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  • brianlux
    brianlux Moving through All Kinds of Terrain. Posts: 43,664
    edited February 23
    Well, maybe third or fourth largest, right?

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  • Bentleyspop
    Bentleyspop Craft Beer Brewery, Colorado Posts: 11,424
    edited February 23
    brianlux said:
    Well, maybe third or fourth largest, right?

    Does this ass make my horse look fat?

  • brianlux
    brianlux Moving through All Kinds of Terrain. Posts: 43,664
    Bentleyspop said:
    brianlux said:
    Well, maybe third or fourth largest, right?

    Does this ass make my horse look fat?


    I don't know, but I'd bet anything that horse is thinking, "Get your hand off my ass, you..."
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  • HughFreakingDillon
    HughFreakingDillon Winnipeg Posts: 39,480
    edited February 24
    putting this here and maybe another thread or two:


    In facing an imperialist neighbour, Ukraine offers a cautionary tale for Canada
    Lloyd Axworthy
    Published Yesterday
    Lloyd Axworthy is a former foreign minister and current chair of the World Refugee and Migration Council. He recently authored his memoir: Lloyd Axworthy: My Life in Politics.
    Canadians now face a stark reality: living beside a powerful neighbour presided over by an uber-President who seeks to erode our sovereignty and absorb us into his imperfect union.
    What was once dismissed as a joke or a negotiating tactic is beginning to look disturbingly real. Donald Trump wants Canada – not for our social-safety net, the Charter of Rights and Freedoms or our history of cultural tolerance, but for our resources: our minerals, water, oil and Arctic region.
    How far will he go? We already know he’s wielding tariffs as a weapon. We’ve seen his daily insults directed at our leaders, his mockery of our national identity – all well-worn techniques of ambitious autocrats.
    We should also brace for a more insidious threat: election interference. With his tech-obsessed ally Elon Musk, Mr. Trump will likely work to manipulate our upcoming election, amplifying far-right candidates and undermining trust in our democratic system. Compared to what these two could unleash, past Russian and Chinese meddling might seem amateurish, just softening us up for the kill.
    While the immediate focus is on the tariff war, the larger issue at stake is nothing less than Canada’s survival as an independent state. We must prepare our democracy to withstand the onslaught, and to do that, we should look to Ukraine – as a warning.
    In early 2019, then-foreign minister Chrystia Freeland asked me to lead the Canadian observer mission for Ukraine’s presidential election. She recognized this as a turning point in Ukraine’s democratic survival. Upon arrival, the threat was obvious. The Putin regime was working to discredit the election and install its loyalists in key positions. A previous pro-Kremlin Ukrainian president, Viktor Yanukovych, had already tried to drag Ukraine back into Russia’s orbit – until Ukrainians forced him out. Yet Russia’s disinformation and intimidation tactics continued.
    Ukraine responded with unity, military preparedness and international partnerships. But here’s the sobering truth: despite all its resilience, despite the heroism of its people, Ukraine may soon find itself outmuscled. If Mr. Trump and Mr. Putin negotiate a settlement, Ukraine could be forced into territorial concessions or a weakened sovereignty.
    This should serve as a wake-up call for Canada. Ukraine’s struggle shows the dangers of underestimating authoritarian threats, of relying too much on U.S. protection, and of failing to build strong alliances. There are signs that Canadians are already pushing back – boycotting U.S. goods, cancelling winter vacations, voicing their defiance in arenas and grocery stores. But the real test is yet to come. Will we set aside partisan divides, power struggles and media bias to use our election as a unified rebuke of Mr. Trump’s delusions?
    Even former prime minister Stephen Harper – no stranger to economic pragmatism – said that citizens should “accept any level of damage” to ensure the country preserves its independence. Five former PMs called for Canadians to fly our flag.
    Parliament must now be recalled, ending its past churlish behaviour to pass an all-party resolution affirming Canadian independence, and asking Canadians to follow suit (and no, there should not be any non-confidence votes at this moment). Active efforts to overcome internal trade barriers must be a provincial priority, not just talking points. There must be reckoning on the financial plight of our colleges and universities following the snafu on international students. The recruitment for our military must be streamlined and peacekeeping restored as a career path. Housing the homeless is an imperative.
    Beyond our borders, we must forge new diplomatic and economic partnerships with allies who recognize the danger of Mr. Trump’s autocratic vision. The world order he seeks to dismantle – built on law, co-operation, and stability – must be defended.
    Canada should take bold action, starting with Ukraine. We should secure a defence agreement that deepens military ties, including procurement of Ukraine’s advanced drone technology for our Arctic security. No more hand-me-downs from the U.S. We should also signal to European allies, now rattled by JD Vance’s threats to gut NATO, that Canada remains steadfast in its commitments.
    Beyond defence, we should help in forging a multilateral effort to fill the void left by America’s retreat from global leadership. Canada has pioneered international initiatives before – on land mines, the International Criminal Court and human rights. Now, we must step up again to combat climate change, corruption and poverty. Our chairing of the G7 meetings this spring is a prime opportunity – and Russia should not be in attendance, no matter how hard Mr. Trump tries to swing an invite.
    Ukraine’s experience is not just a lesson in defiance – it’s a cautionary tale. Canada must act now, while we still have the power to shape our own future.
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  • mickeyrat
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    I have no words. “Multiple kidneys had to be thrown out because of transport delays — couriers not picking them up in time or airlines misplacing them. One was accidentally left on an airport luggage trolley."
    https://www.propublica.org/article/trump-federal-workers-public-health-hhs
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  • mickeyrat
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    well that escalated quickly....


