You simply hate America because of Trump and US protecting Israel from terrorism...your fantasy of a Jew free world is not gonna happen...You want America to become globally hated...something every terrorist dream of...
trump kidnaps Maduro to steal resources from Venezuela
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I'm not defensive, I assumed I had to explain reality to you. Thats how intertwined our economies are and how it benefitted both sides. It's a tiny point. Here is a far bigger one.
How much US ownership of infrastructure came up to Canada after they were kicked out of Venezuela? Number I've heard is 1/2 a trillion over 40+ years. So why would those same oil companies want to become their own competitors by opening it up. And btw have to answer to shareholders for having to spend an estimated 100 billion to repair and upgrade Venezuela, while putting US employees in real danger(if they can even get enough).
And the US military costs to protect the project.
You are in fact deflecting. My answer stands as logical. What is the logical one, business wise, for this action.
Oh, and French wine is over priced. The Cabernet Franc based blends coming out of Niagara now from several boutique wineries are outstanding and winning awards. My meager seller of about 60 bottles is filled with them, some aging for 10 years. If you come up I can recommend several for a tasting run.
I think between real estate idiocy, insurance costs(both home and healthcare), Florida was already in trouble, even from your own Snowbirds. We are just adding to it. But even it we don't come back for 5 years, if at all, its going to hurt.
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You've been crying since 2025...your statement above sums up what you're about... you want America to be globally hated... you mad because Iran is in collapse? I love the Iranians and i'm glad they're standing up to the supreme leader.
You're ranting. This sub-discussion is about the Canadian economic boycott of the U.S.
Back to the point, all you and sk have actually said is that it's too hard to avoid the U.S. investment market. You two don't get it. I agree it's too hard to avoid our investment market. I just don't get the counterpoint that you are trying to make.
I have know idea what you have in your head. My family and friends don't throw barbs at me. Some of them feel compelled by cable news to whine and react via text to some Trump action that day.
Maybe in that context you can understand the lack of any humor in your dig. The way it read to me was I note my friends and family contact me day and night. You basically respond I have no friends.
In any event, I just thought you should know next time you give me the whole "hey man, I thought you try to avoid insulting members" bit. I will shoot for the humor as always though.
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I'm making the point the US needs us. Period. And the boycott is in fact causing damage. To Amercan businesses. Your press is hiding it, other than small town local reportage. More importantly they are down playing it.
I don't think you realize the emotional aspect. It's not abating. Many are never going back, adjusting spending, and most importantly ADJUSTING HABITS. Ask anyone in business about how dangerous it can be to fuck with brand loyalty. Ask Budweiser. We are reading labels. Refusing to buy at the grassroots. And its becoming habit. We are substituting you now. Not in totality, but gradually, and in my opinion, permanently in some sectors.
And its not just Canada, its worldwide.
I don’t believe I’ve ever said, “hey man, I thought you try to avoid insulting members.” You, on the other hand, have said that to others, and I’ve seen multiple people call you out on it but I don't believe it was me.
As for your family and friends commenting, sending you news clips, and, as you put it, whining: that usually means those conversations don’t stop when you’re not part of them. I’m not trying to insult you; I’m pointing out what typically happens in any social circle.
We have a few MAGA folks among our family and friends, too. Everyone seems to have one or two black sheep in the herd. We accept them and generally try to avoid politics when they’re around. And yes, when they’re not, there’s some lighthearted ribbing and criticism of them and laughing at them at their expense but it's not malicious.
No, I just hate racists and fascists.
Are you just mad because america wouldn't take you and you had to come here instead?
LMAO...i love it here...lol...you hate western culture...that's what you're all about...if you hate racist and fascist, you must hate Maduro and that Iran leader then...lol.
I'm sure your post makes sense to you. Actually, friends and family ask me if I have heard of various political events for similar reasons to here. They want to try to believe they are doing something. Generally they also know I won't dismiss their concerns, but rather give them a different take on things that they saw on cable news. From there, we might continue the discussion.
It's possible your bias is that everyone who doesn't agree with all anti-Trump messaging has to be 100% MAGA. That of course is overly-simplistic. That's why I can actually have political discussions with friends and family.
I'm sure my friends and family have discussions amongst themselves. I would think that was perfectly normal. However, you might be projecting time spent on political forums to broad-based social groups. We talk far more about things like sports, movies, vacations, restaurants and family dynamics than we do politics.
No, rich, I would prefer that america be a country that was a good neighbour, a safe place to visit and to do trade with.
Its sad watch right wing racists turn it into a failed and hated state.
But trump won't last long, the dems are getting closer to taking the house even if trump isn't turfed out for dementia.
Why are you here if you love america and trump so much more?
trump is getting more american contracts cancelled.
Nah...you finally admitted it...you hate Americans...you want them globally hated...don't be a pussy...you want to scream "death to America" so bad...
Who ever told you I love Trump? lmao... I'm here to bring in some common sense to you... You are too emotional about someone who has minimal effect on you...each and everyone here who leans left accuses someone who oppose your views as racist...and act like children when you don't get your way...life is like that...we're in a sex worker forum...book yourself a session with a nice lady and maybe get post nut clarity...lol.
So you hate MAGA but advocate America should be hated globally? that's ... unhinged.
Same way Israel should be hated globally but not the Jewish people.
Some concepts just seem too hard for you to understand.
You are an admitted ex drug addict immigrant who trolls the board with trump gifs.
Your views are clear.
Another message from your leader.
As part of the USMCA that we signed back in Trump's first term Canada committed to allowing the US dairy producers access to up to 3% of the Canadian market. We didn't allow that to happen. Canada is like Europe in many ways very protectionist. Case in point look at interprovincial trade barriers that still exist. Mainly to protect the weaker Atlantic provinces and of course Quebec.
On the flipside we do have legitimate gripes with the United States in some areas. Case in point the longstanding dispute over softwood lumber. But there is no doubt that overall Canada unfairly benefits from the trade relationship which is why Trump and his gang are upsetting the apple cart. They're sick and tired of getting shafted and being taken advantage of. Now I don't like some of the tactics he employed which ended up costing the CPC a minority gov't in the last election. He could have handled the dispute in a better manner and a bit more diplomatically.
Bottom line is this. Canada relies on the United States for about 70% of its total exports. The US relies on Canada for just 17% of theirs. Who's holding A-A and who's holding 7-7 in this scenario?
