Gregmal Posted January 28 Posted January 28 6 minutes ago, dwy000 said: The difference is that other countries tend to follow through and execute. And then stick to the deal afterwards. Under Trump, the "deal" (if there actually was one) usually doesnt get signed as advertised, is subject to change based upon a tweet he didnt like and is actioned upon executive orders not congressional approval meaning its short term and subject to change. Great. So basically you are the one person who is the de facto grand determiner of what constitutes an international trade deal…got it!
dwy000 Posted January 28 Posted January 28 6 minutes ago, Gregmal said: Great. So basically you are the one person who is the de facto grand determiner of what constitutes an international trade deal…got it! Actually the whole point was that I'm not. Countries are the grand determiner and they are actively determining they need and want trade deals that expand relationships with other regions and shift reliance away from the US. They are the ones announcing them, not me.
John Hjorth Posted January 28 Posted January 28 2 hours ago, John Hjorth said: More toestepping, condescending US behavior towards the pople of the Danish Realm : Euractiv - News, Politics [January 28th 2026] : US embassy removes flags with names of fallen Danish soldiers Subtitle : Copenhagen's mayor for environmental affairs, Line Barfoed called the move "disrespectful". - - - o 0 o - - - Other Danish news media report, speculate, it was a caretaker, or handyman ordered to do so.Those flowerboxes are placed there by Copenhagen Municipality, owning them and maintaning them, they are placed on the walkway, Copenhagen Municipality soil! Now everybody here is in self-occilating mode, horrified, offended! All Danish news media stirring the pot! Diplomatic suicide attempt by a US Embassy! - Noone can make this up! 'The US Embassy in Copenhagen unfortunately died under a suicide attempt!' Absolutely unsurpassed, unrivalled, unbeaten, unexampled, unequalled, second to none entertainment! The United States of America, please continue behaving like an elephant in a china boutique! More, please! A commentator and reporter on Danish TV2 with deep knowledge and closeintimate relations over time rto the US Embassy eports he thinks this is also about, related to DOGE cutting down Copenhagen US Embassy communication department to about nothing, leaving only those without a functioning brain, no blood circulation in the head, everybody else have already left, having had enough!
cwericb Posted January 28 Posted January 28 16 minutes ago, 73 Reds said: You like to make it personal - why? In case you're wondering I deal with Canadians both personally and professionally every day of my life. Part of my family is from Winnipeg. Personal enough for you? More often than not, taking a dispassionate view of things adds a lot more clarity than when you let emotions take over. Well that would be because it was you, as an American, telling a Canadian that we would get over Trump's actions and his threats. In respect to my attitudes towards the US, at this point I am relatively moderate compared to the way many Canadians feel at this point. Trump has permanently damaged the relationship between our two countries and I guess that actually that was a good thing.
73 Reds Posted January 28 Posted January 28 8 minutes ago, cwericb said: Well that would be because it was you, as an American, telling a Canadian that we would get over Trump's actions and his threats. In respect to my attitudes towards the US, at this point I am relatively moderate compared to the way many Canadians feel at this point. Trump has permanently damaged the relationship between our two countries and I guess that actually that was a good thing. 8 minutes ago, cwericb said: Well that would be because it was you, as an American, telling a Canadian that we would get over Trump's actions and his threats. In respect to my attitudes towards the US, at this point I am relatively moderate compared to the way many Canadians feel at this point. Trump has permanently damaged the relationship between our two countries and I guess that actually that was a good thing. Another day of "the sky is falling". Yawn.
cubsfan Posted January 28 Posted January 28 1 hour ago, 73 Reds said: Evidently you didn't learn much from Carney's speech last week or take it to heart. A strong US is ultimately the best thing Canada could ever hope for - unless you plan on defending yourselves. Exactly, tough guy Comrade Carney, gave a GREAT speech to the Davos globalists. Now he has to back it up after the tough talk. In any serious negotiation, the key is always, "Are you dealing from a position of strength?". Looks like we will find out. In the meantime, the freeloading and parasitic behavior of our so-called allies is OVER. Time for them to man up.
cwericb Posted January 28 Posted January 28 22 minutes ago, Gregmal said: Emotionally driven groaning/whining/even crying is what they do best. Little boys don’t understand it’s just business, nothing personal. Actually that is a very interesting comment. See there is a thing called 'ethics' that most reputable business people abide by but it would seem to be a foreign concept to Mr. Trump. I am not sure, but your comment seems to ignore that there are certain ethics involved in most business transactions as well as running a country.
