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I refuse to accept that. It’s easy to frame things that way, but now more than ever, meaningful discourse is crucial. Too many media and social media platforms push polarizing opinions with shallow, thoughtless responses that drive people to extremes. That’s why forums like this are so important—we should fully engage in thoughtful discussions and truly understand each other’s perspectives. And also, do so in person as well.

Okay great, we can begin to understand one another. Since you acknowledge that Canada has underfunded NATO since at least 2015, wouldn’t it make sense that the Trump administration considered this during the USMCA negotiations in 2018? Why the need for tariff if it is to pay for the NATO shortfall?

By the way @cubsfan if you read my posts critically, I have not once made an excuse for any Canadian spending shortfall in regard to NATO. I have simply asked a few questions, which are apparently rhetorical.

Recognizing Canada has a defense spending shortfall of approximately $13 billion per year are the tariffs justified? Is a tariff of 25% on say 300 billion worth of goods a measured and appropriate response to a long term committed ally and bilateral partner?

I guess you don't care to share your thoughts unless it is a convenient point for you to make. Discourse can be difficult, but it is important to a productive society. If that's something you believe in.

I just want to see some straightforward answers to what I think are simple questions @cubsfan

Do you think the launching of a crypto currency that subsequently pumped and dumped is indicative of any sort of corruption? Do you think it is presidential? What would you tell the people who bought the currency in support of the president who may have lost significant dollars?

Here's another one: Do you think it is appropriate for the top executive to call for impeachment of a judge because he does not like the result of a case? Do you believe in a separation of powers as a cornerstone foundational principle of our republic?

While we're at it: Do you stand by deportations without hearings? Without a hearing what gives you the confidence that any of these people are who ICE says they are?

Here's another question: Recognizing Canada has a defense spending shortfall of approximately $13 billion per year are the tariffs justified? Is a tariff of 25% on say 300 billion worth of goods a measured and appropriate response to a long term committed ally and bilateral partner?

I haven't seen an answer to any of the questions posed to you. Answer the questions.

Do I need to give you a treatise on how NATO is used by the USA to project soft and hard power across Europe? And how Canada was a founding member as a result of WW2 but Lester Pearson saw it as a way to forge economic ties between the allies? Or are you simply a black and white guy? Do you see gray at all cubs?

I’m American. I live in Missouri. I’ll ask again. What threat does Canada need protection from? This seems like a lot of fussing over .6% of gdp which is what 13 billion? To put that in perspective we spend what $820 billion a year on defense? Maybe the goal is seen another way: If the admin drops the GDP of their neighbors then they will be seen as meeting the goal!

Who is NATO protecting Canada from? The Americans? look at a map

Yeah tbh Chris Wright is one of the best appointees. One of the only times I can remember rational energy policy coming from Washington.

Ha! I thought we were talking about the drywall nail, face plate screw not being horizontal, the trim paint on the floorboards, and possibly the cutout being on the tits edge of the faceplate.

Can @Dalal.Holdings post yet? I want to see him tell us he called C's decline.

This is the correct take and can't say I disagree with you.

I mean if you think a couple draft dodgers getting rounded up into vans in Ukraine is indicative of an impending European mandated draft then I have a bridge to sell you. Seems like a pretty far leap to make.

Are you registered for the selective service? The US threw kids in prison for not fighting an offensive war in Vietnam. Yeah drafts happen. Especially when a country is fighting for its survival.

MGM and AEGXF I have an inability to bottom tick anything.

To be fair to the MAGAs - you should watch the clip. That's really not quite what he said. Just more twisting by the media.

It's a decent product for its use case - certainly better than Viasat or Hughesnet. My company uses it for internet at remote locations. I've noticed that it seems to instantaneously lose connection regularly when switching satellites. This isn't noticeable in normal browsing, but in using things that require continuous internet connection it is problematic. For instance, SAP is rendered completely useless as the secure connection is not maintained - every time it hops satellites I have to re login. I'm sure there's a workaround for an IT head - but getting that troubleshot in a multinational corporation when dealing with security licensures etc is next to impossible.

Elon Musk seeks Italian presidential meeting to salvage Starlink deal Dance buddy dance

It truly is amazing how easy a citizenry falls in line - on each side.