John Johnston Posted April 23 Report Posted April 23 https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/ford-american-alcohol-ontario-shelves-9.7174020 1 1 Quote
ExFlyer Posted April 23 Report Posted April 23 (edited) I saw the comments made by Luddite on TV. He made is sound like it was the Canadian government that took american booze off the shelf when in fact, it was the provinces that decided (with exception of Alberta and Saskatchewan that capitulated to the US) The fact that Ontario is the largest alcohol buyer/retailer in the world and it affects the US...good on Ford!. I am glad that american booze is a bargaining chip for us and it hurts the american economy that we took it off our shelves. Edited April 23 by ExFlyer 1 1 Quote You are entitled to your opinion, but you are not entitled to tell me what mine should be.
John Stone Posted April 23 Report Posted April 23 Ford is akin to Trump but with brains, a degree of humility and competence.............. can't imagine Trump relinquishing the Qatar jet. ........... CUSMA approaches ........ it is going to get ugly. 1 Quote
ExFlyer Posted April 23 Report Posted April 23 (edited) 1 hour ago, John Stone said: Ford is akin to Trump but with brains, a degree of humility and competence.............. can't imagine Trump relinquishing the Qatar jet. ........... CUSMA approaches ........ it is going to get ugly. Well, they are both conservative. To be fair... Having a provincially owned jet to get to isolated places makes some sort of sense. I have had the displeasure of trying to get to Northern Ontario....with only one or two flights a week and for outrageous ticket prices. There is also the cost of chartering an aircraft if there is no scheduled flights. It would be interesting tho know the annual cost of airline tickets and charters for the year for all ministers, MP's (including opposition MP's) and senior public servants travelling around Ontario. Edited April 23 by ExFlyer 1 Quote You are entitled to your opinion, but you are not entitled to tell me what mine should be.
paxamericana Posted April 23 Report Posted April 23 1 hour ago, John Stone said: CUSMA approaches 1 hour ago, ExFlyer said: The fact that Ontario is the largest alcohol buyer/retailer in the world and it affects the US...good on Ford!. I am glad that american booze is a bargaining chip for us and it hurts the american economy that we took it off our shelves. Well I expect Cannucks to do what they do best, stubbornly refuse to do what the American ask, even if it was for their own good. Quote
ExFlyer Posted April 23 Report Posted April 23 (edited) 4 minutes ago, paxamericana said: Well I expect Cannucks to do what they do best, stubbornly refuse to do what the American ask, even if it was for their own good. Rightfully so. Why should any country do what a bully country tell them to do. Chuckle all you want but if Luddite whines at committee that Canada is not drinking American booze...it is certainly hitting your pocket books. LOL. "Exports of American spirits to Canada plummeted 85% in the second quarter of 2025 compared to the previous year, with Canadian imports dropping from million in 2024 to million by the end of 2025, according to the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States." "Kentucky, the heart of the industry, faces severe consequences with local reports suggesting that some distillers have faced shutdowns and worker layoffs due to the collapse in exports. As of early 2026, the U.S. whiskey industry is experiencing a major downturn, with roughly 50 craft distilleries closing or pausing operations in 2025 alone. " What is good for any country is for that country to decide...not some petty criminal running another country There is only one country doing what Trump wants and that is Israel and all the worlds countries will just suffer and procrastinate 2 more years (or less) until he is gone. Edited April 23 by ExFlyer 1 Quote You are entitled to your opinion, but you are not entitled to tell me what mine should be.
