4 hours ago, Social Media said:

In a direct response to Donald Trump, China’s representatives in the US warned, “If war is what the US wants, be it a tariff war, a trade war, or any other type of war, we’re ready to fight till the end.”

bring it on, moo ping.

 

time to get your ar$e nuked!!

 

regards,

bob.

2 minutes ago, Wrwest said:

Almost hit the "laugh" meme but ... that would not be totally honest. While I have room to agree, in part, I also believe there are causes I would support. "Let every nation know, whether it wishes us well or ill, that we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe to assure the survival and the success of liberty."

 

And who decides who is the friend and who is the foe?

 

One man's terrorist is another man's freedom fighter. Corbyn considered Hamas his friends. 

 

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/05/01/jeremy-corbyn-under-pressure-to-denounce-friends-hamas-and-hezbo/

 

47 minutes ago, JonnyF said:

 

Seems to be working out OK.

 

https://pr.tsmc.com/english/news/3210

 

 

 

 

The future of AI.

 

I understand that AI requires lots of energy (electricity) and "rare minerals".

 

Funnily enough Canada has both!

 

Then of course Greenland and Ukraine...

1 minute ago, JAG said:

The future of AI.

 

I understand that AI requires lots of energy (electricity) and "rare minerals".

 

Funnily enough Canada has both!

 

Then of course Greenland and Ukraine...

 

Has Canada decided which country the US has to go to war with in order to get those minerals yet?

 

Let me know when you hear anything... 

16 minutes ago, thesetat said:

You dont know that and are presumptuous to say the least. The Us has vested interests in Taiwan. So it seems more feasible that the US would protect its assets there.

My “ presumption” is based on numerous times Trump refused to say he will defend Taiwan before and after he was POTUS. He even suggested that he would not defend Taiwan when asked the question. All on record and you can glean those comments quite easily. 

8 minutes ago, Eric Loh said:

My “ presumption” is based on numerous times Trump refused to say he will defend Taiwan before and after he was POTUS. He even suggested that he would not defend Taiwan when asked the question. All on record and you can glean those comments quite easily. 

I understand he is being non-committal about it recently. But that is a completely different balloon that the war with Russia and Ukraine.. Different stakes are at play with Taiwan. 

China is not ready for war. The Confucianism burnt into the Socialism imposed on their society precludes the ability to wage successful warfare, and their economy, dependent on masses of low paid labour cannot afford an extended war.

1 hour ago, JonnyF said:

 

I doubt Trump really cares what you prefer.

 

I doubt anyone really cares about your perception of signals you imagine he has or has not made. 

You obviously do.

41 minutes ago, Yagoda said:

China is not ready for war. The Confucianism burnt into the Socialism imposed on their society precludes the ability to wage successful warfare, and their economy, dependent on masses of low paid labour cannot afford an extended war.

Shall we file that under ‘Under estimating  an adversary’?!

59 minutes ago, JonnyF said:

 

And who decides who is the friend and who is the foe?

 

One man's terrorist is another man's freedom fighter. Corbyn considered Hamas his friends. 

 

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/05/01/jeremy-corbyn-under-pressure-to-denounce-friends-hamas-and-hezbo/

 

“One man's terrorist is another man's freedom fighter”

 

I recommend caution with that argument,

 

3 minutes ago, Chomper Higgot said:

Shall we file that under ‘Under estimating  an adversary’?!

Im not a military planner. I made an informed comment.

 

In America, the plan doesnt survive the first shot.

 

Under Socialism, the plan stays until the Dear Leader changes it.

 

Part of the plan and the immediate changes thereto that WE can make on even an Army level is the recognition of the weakness of your opponent. Socialistic inflexibility is a weakness. Look at Stalingrad. 

Does Trump understand that if he dumps NATO and then China attacks the US  Europe and Canada will not be there to help or deter China from attacking?

1 hour ago, JonnyF said:

 

The one between Ukraine and Russia.

 

 

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/3/5/what-is-ukraines-new-peace-plan-that-zelenskyy-presented-to-trump

 

It's ongoing. All parties have acknowledged talks. Unfortunately for you, peace deals don't tend to be streamed live on The Guardian's YouTube channel. 

 

Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
Seems to me that Trump is putting more oil on the fire, and not only with the Ukraine.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/tylerroush/2025/03/06/trump-planning-on-canceling-legal-status-for-240000-ukrainians-who-fled-war-with-russia-report-says/?ctpv=xlrecirc&fbclid=IwY2xjawI3ZTBleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHSuNtK9OquaBAJKYYv6gMlEQkNg8twtiZ7pfzREhlqmSXg48WR9noYrrpw_aem_qTxDHc5oR_w-4ccXEc9HHQ

 

Trump Planning On Canceling Legal Status For 240,000 Ukrainians Who Fled War With Russia, Report Says

Trump signed an executive order on Jan. 20 requesting the Department of Homeland Security to “terminate all categorical parole programs.” The Trump administration is expected to revoke temporary legal status for migrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua and Venezuela who flew to the U.S. with American sponsors, CBS News reported, citing internal government documents. The move would affect over 530,000 Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans and Venezuelans. Some 77,000 Afghans who escaped the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan are also covered under the parole programs.

 

1 hour ago, JonnyF said:

Has Canada decided which country the US has to go to war with in order to get those minerals yet?

 

Trump doesn't need advice on that, he's bullying those countries already

5 minutes ago, CallumWK said:

 

Trump doesn't need advice on that, he's bullying those countries already

 

When you say bullying, I assume you mean matching the tariffs they put on American goods?

