Trump Calls for Return of Panama Canal Over "Unfair" Transit Rates

[Hummin]

9 minutes ago, impulse said:

 

Here's a thought.  The US can stop patrolling international waters to protect the free flow of everybody's goods.  The cartels will take a few months to get ramped up and into the piracy business.  And when they do, good luck getting insurance, and even better luck getting from Port A to Port B.

 

We'll make an exception for American flagged vessels, and those hauling goods to and from American ports.  See how functional that canal is then.

 

Do you think Captain America is everywhere? No other nations contributes to Americans and American supplies safety.. Christ sake

[Wrwest]

11 hours ago, Olav Seglem said:

And he like buy Greenland-again.

Stupid man..

Wait, what ... some folks here on AN seem to think it is he who will "restore " American international prestige.

[Will B Good]

12 minutes ago, impulse said:

 

Here's a thought.  The US can stop patrolling international waters to protect the free flow of everybody's goods.  The cartels will take a few months to get ramped up and into the piracy business.  And when they do, good luck getting insurance, and even better luck getting from Port A to Port B.

 

We'll make an exception for American flagged vessels, and those hauling goods to and from American ports.  See how functional that canal is then.

 

The U.S. Navy plays a major role in patrolling international shipping lanes to ensure freedom of navigation, global trade security, and maritime stability.

 

This mission stems from the United States’ strategic interest.

[bubblegum]

3 hours ago, Yagoda said:

Crappy because we were too nice. Although in a historical sense Vietnam was a victory. But you would have to have a secure foundation in History and Geopolitics to understand that.

You clearly do not have an understanding of the world at all. Follow the leader, leader, leader. Follow the leader.

 

 

[Yagoda]

1 hour ago, bubblegum said:

You clearly do not have an understanding of the world at all. Follow the leader, leader, leader. Follow the leader.

 

 

Ah yes the projection from the Socialist.

[Yagoda]

4 hours ago, theshu25 said:

Hugely sucessful,only been bankrupted 5 times. Nothing but a grifting dog.

How much is your golf club worth?

[Yagoda]

5 hours ago, herfiehandbag said:

So successful that a 10 minute legover with a porn star ended up  costing him $130,000, 30 odd convictions for various frauds and endless derision, and the resulting ramifications (to stay out of jail) left the USA with Elon Musk calling the shots!

 

Just when you think the whole business couldn't get any more bizarre your geriatric successful and wealthy businessman puts podgy finger to phone keyboard at 3 am and delights the rest of the world by releasing another brainfart blast of nonsense!

 

I don't know about making America great again, it seems to have turned itself into a laughing stock!

Not to us, and we are the only one who counts.

[Yagoda]

5 hours ago, mikebike said:

Hmmm, sounds like this post came from 1939... Did some leave the wayback machine on again? 🤣

Oh such a clever riposte. The USA arent National Socialists.

[Yagoda]

5 hours ago, Jingthing said:

There are many American expats living in Panama.

I wonder if they're freaking out now.

Trump Organization Accused of Tax Evasion in Panama: What We Know

As always, your article sets forth the same lying libelous statements and innuendo that you regularly toss around here.

[Yagoda]

5 hours ago, pegman said:

 

 

I've been doing some .308 target practicing in case you Yanks want to give it a try. Last time you invaded us your White House got burned down real good. One thing I learned while living in Pattaya was at the start of any trouble in a bar the Yanks were under the table or out the door. Recently a gang of gypsies were pushing around the managers of a crowded bar\restaurant in Arizona. One guy in the whole place stood up to them. A Canadian who took on all 9  while the couple hundred Yanks hide behind their women folk and kids. Bunch of pussies. We are having a good laugh up here in the Great White North at the nonsense coming from Private Bone Spurs. 

 

There are more of us, and your government took your guns away.

[transam]

6 hours ago, Yagoda said:

Who is going to stop us? Socialist cadre ranting on forums?

