Carney is systematicaly destroying Canadian industries himself, as part of his Net Zero agenda. 92% of his personal investments are in the U.S., his home is in New York, his family live and study in the U.S. He moved Brookfield from Canada to the U.S. and avoids paying taxes in Canada. The only Canadian investments and projects he supports are those that benefit himself. He's had 18 months to participate in trade negotiations with the U.S. and Mexico but Canadian representatives were nowhere to be found. Carney had no intention of a trade deal with the U.S., he needs to keep Trump as the boogey-man to blame for his own incompetence. The country is now on the edge of economic collapse for his own personal gain.

Until America has a President with an IQ above 10 again it’s probably best to avoid any trade or other agreements. This current clown show is based on a geriatric whiner who likes to pretend everyone is screwing America when it’s been the opposite since WW2 ended!

Good segment on PBS Newshour, Aug. 24 (USA) concerning the trump disruption of the USA relationship with our closest neighbor, Canada. Very pointed explanation of the trade balance which points to only the oil the USA imports showing the reason for a trade imbalance. Also, the reminder that while trump denounces, insults, belittles our Canadian friends it was trump himself that directed the current trade agreement in his first term in office. I think we all would feel the same as Canadians if we had a good friend who turned on us. As an American citizen, I deeply apologize for the damage trump and his minions are causing and understand that the damage done by this betrayal will take generations to heal but never be forgotten. Historically, the damage done by trump will haunt us after he is removed. I encourage all Canadians to RESIST ... buy no American goods and cancel any plans to visit the USA until trump is removed from office, by whatever means. "32 US states list Canada as their greatest export trade partner." trump in his policies and actions is an enemy to the interests of the USA and its citizens.

1 hour ago, newbee2022 said:

No, the facts are different. But you can believe what you want, doesn't bother me. Check EU official websites

You think EU citizens vote directly on who will be the EU President?

That's cute. 😄

53 minutes ago, Bangkok Barry said:

You do know that the UK held elections for those to serve in the EU and represent UK interests, don't you? Obviously not. The most high profile one was a certain Nigel Farage. The fact that most didn't bother to vote is hardly grounds for them then complaining about being 'ruled' by the EU.

It's because they know how little real power MEP's have.

All key leaders (like the European Commission President) are chosen through complex institutional negotiations rather than a direct popular vote.

It's an illusion of Democracy. "Look, you can choose your MEP" (but please ignore the fact they are like a dog with no teeth, we will select all the important people for you).

 

53 minutes ago, Bangkok Barry said:

On that, ask people what rules they objected being victims of and you'd get a blank stare, apart from the EU famously determining the shape of bananas. The rules the UK benefitted from included airline compensation for delayed or cancelled flights and no (or greatly reduced) phone roaming charges while in Europe. The UK then had to pass new laws to reinstate the EU laws people objected to. Then there was the freedom to seamlessly work and travel within the EU....gone.

A few crumbs offered in exchange for surrendering sovereignty to a corrupt federalist project? No thanks.

40 minutes ago, vmack153 said:

Carney is systematicaly destroying Canadian industries himself, as part of his Net Zero agenda. 92% of his personal investments are in the U.S., his home is in New York, his family live and study in the U.S. He moved Brookfield from Canada to the U.S. and avoids paying taxes in Canada. The only Canadian investments and projects he supports are those that benefit himself. He's had 18 months to participate in trade negotiations with the U.S. and Mexico but Canadian representatives were nowhere to be found. Carney had no intention of a trade deal with the U.S., he needs to keep Trump as the boogey-man to blame for his own incompetence. The country is now on the edge of economic collapse for his own personal gain.

That is a bizarre rant which is totally disconnected to the real situation. Canadians generally support prioritizing the environment. Majority of Canadians also feel Carney showed strength to refuse trade terms not in Canada's interest and high majority believed he did the right thing to walk out of the negotiation.

Carney is obviously lying.

If the US wanted to destroy Canadian industries they could just invade Canada, in less than a week Canada would be no more.

In fact this is what the US should do, just invade Canada. Take the 33 trillion USD in natural resources and appropriate all corporate entities.

The Canadians could never defend their country. It would be over in a week.

Then put Carney in a cell next to Maduro.

