Canada is now off the trade partner list.

[rsm]

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

US just signed a rare earth deal with Australia. I expect there will be more deals like this.

 

[espquade]

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?"

So it is. OK , at the very least your honest. Thanks man as now I completely understand your prerogative...

I don't align with your way of thinking or your moral compass but, right or wrong who am I to judge... but at least I understand your point of thinking now as you care only about yourself and the hell with everyone else. Your honest at least right so there's that I guess

 

[rsm]

So it is. OK , at the very least your honest. Thanks man as now I completely understand your prerogative...

I don't align with your way of thinking or your moral compass but, right or wrong who am I to judge... but at least I understand your point of thinking now as you care only about yourself and the hell with everyone else. Your honest at least right so there's that I guess

I care about working Americans that contribute to society, and those Americans who are unable to contribute due to medical or other real issues. I do not care about corrupt freeloaders taking advantage of working Americans, nor do I care about illegal invaders. Somehow you keep missing the distinction between American taxpayers and foreign and domestic parasites leeching off American taxpayers.

 

[Briman24]

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.

Canada has refused to cooperate with border control? Are you serious? The whole tarrif thing started because of the bullshit reason of fentanol crossing into US from Canada. Lol it was 41 lbs. Then like the nice neighbors we are, we threw 1.3 billion dollars to border security to appease the bullshit claim.

 

[rsm]

Canada has refused to cooperate with border control? Are you serious? The whole tarrif thing started because of the bullshit reason of fentanol crossing into US from Canada. Lol it was 41 lbs. Then like the nice neighbors we are, we threw 1.3 billion dollars to border security to appease the bullshit claim.

 

[espquade]

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!

You are 100% correct and this is concerning on so many levels. Wish I could just stick my head in the sand like some of the posters here and pretend to live in blissful ignorance. I guess I really need what their smoking!

 

[espquade]

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.

Good solid points, but correct me if I'm wrong? But... what does this have to do with losing Canada as our second largest trading partner because of Trumps hurt feelings and childish behavior? He is not presidential !

 

[rsm]

Good solid points, but correct me if I'm wrong? But... what does this have to do with losing Canada as our second largest trading partner because of Trumps hurt feelings and childish behavior? He is not presidential !

not surprised you're incapable of following the conversation as it evolves.

My comment on your OP was my first one in this topic. Maybe read it, and see?

 

[NoHassle]

Good solid points, but correct me if I'm wrong? But... what does this have to do with losing Canada as our second largest trading partner because of Trumps hurt feelings and childish behavior? He is not presidential !

You should follow Rosie O'Donnell and leave the country until he's not president.

Too easy eh?

Also, you're a hypocrite and I'm still waiting for answers to below please.

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]

not surprised you're incapable of following the conversation as it evolves.

My comment on your OP was my first one in this topic. Maybe read it, and see?

So I am supposed to follow your every reply and comment in order and remember them in succession? Really, wow... as you really are much more important that I remember

 

[espquade]

You should follow Rosie O'Donnell and leave the country until he's not president.

Too easy eh?

Also, you're a hypocrite and I'm still waiting for answers to below please.

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.

I have all these things so you are correct, but as I remember correctly I have had these thing way before Trump was elected president so what are you actually asking?

 

[Briman24]

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Yes show your intelligence. Throw a total bullshit statement out there and then respond to my factual statement with a meme.

 

[espquade]

I care about working Americans that contribute to society, and those Americans who are unable to contribute due to medical or other real issues. I do not care about corrupt freeloaders taking advantage of working Americans, nor do I care about illegal invaders. Somehow you keep missing the distinction between American taxpayers and foreign and domestic parasites leeching off American taxpayers.

Again , I don't believe we were talking about immigrants were we? I though it was about the Tariffs and Canada correct?

 

[NoHassle]

I have all these things so you are correct, but as I remember correctly I have had these thing way before Trump was elected president so what are you actually asking?

I'm saying...you do what you say Trump shouldn't be doing and Trump is helping YOU to keep all those things.

When gas gets to $2 a gallon you won't purchase it because Trump made that happen?

How honest are you really.

 

[rsm]

So I am supposed to follow your every reply and comment in order and remember them in succession? Really, wow... as you really are much more important that I remember

it's not about "importance"; it's basic aspect of a conversation; if you're having a real conversation, that's what you do. discuss. converse. make points and counterpoints. agree or disagree. should be simple for anyone who made it into kindergarten.

now if you're just trolling, that's one thing. that said, you're inability to follow posts and discussions in a topic you created, and continue engage in, quote others and add your response, etc., is your problem, not mine.

perhaps if you paid more attention to the ongoing discussion vs making your talking points; or reading with comprehension, it would make more sense to you?

 

[espquade]

I must add that this had been quite an eventful Fri evening talking with you" the ones I agree with and don't agree with " as it has been quite enjoyable after a couple glasses of wine and an edible !

 

[rsm]

Yes show your intelligence. Throw a total bullshit statement out there and then respond to my factual statement with a meme.

 

[espquade]

I'm saying...you do what you say Trump shouldn't be doing and Trump is helping YOU to keep all those things.

When gas gets to $2 a gallon you won't purchase it because Trump made that happen?

How honest are you really.

That would be a neat trick would it not?

 

[Briman24]

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That's actually funny. It is true also lol

 

[rsm]

Again , I don't believe we were talking about immigrants were we? I though it was about the Tariffs and Canada correct?

you're inability to follow conversations is confirmed, and duly noted. reading with comprehension and conversation are challenging for some.