Us, who's us...........?   https://assets.aseannow.com/forum/uploads/emoticons/unsure.gif

 

You and who........?      🤣

[Yagoda]

2 minutes ago, transam said:

Us, who's us...........?   https://assets.aseannow.com/forum/uploads/emoticons/unsure.gif

 

You and who........?      🤣

Oh how cute its back, yap yap yap

[transam]

Have I missed something here, is Trump actually in control..............https://assets.aseannow.com/forum/uploads/emoticons/unsure.gif

 

If not, shouldn't Biden tell him to be quiet, to concentrate on his court cases.........https://assets.aseannow.com/forum/uploads/emoticons/coffee1.gif

[transam]

Just now, Yagoda said:

Oh how cute its back, yap yap yap

And you're back with no answer again, but I smile at your yap, yap, yap, reminds me of those small ankle biting dogs.......😁

[rudi49jr]

4 minutes ago, Yagoda said:

Doesnt matter what you see, just stay out of our way and do what you are told

So you’re the new master race, are you?

[bubblegum]

15 minutes ago, Yagoda said:

Doesnt matter what you see, just stay out of our way and do what you are told

Jawoll Herr Yagoda ! Sieg Heil!

 

 

[Patong2021]

I expect that the impeachment process will start next midterms once the Democrats win back control of House and Senate.

[bubblegum]

I just can't help myself. Every time I read a post by @Yagoda my mind goes to the Scooby Doo cartoons. At a certain point, a far away relative  of Scooby was introduced. A small puppy dog that was all bark and no bite. 

[SmokeandIce]

12 hours ago, thesetat said:

he U.S. took over the project in 1904 under President Theodore Roosevelt, and completed construction in 1914. The U.S. paid around $375 million for the canal, which included $10 million paid to Panama and $40 million paid to the French company. At the time, it was the most expensive construction project in U.S. history. 

 

Why should we continue to pay exorbitant fees to use something we paid for and built? Giving them control over it should not have meant losing ownership of it. 

The U.S. had control for 86 years. Panama was given control in 1999.  You cannot seriously think that after 25 years the U.S. should seize control.  If you believe this, the the UK should seize control of the 13 colonies and Mexico should seize control of the Southwest U.S. Russia should seize Alaska and the French reclaim Louisiana.

 

President Musk surely does not allow this

[Will B Good]

12 hours ago, thesetat said:

Why should we continue to pay exorbitant fees to use something we paid for and built?

You don't

 

Panama Canal Tolls:

 

Uniform Toll Structure: The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) implements a standardised toll system based on vessel size, type, and cargo, applying these rates uniformly to all nations. This approach ensures equitable treatment for all users.

 

 

[transam]

48 minutes ago, Yagoda said:

Doesnt matter what you see, just stay out of our way and do what you are told

Who is 'our' way, are you even in the USA.........?  🤣

[OneMoreFarang]

7 hours ago, George Aylesham said:

Along with buying Greenland - the man is clearly senile.

Probably he will go to Elon. Hey buddy, can you buy that for me?

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[still kicking]

1 hour ago, bubblegum said:

Jawoll Herr Yagoda ! Sieg Heil!

 

 

‘One of the dumbest things I’ve ever read’: Elon Musk’s bizarre support for right-wing German political party

https://www.news.com.au/technology/one-of-the-dumbest-things-ive-ever-read-elon-musks-bizarre-support-for-rightwing-german-political-party/news-story/e7cc31facad1d55fbd1e3e998601ce42

 

Heil Elon 

[Yagoda]

3 hours ago, bubblegum said:

I just can't help myself. Every time I read a post by @Yagoda my mind goes to the Scooby Doo cartoons. At a certain point, a far away relative  of Scooby was introduced. A small puppy dog that was all bark and no bite. 

Well considering I've been referring to your cohort as a yapping little puppy, I guess that the imitation here is this sincerest form of flattery

[cjinchiangrai]

A little late for that.

[Yagoda]

4 hours ago, rudi49jr said:

So you’re the new master race, are you?

 

3 hours ago, bubblegum said:

Jawoll Herr Yagoda ! Sieg Heil!

 

 

Sounds like you all are getting right back into your socialist mode huh?

[rudi49jr]

34 minutes ago, Yagoda said:

 

Sounds like you all are getting right back into your socialist mode huh?

Nazi’s were socialist? So much for having a secure foundation in History and Geopolitics, like you claimed.

[thaibeachlovers]

Seems Trump is becoming more and more like a normal politician every day.
I prefer the 2016 version.

[thaibeachlovers]

11 hours ago, Wrwest said:

Wait, what ... some folks here on AN seem to think it is he who will "restore " American international prestige.

Not I. I expect him to put America first and last and devil take the rest.

If it results in America no longer trying to rule the world, some of us will be happy about that.