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[cubsfan]

4 minutes ago, 73 Reds said:

A lot of it too comes from useless educations and degrees.  How many engineers, accountants, physicians (who actually treat patients), builders, tradespeople, business owners and entrepreneurs support socialism?  The common thread among all these groups is they don't make excuses or apologies for who and what they are. 

 

Exactly - they've absorbed the lessons of opportunity, hard work and individual accountability - and left the "experts" that tell everyone else what to do, like teachers and social justice warriors - to ruin those important concepts.

 

Those useless degrees could just as easily be earned by watching TV all day.

[jm25]

[cubsfan]

Another idiot academic loses her University teaching position:

 

https://jbhe.com/2026/06/indiana-university-lecturers-contract-ends-following-lesson-linking-maga-to-white-supremacy/

 

https://indianacapitalchronicle.com/2026/06/11/iu-lecturer-disciplined-for-white-supremacy-lesson-faces-termination/

 

 

Jessica Adams, a full-time lecturer on IU’s Bloomington campus, found herself in trouble in September when a student said she used a graphic identifying “Make America Great Again” as an example of covert white supremacy in her class on diversity, human rights and social justice.

[cwericb]

1 hour ago, cubsfan said:

 

The movement is brought on by the corruption of our teacher's union and universities - particularly the social sciences.

 

 

 

"People who live in glass houses shouldn't throw rocks"

 

Strains credibility when a Trump supporter complains about corruption elsewhere. I know you think Trump can do no wrong but some might view the present level of corruption in the 'first family" will likely be found to have been unprecedented.

[NnnnotSoSmart]

Taking his cues from Trump, Carney's renovating the "Canadian Whitehouse". 

 

Canada’s Most Famous Fixer-Upper—the Prime Minister’s Home—Is Getting a Makeover

https://www.wsj.com/world/americas/canadas-most-famous-fixer-upperthe-prime-ministers-homeis-getting-a-makeover-1a5b2b6d?st=85eDLt&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink

[cubsfan]

2 hours ago, cwericb said:

 

"People who live in glass houses shouldn't throw rocks"

 

Strains credibility when a Trump supporter complains about corruption elsewhere. I know you think Trump can do no wrong but some might view the present level of corruption in the 'first family" will likely be found to have been unprecedented.

 

It's just like someone with severe TDS to go back to all the debunked law fare initiated against the Trump family.  Look at the assholes that launched it - Fani Willis, Letitia James, James Comey, Joe Biden - all criminals trying to jail their major political opponent on bogus/fake charges - just like a banana republic.

 

And of course, when Americans realized the lengths these assholes would stoop to - Americans rejected THEM and elected Trump.  What idiots they were to try and put Trump in jail and remove him from the Presidential ballots.  Americans are not stupid and understand corrupt politicians that have NOTHING to offer except "We don't like Donald Trump"

 

Imagine that as your campaign platform.

[RichardGibbons]

6 hours ago, Castanza said:

IF the US went to war with Canada, it would be a training exercise....

 

I mean, yeah, obviously. 

 

The problem isn't winning the war. It's the next 50 years with a 5500 mile border, potentially 40 million newly-minted terrorists, largely indistinguishable from Americans, many of who would view the Geneva Conventions as naive suggestions.

 

It is super strange how Americans keep on believing that "winning the war" is the end of things, not the beginning.  When was the last time that was true? WW 2 or Korea?

[boilermaker75]

On 6/29/2026 at 6:21 AM, dealraker said:

Nice!  Angela tugs me around London pretty often, sometimes for an entire week.   Paris too.  However, we both prefer to spend the majority of our time discovering in the nooks and crannies.  We plan on spending time in Llandudno also on this trip and actually can walk there from where we will stay.

 

It turns out enduring London will be worth it. I heard back from the Royal Institution today and even though they are closed on July 27, they are letting me and Lyn in to tour the Ri!

