cwericb Posted March 16 Posted March 16 19 minutes ago, 73 Reds said: John, he can say anything he likes, but consider if Greenland, or G-d forbid Denmark were under attack by China or Russia, who would be there to help protect and defend? 11 minutes ago, Gregmal said: France and Canada of course lmfao Well smart guy, Canada has done it before: During WWII, Canada directly impacted Denmark by preventing a Soviet occupation of the country in May 1945. The 1st Canadian Parachute Battalion, as part of Operation Eclipse, rushed to Wismar to block Soviet advances, securing the border for the Allied-occupied, formerly German-occupied Denmark. Additionally, Canada took over the protection of Greenland, a Danish colony, to prevent German usage. Happy now?
cubsfan Posted March 16 Posted March 16 Just now, 73 Reds said: Sadly, the very same attitude by Leftist anti-law enforcement in this Country. They hate them until they need them. Just short-sighted thinking all the way around. It's definitely a "progressive" thing. You can expect all the criticism in the world from them, with NO action or accountability. I'm shocked at Europe - such fools. Now their friends in the Gulf States are under attack and wish to ship them their life-line of oil - and the Europeans are hiding under their desks like a bunch of chickens. I am actually very surprised --but after they cut and run on their "blood brothers" in Ukraine - I guess I shouldn't be surprised.
cubsfan Posted March 16 Posted March 16 3 minutes ago, cwericb said: Well smart guy, Canada has done it before: During WWII, Canada directly impacted Denmark by preventing a Soviet occupation of the country in May 1945. The 1st Canadian Parachute Battalion, as part of Operation Eclipse, rushed to Wismar to block Soviet advances, securing the border for the Allied-occupied, formerly German-occupied Denmark. Additionally, Canada took over the protection of Greenland, a Danish colony, to prevent German usage. Happy now? So sad -- That was "The Greatest Generation", not the "Cut and Run" generation. That older generation doesn't exist anymore in your countries. If you want to see real heroics - look no further than Israel, Ukraine and the USA.
Gregmal Posted March 16 Posted March 16 7 minutes ago, cubsfan said: t's definitely a "progressive" thing. You can expect all the criticism in the world from them, with NO action or accountability. They’re not cowards, they just have a mandated SWOT analysis meeting that must be held before doing anything.
John Hjorth Posted March 16 Posted March 16 43 minutes ago, 73 Reds said: John, he can say anything he likes, but consider if Greenland, or G-d forbid Denmark were under attack by China or Russia, who would be there to help protect and defend? Thanks, @73 Reds, That's actually a good question! I'm not sure it's a 'yes' by now. But things have changed drastically since POTUS' failed 'annexation' intermezzo. A lot of money has politically been alllocated to the Danish defence budget for 'artic defence'. Immediate relocation of four F-35 to Søndre Stømfjord [Kangerlussuaq Airport] permanently, from Karup, Jutland, the Danish homeplace for F-35's. USA already has 4 F-35s stationed at Thule Air Base [Pituffik Star Base], and they have been there long before POTUS started this 'Greenland thingy', to project the radar station BMEWS. As likely one of the most important initiatives. I'm of the the personal opinion, that if the Western World get a problem with China over this path, it will trigger USA [Alaska] and Canada first, because of sailing routes in the North-West passage. [covered in depth by @Spekulatius and I earlier here in this topic]. I don't personally believe by Russia is a real threat, by now it's already busy breaking its own economic spine on trying to take Ukraine. I found this using Google AI to elaborate- it's to me pretty good, and it's also clear we don't stand alone with this issue any longer : - - - o 0 o - - - I hope this helps, @73 Reds.
SharperDingaan Posted March 16 Posted March 16 It isn't going well US gas prices continue to rise, tariff continuation now under threat and refunds due, midterms rapidly approaching, debt getting harder to sell, indices trending down, petroyuan getting a boost, and now; every nation negotiating safe passage through the SOH ... pissing on Orange Boy, while lowering crude prices . Welcome to the Muppet Show ! SD
John Hjorth Posted March 16 Posted March 16 38 minutes ago, cwericb said: Well smart guy, Canada has done it before: During WWII, Canada directly impacted Denmark by preventing a Soviet occupation of the country in May 1945. The 1st Canadian Parachute Battalion, as part of Operation Eclipse, rushed to Wismar to block Soviet advances, securing the border for the Allied-occupied, formerly German-occupied Denmark. Additionally, Canada took over the protection of Greenland, a Danish colony, to prevent German usage. Happy now? Thank you, Eric [ @cwericb ], I had actually forgotten all about that.