paxamericana Posted April 23 Report Posted April 23 (edited) 24 minutes ago, ExFlyer said: Rightfully so. Why should any country do what a bully country tell them to do. Oh trust me we know. The best way to handle ideots is to take advantage of their stupidity. Which is why, the longer and more stubborn you get, the cheaper it is to buy up your country for pennies on the dollar. 24 minutes ago, ExFlyer said: There is only one country doing what Trump wants and that is Israel and all the worlds countries will just suffer and procrastinate 2 more years (or less) until he is gone. It won't help, both side of the political isle support this protectionist approach to international trade. Want to access our market, become a state, else pay your entry fee like everyone else. So don't think we're doing it out of spite. We're doing what is good for you as well Canada. So take your medicine. Edited April 23 by paxamericana 1 Quote
John Stone Posted April 23 Report Posted April 23 28 minutes ago, paxamericana said: Well I expect Cannucks to do what they do best, stubbornly refuse to do what the American ask, even if it was for their own good. haha............. after the first drink no one GAF where the stuff is made ........... the cost matters. 33 minutes ago, ExFlyer said: Well, they are both conservative. To be fair... Having a provincially owned jet to get to isolated places makes some sort of sense. I have had the displeasure of trying to get to Northern Ontario....with only one or two flights a week and for outrageous ticket prices. There is also the cost of chartering an aircraft if there is no scheduled flights. It would be interesting tho know the annual cost of airline tickets and charters for the year for all ministers, MP's (including opposition MP's) and senior public servants travelling around Ontario. ........... timing was wrong (optics) ......... selling the bird no doubt was a gain politically. 1 Quote
Barquentine Posted April 23 Report Posted April 23 (edited) 49 minutes ago, ExFlyer said: Well, they are both conservative. Not really. Trump is an opportunist populist. He used to donate to Hilary clinton's campaigns. He does know how to push the right buttons to get Conservatives to support him. See any indication of Christianity in the guy? Yet the right wing Christian churches and organizations support him. Gotta hand it to the guy, he's a great conman. Like someone said about Castro: " He's not a communist, he's a Fidelist. Edited April 23 by Barquentine grammar 1 1 Quote
ExFlyer Posted April 23 Report Posted April 23 14 minutes ago, Barquentine said: Not really. Trump is an opportunist populist. He used to donate to Hilary clinton's campaigns. He does know how to push the right buttons to get Conservatives to support him. See any indication of Christianity in the guy? Yet the right wing Christian churches and organizations support him. Gotta hand it to the guy, he's a great conman. Like someone said about Castro: " He's not a communist, he's a Fidelist. AI: "Conservative Alignment: He advocates for low taxes, deregulation, school choice, energy independence, and a "law-and-order" approach. His judicial appointments are heavily supported by social conservatives." "A majority of Americans (64%) consider him conservative. However, some critics view his ideology as "Trumpism" AI: "Donald Trump identifies as a nondenominational Christian, having moved away from his upbringing in the Presbyterian church. While he has often publicly affirmed his faith and close relationship with God, observers have noted his religious views have evolved, with some supporters viewing him as a defender of faith and others questioning his personal convictions" For sure...he will be remembered as one for the worlds greatest conman in history that has conned almost all Americans...making Americans look the fools And a bully that no one will speak openly about anything to his face. 1 1 1 Quote You are entitled to your opinion, but you are not entitled to tell me what mine should be.
paxamericana Posted April 23 Report Posted April 23 43 minutes ago, ExFlyer said: bully Uh huh. More like Canadians crying wolf. 1 Quote
LinkSoul60 Posted April 23 Report Posted April 23 10 minutes ago, paxamericana said: Uh huh. More like Canadians crying wolf. Appears to me that Greer and Epstein's buddy Lutnick are the only ones crying wolf.... they won't put our alcohol on their shelves. This is so unfair! LMAO... 1 1 Quote
ExFlyer Posted April 23 Report Posted April 23 1 hour ago, paxamericana said: Uh huh. More like Canadians crying wolf. Whatever works. LOL 1 Quote You are entitled to your opinion, but you are not entitled to tell me what mine should be.
Nefarious Banana Posted April 23 Report Posted April 23 4 hours ago, ExFlyer said: The fact that Ontario is the largest alcohol buyer/retailer in the world and it affects the U.S. . . . good on Ford!. I am glad that American booze is a bargaining chip for us and it hurts the American economy that we took it off our shelves. That (corn squeezin's)Yankee whiskey is a sad excuse for real whiskey made with northern hard rye wheat. The Yank juice is mediocre as a parts washer at best. The Yanks have developed a taste for 'Canadian bacon' and the northern farmers aim to please . . . but, here's our little secret: We keep the real Canadian (back bacon) for ourselves, but we've been slicing, packaging, and shipping hog sphincters packaged as 'Canadian bacon' to our Yank neighbors for decades . . . they just can't get enough, but we're being paid in the fading value Yank dollar. Do the Yanks have Canadian Tire money down there? 3 Quote
John Johnston Posted April 23 Author Report Posted April 23 3 hours ago, John Stone said: haha............. after the first drink no one GAF where the stuff is made ........... the cost matters. ........... timing was wrong (optics) ......... selling the bird no doubt was a gain politically. Why would you make a deal with a proven liar and deal breaker? 1 Quote
John Stone Posted April 23 Report Posted April 23 30 minutes ago, John Johnston said: Why would you make a deal with a proven liar and deal breaker? CUSMA is going to be good. Quote
SpankyMcFarland Posted April 23 Report Posted April 23 Greer has the mentality of a third world dictator. He seems to think Carney has absolute control over any decision made in Canada. Quote ‘How small we make our worlds. Gather them in, tighten them up into little castles of fear.’
paxamericana Posted April 23 Report Posted April 23 2 hours ago, Nefarious Banana said: The Yank juice is mediocre as a parts washer at best. That's hurtful and untrue 2 Quote
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