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Not all Canucks are Right Wing Xenophobes Few of us actually are, as past elections and the current standing of Polievre in the polls show. But you sure trolled every one of them on this forum out from under their rocks!

Yawn. (Checks notes) Yes. Yawn.

I am a real poster. And I approve this post - but I suspect that Hodad is fake.

"WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Saturday threatened to impose a 100% tariff on goods imported from Canada if America's northern neighbor went ahead with its China trade deal. Trump said in a social media post that if Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney “thinks he is going to make Canada a ‘Drop Off Port’ for China to send goods and products into the United States, he is sorely mistaken.” While Trump has waged a trade war over the past year, Canada this month negotiated a deal to lower tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles in return for lower import taxes on Canadian farm products. Trump initially had said that agreement was what Carney “should be doing and it’s a good thing for him to sign a trade deal.” Carney’s office did not immediately respond to a request for comment." MSN news. ( It won't let me copy and paste the URL for some reason)

Donalds Father, Fred Trump, was diagnosed with Alzheimers at 65. He slowly and incrementally declined mentally until dying of the disease at 93. In his 80's, Family members set up a "pretend office" at the organizations offices in Brooklyn, so he could continue to go to "work" signing and organizing blank pieces of paper to maintain the illusion of productivity and keep him calm. Now, his son, is facing the same demon, and the World is noticing. Observers and medical experts have noted several behavioral and physical indicators they suggest point toward cognitive decline or dementia. While the White House maintains donald is in "excellent health," critics and health professionals have highlighted the following signs: Donald has been observed appearing disengaged or slow to respond to emergencies, such as failing to react when a guest fainted in the Oval Office. He has also reportedly confused names and events, such as a bizarre 2026 claim about a looming ice storm. Experts have noted "phonemic paraphasia," where he starts words but cannot finish them, and a decline in the complexity of his vocabulary. His speeches have been described as increasingly rambling, lacking focus, and filled with incoherent segues on unrelated topics. Donald has reportedly fallen asleep multiple times in public view during his second term, including during Cabinet meetings, high-level diplomatic signings, and even a military parade. Observers point to increased irritability, paranoia, and "lashing out" at critics or staff as signs of deteriorating impulse control. Physicians have noted a "gingerly" or cautious gait when walking, as well as visible signs like swollen ankles, which some suggest could be linked to broader health issues. Some experts, including psychologist Dr. John Gartner, argue that donald's repeated use of the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) suggests he is being monitored for, rather than just screened for, dementia. The question is, as donald falls deeper and deeper into mental decline, how far will the White House go in covering up his decline? I guess we're going see. .

Not much of a buy back program where you state you will compensate only 150,000 legal gun owners 1/10 of what they paid for their legally purchased firearms.....That's not a buy back programs that's theft....With other experts saying there is on average between 300 and 500,000 firearms out there deemed illegal....while other experts have quoted more than 2 1/2 Million to those people the government is telling them get in early or their will be NO compensation....you turn them in for free....you might get a sucker for the RCMP for being a good citizen...your other choice is to deactivate them at your own cost.... This is just another Liberal failure from start to finish...even the minister in Charge of this sh!tshow, has said the program is going to fail....even liberals don't have faith in their own program...And if you don't comply before the dead line they are going to make you a criminal , you'll lose your privilege of owning guns ever again.. Here is the stupid part, Ottawa does not know who owns what .....They are depending on you to be honest enough to report what you have to RCMP, then turn them in...for 1/10 of what you paid for them, if you are lucky...or be a criminal for life....I really hope gun owners put as much thought and effort into this program as the federal government has...which is none that i can see... And to add more sh!t to your mouthful, This firearms that were made for war, also include Paintball, Air soft (kids Toys) because they look scary....also bolt action hunting rifles, and many shotguns because they look scary as well.... This program has been denounced by many police force commanders as garbage, punishing legal gun owners is not the way we reduce gun violence....where the vast majority of those guns are used by criminals who get them illegally from the US...So in true Liberal fashion they are going to punish legal gun owners...makes perfect sense ....

Thank you for helping out US (temporary) immigrants

The guy, armed with a firearm, attacked ICE agents after being propagandized by Tim Walz and the Democrats. Liberalism is a mind virus that sends you off the deep end

We are upset that China sends spies and people to influence and bribe our politicians, and threatens their expatriates China is upset that we criticize it for genocide. The Americans have considerably better morals than China.

