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Canada should turnoff their lights from tonight

Slipfeeler 1/31/25, 10:44:14 PM
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debut: 12/22/15
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Trudeau and Ford, why wait for tomorrow? Turn off their lights from tonight. Trumpy really fresh, talking about there will be no concession for Canada and there is nothing that Canada can do about it.
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Slipfeeler 2/1/25, 2:01:59 AM
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debut: 12/22/15
8,054 runs

I just heard that China has retaliated with a 60% tariff, that will definitely hurt Americans with the number of goods coming from China. Wait until they hear what Canada has in store for US economy, saddle up it will be a bumpy trade war.
sgtdjones 2/1/25, 2:11:31 AM
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debut: 2/16/17
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In reply to Slipfeeler

I doubt Orange Marmalade will do anything tomorrow.

He will say Canada capitulated by spending a billion dollars on border security...

Now, I will wait for the study on trade surplus out in April 2025...
hubert 2/1/25, 2:28:10 AM
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debut: 11/14/02
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Someone will blink first...I wonder which ..Canada,Mexico or China ?
The Dotard will claim victory whatever the outcome...Are we in for
fun times.
If I have to bet, I would say the northern neighbour.lol
Slipfeeler 2/1/25, 9:50:23 PM
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debut: 12/22/15
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Trade war looks like it’s on, get your popcorn and watch the ride, that is, Canadian popcorn big grin
XDFIX 2/1/25, 10:40:53 PM
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debut: 3/2/03
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Trump just signed an order imposing tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China!
Slipfeeler 2/1/25, 11:31:11 PM
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debut: 12/22/15
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Let’s see how Canada retaliates
Slipfeeler 2/2/25, 12:33:40 AM
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debut: 12/22/15
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Trudeau will be making an announcement soon.
Chrissy 2/2/25, 12:37:41 AM
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debut: 11/14/02
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In reply to Slipfeeler

Yuh nuh hear di mad woman seh Jebus did OK without lightslol
Slipfeeler 2/2/25, 2:37:58 AM
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debut: 12/22/15
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Canada retaliated by imposing 25% Tariff on $155 Billion of US goods, the trade war has began.
Slipfeeler 2/2/25, 2:45:08 PM
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debut: 12/22/15
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One of the reasons why the lights are not turned off in parts of US yet is because it would affect mostly democratic states.
Slipfeeler 2/2/25, 2:52:26 PM
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debut: 12/22/15
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Now we understand why Trump seems to be cozing up to Venezuela, and silly Venezuela taking In people who applying for asylum in US. Because it’s like Trump looking to find a cheaper oil and gas deal outside of Mexico and Canada. But the problem is that Canadian oil is most suitable for the type of product required for their energy consumption.
granite 2/2/25, 4:38:54 PM
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debut: 11/1/13
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In reply to Slipfeeler

Could one of you blokes with nuff knowledge explain the "lights thing" and what's it about,I haven't a clue.Thanks in advance.
sgtdjones 2/2/25, 5:40:16 PM
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debut: 2/16/17
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Canada supplies electricity (hydropower*) ( Quebec and Ontario) to approximately 30% of the American states near the Canadian border.

If such were to be turned, Trump Towers in NYC will go dark.

(Hydropower*)... In Canada, we call this type of water-generated electricity...
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sgtdjones 2/2/25, 5:47:30 PM
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debut: 2/16/17
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Mature Hubert

Canada is not blinking. The various Canadian governments are prepared to retaliate .

Trump made an error, but MAGA rednecks will think he is winning as prices soar.
Halliwell 2/2/25, 6:08:14 PM
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debut: 5/14/05
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I saw a video today and Trump and his cronies were cowering or running for cover

Big bad Canada stand up and the whole MAGAdom were doing a Gavaskar white-flag dance
granite 2/2/25, 8:36:03 PM
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debut: 11/1/13
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In reply to sgtdjones

Thank you borse I should have asked you from the day I saw it.I was suspicious that it was that because of the 5 lakes and rivers add to that the closeness to Yankee country.Merci!
Narper 2/2/25, 9:06:31 PM
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debut: 1/4/03
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After the White House confirmed 25 per cent tariffs on Canadian goods would go into effect on Tuesday, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced incoming counter tariffs against the U.S. Trudeau said this will include immediate tariffs on $30 billion worth of goods as of Tuesday, followed by further tariffs on $125 billion worth of American products in 21 days’ time.


