Politics

[Kevin Peacocke]

Agreed.

I know some will cry about this, but I see no reason for unity with evil. That is all the other side stands for, promotes and represents.

It is about time that we put America first here in our own country and America first on the world stage.

The common ground is quite easy to define, it is common sense. Until the Democrats and liberals in general embrace that concept there will be no reconciliation. Holding onto woke is a losing strategy.

 

[375 Ruger Fan]

Thank you for the expert testimony and for the invitation.

My ancestry is Dutch, a country once festooned with windmills (working as water pumps, mostly). My name is derived from this technology. They transformed the country and helped generate its place in the world. Here in Australia we have wind power spinning on some ridge tops. To me, they are beautiful, as they signify how clever we are to make electricity out of wind. They're not perfect but are better than burning coal.

I'm familiar with arguments against investing in new technologies. I worked my career in Defence, spending billions on things we hoped never to use (and usually didn't) and which were only good for killing people. Our F-111s were ready for war one day and buried in concrete the next. We constantly talked about how many hospitals or schools this project or that could buy. This kept us energised and focussed on doing the best we could with the money. We felt the responsibility deeply. We were good public servants. We knew that some in the community hated what we were doing. This also made us feel the responsibility deeply. I expect that the scientists and engineers who build wind power in the US experience the same emotions.

Re your gracious invitation, please allow me to take a raincheck. I'm sure I would enjoy your company and your surrounds greatly at some point in the future, but for the moment I need to keep my distance from Americans. It could lead to you learning some new swear words. I don't think I'm alone in this. It would be hard for me to describe how deeply I am troubled about what your administration is doing to the world. Despite all the signs and alarm bells, obvious for decades, the American electorate has allowed itself to be scammed into choosing a man who is without question one of the most flawed human beings ever to seek high office; a man who is utterly unfit to be President of the United States and leader of the free world. With only a shadow of a doubt, I believe Americans will come to regret their choice, soon and significantly. Notwithstanding, I wish each of you good health and happiness, in the difficult times ahead.

Regarding your comments on Trump, there are many Americans (myself included) that voted for Trump (multiple times) not because he was a great choice, but because the other candidates (Hillary Clinton, Joe Biden and Kamala Harris) were even worst choices.

Many of the changes Trump is now enacting are long overdue. Prior administrations and Congress, as well as many of our allies, have not had the political will to take care of business and do many of the things that needed to be done. Trump knows he only has 4 years to get things done. If the mid-term elections go the wrong way, Trump only has 2 years to get things done. I believe that is the reason for the sledge hammer approach to many of the issues. Do I like it? No, not really. But the status quo isn't an acceptable alternative.

 

[WAB]

That’s what makes it so frustrating when we actually had a chance to elect a leader that wanted to rebuild are military repeal a series of needless gun laws and cut wasteful spending only to watch it all be torpedoed by an unnecessary trade war.

Trump has done more damage to the conservatives in Canada than any targeted foreign election interference ever could. Through outright lies on trade imbalances and giving the liberals a target to rally the country against.

It is infuriating to me to see how badly Trump has mismanaged the relationship with Canada. The nation was on the cusp of real positive change and he has driven it back into to morass. It’s almost like he wants to see the Liberals stay in power.

 

[Wishfulthinker580]

Is there still hope for Pierre Poilievre to become PM?

 

[Tubby’s Canteen]

Is there still hope for Pierre Poilievre to become PM?

Possible but a minority government is a complete waste of time. In Canada we can also have a coalition form government so there is also the possibility of the conservatives winning the election and being forced into opposition status anyway do to the liberals and ndp forming a coalition. The ndp have been the supporting power behind the last liberal government anyway so it is not a stretch.

 

[WAB]

Possible but a minority government is a complete waste of time. In Canada we can also have a coalition form government so there is also the possibility of the conservatives winning the election and being forced into opposition status anyway do to the liberals and ndp forming a coalition. The ndp have been the supporting power behind the last liberal government anyway so it is not a stretch.

I would say that that is the most likely outcome.