I don’t think Carney taunted Trump at all. He stated facts and charted a path out of the coercion. Everything Trump is doing and saying to hurt Canada and allies says more about him than them. He actually demonstrated essential courage at the right time and cleared a path for others by “removing his sign from the window.” It had to happen. At this point Canada should continue to pursue new markets. India is the next big deal. It’s got a fast-growing middle class and tech sector. Economically and politically, India meshes with Canada better than China and has much potential growth.

I get a chuckle recalling labels I see on occassion on things I've bought; "Made in China for the American Manufacturing Company" or "Made in China, Designed in the USA" LMAO!

Oh Gee we batter rip it up and OBEY THE DONALD. Who do we thing we are to control our own trade, a REAL country? You opened your fat mouth just too many times in just the last week PiggyBoy, be thankful Carney retains enough diplomacy and civility to not just tell you to F*CK OFF to the media, but rest assured 40 million of us would be happy to go just that. We dare you to set foot on any Forces base, bring Vance, Miller and Lutnick along to share the beating.

Don't get too excited. His "friends" are a sock puppet who can 'type' with his nose

For a start, they’re not threatening to invade us.

You're so itching to speak with me that you want to start a discussion that I wasn't even having.

It was just a magistrate judge. They will refile the charges with a judge whose wife doesn't work for a lwnj poli.

It would make a lot more sense if they used these cuts in pay and bonuses to support auto-workers. Failing that Ford should tell Carney to make sure he steals 210 times more taxes from these executives than the average Canadian worker. That would probably be easier and more direct than appealing to their charity.

Not looking good for the fascist lynch mob. Prepare for disappointment in the short term, but you can take comfort in the fact that this administration will continue to wage war on the first amendment at every available opportunity. Judge declines to sign off on charges against former CNN anchor Don Lemon Federal prosecutors can go before a magistrate judge to get them to determine there is probable cause for charges to begin a criminal case. A grand jury must then return an indictment within 30 days. It is “extremely rare” for a magistrate judge to reject charges, said Andrew Tessman, a former federal prosecutor. “I really have not heard of it happen before,” he said. “Usually just because the prosecutor is usually very careful about alleging all the supporting facts that would support a charge.” While there are other ways the justice department could move to charge Lemon, a magistrate judge’s refusal to sign off on the case was not a good sign for the government, Tessman said. “That probably means a grand jury is going to be as skeptical about this as the federal judicial officer.”

Good evening. On Friday, the Department of Justice served the Federal Reserve with grand jury subpoenas, threatening a criminal indictment related to my testimony before the Senate Banking Committee last June. That testimony concerned in part a multi-year project to renovate historic Federal Reserve office buildings. I have deep respect for the rule of law and for accountability in our democracy. No one—certainly not the chair of the Federal Reserve—is above the law. But this unprecedented action should be seen in the broader context of the administration's threats and ongoing pressure. This new threat is not about my testimony last June or about the renovation of the Federal Reserve buildings. It is not about Congress's oversight role; the Fed through testimony and other public disclosures made every effort to keep Congress informed about the renovation project. Those are pretexts. The threat of criminal charges is a consequence of the Federal Reserve setting interest rates based on our best assessment of what will serve the public, rather than following the preferences of the President. This is about whether the Fed will be able to continue to set interest rates based on evidence and economic conditions—or whether instead monetary policy will be directed by political pressure or intimidation. I have served at the Federal Reserve under four administrations, Republicans and Democrats alike. In every case, I have carried out my duties without political fear or favor, focused solely on our mandate of price stability and maximum employment. Public service sometimes requires standing firm in the face of threats. I will continue to do the job the Senate confirmed me to do, with integrity and a commitment to serving the American people. Thank you. https://www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/speech/powell20260111a.htm

No...we will get on both knees....put our hair back in a bun and do what we have to do for as long as it takes, to get those 100% tariffs removed....or the US will buy us for penny's on a dollar in a year...

Yes silly you.

I'm nothing but a diplomatic person 😂

That was a facetious comment...won't happen. LOL We will not beg.

It should be the buyer who is in the drivers seat. Bu we've focused so much on China that they can, if they choose, cut off a massive chunk of our medicine overnight, if they chose. Plus, applying any kind of tariff to them draws retaliation which makes us squeal and give in. Even if it's just on canola.

DAMN!!!! Sure was not expecting that!!!! I really thought when he said we did good with the China dale that he meant it .....

