5 hours ago, Yagoda said:

Funded by organizations seeking to overthrow America and destroy capitalism

exactly.

anarchy is the threat, not fascism

here is something funny. rfk jr is going around advocating that people start eating kimchi for gut health. yeah, that really sounds like a bunch of nazis plotting evil all day long.

4 hours ago, Jingthing said:

Garbage.

I have well documented how Trump is a fascist.

You have a belief system. That's all.

nope.

5 hours ago, Jingthing said:

It's very evident that a significant portion of Trump's base WANTS his facissm.

nope

2 hours ago, Jingthing said:

You're wrong.

Goodbye

Nope. Facts are facts.

1 hour ago, save the frogs said:

exactly.

anarchy is the threat, not fascism

here is something funny. rfk jr is going around advocating that people start eating kimchi for gut health. yeah, that really sounds like a bunch of nazis plotting evil all day long.

Clint Eastwood and Humprey B Bear are fascist too.

2 minutes ago, Harrisfan said:

Clint Eastwood and Humprey B Bear are fascist too.

How do we know you are not a fascist?

How do we know you are not an anarchist?

On 12/1/2025 at 3:30 PM, Jingthing said:

it is the TRUTH and I can prove it with the voices of two very prominent public intellectuals.

Maybe you understand nothing about running a country

Sometimes govts need to get heavy handed to keep things in check.

Who cares who said what? All voices from losing political parties and stupid journalists trying to sound important.

7 minutes ago, save the frogs said:

Maybe you understand nothing about running a country

Sometimes govts need to get heavy handed to keep things in check.

Who cares who said what? All voices from losing political parties and stupid journalists trying to sound important.

When lefties have nothing they cry fascist. 90% of them had no idea who started fascism.

3 minutes ago, Harrisfan said:

When lefties have nothing they cry fascist. 90% of them had no idea who started fascism.

Exactly.

And "crying fascist" gives people a license to act crazy in the streets.

The only excuse for rioting in the streets is if the dollar collapses, a loaf of bread starts costing 1000 dollars ....there are legitimate reasons to go against govt, but the US govt has not degraded to anywhere near that level.

7 hours ago, Harrisfan said:

Evil started from Marxism. Lefties on wiki wont admit that.

2 hours ago, save the frogs said:

exactly.

anarchy is the threat, not fascism

here is something funny. rfk jr is going around advocating that people start eating kimchi for gut health. yeah, that really sounds like a bunch of nazis plotting evil all day long.

Washed down with bleach ?

Just now, save the frogs said:

Exactly.

And "crying fascist" gives people a license to act crazy in the streets.

Mussolini's approach to unions was central to his consolidation of power and the establishment of a totalitarian state. Initially, Mussolini, a former socialist and union organizer, used revolutionary syndicalist ideas—inspired by figures like Georges Sorel—to build his movement. However, once in power, he dismantled independent trade unions, banning them in 1925 and replacing them with state-controlled Fascist trade unions.

14 minutes ago, save the frogs said:

The only excuse for rioting in the streets is if the dollar collapses, a loaf of bread starts costing 1000 dollars ....there are legitimate reasons to go against govt, but the US govt has not degraded to anywhere near that level.

Lefties are not rational.

28 minutes ago, Harrisfan said:

Mussolini's approach to unions

why are you so obsessed with this stuff?

5 minutes ago, save the frogs said:

why are you so obsessed with this stuff?

I like history and can educate the lefties. Everytime they say fascist is far right I know they are an idiot.

Thread after thread of ignorant, uneducated people posting false informantion, even after their ignorance is pointed out. Once your ignorance is pointed out, you're simply stupid, or delusionally trolling.

USA is a Democratic Republic, with 3 main branches of government ...

... President ... appointed by 'elected' representatives

... Congress ... elected by popular citizen vote

... SCOTUS ... appointed by elected reps of popular citizen vote

3 levels of checks and balances, with representative elected by citizens voting. Nothing about it is Fascist. Every high school kid knows this and only a complete idiot or troll would say other wise.

I await the next silly thread where the OPs embarrass themselves by showing their sheer stupidity while trolling.

6 minutes ago, KhunLA said:

Thread after thread of ignorant, uneducated people posting false informantion, even after their ignorance is pointed out. Once your ignorance is pointed out, you're simply stupid, or delusionally trolling.

USA is a Democratic Republic, with 3 main branches of government ...

... President ... appointed by 'elected' representatives

... Congress ... elected by popular citizen vote

... SCOTUS ... appointed by elected reps of popular citizen vote

3 levels of checks and balances, with representative elected by citizens voting. Nothing about it is Fascist. Every high school kid knows this and only a complete idiot or troll would say other wise.