Isolationists seem oblivious to the fact that actions have consequences, whether they care to acknowledge them or not. Those consequences impact individuals and nations, and ultimately impact the self interest of our own nation. I get a little tired of the lack of critical thinking skills.

 

[mdwest]

I don’t doubt conservatives in Canada are losing ground. Every major news outlet says as much.. it’s a consistent theme…

I do question how much of an impact Trump is really having though..

Everything I’m reading is that that real challenges are tied to how each party has messaged change..

Conservatives have since 2021 focused on “Trudeau” being the problem..

Trudeau is no longer a salient point since he is no longer running.. so the core conservative message is just now really rising to the surface (all the very specific things that need to change)…

While liberals are also pointing to Trudeau as the actual problem… Carney has gone on the offensive about Trudeau.. and we all know how Freeland feels about him..

So they’re somewhat messaging the same things conservatives have for years now…

We aren’t Trudeau…

Which appeals the a huge majority of Canadians…

They can keep liberal values and all the things they like about Canada.. but no longer have to deal with their village idiot..

Most articles I’ve read in Reuters, Al Jezzera, BBC, etc do speak about the Trump effect and how Canadians are considering who would best be able to manage the relationship with Trump.. but they sorta make that a by-line to the story.. it’s not the center focus..

I’m wondering what the typical person running around the streets of Toronto or Montreal actually are thinking (since the news, and polls so often get it wrong)…

 

[fourfive8]

Oh, so Canada seems perfectly content to continue to be a socialist libtard sanctuary country then claim no responsibility for illegal alien, drug and other trafficking…. “nothing to see, just passing through” don’t ya know, eh?

 

[WAB]

I don’t doubt conservatives in Canada are losing ground. Every major news outlet says as much.. it’s a consistent theme…

I do question how much of an impact Trump is really having though..

Everything I’m reading is that that real challenges are tied to how each party has messaged change..

Conservatives have since 2021 focused on “Trudeau” being the problem..

Trudeau is no longer a salient point since he is no longer running.. so the core conservative message is just now really rising to the surface (all the very specific things that need to change)…

While liberals are also pointing to Trudeau as the actual problem… Carney has gone on the offensive about Trudeau.. and we all know how Freeland feels about him..

So they’re somewhat messaging the same things conservatives have for years now…

We aren’t Trudeau…

Which appeals the a huge majority of Canadians…

They can keep liberal values and all the things they like about Canada.. but no longer have to deal with their village idiot..

Most articles I’ve read in Reuters, Al Jezzera, BBC, etc do speak about the Trump effect and how Canadians are considering who would best be able to manage the relationship with Trump.. but they sorta make that a by-line to the story.. it’s not the center focus..

I’m wondering what the typical person running around the streets of Toronto or Montreal actually are thinking (since the news, and polls so often get it wrong)…

My observations are coming from the flood of messages from friends and family, in addition to what we are seeing on the news. Admittedly somewhat anecdotal, although I will say they run the full spectrum of political ideals.

 

[Tubby’s Canteen]

I don’t doubt conservatives in Canada are losing ground. Every major news outlet says as much.. it’s a consistent theme…

I do question how much of an impact Trump is really having though..

Everything I’m reading is that that real challenges are tied to how each party has messaged change..

Conservatives have since 2021 focused on “Trudeau” being the problem..

Trudeau is no longer a salient point since he is no longer running.. so the core conservative message is just now really rising to the surface (all the very specific things that need to change)…

While liberals are also pointing to Trudeau as the actual problem… Carney has gone on the offensive about Trudeau.. and we all know how Freeland feels about him..

So they’re somewhat messaging the same things conservatives have for years now…

We aren’t Trudeau…

Which appeals the a huge majority of Canadians…

They can keep liberal values and all the things they like about Canada.. but no longer have to deal with their village idiot..

Most articles I’ve read in Reuters, Al Jezzera, BBC, etc do speak about the Trump effect and how Canadians are considering who would best be able to manage the relationship with Trump.. but they sorta make that a by-line to the story.. it’s not the center focus..

