How is Australia or New Zealand looking? I don't think Canada stands much chance against US invasion.
The Trump Presidency - Part 2
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It's been a long time coming.
Musk doesn’t despise Canada, he went to school there for a year
I really think that the people who are working at this, should not return to government. Same as the flu people. The private sector can cater to rich people who will pay for better volcano data, better vaccines, etc. Make money! And pay less taxes on it too. Do not let Trump and RFK and Musk off the hook for what they are doing.
Along the same lines, 2028 is a good election to lose. Let the GOP base get their country for 8 years. It needed near-collapse for a New Deal and a new hegemony. Without that kind of change, an individual election win will be meaningless, only delaying the inevitable. Of course the question is if the sclerotic awful Democratic party can produce anything in 8 years that will actually challenge both Trumpism and the conditions that led to it.
They've always been a bunch of cnuts, but they used to be a bunch of cnuts you could trust when it came to certain values, upholding alliances and defending a common ground.
Sure, they'd do some absolutely insane stuff, also in recent time, like Afghanistan, Iraq, Syria, Libya, Iran, Israel. Quite a lot of it has had fairly dire consequences for Europe as well, but for the "greater good" and all of that we've stuck together about certain principles.
Now however, you have absolutely no idea what they'll do next. Everything has seemingly gone out the window in favor of making the best possible deals as if we're talking business transactions that only influence those two parties involved. It's utter insane to think about how these people willingly have been spreading false news, focusing on political polarisation. Trump using that in order to build up further tensions ahead of an election, culminating in the capitol attacks after claiming the election was stolen, is insane. Following it up by pardoning the people involved says it all and it's difficult not to imagine that it works as a example of the lengths they will go to in order to protect people that are on his side.
It certainly leaves Europe in a position where it should be painfully obvious that old alliances aren't really worth anything, and that now is the time to strengthen Europe. Considering the amount of deals with the yanks, especially for the defensive industries, that's not going to be easy. Also, for someone talking about pulling troops out of Europe, openly being negative towards NATO, do we need to consider the risk that Trump will collude with Russia in relation to other countries as well?
Would love to know what's being communicated from the people involved at lower levels than the president but obviously in key roles, if there's a sense that things are actually under control or if there's an overall concern that no one really knows what he'll pull out of his wig next. I can imagine that there must have been quite a lot of activity given the amount of statements from Trump. Considering the short period of time he's been in the oval office, it's obviously a huge concern that he's able to create this much uncertainty and fear, pissing away so many years of strong relations.
This chain of posts is about if the US had never existed not what it ahs or hasn't done
He also has Canadian citizenship though not for much longer I suspect
so what?
Why post if has zero relevance to the topic in hand?
I understand now
we're discussing if the "US had never existed not" and me saying south america would be rich if the USA didn't exist is off topic for you
thanks for clarifying
It dragged on for a bit there, but congratulations Russia.
You've won the cold war.
You've won the cold war.
"It essentially counts on Mr. Putin to reciprocate by letting up on what many call the 'shadow war' underway against the United States and its traditional allies in Europe."
Proud of New York
This is a deliberate act to help Russia with their sabotage and disinformation campaign against Europe.
Incredible.
Incredible.
Its all they have now. They are going to keep beating that drum while the economy tanks, people lose their jobs and inflation keeps rising.
Ditching your oldest ally just like that in favor of fekin Putin.
I mean, can this kind of thing just go unchecked. He's dealing with the US foreign policy depending how he got up in the morning.
I mean, can this kind of thing just go unchecked. He's dealing with the US foreign policy depending how he got up in the morning.
I always assumed there is a sensible "deep state" or seasoned civil servants running things in USA, and the President is just a figurehead who follows their advice. All turned out to be BS. President has ultimate power and everyone else just follows. If Trump really wants to invade Canada, I doubt there will be much resistance. He won't invade as it genuinely makes no sense to.
Another big grift that he will get credit for. Of course he wouldn't have told his rich mates about this prior to his announcement? No way they will have been silently buying over the last.few weeks/months. No chance Don had anyone buying for him either...
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All of this is concrete evidence (if you needed it) that a cabal like deep state does not exist because they would have done something by now.
indeed, really puts the 'deep state' argument to bed.....
That Zelensky meeting reminded me of those online drama live streams where shouting over the opponent and insulting them is 'winning'
I read this morning how Zelensky was advised not to mention security warranties to Trump and just praise him like Macron and Starmer did. Basically he's like a little kid so whoever meets him is advised to praise him and be on his good side so he doesnt throw the toys out of the pram. But in that meeting Vance was the instigator, he couldn't wait to throw Zelensky under the bus, fekin slimeball.
Also, here's a photo of another man who didn't wear a suit at the White house.
Also, here's a photo of another man who didn't wear a suit at the White house.
It’s kinda funny how he thought ‘claiming asylum’ had something to do with insane asylums and now he has to keep doubling down on it
Incredible.
I read this morning how Zelensky was advised not to mention security warranties to Trump and just praise him like Macron and Starmer did. Basically he's like a little kid so whoever meets him is advised to praise him and be on his good side so he doesnt throw the toys out of the pram. But in that meeting Vance was the instigator, he couldn't wait to throw Zelensky under the bus, fekin slimeball.
Also, here's a photo of another man who didn't wear a suit at the White house.
It's funny that Trump keeps a bust of Churchill in his office when Winston would probably have nothing but the deepest contempt for someone like him.
Trump and his family are part owners of this company, although I note that the website now says 'inspired by' trump, to hide the fact.
Its literally a way to boost his own business, inflate coin prices and eventually, I suspect it will turn into a state funded rug pull.
https://www.worldlibertyfinancial.com/
Not that bad. It could be such an obvious scheme that a few eyes of some of his evangelists will be opened.
Narcissism is a hell of a drug.
Reminded me of Jerry Springer at its worst. And intellectually even worse.
I’m telling you: I’m very surprised…
To his defense, when it comes to Putin, Trump has been very consistent. He can criticize every human or creature on earth, but not Big P. That one is untouchable.
If he decides to invade Canada, Republicans will find a way to justify it. If not all of them, then maybe all of them minus the Romney’s of the world.
It is so hard at this point to look at what is going on and not see it as the US being run from Moscow now. Is there a more charitable view that could help with the reasoning for these actions?
Nobody is invading or trying to invade Canada. The faster this nonsense idea dies out the better.
It really is impossible to rationalise a move like that. How much does it take for the military and intelligence agencies to push back?
I cannot offer any. I don’t know if Russia “runs” the U.S. but what’s happening is not normal.
After the fall of the Syrian regime 3 months ago, Putin looked weak. Then, Trump took office… and suddenly Putin looks stronger than ever.
There is none. Your assessment ist correct. The US is being governed by a Russian asset.
What are these? Honest question. I'm not sure they ever could be trusted if things weren't in their own interest.
It's just that Trump and the incel king are absolutely blunt about it. They don't give two fecks hiding it.
Always nice to get an informed, sober opinion, Ian Bremmer is high quality imho.