73 Reds Posted March 16 Posted March 16 22 minutes ago, John Hjorth said: Thanks, @73 Reds, That's actually a good question! I'm not sure it's a 'yes' by now. But things have changed drastically since POTUS' failed 'annexation' intermezzo. A lot of money has politically been alllocated to the Danish defence budget for 'artic defence'. Immediate relocation of four F-35 to Søndre Stømfjord [Kangerlussuaq Airport] permanently, from Karup, Jutland, the Danish homeplace for F-35's. USA already has 4 F-35s stationed at Thule Air Base [Pituffik Star Base], and they have been there long before POTUS started this 'Greenland thingy', to project the radar station BMEWS. As likely one of the most important initiatives. I'm of the the personal opinion, that if the Western World get a problem with China over this path, it will trigger USA [Alaska] and Canada first, because of sailing routes in the North-West passage. [covered in depth by @Spekulatius and I earlier here in this topic]. I don't personally believe by Russia is a real threat, by now it's already busy breaking its own economic spine on trying to take Ukraine. I found this using Google AI to elaborate- it's to me pretty good, and it's also clear we don't stand alone with this issue any longer : - - - o 0 o - - - I hope this helps, @73 Reds. I think increased interest and commitment in the region by your Country is a good thing.
LC Posted March 16 Posted March 16 “Skied” for a week in Utah and even there the terrain is less rocky than this thread! So catch me up- did we defeat the nuclear powerhouse of Iran yet? Have we brokered a peace between Russia and Ukraine? Is Israel now the safest place in the world? Has Greenland started paying tribute to TrumpCo yet? Will Canada get Senators as the 51st state? Has the influx of Venezuela gas dropped prices below $2/gal? Have literacy rates finally improved in MAGA states?
John Hjorth Posted March 16 Posted March 16 4 minutes ago, LC said: “Skied” for a week in Utah and even there the terrain is less rocky than this thread! So catch me up- did we defeat the nuclear powerhouse of Iran yet? Have we brokered a peace between Russia and Ukraine? Is Israel now the safest place in the world? Has Greenland started paying tribute to TrumpCo yet? Will Canada get Senators as the 51st state? Has the influx of Venezuela gas dropped prices below $2/gal? Have literacy rates finally improved in MAGA states? @LC, Missed you. The answers are : No, No, No, No, No, No & No. [ ].
cubsfan Posted March 16 Posted March 16 9 minutes ago, LC said: “Skied” for a week in Utah and even there the terrain is less rocky than this thread! So catch me up- did we defeat the nuclear powerhouse of Iran yet? Have we brokered a peace between Russia and Ukraine? Is Israel now the safest place in the world? Has Greenland started paying tribute to TrumpCo yet? Will Canada get Senators as the 51st state? Has the influx of Venezuela gas dropped prices below $2/gal? Have literacy rates finally improved in MAGA states? You can go to the chalet and have some drinks. Trump surrendered to Iran already - it's preordained by CoBf
LC Posted March 16 Posted March 16 I love the instant feedback! Glad to be back, gents. 2 minutes ago, cubsfan said: You can go to the chalet and have some drinks. Desperately needed after time spent with Joey Smith and the Mormons! The guy doesn’t share even a single one of his 19 wives!!
Mephistopheles Posted March 16 Posted March 16 (edited) Everyone seems to think Hormuz will open up soon, given the futures curve. I've been thinking about the Iran hostage crisis where the Iranians supposedly wanted to tank Jimmy Carter's re-election chances so they waited until after the election to free the hostages. I can see parallels here where Iran refuses to cooperate with the Strait of Hormuz until the midterms to screw Trump. If the Dems win both houses, they can put serious restraints on this war and of course on arms sales to Israel. They don't mind sacrificing their own people, so they won't care if Trump keeps bombing them. But also, higher oil prices may mean more services for the people, thus less enthusiasm from the anti govt protestors. U.S./Israel has decapitated much of Iran's leadership. But the people still want a new government. So what happens if the war ends tomorrow and oil goes back to $60? That means less revenue for Iran and thus angrier public. Why not just keep oil at $100-200, feed the people, and bank on a blue wave in the midterms? Edited March 16 by Mephistopheles
John Hjorth Posted March 16 Posted March 16 (edited) 8 minutes ago, LC said: I love the instant feedback! Glad to be back, gents. Desperately needed after time spent with Joey Smith and the Mormons! The guy doesn’t share even a single one of his 19 wives!! What a lack of hospitality, simply rude! And cheapskaty! Edited March 16 by John Hjorth