I await the next silly thread where the OPs embarrass themselves by showing their sheer stupidity while trolling.

We can just pray China do not come up with Trumps twin brother and put him to rule !

That would be interesting, and the closest we come must be Kim Jong Un.

At least admit it doesnt look pretty as it is for now, and hope there is better alternatives coming.

4 minutes ago, Hummin said:

We can just pray China do not come up with Trumps twin brother and put him to rule !

That would be interesting, and the closest we come must be Kim Jong Un.

At least admit it doesnt look pretty as it is for now, and hope there is better alternatives coming.

He's doing what he campaigned to try to do. Nothing has been a surprise, except this time, he's actually getting a chance to do something.

... cut taxes, enough for me to avoid any now, as without, I'd have to file

... closed the border, and deporting illegal alien, most convicted felons for now. Only an idiot want criminals in their neighborhood. Mind boggling they want to protect them from deportation. Harboring child molesters & rapist. Who does that.

... hasn't started any wars, just rattling the sabre

... tariffs & inflation, have to wait and see, but will fail, as nobody cares enough to 'buy USA', and would only work in theory

... exchange rate, weak dollar, nobody in USA would notice, and has kept to only ~8% down for Thai expat ... so far. Weak dollar good for what little is manufactured & exported from USA, and tourist arrivals.

It's always a choice of, 'lesser of 2 evils', to lead the 'one party' state. There is very little difference between the Reps & Dems. Both corrupt & self serving, and just spin it differently. I prefer the Trump spin, not the Bushs (tax & war mongers) spin, or the Dems, Clinton, Obama, Biden BS, as can't think of anything they've done for the good of the USA.

Part of why I left, besides, I couldn't think of a good reason to stay, as USA going a little too 'PC & Nanny state' for me. USD goes much further elsewhere, when you're not wasting it on RE Taxes and healthcare cost. The cost of admission, isn't worth it for me any more. I'll play elsewhere.

After 45 yrs, pretty much seen all there was to see, that interest me in the USA. Now that I left, kind of wish I left earlier, or at least traveled a bit more, while still working at airline.

TH is a great fit for me. USA is fine for most people, who use the opportunities it offers. The rest, cry & complain about not being happy, but do nothing for their happiness. Som nam naa

I don't think I'd want to have been born any where else. Strangely, but sadly, the USA system is still better than most other countries have to offer. There is no 'freedom of expression' in Europe or other continents. They actually arrest you for having a different opinion.

He's only there for 3 more years, then they'll have someone else they voted, appointed, to complain about. Idiots will continue to elect & appoint corrupt politicians. And trolls will continue to post BS. It's all good for comic relief.

Most of the delusional trolling has ruined AN though, to the point, even with most put back on that 'list', I wonder why I bother of late. ICE thread got about 10 added to the list. See if it makes AN tolerable in the future.

Your fine self and a few other, post good stuff, and can agree to disagree on other topics. Sorting through the trolls, makes AN a very quick read.

5 hours ago, Fact said:

You are letting emotions override logical thinking.

1) Politicians always lie. This is nothing new.

2) What's wrong with running Gaza?

3) Do you have an issue with removing Maduro? The people of Venezuela were not offended.

4) What does having Nick Fuentes have to do with this topic? You are now reaching.

5) What about Paul Ingrassia?

6) No authoritative, independently verifiable recording or transcript exists of Trump saying those exact words.

I see this as a clear indication of your surrender.

12 hours ago, Fact said:

You are letting emotions override logical thinking.

1) Politicians always lie. This is nothing new.

2) What's wrong with running Gaza?

3) Do you have an issue with removing Maduro? The people of Venezuela were not offended.

4) What does having Nick Fuentes have to do with this topic? You are now reaching.

5) What about Paul Ingrassia?

6) No authoritative, independently verifiable recording or transcript exists of Trump saying those exact words.

I see this as a clear indication of your surrender.

Yes, politicians lie. No one does it as frequently and in denial of reality as Trump does. He is a country mile ahead of anyone else.

What's wrong with running Gaza? Everything. Hasn't Iraq and Afghanistan been enough of a lesson for you?

Nobody likes Maduro. Having said that, kidnapping a country's leader sets a dangerous precedent. Be careful what you wish for.

Nick Fuentes is a well-known white supremacist - anti-semitic, racist, and Holocaust denier. You think inviting him to a dinner hosted by Trump is a good look?

Paul Ingrassia - appointed to a senior position in the Trump administration- is on record with racist tweets.

You want a recording or transcript? John Kelly made the statement, Trump denies he said it.

