Trump administration 2024-2028

[Colin Parkinson]

Finally a Hegseth decision that I can agree with.



As usual with that bunch though the devil is in the details and who gets laid off. I have my thoughts.

Incidentally at a cap of ~857 GOFOs for a US military of ~1.3 million RegF and ~0.8 million reservists (1/2,450), they're a lot leaner than Canada's bunch at ~146 for ~69,000 and ~33,000 respectively (1/699). In other words, on a per capita basis, Canada has ~3.5 as many GOFOs as the Americans.

On the bright side we finally have more of something military related than the Americans.....

 

[RangerRay]

Not done with the purging yet, it's accelerating.

[The Hill]Hegseth to cut 20 percent of admirals, generals in major Pentagon overhaul​

An odd and Stalin-esque thing to do in the middle of a war…

 

[rmc_wannabe]

An odd and Stalin-esque thing to do in the middle of a war…

And before the mid-terms, as well.

 

[daftandbarmy]

Didn’t even wait for a Sunday to make the announcement

https://twitter.com/x/status/2105384924865790037

 

[dapaterson]

So religious leaders commanding the military are bad for Iran but good for the USA. Got it.

 

[daftandbarmy]

So religious leaders commanding the military are bad for Iran but good for the USA. Got it.

But God is on our side, right?

 

[Czech_pivo]

But God is on our side, right?

Didnt the belt buckles that the Germans used in WWII say the same thing?

 

[Genetk44]

Didnt the belt buckles that the Germans used in WWII say the same thing?

Yup

 

[RangerRay]

Y’all Qaeda strikes again…

 

[Haggis]

But God is on our side, right?

Which God?

 

[Halifax Tar]

I value more than money. There are other elements at play in my personal assessment of whether or not I want to move back to the US. I just turned down an opportunity to takeover the operation of a Cyber group in DC because I don't agree with the values etc of that foreign country.

I say that to highlight that every individual will have their own criteria, and income may not be the only differentiator they consider.

I have the deepest respect for a person who will stand by their principles and values. We may not always agree. But I have a deeper respect for your position.

 

[Halifax Tar]

As far as which country is better / worse , I think Canada is a popular choice , by far , for many people.

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No thanks.

 

[Czech_pivo]

Interesting clip on Ghana with the President of Ghana being interviewed about the trade pact that Trump has put forward to them in order for them to get US health aid.
This came out Sept of 2025. Count how many times the Ghanaian President uses the word ‘sovereignty.’

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[HavokFour]

Should be noted that it's not possible to ban export of a world traded commodity to just specific countries.

Someone's feeling the heat of their colossal screw up.

The warning marks an escalation in pressure on Europe as US President Donald Trump considers a potential ban to help bring down US fuel prices ahead of November's midterm elections.

An export ban would do the exact opposite to prices.

[Reuters]US tells France and Germany to release diesel stocks or face US export ban, sources say​

 

[Gordon Dundas/]

Donnie and company are more interested in acquiring serfs then in either trade or allies

 

[ModlrMike]

Has he heard of the phrase "international pariah"?

 

[mariomike]

Has he heard of the phrase "international pariah"?

Who knows?

But, it's pretty sad when their citizens have to resort to this ,

Some American travelers are ‘flag jacking’ and Canadians are livid​

https://www.cnn.com/2025/09/18/travel/american-travelers-canadian-flag-jacking

 

[RangerRay]

Sounds like Canadian travellers will have to use the “Out and about on a boat” test on other Canucks who are suspect.