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[Altitude sickness]

Seems the US navy is doing a better job at losing its aircraft themselves than the houthis are managing to do with all their attacks....

A US Navy aircraft carrier in the Red Sea fight just lost a third Super Hornet. The $60 million jet went overboard on landing.

Another F/A-18 Super Hornet fighter jet fell off the aircraft carrier USS Harry S

africa.businessinsider.com

There used to be a recruiting slogan years ago called “Fly Navy”

We got our hands slapped for our version and a take off of the slogan. We had bumper stickers made.
The pilots and Brass were not impressed.

 

[spike.t]

Usual bullshit Russian response to India and Pakistan kicking off .....must be no mirrors in the kremlin......

Pakistan says Indian air strikes killed 26 and vows response, as Delhi says 10 killed by Pakistan shelling - latest

India hit several sites after an attack last month which killed tourists in Indian-administered Kashmir.

www.bbc.com

 

[Altitude sickness]

They usually sent one of our teams to go get the jet and pilot if need be. Or at least destroy it if it was too deep to retrieve.

 

[Red Leg]

Maybe, but it's Mexico. Of course we wouldn’t really trust them. Apples to oranges.

Meanwhile you Canucks are hung up on something that literally started as an off the cuff remark jokingly said in the midst of a conversation between two heads of friendly neighboring countries and was blown up by the liberal media. Trump of course continued to troll you with it because he saw it living under your skin and he's more often than not just an obnoxious 16 yr old boy.

Agreed. Why on earth should a great nation have to put up with a fifteen- year-old in charge of its government. The answer is of course because of the alternative - but it does not speak well of us. Somewhat like saying Caligula isn’t so bad compared to Nero.

 

[375 Ruger Fan]

Seems the US navy is doing a better job at losing its aircraft themselves than the houthis are managing to do with all their attacks....

A US Navy aircraft carrier in the Red Sea fight just lost a third Super Hornet. The $60 million jet went overboard on landing.

Another F/A-18 Super Hornet fighter jet fell off the aircraft carrier USS Harry S

africa.businessinsider.com

Not an excuse, but the aircraft carrier, Harry S. Truman (CVN-75) has been deployed since September of last year. Typical deployments are six months. So a contributing factor to all these mishaps is probably crew fatigue. The US Navy is short on operational carriers, with a few in maintenance, end of life retirements, and new construction not being fully funded.

 

[mdwest]

Agreed. Why on earth should a great nation have to put up with a fifteen- year-old in charge of its government. The answer is of course because of the alternative - but it does not speak well of us. Somewhat like saying Caligula isn’t so bad compared to Nero.

Sadly this has been a trend in US politics for quite some time now..

Obama likely would not have ever gotten into office.. but Romney was such a poor alternative that it opened the door for him..

Trump wouldn’t have gotten elected the first time… but Hillary was an absolute non starter for most of the country..

By the end of Trumps first term the D’s could have run bobo the chimp and won.. people were so tired of the antics any alternative was better…

And either a second term of Biden or a first term with Harris was such a bad option that even Trump could secure the office again..

Americans as a whole don’t vote for a candidate anymore.. they vote against the other side…

 

[375 Ruger Fan]

By the end of Trumps first term the D’s could have run bobo the chimp and won.. people were so tired of the antics any alternative was better…

bobo the chimp wasn't available at the time, so plan b was Biden.

 

[Altitude sickness]

Not an excuse, but the aircraft carrier, Harry S. Truman (CVN-75) has been deployed since September of last year. Typical deployments are six months. So a contributing factor to all these mishaps is probably crew fatigue. The US Navy is short on operational carriers, with a few in maintenance, end of life retirements, and new construction not being fully funded.

I get you’re trying to cut them some slack and not badmouth people deployed.

but six months really is not that long and not a good excuse. and I’m sure the Navy will see it the same way. If someone isn’t relieved while on deployment, they will be when they get home.

military officers are held to a much higher standard than our politicians and are held accountable.

 

[steve white]

Yup Shouldn't let them in in first place.....and clean out the ones that got in......

Well, you'd better hurry the Hell up before you are too outnumbered to get it done.

 

[steve white]

Apparently, the cost of deportation per person is 17k. A airline ticket and 1K is a bargain if that's true. I doubt they have many, if any takers.

They need to set up some positive examples--let some who leave back in legally and then advertise that it actually worked.

 

[WAB]

Canada has a Conservative government in power.
It just doesn't have a populist (like the US), or the Conservative Party of Canada in government. He happens to have run for the LPC after previously turning down an offer to be the Conservative Party of Canada's finance minister the last time they held office.

The idea that a Goldman Sachs investment banker, bank chair, and Chair of Brookfield is somehow not traditionally conservative is a non-sequitur. Not unlike any suggestion that the current pro-tariff, anti-free trade, governing via EO, populist US administration is would be.

But no, Carney is not a US Republican in outlook.

You and I have different definitions of Conservative.

 

[Altitude sickness]

Hopefully Jerome Powell does not lower interest rates today. we do not need more money chasing fewer goods due to tariffs. Causing more inflation, which is very hard to get rid of.

Waiting till July or August is a better idea. by then the tax bill, tariffs, and the war in Ukraine should all be under control.