73 Reds Posted January 28 Posted January 28 2 minutes ago, cwericb said: Actually that is a very interesting comment. See there is a thing called 'ethics' that most reputable business people abide by but it would seem to be a foreign concept to Mr. Trump. I am not sure, but your comment seems to ignore that there are certain ethics involved in most business transactions as well as running a country. OK, you don't like Trump's ethics. You're not alone. But ethics can be subjective and are easily confused with ideology and long term objectives.
cubsfan Posted January 28 Posted January 28 (edited) 9 minutes ago, cwericb said: Actually that is a very interesting comment. See there is a thing called 'ethics' that most reputable business people abide by but it would seem to be a foreign concept to Mr. Trump. I am not sure, but your comment seems to ignore that there are certain ethics involved in most business transactions as well as running a country. Tell us about ethics, from NATO members committed to a "mutual" defense, and then leave it to ONE member to carry the load for the entirety of the single most important defense relationship they have. Tell us more or grow up. Edited January 28 by cubsfan
cwericb Posted January 28 Posted January 28 9 minutes ago, cubsfan said: Tell us about ethics, from NATO members committed to a "mutual" defense, and then leave it to ONE member to carry the load for the entirety of the single most important defense relationship they have. Tell us more or grow up. Cubs you are SO stuck in the past. Babbitt, NATO, etc, etc. Next you will be bitching about us burning down the White House in 1812. Y'all should get over it and deal with the present.
cwericb Posted January 28 Posted January 28 20 minutes ago, 73 Reds said: OK, you don't like Trump's ethics. You're not alone. But ethics can be subjective and are easily confused with ideology and long term objectives. You saying the ends justify the means?
cubsfan Posted January 28 Posted January 28 6 minutes ago, cwericb said: Cubs you are SO stuck in the past. Babbitt, NATO, etc, etc. Next you will be bitching about us burning down the White House in 1812. Y'all should get over it and deal with the present. Your typical reaction when faced with facts. You have no problem reciting all Canadian American history - so long as it's supports your narrative. Why the transparent hypocrisy?
Spekulatius Posted January 28 Posted January 28 I would be uncomfortable if I were the guy on her right. ICE Barbie isn’t used to handling guns apparently.
cwericb Posted January 28 Posted January 28 (edited) 7 minutes ago, cubsfan said: Your typical reaction when faced with facts. You have no problem reciting all Canadian American history - so long as it's supports your narrative. Why the transparent hypocrisy? Easy now, you need to get a sense of humour We won't burn down the White House again. Donnie is doing his best to destroy it on his own. Edited January 28 by cwericb
John Hjorth Posted January 28 Posted January 28 2 minutes ago, cwericb said: Cubs you are SO stuck in the past. Babbitt, NATO, etc, etc. Next you will be bitching about us burning down the White House in 1812. Y'all should get over it and deal with the present. Yeah, I think the same, Eric [ @cwericb ] and Mike [ @cubsfan ], Mike [ @cubsfan], when was the last time you spent time on updating your self about i.e. European Defence iniatives and spending, all while USA pulling back on participating in securing Europe against the ruler of Russia? Mike [ @cubsfan ], you're anchored seriously in the past, and in need of a thorough update of your internal SQL database! lol! - - - o 0 o - - - Btw., Mike [ @cubsfan], I hope all is well in your end for both your wife and you!