I’m wondering what the typical person running around the streets of Toronto or Montreal actually are thinking (since the news, and polls so often get it wrong)…

Well about every third commercial on television the last three weeks is a liberal sponsored comparison between trump and the conservative leader.

https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=1689259712019354

I can’t find them on YouTube to link but the top couple are the attack ads airing constantly

 

[mdwest]

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I thought some pieces of this article were interesting regarding the liberal process for voting for its candidate.. seems they are struggling a bit to get the voting process right…

It also implies that Carney is the front runner… do you guys think that’s correct? The liberal candidate will be Carney rather than Freeland or one of the other options?

 

[Brent in Az]

Reading some of these comments, I'd swear I was watching Whoopi & Joy on "The View"......lol.

Other countries have set themselves up for this trade war. Trump is now playing hardball to level the field, and light a fire under the asses of complacent foreign governments, and people are squealing about it.

 

[Tubby’s Canteen]

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I thought some pieces of this article were interesting regarding the liberal process for voting for its candidate.. seems they are struggling a bit to get the voting process right…

It also implies that Carney is the front runner… do you guys think that’s correct? The liberal candidate will be Carney rather than Freeland or one of the other options?

Carney will take Freeland for the party leader. Freeland is tainted in the views of the liberals for turning on Trudeau and it’s all to fresh in mind to be forgiven.

 

[Brent in Az]

DOGE cutting more than 700 federal leases. Saving taxpayers $468 million.

Que the outrage.....

 

[mdwest]

I’ll do some reading on Carney then…

He appears to me to be a Canadian Jaimie Dimon… socially liberal, fiscally centrist but left leaning, and probably a wizard at finance, economics, and global business… but I admit I’ve only seen a few things from him so far and don’t know how far left his leanings are..

 

[Tubby’s Canteen]

Reading some of these comments, I'd swear I was watching Whoopi & Joy on "The View"......lol.

Other countries have set themselves up for this trade war. Trump is now playing hardball to level the field, and light a fire under the asses of complacent foreign governments, and people are squealing about it.

What country are you referring to? Canada who had a trade agreement in place negotiated and signed by Donald trump that was due for renewal in 2026? An agreement trump circumvented under handedly by outright lying about a trade deficit and then using national defence as an excuse? Saying Canada is responsible for the trade war is about on par with saying Ukraine started its war with Russia another falsehood trump spews.

 

[Red Leg]

After Trump threat, Hamas refuses to release more hostages without phase 2 ceasefire deal

Hamas ignored President Donald Trump's "last warning" to release the remaining Israeli hostages, saying it will only free them under a lasting ceasefire deal.

www.foxnews.com

Trump is going to have to make good on some of these threats he makes toward real enemies along with ones aimed at our allies like Canada, or our foes may start to view him as the blusterer and chief. Though I am rather unsure exactly what we would be prepared to do that Israel isn't or hasn't.

 

[Red Leg]

What country are you referring to? Canada who had a trade agreement in place negotiated and signed by Donald trump that was due for renewal in 2026? An agreement trump circumvented under handedly by outright lying about a trade deficit and then using national defence as an excuse? Saying Canada is responsible for the trade war is about on par with saying Ukraine started its war with Russia another falsehood trump spews.

The typical committed Trump supporter seems to firmly accept that as well.

 

[Brent in Az]

What country are you referring to? Canada who had a trade agreement in place negotiated and signed by Donald trump that was due for renewal in 2026? An agreement trump circumvented under handedly by outright lying about a trade deficit and then using national defence as an excuse? Saying Canada is responsible for the trade war is about on par with saying Ukraine started its war with Russia another falsehood trump spews.

You keep on believing that. Trump is a better poker player.

 

[Rocked and Loaded]

I think a lot of europeans are thinking the same way(unfortunately). The Vile and egodriven leadership in the US are tearing down many old established relations between America and the rest of the world. It should be of no surprise if the americans in just a few years has isolated them themself to a point they see all outside as a potential enemy( paranoia). Overhere we see more and americans establish themselfs for good. They leave the US because living overhere in many aspects are better and life in the US are becomming unbearable for many. Many americans who have lived overhere for some years experience the cultural shock when returning for a visit. Many leave because they can not see a retirement ahead in the country they onced loved.

I can imagine the exact type of people you describe and frankly you’re welcome to keep them.