Out of a decorated soldier who has served in combat, and a draft dodger who is a serial liar, I think I know who is more credible.

Surrender? Dream on. I just get exasperated with d!ckheads who think look over there, alternative facts, and following a pervert's cult is a substitute for rational argument.

A deranged MAGA (pardon the redundancy) just attacked Rep Ilhan Omar at a town hall meeting.

Fascists, one and all.

15 hours ago, scottiejohn said:

According to who?

He has no idea.

The Gold - Silver ratio is right now at 45.48.

The average value over the last 50 years: 64.8 (as of December 2025).

The ratio of the last 5 years...

The following is only for interested people - has actually nothing to do with this thread...

For silver, industrial uses and thus economic factors play a far greater role than for gold. Furthermore, silver demand is relatively inelastic (supply cannot be expanded indefinitely to match demand).

On the supply side, it's clear that silver is merely a by-product for many mining companies. Production volume is largely independent of demand. If the price of silver rises, it's unlikely that a copper mine will increase its output simply to boost silver production. Therefore, the supply of silver tends to be significantly less price-elastic than that of gold.

This partly explains the higher volatility of the silver price. When demand increases, supply cannot be increased to the same extent, and the price skyrockets. Conversely, when demand falls, supply is not adjusted downwards, and the price collapses.

8 hours ago, save the frogs said:

exactly.

anarchy is the threat, not fascism

here is something funny. rfk jr is going around advocating that people start eating kimchi for gut health. yeah, that really sounds like a bunch of nazis plotting evil all day long.

Well Hitler himself, and a number of others were health/diet kranks...

1 minute ago, JAG said:

Well Hitler himself, and a number of others were health/diet kranks...

Huh?

2 minutes ago, JAG said:

Well Hitler himself, and a number of others were health/diet kranks...

Hitler ate food

Trump eats food

Conclusion Trump is Hitler

24 minutes ago, Schoggibueb said:

He has no idea.

The Gold - Silver ratio is right now at 45.48.

The average value over the last 50 years: 64.8 (as of December 2025).

The ratio of the last 5 years...

The following is only for interested people - has actually nothing to do with this thread...

For silver, industrial uses and thus economic factors play a far greater role than for gold. Furthermore, silver demand is relatively inelastic (supply cannot be expanded indefinitely to match demand).

On the supply side, it's clear that silver is merely a by-product for many mining companies. Production volume is largely independent of demand. If the price of silver rises, it's unlikely that a copper mine will increase its output simply to boost silver production. Therefore, the supply of silver tends to be significantly less price-elastic than that of gold.

This partly explains the higher volatility of the silver price. When demand increases, supply cannot be increased to the same extent, and the price skyrockets. Conversely, when demand falls, supply is not adjusted downwards, and the price collapses.

IMO the only event that can now bring down the silver price is a world depression.

14 minutes ago, Lacessit said:

IMO the only event that can now bring down the silver price is a world depression.

I agree, as for silver, industrial uses and thus economic factors play a far greater role than for gold.

Regarding recycling, there's a common saying: silver ends up in the landfill, gold in the safe. Silver is recycled less frequently than gold because it's similarly complex but significantly less profitable.

A considerable portion of silver is therefore lost. As a result, the available amount of silver decreases year after year. In contrast, the amount of gold recovered through recycling tends to increase year after year.

4 hours ago, KhunLA said:

He's doing what he campaigned to try to do

I did not see murdering of innocent civilians in his pre election ramblings!

36 minutes ago, Lacessit said:

IMO the only event that can now bring down the silver price is a world depression.

So will it hit 200 this year?

11 minutes ago, Schoggibueb said:

I agree, as for silver, industrial uses and thus economic factors play a far greater role than for gold.

Regarding recycling, there's a common saying: silver ends up in the landfill, gold in the safe. Silver is recycled less frequently than gold because it's similarly complex but significantly less profitable.

A considerable portion of silver is therefore lost. As a result, the available amount of silver decreases year after year. In contrast, the amount of gold recovered through recycling tends to increase year after year.

the average phone has 0.25 - 0.35 grams of silver in it.

Silver does tarnish readily, so it is covered with other metals such as nickel, and/or polymer coatings. All of which makes it very difficult to extract and refine, for little reward.

I can remember a chemist in Australia who made quite a good living recovering silver from photographic wastes. Cameras in mobile phones killed that source of income.

OTOH, about 99% of gold is recycled.

2 hours ago, Harrisfan said:

Hitler ate food

Trump eats food

Conclusion Trump is Hitler

Harrisfan eats food (if it is not a BOT) Conclusion Harrisfan is either Hitler or Trump!

Well harrisfan certainly comes across about as intelligent as Trump.