It is reported on UK independent radio that the USA was demanding that it had the right to veto any deals that Canada wanted to make with 'third parties', other nations. The USA was also demanding that Canada reduce the amount of French language used in Canada. Canada decided that the USA was trying to dictate how Canada should run its country, acting as if it was an American state, and it was tantamount to an attack on Canada by the USA.

6 minutes ago, Cameroni said:

If the US wanted to destroy Canadian industries they could just invade Canada, in less than a week Canada would be no more.

In fact this is what the US should do, just invade Canada. Take the 33 trillion USD in natural resources and appropriate all corporate entities.

The Canadians could never defend their country. It would be over in a week.

Then put Carney in a cell next to Maduro.

Says the Trump loving Brit.....

4 minutes ago, Cameroni said:

Carney is obviously lying.

If the US wanted to destroy Canadian industries they could just invade Canada, in less than a week Canada would be no more.

In fact this is what the US should do, just invade Canada. Take the 33 trillion USD in natural resources and appropriate all corporate entities.

The Canadians could never defend their country. It would be over in a week.

Then put Carney in a cell next to Maduro.

Carney is just a central banker. He knows nothing about the deviant life lived by the man he succeeded. He was probably seeing Katy perry well before saying goodbye to his wife. His hedonism he knows will be short lived as he will have to answer for his crimes and he won't have the same protection as Obama from worrying about dropping the soap in his blue collar resort prison

I have no idea why Trump is so magnanimous and lenient with Canada.

For decades the Canadians have shipped 73 % of their exports to America and in return only took 18% of US exports. Who's stealing from whom? The Canadians have been taking America's lunch money for decades, Doug Ford.

Now Trump tolerates this jumped up failed governor of the Bank of England. Carney was clueless then, maintaining historically low interest rates and loose monetary policy for far too long, fuelling structural economic problems like high asset and house prices. And he's still clueless now, driving Canada right into a major recession.

Trump should invade Canada and take its 33 trillion USD of natural resources. That's just the natural resources, Canada's corporate entities are worth another 18.8 trillion USD. That's 51 trillion USD! The US could wipe out its national debt with Canada. And Canadians are basically defenseless, it would all be over in a week. Trump is too soft, he should invade Canada.

Edited August 25Aug 25 by Cameroni

9 minutes ago, Bangkok Barry said:

It is reported on UK independent radio that the USA was demanding that it had the right to veto any deals that Canada wanted to make with 'third parties', other nations. The USA was also demanding that Canada reduce the amount of French language used in Canada. Canada decided that the USA was trying to dictate how Canada should run its country, acting as if it was an American state, and it was tantamount to an attack on Canada by the USA.

How would they know? The details of the actual offer they walked away from haven't been released. Just talking points.

That's probably why we're seeing a lot of Canucks demanding they reveal exact details.

5 minutes ago, harvardgrad said:

Carney is just a central banker. He knows nothing about the deviant life lived by the man he succeeded. He was probably seeing Katy perry well before saying goodbye to his wife. His hedonism he knows will be short lived as he will have to answer for his crimes and he won't have the same protection as Obama from worrying about dropping the soap in his blue collar resort prison

The brother of Doug Ford, Rob Ford, was a coke smoking mayor of a major city in North America. Canadians are deviant and morally bankrupt. Trudeau is a joke now, dancing like a cat.

Time to wipe this corrupt Canadian elite off the map, and teach the Canadians a few lessons. Their country would be conquered in less than a week.

2 minutes ago, impulse said:

How would they know? The details of the actual offer they walked away from haven't been released. Just talking points.

That's probably why we're seeing a lot of Canucks demanding they reveal exact details.

They might know because they are journalists and have sources and ask questions. That's what real journalists do, rather than simply report what they are told by vested interests.

42 minutes ago, wwest5829 said:

Good segment on PBS Newshour, Aug. 24 (USA) concerning the trump disruption of the USA relationship with our closest neighbor, Canada. Very pointed explanation of the trade balance which points to only the oil the USA imports showing the reason for a trade imbalance. Also, the reminder that while trump denounces, insults, belittles our Canadian friends it was trump himself that directed the current trade agreement in his first term in office. I think we all would feel the same as Canadians if we had a good friend who turned on us. As an American citizen, I deeply apologize for the damage trump and his minions are causing and understand that the damage done by this betrayal will take generations to heal but never be forgotten. Historically, the damage done by trump will haunt us after he is removed. I encourage all Canadians to RESIST ... buy no American goods and cancel any plans to visit the USA until trump is removed from office, by whatever means. "32 US states list Canada as their greatest export trade partner." trump in his policies and actions is an enemy to the interests of the USA and its citizens.

