward operation base at, pretty much pick a deep water harbour in the artic as far north as needed and build away. I’m not going to begin to try and list some of the place names up there but you get the point.

 

[Red Leg]

Today, the Russian Federation - you know those poor misunderstood people straddling Europe and Asia - carried out a guided missile strike against the commercial center of the Ukrainian city of Sumy. Over thirty civilians were killed and another 80-100 injured. The weapon used was an Iskander Ballistic Missile with a range probable error of around 30 feet. It carries an 800 to 1500 lb conventional warhead depending on the model. It was right on target, dead center the square. The pro Russian contingent here really should look through the photos below.

https://www.reddit.com/r/UkraineWarVideoReport/comments/1jy5fn5/aftermath_of_russian_ballistic_missile_attack_on

One of the critical military assets destroyed in the strike was an organist of national renown by the name of Olena Kohut. Here talent is worth remembering for a few moments after her shredded body was removed from the scene of the strike.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1911466541788659874

Sadly, our administration and the man who would end the war in 24 hours seem oblivious to Russia blatantly and brutally ignoring any proposed ceasefire.

 

[WAB]

Today, the Russian Federation - you know those poor misunderstood people straddling Europe and Asia - carried out a guided missile strike against the commercial center of the Ukrainian city of Sumy. Over thirty civilians were killed and another 80-100 injured. The weapon used was an Iskander Ballistic Missile with a range probable error of around 30 feet. It carries an 800 to 1500 lb conventional warhead depending on the model. It was right on target, dead center the square. The pro Russian contingent here really should look through the photos below.

https://www.reddit.com/r/UkraineWarVideoReport/comments/1jy5fn5/aftermath_of_russian_ballistic_missile_attack_on

One of the critical military assets destroyed in the strike was an organist of national renown by the name of Olena Kohut. Here talent is worth remembering for a few moments after her shredded body was removed from the scene of the strike.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1911466541788659874

Sadly, our administration and the man who would end the war in 24 hours seem oblivious to Russia blatantly and brutally ignoring any proposed ceasefire.

I hope there is a warm spot in hell set aside for these poor misunderstood folks! And our leadership is making moves to appease these folks??? They prove time and again that they cannot be trusted and will not stop unless forced to do so. It is the height of arrogance to think that we can negotiate meaningful peace with them.

 

[Tubby’s Canteen]

I hope there is a warm spot in hell set aside for these poor misunderstood folks! And our leadership is making moves to appease these folks??? They prove time and again that they cannot be trusted and will not stop unless forced to do so. It is the height of arrogance to think that we can negotiate meaningful peace with them.

Father was found of saying “ there is nothing you can do too the Russians that hasn’t already been done to the Russians by the Russians”

 

[Tanks]

Trump vows nobody getting 'off the hook' for 'unfair' trade balances, says there was no tariff 'exception'

President Trump said Sunday that no country was off the hook from tariff barriers and unfair trade balances, days after announcing exemptions on some electronics imports.

www.foxnews.com

I guess people saying he caved to market forces got to him, so he had to walk it back. I am having issues on how to quote electronics for clients (putting an exception on possible tariff cost increase). I'd hate to be in the shoes of purchasing agents procuring products with long lead times and high value.

JIT (Just In Time) manufacturing model is going to be very unpredictable when tariffs seem to change at a whim.

 

[Tanks]

A friend in Europe sent me this.

 

[Altitude sickness]

Today, the Russian Federation - you know those poor misunderstood people straddling Europe and Asia - carried out a guided missile strike against the commercial center of the Ukrainian city of Sumy. Over thirty civilians were killed and another 80-100 injured. The weapon used was an Iskander Ballistic Missile with a range probable error of around 30 feet. It carries an 800 to 1500 lb conventional warhead depending on the model. It was right on target, dead center the square. The pro Russian contingent here really should look through the photos below.

https://www.reddit.com/r/UkraineWarVideoReport/comments/1jy5fn5/aftermath_of_russian_ballistic_missile_attack_on

One of the critical military assets destroyed in the strike was an organist of national renown by the name of Olena Kohut. Here talent is worth remembering for a few moments after her shredded body was removed from the scene of the strike.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1911466541788659874

Sadly, our administration and the man who would end the war in 24 hours seem oblivious to Russia blatantly and brutally ignoring any proposed ceasefire.

Not to diminish the damage and impact to the people killed and their families. Or implying it’s ok.

Just an observation from the photos. The damage is not what we would expect from even a 500 bomb laying static on the ground. Let alone traveling at the speed of these missiles. This missile either had less munitions, (not likely).
More likely is it failed to detonate.

There should be far more damage to trees, and especially the buildings.

https://www.usni.org/magazines/proceedings/2022/october/lessons-russian-missile-performance-ukraine