Among the U.S. goods affected by the Canadian government’s tariffs (a full list is available online):

Poultry
Meat and edible meat offal
Milk and cream, yogurt, buttermilk, curdled milk, whey, butter and other milk-derived fats and oils, cheese and curd
Eggs and egg yolks
Natural honey
Tomatoes
Leguminous vegetables and nuts
Citrus fruit, melons, apricots, cherries, peaches, nectarines and plums
Coffee and tea
Pepper, vanilla, cinammon, cloves nutmeg, mace, cardamoms, anise, badian, fennel, coriander, cumin or caraway seeds, ginger, saffron, turmeric, thyme, and bay leaves.
Wheat and meslin
Rye, barley, oats, rice
Vegetable saps and extracts
Fish oils, ground nut oils, sunflower-seed, safflower or cotton-seed oil, canola oil, palm oil, mustard oil
Margarine
Sausages and other prepared or preserved meat, blood or insects
Casein, albumins, and peptones
Crustaceans, mollusks and other aquatic invertebrates
Sugar (cane, beet and other sugars, including confectionary)
Molasses, chocolate and malt extract
Pasta
Vegetables, fruit, nuts and other edible parts of plants, fruit and nut juices, prepared or preserved
Sauces, soups and broths
Ice cream
Water, beer made from malt, wine, vermouth, other fermented beverages, undenatured ethyl alcohol
Unmanufactured tobacco, cigars, cheroots, cigarillos and cigarettes, as well as vaping products that contain tobacco, nicotine, or substitutes
Natural sands
Perfumes, makeup, hair and skincare products
Oral and dental hygiene preparations
Shaving products, deodorants and anti-perspirants, soap
Floor coverings and various other plastics
Bathtubs, sinks, toilets, and related items
Rubber tires
Saddles and harnesses for any type of animal
Trunks, suitcases and other bags and cases
Leather apparel and clothing accessories
Wood from a wide range of trees for various uses, particleboard, fiberboard, plywood, joinery and carpentry items, wood pulp
Paper and stationery
Toilet paper, paper towels, etc.
Cartons, boxes and other packing containers
Other printed matter including photographs
Carpets and other floor coverings
Coats, suits, shirts, jackets, pants, shorts, underwear, pyjamas, dresses, overalls, skirts, socks, pantyhose and other clothing
Baby clothes
Gloves and mittens, scarves and shawls,
Swimwear
Blankets and traveling rugs
Bed, table, bathroom and kitchen linens
Curtains and blinds
Sacks and bags used for packing goods
Tarps, tents, boat sails, canopies, and camping goods
Rags, twine, cords and rope
Waterproof footwear and other footwear with rubber, plastic or leather soles
Hats and other headgear
Ceramic sinks, wash basins, toilets, baths, bidets, and related items
Glassware
Diamonds, silver, platinum, jewelry and imitation jewelry
Stoves, ranges and cookers
Tools including saws, pliers, wrenches, other hand tools
Knives, razor blades and scissors
Cutlery
Padlocks and locks
Air or vacuum pumps, compressors, and fans
Vacuum cleaners
Refrigerators and freezers
Plant and laboratory equipment
Dishwashers, washing machines and dryers
Farm machinery
Shavers and hair clippers
Heaters
Motorcycles
Unmanned aircraft
Firearms, bombs, grenades, torpedoes, mines, missiles
Seats, mattress supports, bedding items
Lights and fixtures
Video game consoles, casino games, and other coin-operated machines
Cigarette lighters
Paintings


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Did we leave out anything? cannabis? big grin
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Halliwell 2/2/25, 10:06:01 PM
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debut: 5/14/05
24,231 runs

In reply to Narper

Tippi Tambo is exempt
He arrite
granite 2/2/25, 11:06:02 PM
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debut: 11/1/13
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In reply to Halliwell

I remember eating Tippi Tamboo but never saw a tree,and don't know where it came from.
camos 2/2/25, 11:13:42 PM
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debut: 5/6/03
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In reply to Halliwell

Big bad Canada stand up and the whole MAGAdom were doing a Gavaskar white-flag dance


I am seeking permission: to use that line in the future?big grin