Quick question... What's the ratio of Dems and Repubs working at PBS?

Because at NPR, we found out it was 87 Dems and 0 Repubs.

And both have been in the hotseat for disingenuous reporting. So I don't put a lot of stock in a PBS report.

That said, they did a great documentary about racoons moving into suburbia. They should stick to what they're good at.

Edited August 25Aug 25 by impulse

18 minutes ago, marin said:

Says the Trump loving Brit.....

Well then thats two brits here that love law and order. How about you Cali boy

24 minutes ago, Cameroni said:

The Canadians could never defend their country. It would be over in a week.

Just like USA vs Iran, Russia vs Ukraine etc..

Over in a week!

Real wars don't work like that, obviously.

2 minutes ago, Bangkok Barry said:

They might know because they are journalists and have sources and ask questions. That's what real journalists do, rather than simply report what they are told by vested interests.

Are they the same UK journalists that reported Arday as a genius?

Just asking...

2 minutes ago, harvardgrad said:

Well then thats two brits here that love law and order. How about you Cali boy

My brain is intact. Fake Saudi/Harvard guy. I am a Cal dad X2 so know the value of a degree.

2 hours ago, newbee2022 said:

Well, there is doubt about of Brexit being the biggest mistake after WW2.

Btw EU is "ruled" by elected politicians.

Democratic Voting: Every five years, EU citizens directly elect Members of the European Parliament (MEPs).

The Nomination: Following Parliament elections, the heads of state of all EU countries (forming the European Council) meet to nominate a candidate for President of the European Commission.

and that's called Democracy... something the current US government doesn't understand

Just now, thaibreaker said:

Just like USA vs Iran, Russia vs Ukraine etc..

Over in a week!

Real wars don't work like that, obviously.

Iran is a much tougher opponent than Canada. Roughly 90% of Canada's total population, live within 100 miles (160 km) of the U.S. border.

A hypothetical United States invasion of Canada would result in a swift, overwhelming conventional military victory for the US within 48 hours to a few days.

Defense experts note that because 90% of Canada’s population lives within 100 miles of the US border, its major cities would fall almost instantly to a coordinated lightning blitz.

Phase 1: The Lightning Blitz (Days 1–2)

The initial onslaught would be characterized by absolute US technological and numerical dominance. [7, 8]

• Decapitation Strikes: Cyberattacks and surgical missile strikes would immediately paralyze Canada's communication channels, power grids, and leadership hubs. [2, 6]

• Border Overrun: Due to extreme border proximity, US mechanized divisions would seize Vancouver, Toronto, Ottawa, and Montreal almost simultaneously. [4, 7]

• Air and Sea Dominance: The US Navy would blockade Atlantic and Pacific ports, while the Air Force would easily secure complete air superiority over Canada's underfunded defense forces. [7, 8, 9]

• Choke Point Control: US forces would quickly seize critical resource hubs, including Ontario's mines, western oil fields, and major hydroelectric plants. [7, 9]

Phase 2: The Canadian Elite Eliminated

• Special Commandos: Special Commandos, such as Seal Team 6 which located Bin Laden, would be dispatched to locate Mark Carney, Doug Ford, Rob Ford and other Canadian leadership figures, imprison them and transport them for trial to the US.

• Incarceration Hubs: Special incarceration hubs to house the inevitable left wing resistance would be set up in the Canadian Permafrost far from urban centres.

Phase 3: The Long-Term Occupation

The true nightmare for the Canadians would begin after the conventional fighting ends, shifting to a brutal and full on occupation of every aspect of Canadian life.

• No more free health care: Canadian free healthcare would be abolished and they would be forced to buy private insurance from the now American health insurance companies in Canada.

• The Wilderness Migration: Ultra-left wing Canadians, of which there are many would be shipped to particularly remote and rugged areas of Canada where they cannot exert their harmful influence.

• The "Invisible" Infiltration: Because Americans and Canadians share nearly identical language, culture, and accents, US soldiers would find it easy to infiltrate Canadian life at every level, thus making perfect surveillance a possibility.

26 minutes ago, impulse said:

How would they know? The details of the actual offer they walked away from haven't been released. Just talking points.

That's probably why we're seeing a lot of Canucks demanding they reveal exact details.

