Canada is now off the trade partner list.

[NoHassle]

I like the hardline stance on the left because frankly they were burning down the US figuratively and literally... I just take exception to his foreign policy and isolationism - particularly to like western nations.

BTW: Is this you and Blazing having a conversation?

 

[espquade]

the clueless judging the experts. bankruptcy is just another business tool. But useless idiot socialists wouldn't know.

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that's why you'll always be part of the poor proletariat.

Just so you know every time time he claimed bankruptcy tons of his employees, contractors, vendors were screwed out of their paychecks but I guess that's ok in all in the name of capitalism right?

Shameful really and you should know it! , unless i't s cool to screw hard working people out of the money they earned honestly?

 

[rsm]

Translation... I WILL WIN, I WILL , I WILL WIN ...and even if I have to burn down the United States to do it , then I will because it's all about me and only me now bow down and kiss my feet.

Sadly many would actually do it... Are you one of them as well ???

Just like the USA, I'm doing better than ever financially thanks to the Trump economy. I was able to retire early, even earlier than I planned (2026), in July 2025. The markets have been great; deporting illegal invaders can go faster IMO but it's being done; and reciprocal tariffs are helping most US business sectors.

If you can't see it, and you're not benefiting from it, you're doing something wrong... like depending on government waste to fund your work.

 

[Thumbpicker]

Canada has refused to cooperate with border control; and has been very uncooperative in terms of negotiating reciprocal tariffs. Most Americans that are paying attention to the tariffs are tired of playing nice with Canada.

I had a recent deal fall through purchasing a guitar from a Canadian shop, as the shop was unable to get it through Canadian customs, according to UPS. The shop tried twice to ship it, both failed to clear Canadian customs; US Customs never received custody of the item. It was over a month in duration, when I finally asked for my refund, which I received. So, yes. I'll blame Canada for this too.

I don't believe the whole Canada and fentanyl bs. Hardly any was coming in from there. That was a classic what we'd call "furphy" from Trump - lies to try and whip a frenzy against them. Sleight of hand. Classic misdirection. Of course his MAGA cronies lapped it up.

Go and look at the tiny quantity that came from Canada vs South and Central America.

 

[NoHassle]

Just so you know every time time he claimed bankruptcy tons of his employees, contractors, vendors were screwed out of their paychecks but I guess that's ok in all in the name of capitalism right?

Shameful really and you should know it! , unless i't s cool to screw hard working people out of the money they earned honestly?

Is that you Bernie?

 

[espquade]

Just like the USA, I'm doing better than ever financially thanks to the Trump economy. I was able to retire early, even earlier than I planned (2026), in July 2025. The markets have been great; deporting illegal invaders can go faster IMO but it's being done; and reciprocal tariffs are helping most US business sectors.

If you can't see it, and you're not benefiting from it, you're doing something wrong... like depending on government waste to fund your work.

Sadly that will change for you in the very near future and you will come to Jesus moment in your thinking. I all but guarantee it.

 

[NoHassle]

I don't believe the whole Canada and fentanyl bs. Hardly any was coming in from there. That was a classic what we'd call "furphy" from Trump - lies to try and whip a frenzy against them. Of course his MAGA cronies lapped it up.

Go and look at the tiny quantity that came from Canada vs South and Central America.

Agree mostly but there's a large Asian population in Canada so there is a supply line in and out of Canada. You know what I'm saying.

 

[rsm]

Just so you know every time time he claimed bankruptcy tons of his employees, contractors, vendors were screwed out of their paychecks but I guess that's ok in all in the name of capitalism right?

Shameful really and you should know it! , unless i't s cool to screw hard working people out of the money they earned honestly?

if employees, contractors and vendors knew what they were doing, they would not have screwed. Contractors and vendors cand get tax write-offs for losses, and employees that weren't paying attention can get unemployment. Only useless idiots got screwed.

You're lack of understanding of business while spouting nonsense is entertaining tho'

Yes, I Capitalism.

 

[Thumbpicker]

BTW: Is this you and Blazing having a conversation?

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I ignore Blazing because I got sick of his constant comments about "loving cocks".

If he doesn't do it anymore I'll consider unignoring him.

 

[espquade]

Is that you Bernie?

