Thread: The Ukraine Situation

Originally Posted by BobH

Yup, you are pretty good at obfuscating. You yap a lot about democratic capitalism yet can't say where it is to be found in the US, as normally defined, under Rump. The US is free to import from other countries that they tariff at a lesser rate to reduce costs to US businesses and consumers.

Bob

PLEASE use the search feature and show me ONE example where I even mentioned the word Capitalism let alone a made up Phrase like "Democratic Capitalism" in regards to the US in this thread probably on SRP

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Democratic_capitalism

I will wait

I know this might come as a shock to you, BUT the US is also free to give reciprocal tariffs to our "Friend" Canada, right ???

Or as we said in the Club biz "Everyone is your friend until they have to pay for their drinks"

Originally Posted by thebigspendur

Insurrection? What Insurrection. I saw the GOPs videos and they were just a group of peaceful tourists walking through the capitol.

Hint for those lost in yesterday's news

J6 investigations continue, in particular "What happened to the "Pipe Bomber" investigation ??

ie: The Left: "If you were even in the the Capital Building we are going to find you and bring you to justice"

However, if you were casually dropping pipe bombs around DC or the person that alerted LE to said bombs we just don't care

Now if you watched real up to date news you might have caught the interview of Patel and Bongino, but I doubt you care

Originally Posted by welshwizard

Speaking as someone from the 'rest of the world' I have to say that your post contains a lot of sweeping generalizations. There is some truth in what you say but some falsehood as well.

The rest of the world consists of countries which have been staunch allies of the US and those which have not. Not all of America's allies have been milking the US.

I guess we'll all have to wait and see where we end up.

Yes you are correct that, "the rest of the world," is a generalization and I apologize for grouping everyone together. The UK as you mention has always been a steadfast ally in some periods more than others (boy I miss the Iron Lady) but overall one of our greatest. Australia has been too, but the point is not to make a list. The point is that what I should have stated is "Many other countries of the world." But the observation still remains true and those countries know who they are that are two faced about their support on a convenience basis.

Still, please forgive my impertinence and any insult caused by it.

Originally Posted by gssixgun

PLEASE use the search feature and show me ONE example where I even mentioned the word Capitalism let alone a made up Phrase like "Democratic Capitalism" in regards to the US in this thread probably on SRP

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Democratic_capitalism

I will wait

I know this might come as a shock to you, BUT the US is also free to give reciprocal tariffs to our "Friend" Canada, right ???

Or as we said in the Club biz "Evertyone is your friend until they have to pay for their drinks"

Back again I see. There are many forms of capitalism but most all share common traits according to wiki. The US is a Republic, is democratic and has a capitalistic market economy. Am I correct? That is what I meant but used a bad choice of phrasing.

I have never denied that the US is free to levy tariffs on anyone it so chooses and to collect said tariffs at the border from the US entity that imports those tariffed goods.

Am I correct in that in the US there is minimal government interference with the business decisions made by companies? Am I correct in that the US is a democracy where elected representatives regulate by majority rule?

Bob

Originally Posted by BobH

Back again I see. There are many forms of capitalism but most all share common traits according to wiki. The US is a Republic, is democratic and has a capitalistic market economy. Am I correct? That is what I meant but used a bad choice of phrasing.

I have never denied that the US is free to levy tariffs on anyone it so chooses and to collect said tariffs at the border from the US entity that imports those tariffed goods.

Am I correct in that in the US there is minimal government interference with the business decisions made by companies? Am I correct in that the US is a democracy where elected representatives regulate by majority rule?

Bob

No, you are wrong, but I don't expect a Canadian to understand the US constitution or bill of rights, so you are forgiven for being wrong

I don't understand how your Government took Bank Accounts of "Citizen's" for demonstrating either so there is that..


Yes Bob I am back again as are you,, This is actually the most active thread on the whole forum, thanks to me reviving it, You're Welcome


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Originally Posted by BobH

You yap a lot about democratic capitalism yet can't say where it is to be found in the US, as normally defined, under Rump.
Bob

I am still waiting Bob or did you just make it up in your mind ??

