Trump administration 2024-2028

[Czech_pivo]

I don’t think that’s the case at all. We just have a system that has a rules that are much more tight. Corruption still exists. But it’s at a much smaller scale that it seems insignificant.

There is a significant difference with something like staying at the aga khans island on vacation vs a custom jumbo jet being given as a gift from Qatar for example. None pass the smell test though.

Either way, as much as I see the hypocrisy of people calling out Carney’s holdings (with a lot of ignorance on how that works btw) while defending a POTUS who won’t reveal his tax returns and his own holdings while running crypto scams and gaudy product placements the fact is that the US is another country and it’s their business if they want to become an Oligarchy.

Along a similar vein - you don't have to be a multi-millionaire to be elected to the H of C in Canada. Try being an 'average Joe' in the US and getting elected, it happens, very rarely, like a CDN team winning the Cup.....

 

[Jarnhamar]

There is a significant difference with something like staying at the aga khans island on vacation vs a custom jumbo jet being given as a gift from Qatar for example. None pass the smell test though.

I see two instances of politicians accepting gifts. The only real difference is the dollar value attached.
In our case Canadian tax dollars are being used for security. In the US case tax dollars are being used to refit the plane.

Either way, as much as I see the hypocrisy of people calling out Carney’s holdings (with a lot of ignorance on how that works btw) while defending a POTUS who won’t reveal his tax returns and his own holdings while running crypto scams and gaudy product placements the fact is that the US is another country and it’s their business if they want to become an Oligarchy.

I agree, it's hypocritical to call out one and defend the other. Both holdings are currently being hidden from public scrutiny.

I'm in no way shape or form defending Trumps cell phone shinnanigans. It's gaudy narcissism. It’s a handy distraction from the untold millions US politicians seem to accumulate.

 

[The Bread Guy]

... The creepy little robot dogs was a bit unexpected, but I suppose fit the theme of the near future.




What are those things supposed to do anyway??

(Like do machine guns or flamethrowers pop out of them? Do they go into rabid attack mode & rip enemy troops to shreds?)

They can do all sorts of stuff, apparently ....

Robot dogs are taking over the US military

Who let the dogs out?

taskandpurpose.com

Feature Article: Robot Dogs Take Another Step Towards Deployment | Homeland Security

S&T is offering CBP robot dog technology that can assist with enhancing the capabilities of CBP personnel and increasing their safety downrange.

www.dhs.gov

... with this from the Brits

Meanwhile, Trump tough on China - eventually?

Trump suggests he'll extend deadline for TikTok's Chinese owner to sell app

President Donald Trump has suggested that he would likely extend a deadline for TikTok’s Chinese owner to divest the popular video sharing app.

apnews.com

 

[mariomike]

the massive victory parade through New York on January 12th, 1946.

Must have been an amazing time in America.

V-E and V-J Day celebrations. American servicemen kissing the ground as they disembarked from troop ships.

The last American men to be Drafted for Vietnam are now well into 70s.

Wonder what their opinion is of the 79 year old president .

Trump made up injury to dodge Vietnam service, his former lawyer testifies

Michael Cohen told lawmakers that Trump said it would be 'stupid' to serve in Vietnam.

www.militarytimes.com

 

[FJAG]

Assuming someone was 18 when the were called up in 1945, they'd be 98 years-old now. 18 + 55 +25. We're about to lose the last of the greatest generation.

They looked good coming home.