John Stone

SCOTUS ruled in 2024 that Presidents are immune to prosecution. The ruling upends more than two centuries of legal precedent, for the first time shielding U.S. presidents from criminal accountability.

............ yeah, a big dustup is expected with Canadian, PetroChina.

............. anyone talking about Tariffs? Epstein? Affordability? .......... brilliant political move.

Hay-Bunau-Varilla Treaty of 1903 The treaty was a result of the U.S. gaining control of Panama after the French failed attempt to build the canal. The U.S. negotiated (Big Stick) with Panama to acquire territory previously worked on by the French. I'd add the Panama Canal was not only a boon to U.S. trade (Global) but strategic in the sense that it allowed USN ships access to the Pacific from the East Coast.

The construction of the Panama Canal was a key element of Roosevelt's, 'Big Stick Diplomacy', reflecting the U.S. commitment to using military power to achieve foreign policy goals in Latin America. The Panama Canal heavily favored U.S. economic interests. The land ceded to construct the Panama Canal was initially part of Columbia, which was the possessor of the the Panama Isthmus at the time - the U.S. big stick expedited the negotiations to accomplish this - def a bone of contention for decades after the canal was built.

'Walk softly but carry a big stick' / Roosevelt

"Walk softly but carry a big stick" / Roosevelt

....... arguably what Trump wants is control of the Venezuelan oil industry - which was Nationalized in 1976. Many stories over what transpired but big U.S. oil is rumored to have lost millions. Which brings us to Cuba - annexation of U.S. business in 1959 (Castro) - which has led to embargo since. Quite likely Cuba could greatly benefit if this long standing embargo was lifted - might not even require a Bay of Pigs encore.

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............... Federal election - Liberals get in with a landslide - separatism is either put-to-bed ............... or not! General population continues to live in cardboard boxes and eating out of dumpsters. Trudeau writes his memoirs ............. blames all. Freeland writes her memoirs (encore) ........ blames Trudeau. Jagmeet Singh writes his memoirs, blames racism for his defeat. NDP ................... eh?

It's likely essential to understand the nature, PURPOSE, and consequences of information being shared to ensure compliance with privacy laws. Your ban likely had more to do with the online platform protecting itself from legal exposure? By a like token the 'she' might be setting u up and is considering legal action. Any hint at coercion could lead u to a very bad place ............ especially if she has legal, personal and financial leverage.

...........my 2nd stepmother - twice divorced - Catholic - used to say, 'don't let religion or politics determine your life or happiness'. All politicians are hack opportunists, whether black cats or white - their job is to convince, to be convincing - to garner support. Hopefully you don't waste time arguing their arguments and then blaming or condeming those that don't conform to your desired echo chamber.

Is this jewcy?

........ arguably the next step is to challenge the sovereignty of the North West Passage - ......... incredibly strategic in terms of global economics. Panama / Greenland? Standby

This could all be settled if Maduro commits suicide in his cell while the surveillance cameras are malfunctioning.

Relax - the U.N. was created to prevent this type of hegemony - the Security Council will settle it!

..............still waiting for the announcement that restoring Democracy was the motivation. Calling an election and inviting observers to make it legitimate would likely be a good strategic suggestion by ...................someone? Election, then get the fk out! Never happen ............people can't be trusted!

............... likely hegemony will (is?) become much more overt. Russia with the near abroad countries. China with countries bordering the South China Sea (nine dash line). The U.S. with South / North America

............. rumor is Maduro was balls deep when they dragged him out of bed. The big question is whether this will affect the price of coffee?

........... I can't imagine the size of the security that would be required ...... on the other hand if anyone can 'sell' it (double entendre)......... it is Trump .......... the degree of hubris in this takes ur breath away ........... Holy Fk, Batman - sheer audacity. Definitely applaud the Spec Ops - now it's up to the political hacks to match it................ RIGHT????

........ if one person labels the so-called Palestinians donkeys....... the Palestinian's should ignore it ........ however, if the majority of the World labels Palestinian's, donkeys, they should all consider buying saddles. In all seriousness, their strategy going forward is going to have them sleeping in cardboard boxes and eating out of dumpsters .................. what's that(?) .... they're doing that now??? The devil you say!

Likely better to be allied with Russia than China ............ However, there is no honor amongst thieves....

sincerely hope this works out - u break it, u own it. Regime change has not been a success story over the past 30+ years. Winning the war is one thing ........... winning the peace (stability) has proven elusive. Where this is headed is anyone's guess.

Is that what it was? The majority believe the gun was pointed at Israel in 1947 ........... and the Arabs pulled their trigger ........ Geo-political pawns first, most and always!