[LC]

4 hours ago, cwericb said:

"People who live in glass houses shouldn't throw rocks"

 

Strains credibility when a Trump supporter complains about corruption elsewhere.

 

You need to be more understanding.

 

Now that MAGA's favorite island is off limits, there's no democrat in the white house to "peacefully protest", and their great white hope has kind of shat the bed in Iran, there is a concerning lack of positive talking points.

 

So when in doubt? Fall back on the tried-and-true: A good old-fashioned and self-administered suppository of 1950s conservative talking points! 

[cwericb]

48 minutes ago, RichardGibbons said:

 

I mean, yeah, obviously. 

 

The problem isn't winning the war. It's the next 50 years with a 5500 mile border, potentially 40 million newly-minted terrorists, largely indistinguishable from Americans, many of who would view the Geneva Conventions as naive suggestions.

 

It is super strange how Americans keep on believing that "winning the war" is the end of things, not the beginning.  When was the last time that was true? WW 2 or Korea?

 

Took the words out of my mouth.

 

When was the last time the US won a war? Iran? Sure the US destroyed Iran's navy, air force, etc. But So far Iran still has its nuclear abilities, still has caves full of missiles, and now, now it seems to have gained control of the SOH, not to mention potentially being awarded billions of dollars from the US. Even Trump hasn't got the balls to actually attempt to invade the country. And Canada is 6 times larger than Iran, and 15 times the size of Afghanistan. And size does matter when it comes to controlling or invading territory

 

Winning a war takes more than the best weapons. Look at the French resistance in WWII and the problems a small group of people caused the mighty German war machine.

 

Look at the failure of Bay of Pigs invasion of Cuba and the futility of the hardships the US has imposed on the Cuban people for nearly 70 years.

 

Look at the embarrassment when the US was forced to flee Saigon. Look at the fiasco that took place when the US fled  Afghanistan.

 

And one more thing. There are a lot of Americans that would rather join Canada than fight us.

 

 

 

 

[cubsfan]

1 hour ago, cwericb said:

 

Took the words out of my mouth.

 

When was the last time the US won a war? Iran? Sure the US destroyed Iran's navy, air force, etc. But So far Iran still has its nuclear abilities, still has caves full of missiles, and now, now it seems to have gained control of the SOH, not to mention potentially being awarded billions of dollars from the US. Even Trump hasn't got the balls to actually attempt to invade the country. And Canada is 6 times larger than Iran, and 15 times the size of Afghanistan. And size does matter when it comes to controlling or invading territory

 

Winning a war takes more than the best weapons. Look at the French resistance in WWII and the problems a small group of people caused the mighty German war machine.

 

Look at the failure of Bay of Pigs invasion of Cuba and the futility of the hardships the US has imposed on the Cuban people for nearly 70 years.

 

Look at the embarrassment when the US was forced to flee Saigon. Look at the fiasco that took place when the US fled  Afghanistan.

 

And one more thing. There are a lot of Americans that would rather join Canada than fight us.

 

We're just doing the dirty work your country is too cowardly to do.  Don't worry CW - we got you covered.

 

You can go back to cheering for the IRGC, Fidel's buddies and China Carney.

[Parsad]

8 hours ago, NnnnotSoSmart said:

Taking his cues from Trump, Carney's renovating the "Canadian Whitehouse". 

 

Canada’s Most Famous Fixer-Upper—the Prime Minister’s Home—Is Getting a Makeover

https://www.wsj.com/world/americas/canadas-most-famous-fixer-upperthe-prime-ministers-homeis-getting-a-makeover-1a5b2b6d?st=85eDLt&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink

 

 

Really nothing to do with Trump.  The last two Prime Ministers have not been able to live in 24 Sussex, because of rat infestations, electrical issues, massive renovations that need to be conducted, etc.  Nothing like the White House that did not need this ridiculous ballroom. 

 

Canadians are sometimes too humble for their own good and previous leaders felt bad about spending a large amount of money to renovate the Prime Minister's residence.  Carney finally realized this cannot be delayed any further, and it does not look good for the country.  It's no different than any historical site that needs renovations.  Cheers!

