Hanaguma

1948 was when the UN declared the state of Israel to exist. And immediately, Israel was invaaded by armies from 5 countries. The "intractable situation" is that far too many in the middle east cannot accept the simple fact that Israel is a country, and deserves to exist just like any other. Until THAT "intractble situation" is solved, the rest is moot.

Whatever happened in the days before illegal workers who pick crops at semi-slave wages? How do OTHER countries manage to have funcitoning economies without the need for a permanent underclass of virtual indentured servants? Fact is that the majority of workers in EVERY field of employment, including agriculture, are American citizens or legal residents. Pay enough, and give incentives for people to work, and they will come.

I won't disagree with you. He is a vast improvement on Trudeau, who drove the country into the ground for a decade. Seems to me that Carney is rediscovering his identity after leaving Europe. Becoming more pragmantic, more energy-friendly, and more practical. I think he and Trump can do business. Trump respects people with academic pedigree, business experience, and money. Carney has all three- Trudeau had none. Look for a deal to be done in the next week or two.

US and Canadian markets are at record highs. TSX is up about 8% since the inauguration, S and P is up about 5%. I can live with these results.

Mindlesss pandering and virtue signalling. How can the 'art' promote inclusion when certain groups are being very clear that they DON'T feel included?

"Diversity is strength"

Please. The correct name is "Bearcatraz". Do try to keep up!

There is one key reason the networks are all signing agreements with Trump. THey are absolutely petrified of actually going to trial. They do NOT want Trump's lawyers to have a shot at 'discovery' in the pre-trial phase, do not want to reveal their internal mail and documents and meeting minutes. All would reveal the obvious bias that exists. So they would rather pay than be exposed.

...and the gang he allegedly fears so much is gone. Wiped out by the police. So again, no reason to be in the States.

Uh no. Alleged in signed statements to the police by his wife.

You conveniently left out the wife beating, the restraining orders, transporting illegals, etc. Lefties surely do pick out some strange people to be their heroes...

Not if it's done properly!

That is exactly what they want! The descendants of the winning tribe (the Anglos) to pay them off. It is almost as ridicuous as the cringe-inducing "land acknowledgements" that accompany so many events and meetings in Canada. Example: “I (we) wish to acknowledge this land on which the University of Toronto operates. For thousands of years it has been the traditional land of the Huron-Wendat, the Seneca, and the Mississaugas of the Credit. Today, this meeting place is still the home to many Indigenous people from across Turtle Island and we are grateful to have the opportunity to work on this land.” Bleagh

Same in Canada. White liberal guilt demands that all claims made by First Nations people are met with only credulity. And a large pot of cash. The idea that claims require evidence goes out the window. Now the government is spending over $30 billion (with a "b") a year on various native issues and the like.

Yes, one would imagine so. Compensation is generally due for victims of a crime, and paid by the criminals. That cannot happen here- both are long dead. If your great-great-great-great-great grandfather did something bad to my great-great-great-great-great grandfather, of course that should be acknowledged. But it doesn't mean that I get compensated for it by "someone", which usually means the government, which means all taxpayers. Even those whose families weren't even in the country at the time. The same situation pops up everywhere that natives demand "justice". It starts with wanting the historical record corrected, which is fine and good. But inevitably, it devolves into a demand for payment.

Oh absolutely. I like JD, but he can be a bit of a windbag sometimes. His mind seems set on 2028, not 2025 sometimes.

I think Murphy's mad dash to the nearest camera speaks rather poorly of his integrity and credibility. Better to assess the information with staff who have more expertise before mouthing off. But it is no surprise.

Trump is gonna Trump. But a very biased reporter with a reputation for hyperbole and partisanship, who suddenly "obtains" a preliminary report, is hardly a reputable source either. Especially when she 'forgets' to write that her facts are based on a preliminary report leaked by an anti-Trumper. I will trust the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs personally.

Ah yes. Well known expert on military affairs Chris Murphy. Known for his reputation as a non-partisan and realistic member of Congress.

Exactly. Listen to the General. The weapons used were designed specifically to target and eradicate Iran's nuclear facilities. And they did. And what is really sad is the near glee with which the deranged left sought to discredit the mission and downplay the success, all with the sole purpose of making Trump look bad. This goes beyond politics, it is an issue of national (and indeed international) importance that Iran's nuclear programme is utterly shut down. And yet, political games have to be played. Straws have to be grasped. "The Syndrome" rules all.

No rant here. Just mentioned in passing that it isn't so unbelievable that Rutte and Trump get along, because Trump gets along with lots of people. And that set the fox in the henhouse, with denials and protestations galore.

God, it is HILARIOUS seeing all the anti-Trump types jump and scream. "No, no, NO!!! Nobody could POSSIBLY have anything positive to say about the Bad Orange Man!! It would damage my carefully constructed house of cards about him...." Y'all need to sniff some flowers. See some nature. Anything to counteract the malignancy that is dominating your lives. This mindless and pointless obsession with a man you have never, and will never, meet is not good for your blood pressure or stomach acid.

...and Obama replied, "no kidding, I have seen it in action!" They were talking about Biden's brain, am I right?

The delusion, it is strong. Trump spent decades in the public spotlight while he was a developer in NYC. He was a media darling. He was the star of a very successful tv show for more than a decade. Yet now we are to suddenly believe that he has become a loathsome leper? Come on, man.

You can ask many people who have actually met him- Bill Maher for example. Or see how he and Obama seem to get along whenever they meet.