cubsfan Posted January 28 Posted January 28 (edited) 7 minutes ago, John Hjorth said: Yeah, I think the same, Eric [ @cwericb ] and Mike [ @cubsfan ], Mike [ @cubsfan], when was the last time you spent time on updating your self about i.e. European Defence iniatives and spending, all while USA pulling back on participating in securing Europe against the ruler of Russia? Mike [ @cubsfan ], you're anchored seriously in the past, and in need of a thorough update of your internal SQL database! lol! - - - o 0 o - - - Btw., Mike [ @cubsfan], I hope all is well in your end for both your wife and you! Gosh @John Hjorth - Please be much more specific. I've argued these plenty, given you much data, and push back - while I listen to your one-sided and biased arguments all day. Feel free to be very specific - instead of throwing out general accusations after the fact. Edited January 28 by cubsfan
John Hjorth Posted January 28 Posted January 28 8 minutes ago, Spekulatius said: I would be uncomfortable if I were the guy on her right. ICE Barbie isn’t used to handling guns apparently. Awesome!
cubsfan Posted January 28 Posted January 28 (edited) 11 minutes ago, John Hjorth said: Awesome! It's definitely rough work removing dangerous criminals from Minneapolis - which full of them. You only need to ask yourself - why does it take ICE to do the job that MN law enforcement refuses to do?? DHS Highlights More Worst of the Worst Including Sexual Predators, Domestic Abusers, Perpetrators of Fraud, Robbers, and Violent Assailants Arrested Over the Weekend in Minnesota https://www.dhs.gov/news/2026/01/27/dhs-highlights-more-worst-worst-including-sexual-predators-domestic-abusers https://www.dhs.gov/news/2026/01/27/dhs-highlights-more-worst-worst-including-kidnappers-pedophiles-violent-assailants It's ugly painful work as Governor & Mayor resist Edited January 28 by cubsfan
cubsfan Posted January 28 Posted January 28 Thank you President Biden for granting them refuge. "Oh, but they are good people" Thank you President Trump for removing them. DHS Deports 3 Former Members of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps, a Terrorist Organization, to Iran https://www.dhs.gov/news/2026/01/27/dhs-deports-3-former-members-iranian-revolutionary-guard-corps-terrorist
cwericb Posted January 28 Posted January 28 3 minutes ago, cubsfan said: It's definitely rough work removing dangerous criminals from Minneapolis - which full of them. You only need to ask yourself - why does it take ICE to do the job that MN law enforcement refuses to do?? Perhaps because they consider it immoral? Fine to get rid of the violent criminals but the others .....
dwy000 Posted January 28 Posted January 28 22 minutes ago, cwericb said: Perhaps because they consider it immoral? Fine to get rid of the violent criminals but the others ..... Well there have been 3 homicides in Minneapolis this year and 2 of them were by ICE agents. So the best way to get rid of the violent criminals appears to be getting ICE out.
73 Reds Posted January 28 Posted January 28 (edited) 1 hour ago, cwericb said: You saying the ends justify the means? Regrettably, yes. Just look back at our own Presidential election. The means is clearly flawed but the ends would have been far worse if the other candidate had won. Edited January 28 by 73 Reds spelling
cubsfan Posted January 28 Posted January 28 49 minutes ago, cwericb said: Perhaps because they consider it immoral? Fine to get rid of the violent criminals but the others ..... Of course you are correct! That is why MOST local law enforcement cooperates with ICE - and turns over violent criminals directly to ICE - instead of releasing them back into the community. No problems in FL, TN, GA, TX, etc, etc - none. Minneapolis refuses to cooperate with ICE. So ICE targets violent criminals FIRST - but when a local illegal comes to their aid - they get arrested and removed as well. All of this is well known - but you're Canadian so you get a break.
cubsfan Posted January 28 Posted January 28 29 minutes ago, dwy000 said: Well there have been 3 homicides in Minneapolis this year and 2 of them were by ICE agents. So the best way to get rid of the violent criminals appears to be getting ICE out. Only 16,000 alien murderers to go - and those are Joe Biden's numbers from 2024... lots of work to do.
cwericb Posted January 28 Posted January 28 (edited) 3 hours ago, cubsfan said: Tell us about ethics, from NATO members committed to a "mutual" defense, and then leave it to ONE member to carry the load for the entirety of the single most important defense relationship they have. Tell us more or grow up. "We’ve never needed them. We have never really asked anything of them. You know, they’ll say they sent some troops to Afghanistan, or this or that. And they did – they stayed a little back, a little off the front lines.” Edited January 28 by cwericb
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