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If you thought Biden was far left, buckle up. If the US can't adapt to some sort of three, or multi party system, the future looks pretty dark. It seems everything now is extreme left or extreme right. Is there no one left in the middle? I think there is, but they have no power because the right and left have moved to the extreme, especially the right under Trump. And all those changes that Trump has made towards dictatorship may very well come back to haunt the right if the left ever comes back into power.

We just exited our wild swing to the left with Joe Biden and his attempt at socialism - and that was no fun. It can certainly get a lot worse with these lunatics like NYC & LA mayors gaining power.

Hopefully not, but that pendulum has swung so far to the right with Trump's grab for presidential power it has changed the rules of the game, so watch out when it swings to the left.

We are a divided country for sure. It will get sorted out eventually, but it will be painful. It's highly unlikely that socialism will prevail here.

If you visit Niagara Falls, there is s string of wineries along the Lake on the Canadian side that has ver good ice wines. I got a few in my reserve. That‘s not something you can get in Napa or Sonoma. They are also now impossible to get in Germany too since the winters are way to warm.

Wine Review: Eh? Vineyards 2023 Canadian Cabernet Sauvignon – “Maple Leaf Reserve” - This bold Canadian Cabernet Sauvignon from the frozen vineyards of Ontario (or perhaps that one plucky plot in British Columbia that pretends it’s Napa) pours a deep, almost apologetic ruby into the glass, the color of a Mountie’s jacket after a long winter of regrettable decisions. On the nose, it leaps forward with restrained enthusiasm, offering notes of blackcurrant, vanilla, and a distinct whiff of duty-free regret.On the palate, the wine delivers a medium-plus body that’s surprisingly assertive for something that probably spent its formative years under three feet of snow. The fruit is there—ripe plum and cherry—but quickly yields to the unmistakable terroir of the Great White North. I detected clear echoes of poutine gravy (that salty, beefy umami that clings like snow to a parka), followed by a mid-palate surge of maple-glazed bacon that somehow pairs with the subtle char of a perfectly scorched Nanaimo bar crust. The tannins are firm yet polite, much like a Canadian apology delivered after accidentally bumping into you on the sidewalk.What truly elevates this Cabernet, however, is the haunting finish. Just when you think it’s a straightforward New World red, it reveals a wild, gamey undertone that can only be described as moose droppings—earthy, slightly musky, with a lingering essence of “I just trekked through the boreal forest and this is what my boots tasted like.” It’s as if the grapes were gently misted with the essence of a majestic woodland creature that wandered too close to the fermentation tanks after a night of questionable lichen-based decisions. Overall, this is a wine of surprising depth, comic overtones and humorous in its presumptions, scoring a solid 87 points. Perfect for pairing with your next hockey riot or a quiet evening questioning your life choices while eating Kraft Dinner by candlelight. Grok is amazing.

Yeah, but most of them are friendlies.

More Americans live north of the 49th parallel than Canadians.

Baloney, you would all freeze to death come February.

We visited Lake Okanagan years ago and the wines there were surprisingly good. Some wineries had German heritage. i can highly recommend visiting this area.

Canada would be ours faster than Parsad could type out another quip about his sweaty crotch. I'm against invading Canada by the way.

Also something to keep in mind is some of these states' stupid ass pension policies. I think people are gonna be drowning in taxes in the future. That is, if it's true that money doesn't grow on trees.

I would like to see a similar comparison between the US and Vietnam mid 1960's.

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We heard you guys have some oil up there... Global Firepower: Comparison of United States and Canada Military Strengths (2026)

So everybody here knows how I think the future looks a bit grim. I also think that jurisdictional risk will become increasingly more important as our national politics continues to degrade. Law and order seems to be slipping further out of control by the day. The socialist movement will do nothing but gain strength: ChiefExecutive.net: Best and Worst States for Business and of course the worst:

This is the problem with divisive politics...it's a nasty virus that spreads easily and contaminates everything. I already moved one thread to the Politics thread today...I would hate to move another. Please put your political crap in the Politics thread people! Cheers!

We'll sell you the crops, but won't give you the land! Also, the climate is going to be better in the Northern U.S. and Canada for some of your wine varietals...so we'll grow those and and sell to you as well. Buy a bottle of Canadian Cabernet Sauvignon and we'll give you a gallon of water free! Cheers!

Southern Canada has some nice farmland we might need if things get warm and dry down here. I'm sure Trump and Carney are working on it. If Carney ever wants to return to Goldman Sachs, he's gonna have to compromise.

Paraguay upsets Germany! Family is celebrating in Asuncion!

with reviews like this now I need to read it

Reduced CMCSA and RYAN.

Good point!

ICE, CPRT, CME (adds)

thanks both for these stories. My son is most definitely wired differently, he thinks of thinks in ways that nobody in my family does… he’ll have a unique intelligence if he can just get the words out, I’m feel confident. Saluki, lots of factors matter. Prematurity is one of them. Take your kid everywhere you go, they’ll probably be just fine.