2 hours ago, dinsdale said:

Sabre rattling nonsense from a dictator. Xi always acts like a petulant little child.

Just like Trump.

1 hour ago, Robert_Smith said:

bring it on, moo ping.

 

time to get your ar$e nuked!!

 

regards,

bob.

If this was not such a serious subject I would suggest it be posted in one of your favourite ladyboy forums.

 

48 minutes ago, Chomper Higgot said:

You obviously do.

 

I don't even know what you really think.

 

I only know what you post on here which is disingenuous nonsense. I don't believe for one second that you actually believe what you post (from any of your usernames) 😄. 

8 minutes ago, JonnyF said:

 

When you say bullying, I assume you mean matching the tariffs they put on American goods?

 

If he's matching the tariffs on US goods, then I wonder why there is a need for ADDED counter tariffs.

1 minute ago, CallumWK said:

 

If he's matching the tariffs on US goods, then I wonder why there is a need for ADDED counter tariffs.

 

Then I guess you've never negotiated anything.

3 hours ago, JonnyF said:

 

No it isn't.

 

Considering leaving NATO and destroying NATO are 2 different things.

 

Trying to negotiate a peace deal and "helping Putin" are 2 different things. 

 

Unless you are a rampant Trump hater that is.  

 

There is no peace deal. You act as if no one was interested in peace before Trump. It's quite disingenuous of you...as per usual.

They simply had a different strategy and that was to put Ukraine in a stronger bargaining position. But Trump and the Republicans sabotaged that effort by withholding military aid and allowing Russia to take more ground. Now Trump is continuing with that to try to pressure Ukraine into making concessions. 

It's disappointing that you choose only to see one side of the argument...ever. Not ever a balanced debate, but only extremes. When was the last time that you actually agreed with anyone else who wasn't already pushing the same propaganda as yourself?

Let's see how it all pans out. He might do some good, but he will also do a lot of harm. Remind yourself of that, before you go full disciple mode.

They are already backtracking by announcing that Musk is not responsible for the firings and losing good people, but then stating if the managers don't do it, Elon will.

What exactly will these people do if they lose their jobs? Didn't we want people to be employed? If they cannot pay their rent or mortgage, what then? There seems to be no aforethought, but only sensationalism for his followers, like yourself. Hateful until the bitter end.

 

 

24 minutes ago, JonnyF said:

 

When you say bullying, I assume you mean matching the tariffs they put on American goods?

No , he flip-flopped again. Delayed the tariffs against Canada and Mexico. Again!

 

 

19 minutes ago, JonnyF said:

 

I don't even know what you really think.

 

I only know what you post on here which is disingenuous nonsense. I don't believe for one second that you actually believe what you post (from any of your usernames) 😄. 

 

Now THAT is irony...

3 hours ago, JonnyF said:

 

😄😄😄.

 

I have never suggested Trump should involve the US military in UK affairs.  

 

But you already knew that...

Biggest problem the UK would have if he ever decided to invade would be where to keep all the pow's.

32 minutes ago, JonnyF said:

 

I don't even know what you really think.

 

I only know what you post on here which is disingenuous nonsense. I don't believe for one second that you actually believe what you post (from any of your usernames) 😄. 

Jonny, this is a discussion forum.

 

If you don’t want to read opinions that upset you, don’t read them.

 

Nobody is forcing you to read anything here, it’s all your own choice.

8 minutes ago, Chomper Higgot said:

Jonny, this is a discussion forum.

 

If you don’t want to read opinions that upset you, don’t read them.

 

Nobody is forcing you to read anything here, it’s all your own choice.

 

Why would you repeating The Guardian's views on every issue upset me? 😄

 

It's entertaining. 

 

So to all the anti-China Western expats living here in Thailand.  When war come, what are you going to do?  Asking for a friend.

1 hour ago, Confuscious said:

Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
Seems to me that Trump is putting more oil on the fire, and not only with the Ukraine.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/tylerroush/2025/03/06/trump-planning-on-canceling-legal-status-for-240000-ukrainians-who-fled-war-with-russia-report-says/?ctpv=xlrecirc&fbclid=IwY2xjawI3ZTBleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHSuNtK9OquaBAJKYYv6gMlEQkNg8twtiZ7pfzREhlqmSXg48WR9noYrrpw_aem_qTxDHc5oR_w-4ccXEc9HHQ

 

Trump Planning On Canceling Legal Status For 240,000 Ukrainians Who Fled War With Russia, Report Says

Trump signed an executive order on Jan. 20 requesting the Department of Homeland Security to “terminate all categorical parole programs.” The Trump administration is expected to revoke temporary legal status for migrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua and Venezuela who flew to the U.S. with American sponsors, CBS News reported, citing internal government documents. The move would affect over 530,000 Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans and Venezuelans. Some 77,000 Afghans who escaped the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan are also covered under the parole programs.

 

Question: So what does this have to do with China preparing for war with the US? 
Answer:  Not a da*m thing.

1 hour ago, bunnydrops said:

he flip-flopped again. Delayed the tariffs against Canada and Mexico. Again!

How can any of the businesses/governments in these countries plan ahead with the orange idiots constant changes.

4 hours ago, Yagoda said:

China is not ready for war. The Confucianism burnt into the Socialism imposed on their society precludes the ability to wage successful warfare, and their economy, dependent on masses of low paid labour cannot afford an extended war.

There's none so blind as those who cannot see