 

[mdwest]

You and I have different definitions of Conservative.

Britannica, Merriam Webster, Stanford Encyclopedia, Heritage Foundation, Cambridge Dictionary, Dictionary.com, The Russell Kirk Center, The Economist, The University of Chicago, Collins Dictionary, Investopedia, and Study.com all seem to all have gotten it wrong as well in the @OxfordTheCat world lol..

 

[LivingTheDream]

You never did answer my question if the Mexicans your southern neighbour had a 8.5 to 1 population advantage and the largest military in the world do you think they could effect a u.s. election by questioning the validity of the u.s. boarder durring an election campaign?

I am pretty sure I covered that with my arguing with a Latina comment.

 

[Tubby’s Canteen]

Britannica, Merriam Webster, Stanford Encyclopedia, Heritage Foundation, Cambridge Dictionary, Dictionary.com, The Russell Kirk Center, The Economist, The University of Chicago, Collins Dictionary, Investopedia, and Study.com all seem to all have gotten it wrong as well in the @OxfordTheCat world lol..

Starting to see why Canadian conservatives feel like they’re just beating their heads against the wall? Not only do we have liberals , we’ve got French liberals ( the bloc) and more liberal than liberals ( ndp) now we’ve got liberals calling their leader a conservative

 

[Tanks]

Well, you'd better hurry the Hell up before you are too outnumbered to get it done.

You mean like CA?

 

[Tubby’s Canteen]

I am pretty sure I covered that with my arguing with a Latina comment.

We’ll have to agree to disagree on that one

 

[LivingTheDream]

We’ll have to agree to disagree on that one

I'm sorry for being a smart ass, and I realize you are taking this issue seriously.

In all honesty, I don't know. It isnt an argument based in reality, so I can't logically make a conclusion. I know that other countries leaders seemed to praise Obama and Biden when he was elected (not so much at the end), and though they didn't outright say anti-american things they definitely made implied comments regarding Trump, even Trudeau in January 2017 (sorry I am on my phone so can't look it up). Even China saying they are willing to negotiate on tariffs, when directly interpreted an offensive statement. These were serious statements, and I don't care. 51st state is not a serious statement, if Canadians take it as serious, then I don't know what to tell you, other than turn off the TV and touch grass.

We can make a list of things Trump takes credit for that are not factual. I have never said that the 2020 election was interfered with, there is data points that dont make sense, I think there was a real case in PA that their constitution was not followed. I dont agree with the rulings on some of the lawsuits went but that it is what it is. You move on, a majority voters didn't feel the way I did. I made fun of Hillary supporters saying Russians interfered with the election by making Facebook posts.

I dont like Trumps personality, I don't like the way he is managing things, but he really has 2 years to shake things up and fix a lot of stuff that is broke. I agree with the overall goals.

There is a lot of countries, including Canada, who have done things in their best interest, which is what they should do. If America's taking the same approach offends or upsets you, I apologize on behalf of all Americans, and now I will go about living my life and hope we continue to implement a strategic vision that benefits my family.

 

[mdwest]

Hopefully Jerome Powell does not lower interest rates today. we do not need more money chasing fewer goods due to tariffs. Causing more inflation, which is very hard to get rid of.

Waiting till July or August is a better idea. by then the tax bill, tariffs, and the war in Ukraine should all be under control.

What Fed is (likely) waiting for before lowering interest rates

The Federal Reserve is set to hold interest rates steady and hint it's in no hurry to cut as tariffs threaten to heat up inflation amid solid economy

www.usatoday.com

Looks like Powell is going to hold off until at least June... I think that's a very smart move..

Trump isn't going to like it... but.. I think everyone that understands the role of The Fed and how it impacts both the US economy and the global economy will support Powells decision..

 

[CJW]

Regardless if it was said as a joke or not is irrelevant, it wasn’t taken as a one in Canada it was taken as a grave insult.

I really can't help you there. Grow up and stop being so damned sensitive???

Seeing that it was insulting and having an effect on the election trump continued to drive the message thus influencing an election right up to and including the morning of the election proper. He’s then gone on to take credit for that interference publicly in a joint press event with him and carney. Why are some of you guys unwilling to call it what it is? You all piss and moan when ever there is a hint of election interference in the states yet Canadians are supposed to accept it without saying anything?

Influence maybe. Interference might be a bridge too far. Don't cry when someone talks you into something. Cry because you weren't strong enough to use your own judgement and free will.

The influence and interference we complain about generally comes from our own federal agencies peddling, withholding, not fully investigating or manipulating vital information that could turn an election, particulary while in collusion with our MSM. Not from a few ridiculous words from a foreign dignitary.

We do have politicians from other states who will add their two cents into local elections and while annoying, again, I would blame the voter for being influenced by such.

@mdwest said it’s to the point that the purchasing of a billboard by someone from another state is considered offensive to Americans.

See above. Offensive? Not really. Just stupid as that person generally can't handle the problems in their own state.

You say that you wouldn’t trust Mexico , let me then ask you this do you think the rest of the world trusts trump?

I don't know whether they actually trust Trump. I just hope we can all somehow work out a mutually beneficial coexistence where the USA remains the dominant superpower.