Geriatric hoon
For the record... You may recall Trump stating that Canada does not allow US banks to operate in Canada and how Canada is very unfair to the US. Turns out that's another total fiction. About 50% of the foreign banks operating in Canada are American. They employ hundreds of people doing the usual business big banks do.
There is a grey blur, and a green blur. I try to stay on the grey one. - Joey Dunlop
In the riders seat
How much of it was actually used for that purpose and what did those organisations use it for ?Originally Posted by TheDemonLord
Pity about the 2 billion dollars American farmers will now miss out on from the USAID same program
"If you can make black marks on a straight from the time you turn out of a corner until the braking point of the next turn, then you have enough power."
Geriatric hoon
Please allow me to introduce... No, not myself, but Patrick Duffy Trump's newly appointed Transportation Secretary. And also to observe that I'm eternally grateful that we didn't have cell phones and the Internet when I was young enough to do full stupid.
There is a grey blur, and a green blur. I try to stay on the grey one. - Joey Dunlop
Kiwibiker
Is he wearing one of those used golden nappies trump has been hawking off? Duffy is not wearing the matching sneakers, so must of just barely qualified for the job.
The Majestic Metal Wizard
The cynic in me says that most of it was probably used for enriching a few people who are skilled at obtaining Government grants.
But even if that is the case, many of the ones that are coming out of the woodwork are of dubious benefit to the American people.
So, that is an example of something which should be brought into the public domain, discussed and if the American people see it as something that is a good use of their Tax Dollars, then it will continue.
However - this clip of Brett Weinstein - specifically starting around 8 minutes:
I think is a great articulation - essentially there may be so much anger that the baby is thrown out with the bath water - which speaks to your point - there may be good programs that get canned in the purge.
Physics; Thou art a cruel, heartless Bitch-of-a-Mistress
In the riders seat
What else has he been up to
"President Trump on Friday directed government officials to prioritize the resettlement of South Africans of European descent through the U.S. refugee program, which he suspended during his first day in office"
Well I guess they're the right colour for him to make an exception
"If you can make black marks on a straight from the time you turn out of a corner until the braking point of the next turn, then you have enough power."
Kruger-Dunning Parts n Service
You’d think “independent “ media would mean that your sole survival does not rests on “ donations” from a USA govt outlet
https://www.stuff.co.nz/world-news/3...g-usaid-freeze
I can understand the Ukraine stuff with war damage and all but to be funding “journalists” inside Russia is a whole new level of crazy.
And let’s just remember what was said of RT news channel in USA who used to make some great documentary’s before the war.
Every great cause begins as a movement, becomes a business, and eventually degenerates into a racket - Eric Hoffer
Forum whore
It's long.....but rivetting.
Anorak
Far more riveting ........
Kinky is using a feather. Perverted is using the whole chicken
The Majestic Metal Wizard
Even if you dont agree with either party - the Meta-discussion seems to be this:
Benz is saying that the US needs a soft-diplomacy option - to help with US interests.
Tucker is saying that the cost - both in actual dollar terms and outcomes is not worth it.
Furthermore Tucker seems to be of the opinion that even if we accept Benz point about Soft-power, such a system is too easily corrupted and too easily turned on the American people - especially considering that Washington DC is almost entirely dominated by one side of the Political spectrum.
On the one hand, those who talked about US interference with say Social Media censorship and talked about how a certain agenda kept getting pushed have got the vindication that it was artificially being done.
Then there is the question - even with all the information coming to light - will we truly know the extent of what is being going on.
I imagine people in other Government agencies are seeing the dirty laundry being aired at USAID and ensuring some of the more juicy bits of information are accidentally misfiled.
Physics; Thou art a cruel, heartless Bitch-of-a-Mistress
Geriatric hoon
And some people still can't see that Trump's an idiot? He wasn't bright to start with and now he's had dementia for yers.
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/Vpj9Eybsahk
There is a grey blur, and a green blur. I try to stay on the grey one. - Joey Dunlop
Forum whore
Has it happened already? Musk and his band of fratboys who have access and control to the entire government financial system?
it's not a bad thing till you throw a KLR into the mix.
those cheap ass bitches can do anything with ductape.
(PostalDave on ADVrider)
The Majestic Metal Wizard
Even if I assume the implication of this comment - it is no better or no worse than what has already been happening (and I would argue it is better - since Musk doesnt want to Leftist ideology globally)
Physics; Thou art a cruel, heartless Bitch-of-a-Mistress
Geriatric hoon
Trump's and DOGE's list of cost cutting targets includes the Environmental Protection Agency of course. That could end the $7,500 federal tax credit for electric vehicles. If so California, the biggest EV market in the country, will introduce its own tax credit for EVs - excluding Tesla.
There is a grey blur, and a green blur. I try to stay on the grey one. - Joey Dunlop
Una Storia Italiana
Bravo Greg... what a great final post mate... your wisdom and knowledge will be missed, Ill see ya in that pink hell ya grumpy old prick.
cheers DD
(Definately Dodgy)
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