cubsfan Posted March 16 Posted March 16 (edited) 23 minutes ago, Mephistopheles said: Everyone seems to think Hormuz will open up soon, given the futures curve. I've been thinking about the Iran hostage crisis where the Iranians supposedly wanted to tank Jimmy Carter's re-election chances so they waited until after the election to free the hostages. I can see parallels here where Iran refuses to cooperate with the Strait of Hormuz until the midterms to screw Trump. If the Dems win both houses, they can put serious restraints on this war and of course on arms sales to Israel. They don't mind sacrificing their own people, so they won't care if Trump keeps bombing them. But also, higher oil prices may mean more services for the people, thus less enthusiasm from the anti govt protestors. U.S./Israel has decapitated much of Iran's leadership. But the people still want a new government. So what happens if the war ends tomorrow and oil goes back to $60? That means less revenue for Iran and thus angrier public. Why not just keep oil at $100-200, feed the people, and bank on a blue wave in the midterms? Absolutely no doubt it's a serious consideration. Fanatical nut-bags are capable of anything. It wouldn't shock me if they shelled/bombed Kharg Island either, although it would be incredibly stupid. And 10,000 people live there. It's a good thing Trump/Bibi are destroying their militaries. Edited March 16 by cubsfan
SharperDingaan Posted March 16 Posted March 16 (edited) Highly recommend a look through the 'Alex' cartoon strips as it's reminiscent of what we see today .... 'Alex Masterly' inspired thousands aspiring to the City for generations, and the strips were required reading. Xmas 2023 advising SantaCorp, Xmas 2019 advising on Brexit, and the early 2000's selling souls for the devil's bank are favourites https://www.theoldie.co.uk/blog/farewell-alex-the-cartoon-rogue-of-the-city-by-robert-bathurst Far too honest for today's crowd SD Edited March 16 by SharperDingaan
Mephistopheles Posted March 16 Posted March 16 10 minutes ago, cubsfan said: Absolutely no doubt it's a serious consideration. Fanatical nut-bags are capable of anything. It wouldn't shock me if they shelled/bombed Kharg Island either, although it would be incredibly stupid. And 10,000 people live there. It's a good thing Trump/Bibi are destroying their militaries. Well, you don't need much of a military if you can just keep droning every other or every 5th ship that goes through the strait. Frankly, I'm surprised that the Arabs never figured out a plan B to a prolonged strait closure. More pipelines or what not. It's kind of shocking that all of these years, 20% of the world's oil has moved through a tiny bottle neck that's controlled by a terrorist regime.
John Hjorth Posted March 16 Posted March 16 9 minutes ago, SharperDingaan said: Highly recommend a look through the 'Alex' cartoon strips as it's reminiscent of what we see today .... 'Alex Masterly' inspired thousands aspiring to the City for generations, and the strips were required reading. Xmas 2023 advising SantaCorp, Xmas 2019 advising on Brexit, and the early 2000's selling souls for the devil's bank are favourites https://www.theoldie.co.uk/blog/farewell-alex-the-cartoon-rogue-of-the-city-by-robert-bathurst Far too honest for today's crowd SD HaHa! , Awesome hint, SD [ @SharperDingaan ] , thank you!
John Hjorth Posted March 16 Posted March 16 Perhaps especially for @Mephistopheles here : Reuters - Business [March 3rd 2026] : Saudi Arabia tries to divert oil to Red Sea amid Iran war, faces reluctant shippers Summary : Aramco instructs some buyers to load at Red Sea port of Yanbu to avoid Hormuz Tanker rates at Yanbu more than double, some shippers prefer to avoid Middle East East-West pipeline capacity limited, potential target for attacks, analysts say Global oil prices rise amid attacks by and on Iran UAE also has means of bypassing Hormuz
Parsad Posted March 16 Posted March 16 4 hours ago, bargainman said: You're funny https://www.visualcapitalist.com/worlds-largest-economies-including-u-s-states/ Cali's economy is almost 2x all of Canada. Populations are about neck and neck though https://www.visualcapitalist.com/population-of-us-states-compared-with-countries/ That's why I want California! Why would I want Minnesota? I don't need the Mall of America! Cheers!
Parsad Posted March 16 Posted March 16 4 hours ago, Maverick47 said: “He who thinks he is a leader, but has no one following him, is merely taking a walk.” LOL! Bravo! Cheers!
cwericb Posted March 16 Posted March 16 (edited) 2 hours ago, cubsfan said: So sad -- That was "The Greatest Generation", not the "Cut and Run" generation. That older generation doesn't exist anymore in your countries. If you want to see real heroics - look no further than Israel, Ukraine and the USA. Just like your hero, DJt, you are displaying your arrogance and ignorance in attempting to insult other countries. Canada's military is presently serving in Latvia, Qatar, Kuwait Jordan, Democratic Republic of Congo, Ukraine, Egypt, Senegal, the Arctic, Tunisia, etc. And just to try and educate you a little more .... "Canada was heavily involved in Afghanistan from 2001 to 2014, with over 40,000 Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members serving in the coalition against terrorism, primarily in Kandahar It was the largest military deployment since WWII, costing 158 Canadian military lives" Which branch of the military have you served in? Edited March 16 by cwericb
Parsad Posted March 16 Posted March 16 4 hours ago, cubsfan said: Yeah, the whole United States is following him! That's a good one! What?! Cubs, you should work for Trump's PR team! Cheers!
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