Let's try Chatgpt, what was added:

1. Restrictions on Canada’s ability to make independent trade deals with other countries. Canada viewed this as a threat to its economic independence and sovereignty.

Mike Carney

2. More restrictive rules for Canadian automobiles. The U.S. wanted tougher American-content requirements for vehicles to qualify for lower tariffs.

Reuters

3. Reduced tariff relief for Canadian vehicles and metals, including disagreements over which categories of trucks would qualify for relief.

Reuters

4. Pressure concerning Canada's dairy, alcohol and other market-access policies. The U.S. argued that Canadian restrictions discriminated against American products.

The White House

5. There was also a major dispute over Quebec's French-language protections. Carney said the U.S. proposal would weaken protections that Canada considers fundamental rights.

The Guardian

Edited August 25Aug 25 by thaibreaker

Just now, thaibreaker said:

Pressure concerning Canada's dairy, alcohol and other market-access policies

Pressure that is more than justified. Ottawa uses protectionist policies and strict loopholes to systematically block American milk from entering Canada.

https://globalnews.ca/news/12027575/donald-trump-tariffs-supply-management-dairy-access/

23 minutes ago, marin said:

My brain is intact. Fake Saudi/Harvard guy. I am a Cal dad X2 so know the value of a degree.

There's the value of your degree, then there's the value of your kids degrees, and then there's now. I think you know this. The material of the degree now is made with recycled toilet paper. You can thank Greenspan Bernanke yelled and jpow

7 minutes ago, thaibreaker said:

Let's try Chatgpt, what was added:

1. Restrictions on Canada’s ability to make independent trade deals with other countries. Canada viewed this as a threat to its economic independence and sovereignty.

Mike Carney

2. More restrictive rules for Canadian automobiles. The U.S. wanted tougher American-content requirements for vehicles to qualify for lower tariffs.

Reuters

3. Reduced tariff relief for Canadian vehicles and metals, including disagreements over which categories of trucks would qualify for relief.

Reuters

4. Pressure concerning Canada's dairy, alcohol and other market-access policies. The U.S. argued that Canadian restrictions discriminated against American products.

The White House

5. There was also a major dispute over Quebec's French-language protections. Carney said the U.S. proposal would weaken protections that Canada considers fundamental rights.

The Guardian

Given that a lot of the information hasn't even been released, what did they use to train ChatGPT?

Can you say "AI Slop"? One of the problems with AI is that "I don't know" is not programmed as an option.

2 minutes ago, harvardgrad said:

There's the value of your degree, then there's the value of your kids degrees, and then there's now. I think you know this. The material of the degree now is made with recycled toilet paper. You can thank Greenspan Bernanke yelled and jpow

Not quite. Both daughters took advantage of a good degree. One has just left SpaceX and is now with K2, the other is with Google. Both in senior positions at age 28. The sure dont call themselves CalGrad on social media.

The calculation is simple.

Sure, Canadian real estate is not worth a lot, a paltry 4.1 trillion USD. However, the Canadians are sitting on 33 trillion USD of natural resources and the corporate entities of Canada have assets worth another 18 trillion USD.

That's over 55 trillion USD. Sitting right there for the taking, basically undefended. Right next to the USA.

Surely invading Canada is worth considering?

1 minute ago, marin said:

Not quite. Both daughters took advantage of a good degree. One has just left SpaceX and is now with K2, the other is with Google. Both in senior positions at age 28. The sure dont call themselves CalGrad on social media.

OK so graduated pre Biden then. Grocery prices doubled since then, degree values have halved. That's what happens when the president allows his aides to run the country. They could have just worked those 4-6 years, put the saved income into spacex stock and retire in 10 years

3 minutes ago, harvardgrad said:

They could have just worked those 4-6 years, put the saved income into spacex stock and retire in 10 years

What are you talking about? Both have worked since they were 21. Previous jobs have been with Oracle and Apple. The one with SpaceX has 1500 shares, the one in Google is acquiring shares yearly. They both plan on retiring in less than 10 years. Helps that one is married to a doctor the other to an aerospace engineer.

A Cal degree will always get you an interview. How you do on the interview is up to you.

1 hour ago, JonnyF said:

You think EU citizens vote directly on who will be the EU President?

That's cute. 😄

No, I Am Cute.

Well, @JonnyF , there is a direct democracy and a representative democracy. The first one is likely to change into dictatorship, as we see