And it ain't China;s fault is it? Just a scapegoat to blame for what's already happening. BTW: CM just announced Chevt's dropping production of the Bolt. Again. Trump's anti-EV push has sent the domestics running away at full speed. So now he threatens us with 100%tariffs unless HE totally decides what cars Canadians can buy. Adopt a GST tax writeoff for buyers of Cdn built vehicles.

No. Once again, you conflate gun violence with gun control. Charlie was not OK with criminals, the criminal use of guns, and supported punishing them.

What's really funny is that when that happened she screams about how the judges are all corrupt and stupid

Do what White House Officials and Staff Karine Jean-Pierre (White House Press Secretary): Frequently defended Biden’s health, stating she saw "no such decline" in her daily interactions with him and that he was "sharper than ever". Jeff Zients (White House Chief of Staff): Testified that he had full confidence in Biden’s ability to serve and, prior to the June 2024 debate, defended his cognitive state. Andrew Bates (Deputy Press Secretary): Argued that officials meeting with Biden frequently spoke to his "sharpness and command". Anita Dunn (Senior Advisor): Reports indicated she was part of an inner circle that maintained Biden did not need a cognitive exam. Mike Donilon (Senior Advisor): Swore he never saw the president mentally diminished. Annie Tomasini (Deputy Chief of Staff): Described as part of the inner circle that managed and defended his schedule and capabilities. Anthony Bernal (Senior Aide to First Lady): Part of the team that defended his cognitive state. Cabinet Members and Officials Merrick Garland (Attorney General): Stated in April 2024 that based on his interactions, Biden had "no impairment" and showed "no signs of cognitive impairment". Alejandro Mayorkas (Secretary of Homeland Security): Stated in 2024 and 2025 that he had "full confidence" in Biden’s mental acuity, describing him as "detail-oriented, probing, and exacting". Gina Raimondo (Secretary of Commerce): Described Biden as an "incisive and extraordinary leader" in meetings. Lloyd Austin (Secretary of Defense): Through a spokesperson, expressed "total confidence" in the Commander-in-Chief's mental fitness. Neera Tanden (Domestic Policy Advisor): Defended Biden's condition against allegations of a cover-up. Democratic Politicians and Allies Elizabeth Warren (Senator): Defended Biden’s mental acuity during the 2024 campaign, stating she witnessed him being "sharp" in meetings. Josh Shapiro (Governor of Pennsylvania): Publicly dismissed concerns about Biden's cognitive decline in 2024. Pete Buttigieg (Secretary of Transportation): Defended Biden as a "focused and disciplined leader" during the 2024 campaign. Ro Khanna (Representative): Stated in mid-2024 that he found Biden "completely mentally sharp". Chris Murphy (Senator): Defended Biden’s mental readiness in early 2024. Jaime Harrison (Former DNC Chair): Declared that Biden remained "mentally sharp, fully engaged". Susan Wild (Representative): Stated after meeting with Biden that he was "very sharp, no memory issues". Joe Scarborough (MSNBC Host): Stated he "did not see" mental decline in meetings with Biden. Family Jill Biden (First Lady): Fervently believed in her husband's ability to serve and win re-election.

It was Joe's decision, lDIOT. He knew he could not compete when the mega-donors abandoned him. That is NOT "forced out," it is donors choosing to stop backing him.

Are these the same people that told the world that Joe Biden had no cognitive issues?

Give a Barbie a chance, yo. You're supposed to be a conservative, ie. Chivalrous

What global population number would you like to see?

She cant Mike. This is all just TDS tripe from a Crack hoe.

MAJOR NEWS REPORT Trump is threatening to put 100% tariffs on Canada if Canada goes through with the trade deal with China. Under Trump Canada's actual sovereignty is threatened. Trump is intent on making Canada a slave of the U.S. Everything is changed.

34% of our economy is based on exports, and 77% of that goes to the US. Our port facilities are small and antiquated, and can't handle a lot more exports, nor do we have the pipelines to carry more than 16% of our oil to anyone but the US. Further, no one else has any interest in our exports other than raw materials, which, as I pointed out, we can't increase without changes to our ports and new pipelines. China buys raw materials, and very little else. Same with Japan. You think we're going to export cars to either of them!? Or to the EU?!

Okay so you jumped on my question to another poster to point out a problem that Trump didn't cause. 🤔

😮 You don't say! Like what?

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Always amusing to see a couple of leftist twats who don't even live here tell Canadians what it's like to be Canadian Traditionally Canadians put aside politics when their neighbors need help. Everybody, and I do mean everybody, did what they could to help the Americans and other people who are stranded here. Our firefighters lined the streets with their boots out to collect money from drivers, kind of a tradition. Everybody donated, everybody put up their homes, did what they could. And here some twat leftist american who's a tough guy on the internet talks about how SOME canadians are decent What a useless bunch of losers.