Originally Posted by Christian1

It’s frustrating how some on the far right ignore uncomfortable facts while pushing selective or distorted claims. You mentioned election fraud — and I never said fraud didn’t exist at all, but that there wasn’t enough to change the outcome, which is what every credible court case and audit has confirmed. That’s just reality.
It’s also ironic to criticize Democrats for being insulting, when Trump regularly goes on angry rants and personal attacks — not just on Twitter, but in speeches. If ‘facts don’t care about your feelings,’ that should apply across the board.
And regarding COVID, if you’re going to claim the left ‘killed people to win,’ it’s only fair to acknowledge that Trump himself spread a lot of misinformation — about masks, testing, fake cures, and more — often contradicting his own health experts. If we're going to demand accountability, it has to go both ways.

I agree with what Bob said. Trump didn’t save democracy — he weakened it. NATO and allies like Canada are moving away from U.S. defense systems because they no longer see America as reliable. Canada is now buying ships, subs, and aircraft from Europe and Asia instead.
That’s not just a diplomatic failure — it’s an economic one. Losing defense contracts means lost jobs, lost influence, and long-term hits to U.S. industry. Trump’s isolationism and hostility toward allies aren’t making America great — they’re pushing business and trust elsewhere.

Yeah you also needs to get caught up with reality >

https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/n...oogle_vignette

Rasmussen says you're wrong too

Originally Posted by BobH

Am I correct in that in the US there is minimal government interference with the business decisions made by companies? Am I correct in that the US is a democracy where elected representatives regulate by majority rule?

You're joking... right?

On the first, I wonder what you mean by "minimal interference". I say this, because the "Fickle Finger" has (minimally) touched such successful US companies as Standard Oil, American Tobacco, and AT&T (there have been more), forcing them to break-up/divest significant portions, in order to placate the power-hungry US Government. Equally heinous have been the constant efforts to prevent mergers of US corporations, many of which are, currently, in-the-offing.

On the second, I'm sure you're well-aware of the lack of (and lax) regulation of almost anything important by our elected representatives. What's more, there's little-if-any "representation" of their constituents by those representatives. Hell, Bob, Congressional Representative AOC rarely-if-ever visits the sections of NYC which she represents! (and she don't feel like the Lone Ranger)

Well at least Trump talked to Putin on the Phone today

I know he seems optimistic, me not so much, I thinks both countries want to keep fighting..

Pretty sure between the EU and the US we will keep supplying arms to Ukraine to achieve a higher body count


Same Ole Song

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world...ok/ar-AA1F4cuU

Originally Posted by gssixgun

No, you are wrong, but I don't expect a Canadian to understand the US constitution or bill of rights, so you are forgiven for being wrong

I don't understand how your Government took Bank Accounts of "Citizen's" for demonstrating either so there is that..


Yes Bob I am back again as are you,, This is actually the most active thread on the whole forum, thanks to me reviving it, You're Welcome


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I am still waiting Bob or did you just make it up in your mind ??

I stand corrected and duly chastised. Yes, there is a lot about the US that apparently, I cannot comprehend.

At least that is matched by your inability to comprehend things about Canada.

It has been a slice, not.

Bob

What's the matter Christian, too scared to actually post ???

Seems you don't like finding out your narrative has a counter narrative your "Truth" might have a Counter??

Considering you guys have lied about most everything since 2008, you shouldn't surprised

So far your entire repertoire has been "Nuh'uh not so, not so" pretty weak if you ask me

Come on Man tell us all how Biden wasn't brain dead and how he just found out about the Cancer and there wasn't an Idea hatched that he could win and then step down for the Drunk (Yes we know the stories of the fake parties so she could try and function while sober)
Come on tell us more about the "Democrat Stand up for Democracy Tour 2024"

Trump & co is bringing the receipts, it is going to be lovely