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  • mickeyrat
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    “According to Greek media, Trump’s decision to dismantle the military presence in Alexandroupoli came after a joint request from Putin and Erdogan.”
    https://defence-blog.com/trump-shuts-down-us-base-in-greece/


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  • Tim Simmons
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    edited February 24
    I will say this speaks to the point battle kept bringing up. Not everything is doom and gloom.

    https://prospect.org/politics/2025-02-24-trump-coup-has-failed/

    I guess, just be grateful that we have dummies doing things poorly than actual brilliant people making things bad.

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  • HughFreakingDillon
    HughFreakingDillon Winnipeg Posts: 39,480
    Tim Simmons said:
    I will say this speaks to the point battle kept bringing up. Not everything is doom and gloom.

    https://prospect.org/politics/2025-02-24-trump-coup-has-failed/

    I guess, just be grateful that we have dummies doing things poorly than actual brilliant people making things bad.

    There is a marked difference between not being doom and gloom and just purposefully ignoring what is going on around you. 
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  • Tim Simmons
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    edited February 24
    I agree and don't concur with his sentiment that checks and balances works everything out. I mean, it would with a normal admin. These are guys who want to dismantle checks and balances. 

    My purpose for posting that is that it constantly feels like everything is going bad at all times. Its not a call to complacency, but more of a salve that hey, these dopes are just that, so its ok to take a beat for your mental health.



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  • HughFreakingDillon
    HughFreakingDillon Winnipeg Posts: 39,480
    And I’m cautiously optimistic that the coup has failed. It’s still very, very early. 
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  • Tim Simmons
    Tim Simmons Posts: 9,611
    Oh there will be bad days and things get fucked up, no doubt. 

  • OnWis97
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    It's a strong coup. The strongest of coups. This coup has great strength.
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  • Merkin Baller
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    HughFreakingDillon said:
    And I’m cautiously optimistic that the coup has failed. It’s still very, very early. 
    This is where I'm at. 
  • Halifax2TheMax
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    What indicates that the coup has “failed?” They’re just getting started, it’s only a month in, litigation will take years (don’t hold your breath counting on SCOTUS), they don’t care about polling and COOTWH is a lame duck, one termer, doesn’t have to worry about reelection. They have nothing to lose going for broke.

    Naive to think “it’s failing.” Regardless, serious damage is being inflicted.
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  • Gern Blansten
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    I still have confidence in the Supreme Court but the corruption behind the scenes is what bothers me the most. 

    And where the fuck is his Chief of Staff? She's invisible.

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  • OnWis97
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    One SCOTUS justice is the most compromised political figure in US history. Three more were appointed with an understanding...

    ...it's tight.
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  • Poncier
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    edited February 24
    OnWis97 said:
    It's a strong coup. The strongest of coups. This coup has great strength.
    Many people are saying.
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  • OnWis97
    OnWis97 St. Paul, MN Posts: 5,610
    edited February 24
    As for the link, "HAS failED" is preposterous.  

    "Could fail?" Maybe. Is the administration really less popular than it was last month? If we could magically hold the election again tomorrow, would it go differently? But assuming so, the question (or a question, anyway) becomes whether we'll have legitimate elections. The other two branches have abdicated their responsibilities, with the judicial moving towards complete loyalty.

    Edit: The silver lining is that you could make same statement about "has succeeded" vs. "could succeed." It has not succeeded yet. 
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