[John Hjorth]

11 hours ago, boilermaker75 said:

It turns out enduring London will be worth it. I heard back from the Royal Institution today and even though they are closed on July 27, they are letting me and Lyn in to tour the Ri!

 

Nice to read, Mike [ @boilermaker75 ],

 

Great service! - I hope Lyn and you enjoy it.

[boilermaker75]

@John Hjorth Thanks John!

[Castanza]

18 hours ago, RichardGibbons said:

 

I mean, yeah, obviously. 

 

The problem isn't winning the war. It's the next 50 years with a 5500 mile border, potentially 40 million newly-minted terrorists, largely indistinguishable from Americans, many of who would view the Geneva Conventions as naive suggestions.

 

It is super strange how Americans keep on believing that "winning the war" is the end of things, not the beginning.  When was the last time that was true? WW 2 or Korea?

 

16 hours ago, cwericb said:

 

Took the words out of my mouth.

 

When was the last time the US won a war? Iran? Sure the US destroyed Iran's navy, air force, etc. But So far Iran still has its nuclear abilities, still has caves full of missiles, and now, now it seems to have gained control of the SOH, not to mention potentially being awarded billions of dollars from the US. Even Trump hasn't got the balls to actually attempt to invade the country. And Canada is 6 times larger than Iran, and 15 times the size of Afghanistan. And size does matter when it comes to controlling or invading territory

 

Winning a war takes more than the best weapons. Look at the French resistance in WWII and the problems a small group of people caused the mighty German war machine.

 

Look at the failure of Bay of Pigs invasion of Cuba and the futility of the hardships the US has imposed on the Cuban people for nearly 70 years.

 

Look at the embarrassment when the US was forced to flee Saigon. Look at the fiasco that took place when the US fled  Afghanistan.

 

And one more thing. There are a lot of Americans that would rather join Canada than fight us.

 

 

 

 

 

Again, you guys seem to be taking this way too personally. Simply pointing out in terms of military power Canada is not even in the same league. Also the US defeats you mentioned are mostly taking over and trying to convert theocratic societies or communist societies. That is vastly different than Canada just saying. And nobody said anything about occupation....simply saying that the US could easily militarily take Canada out. The boarder and support for or against works both ways...Guerilla warfare and terrorism are never ending I agree. But I don't think that has much to do with a strategic defeat. 

[RichardGibbons]

36 minutes ago, Castanza said:

 

 

Again, you guys seem to be taking this way too personally. Simply pointing out in terms of military power Canada is not even in the same league. Also the US defeats you mentioned are mostly taking over and trying to convert theocratic societies or communist societies. That is vastly different than Canada just saying. And nobody said anything about occupation....simply saying that the US could easily militarily take Canada out. The boarder and support for or against works both ways...Guerilla warfare and terrorism are never ending I agree. But I don't think that has much to do with a strategic defeat. 

 

Oh wow, you're taking this way too personally. I was just trying to say nicely that to talk about military power at all is an indication of a lack of insight, because it's completely obvious to everyone that USA has a bigger military than everyone else on the planet by several times, and, to non-Americans, it's also obvious that the military victory is only the first step.

 

Like, what person on here thinks that the Canadian military could hold off the American military? (Please put up your hand if yo do.)  And what person on here thinks that someone exists on CoBaF who needs to be informed in detail that that's the case?

 

To preempt future discussions, it's also not necessary to explain to people on CoBaF that Elon Musk has a bigger net worth than the average meth addict, or that most humans live closer to Washington DC than Alpha Centauri. Yes, even the Russians! (Though if you are inclined to make those explanations, I respectfully request links supporting each of your assertions.)

[Parsad]

Young man no more...Victor Willis passes away at 74!  Cheers!

 

https://www.cnn.com/2026/07/01/entertainment/victor-willis-village-people-death-scli-intl