I can assure you he is NOT FAKE. In fact I invited him here when the previous forum we shared was shut down. I hope he can forgive me for that.

If that's your standard, you're insane.

Be honest, you and everyone else buy when they can at the lowest price. Nobody deliberately goes out to buy something more expensive when the same thing is available for a lower price. Many Canadians do not have an unlimited supply of money and must be careful how they spend to make ends meet. That's how freedom works. Not telling somebody to spend more money to support some jobs in Canada. That is ludicrous and nobody if they're being honest, does that. Manufacturing in general is not profitable in Canada because Mexico and Asia can manufacture things at a much lower cost than in Canada. Telling people to go spend their money on more expensive things because they are made in Canada is not a believable option. That would just make everyone poorer. Most people only have a limited amount of money to spend. If some industry wants people to throw their money their way so they can have a job, that just proves their job is not profitable and they should find another occupation. It is annoying when it comes from people who are earning a huge hourly wage, big pensions, and their executives are earning 12 million or more a year with bonuses. Yet they expect people who earn half of what they earn to give their money to these highly paid union workers.

OK, no. What they did is apply the definition that was the intended definition. The SCOTUS will determine if the original definition applies. The SCOTUS did strike down the nationwide injuction. That is a sign that they intend to rule in favor of the President. AP That is called a recission. It is a viable tool the President has. Rescissions 101: Key Facts The president can request rescissions via a special message to Congress. Presidents of both parties have used this authority since 1974, though it has been used less frequently since 2000. This is neither unconstitutional nor a first amendment issue. It may be immoral or unethical, but it is not as you described. Which calls into question why they lost their security clearances. Is it because they were against Trump or did they do something wrong? Bring the hammer down on Perkins Coie and every other player in the Russigate scandal Oh, that's right. They were envolved in President Obama's scheme to create fake intelligence to discredit President Elect Trump. In so doing, these law firms misused their security clearances to undermine a duly elected President and the fair, democratic election. But don't let facts get in the way of a good hysterical scream. The students did not lose their visas for speech. They lost their visas because they threatened and intimidated Jewish students. That level of antisemitism will not be tolerated. Would you agree that white South Africans that threatened and intimidated black students should get the same treatment? The Trump administration says it's going to take a tough stance on antisemitism. Now, one way they're going to try and do that is by signing an executive order - that's what the president did last week - that aims to deport international students who've participated in university protests over the war in Gaza. Good. So what? The Constitution says the government CAN fund science and art. It does not say they have to. In fact, the government does pick and choose what they sponsor. They used to fund space exploration through NASA. Not so much now. They could choose to shutdown SETI or not fund certain field studies of tornados. So they certainly don't have to fund anything to do with gender studies. In fact, you only want them to do it because of a political bent. But politics is not supposed to taint science. So how can the government fund such programs as a result of their political motivations? To do so ruins any scientific findings a.la. global warming. Lol, no. The government owns your ssn. If they want to look at it, they can. Yeah, one judge wrote one opinion. He even acknowledged that his opinion was so full of shit that there was no way the SCOTUS would uphold it. But, nice try. It was clear to him, he explained, that the Supreme Court would overrule such relief given recent decisions the court had issued on related matters. At least he knew he was full of shit. I give him props for that. That dipshit judge tried to get the government to turn around a jet that was damn near ready to land. Even if they could have gotten the message to them, they almost certainly didn't have the gas to return. He was later over ruled any way.

Interesting lie. On one hand I don't care because he is just a blowhard. On the other hand this is like that Erika Jordan nut job. He tried to use this appeal to authority fallacy by lying about his qualifications and positioning himself as an authority so his opinions are educated and unquestionable. Now we know they are not educated and the questions are more than valid.

The argument is beyond absurd. They support this lawlessness, then they claim that because of the mess enforcing it (they created), ICE has to stop. Then they claim they support enforcing Immigration law. All the while, they support breaking the law more to stop ICE. The only consistent thing here is that they support breaking the law.

They've all been a mess for decades now.

The Chair of the Federal Reserve isn’t just some random “banker”. Liberals defend good government which requires a competent and professional banking regulator, not the corrupt incompetent cronyism you neo-fascists want.

I wish Charest had made it to the top job. He was the sort of guy you could send anywhere and you know he’d do well. Great temperament too. Mr. Canada.