So that's all you got with your response...really? Wow... I guess your fine with screwing over hard working people then. Yes, you are as good hearted as Trump but I guess that's why he resonates with you so much...

 

[Thumbpicker]

Agree mostly but there's a large Asian population in Canada so there is a supply line in and out of Canada. You know what I'm saying.

Well what's wrong with beefing up your own customs/border control to stop it.

Work out who is doing it and take them out like the drug boats. I'd laugh if they did that. They'd deserve it.

 

[67mike]

in 2024, the US exported $349B goods and services to Canada; Canada exported $413B goods and services to the US.

Approximately 17% of US exports go to Canada; over 75% of Canadian exports go to the USA.

I think Canadastan is fucked.

Canada has as a good will, traded almost exclusively to the US oil and natural gas. As I have already said, it is a well known fact that China will buy it all!

 

[Thumbpicker]

Canada has as a good will, traded almost exclusively to the US oil and natural gas. As I have already said, it is a well known fact that China will buy it all!

China is a very fickle trading partner. Australia needs to further diversify its export markets. China can never be trusted in anything. Also frankly trading with them just grows their military. They are a scourge.

 

[67mike]

Agree, a change is needed and the US should become self reliant.

If you don't have certain minerals, you don't have them. Hard to be self sufficient in those situations, of which there are several.

 

[NoHassle]

So that's all you got with your response...really? Wow... I guess your fine with screwing over hard working people then. Yes, you are as good hearted as Trump but I guess that's why he resonates with you so much...

Have you got a roof over your head?

Do you have food on your table?

Do you run a car?

Do you have an Apple or Samsung phone?

Do you take vacations?

Do you have streaming TV and whatever else?

You HAVE capitalist's privileges and guess what...Trump is perpetuating that for YOU.

So, are you saying you don't want these things going forward because to get these things you have to stand on the back of cheap labor, child labor and screwing over the workers?

YOU, yes YOU are in the same game as Trump and you don't even realise it.

 

[espquade]

if employees, contractors and vendors knew what they were doing, they would not have screwed. Contractors and vendors cand get tax write-offs for losses, and employees that weren't paying attention can get unemployment. Only useless idiots got screwed.

You're lack of understanding of business while spouting nonsense is entertaining tho'

Yes, I Capitalism.



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So what your really saying is... you are not a good person at heart and don't care who you screw over as long as it benefits you correct???

Or... did I get it wrong somewhere along the lines? Please prove me wrong that is not all about money and who you can screw over to get it???

 

[NoHassle]

If you don't have certain minerals, you don't have them. Hard to be self sufficient in those situations, of which there are several.

Agree and I did say we should look to the Southern Hemisphere for a change.

 

[rsm]

Sadly that will change for you in the very near future and you will come to Jesus moment in your thinking. I all but guarantee it.

You really want the US to fail, don't you? It's pretty clear. Like any good capitalist, I am prepared for a recession or worse.

I have, over a year of food and water stored; water purification / desalination (water maker), cash on the side for a recession / depression; and a stockpile of precious metals, including brass & lead.

I also live on a small island in the Atlantic ocean; with abundant fishing, oysters, shrimp and crab. We have one road on/off the island, with a great view from a bridge for others like me who enjoy long range shooting as a hobby, with my 50 BMG Barrett M99.

"what, me worry?"

 

[67mike]

Agree and I did say we should look to the Southern Hemisphere for a change.

Go ahead.

Free choice still abounds.

 

[rsm]

So what your really saying is... you are not a good person at heart and don't care who you screw over as long as it benefits you correct???

Or... did I get it wrong somewhere along the lines? Please prove me wrong that is not all about money and who you can screw over to get it???

nobody is guaranteed anything in life, you have to do it for yourself; we have a safety net for those who can't, and it's been abused by people who don't need it....which Trump is cleaning up.

The people that built the USA, had to work hard to make something of themselves, nothing was handed to them; there were no government welfare or assistance programs until Social Security....now we have nearly half the country depending on working Americans, with millions of illegal invaders draining our resources. Fuck that.

"The Constitution only guarantees the American people the right to pursue happiness. You have to catch it yourself." - Benjamin Franklin

If you are healthy of mind and body, and you have not, will not, or you're not contributing to American society, you are the problem...just not the taxpayers' problem.