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No, it really does mean something. We have many strategic allies and they need to know that they're doing the right thing when they join our cause. There's a joke in Canada that Americans who don't want to join the US military to die for American politicians can come to Canada and join their military to die for American politicians. Our military is the strongest in the world but we can't do the job without our allies. We also have trade agreements, extradition treaties, immigration/emigration agreements. These are all things affected by what the world thinks of us. Take, for example, Australia's concern about our actions in Korea. We're not the only ones on the planet and in this case we're not in Korea's strike zone. There are plenty of other countries with an opinion or a path regarding NK and their opinion is not jack shit nothing. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2017/apr/29/australia-wants-to-avoid-north-korean-war-at-all-costs-pyongyang-trump-kim-jong-un "Speak softly and carry a big stick." Trump Isn’t Teddy Theodore Roosevelt was a brilliant intellectual. He entered the White House in 1901 as arguably the most prepared man ever to assume the presidency; his understanding of public affairs was as deep as a bottomless trench. His knowledge came from two decades of voracious reading (he devoured a book a day), incessant writing (he authored 20 books), and bruising political combat at all levels of government (when he coined the phrase “man in the arena,” he was describing himself). In contrast, Trump has spent his life accumulating personal wealth and has no record of public service to the nation. Measured against TR, the ultimate policy wonk and uber-patriot, Trump stands out as a Lilliputian opportunist, woefully shallow and ignorant... Unlike Trump, TR was a conservative with a long track record of aggressively fighting against radical leftists. While Trump has a long history of providing financial support to Jimmy Carter, Hillary Clinton, John Kerry, and other “progressives,” TR never in his life gave money to or supported a Democrat, not even a conservative Democrat such as Grover Cleveland, a man he admired. http://www.nationalreview.com/article/439463/donald-trump-no-teddy-roosevelt Though often recognized for the aggressiveness of his foreign policy, Roosevelt was also a peacemaker. His most successful effort at bringing belligerent powers to the negotiating table involved a crisis that had broken out in East Asia. Fighting had erupted between Russia and Japan in 1904, following Japan's attack on the Russian fleet at Port Arthur. As the Russo-Japanese War raged on with many Japanese victories, Roosevelt approached both nations about mediating peace negotiations. The President longed for a world in which countries would turn to arbitration instead of war to settle international disputes, and he offered his services to this end. Although Russia and Japan initially refused his offer, they eventually accepted his "good offices" to help negotiate a peace, meeting with Roosevelt in 1905 in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. For his role as mediator, Roosevelt won the Nobel Prize for Peace, the first U.S. President to do so. https://millercenter.org/president/roosevelt/foreign-affairs Since its founding, the magazine has played a significant role in the development of conservatism in the United States, helping to define its boundaries and promoting fusionism while establishing itself as a leading voice on the American right https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Review

Exactly what did happen at that date ?? If I have to guess, I will say the left will be going even nuttier than they are today! And that is sayin something! BTW I fixed the date.... Come on, be honest, tell us. https://www.politicalcompass.org/test/ For those who are less confused about centrist, left and right in political ideologies. https://www.politicalcompass.org/uselection2016

Get real, you know perfectly well that is a junk site. Repeatedly linking to it just reduces your credibility even further (if that were possible). any site you do not agree with you consider a junk site. But I do not post for you. I post for people with open minds who show others respect and like to learn for themselves. Just this month, nearly three-quarters of Americans (71%) said they favored protecting the environment over a focus on increased production of coal, oil and natural gas.... 59% of Americans agreed that protection of the environment should be given priority, even at the risk of limiting the amount of energy supplies, up from 41% in 2011. And 56% of Americans said that protection of the environment should be prioritized over economic growth.... April 3, 2017, http://www.gallup.com/opinion/polling-matters/207608/public-opinion-context-trump-environmental-actions.aspx?g_source=CATEGORY_CLIMATE_CHANGE&g_medium=topic&g_campaign=tiles Once again you illustrate that you live in a isolated, limited information, space with an inability to recognize or separate fact from wishes. Just in case there is a comprehension problem. This means the poll was conducted of US citizens. It reflects national views. Gallup is a large credible polling agency with proven statistical accuracy.

Did you see that latest Washington Post poll that where the headline showed his approval number in the low 40's? But the second to last paragraph of that same story shows that Trump would win the popular vote against HRC today? He has got respect. Live with it 42% of Americans believe the world views the U.S. favorably 29% say world leaders respect Trump; 67% said same of Obama in 2009 Satisfaction with U.S. on the world stage is near record low... Fewer than three in 10 Americans (29%) say leaders of other countries have respect for the new president, with 67% saying world leaders do not have much respect for him. http://www.gallup.com/poll/203834/americans-world-standing-worst-decade.aspx Once again you illustrate that you live in a isolated, limited information, space with an inability to recognize or separate fact from wishes.

Ferry from US to EU probably 20K but obviously US has the best supply. There are lots of ferry services. But beating the bush for a local pilot may work. http://www.prepare2go.com/aviation/aircraft-ferry-services http://www.theferrypilot.com/ http://www.internationalferryflights.com/ https://www.aopa.org/go-fly/aircraft-and-ownership/buying-an-aircraft/tips-on-buying-used-aircraft http://www.planeandpilotmag.com/article/top-20-tips-for-buying-an-airplane/ https://www.controller.com/listings/aircraft/for-sale/list/category/6/piston-single-aircraft/manufacturer/cessna/model-group/182 https://www.trade-a-plane.com/search?category_level1=Single+Engine+Piston&make=CESSNA&model_group=CESSNA+182+SERIES&s-type=aircraft http://www.planecheck.com/eu/ A door would be cheapest in US.

‘Trump’s mouth is only good as Vladimir Putin’s c*ck holster’: Colbert brutalizes Trump in 2-minute blitz Stephen Colbert on Monday defended fellow CBS host John Dickerson against Donald Trump after the president told the renowned journalist he refers to the (award-winning) news program “Face the Nation” as “Deface the Nation.” “Donald Trump, John Dickerson is a fair-minded journalist and one of the most competent people who will ever walk into your office,” Colbert began during his opening monologue on “The Late Show.” https://www.rawstory.com/2017/05/trumps-mouth-is-only-good-as-vladimir-putins-cck-holster-colbert-brutalizes-trump-in-2-minute-blitz/ Personally I think so. Colbert is the late nite show that I watch. Since starting a regular monologue on trumps latest idiotic actions. he has taken over the #1 spot for US late night comedy shows. Deservedly so. trump acted like a complete idiot, as usual, in the CBS Dickerson interview. Absolutely an embarrassment for a president. Having said that i thought I would have to clean out my ears when I heard that line from Colbert.

The Islamic State said on Tuesday the United States was drowning and "being run by an idiot."... Trump has made defeating Islamic State a priority of his presidency. http://www.nydailynews.com/news/world/islamic-state-u-s-drowning-calls-trump-idiot-article-1.3018982

Changed the subject to reflect your preference. The attached reflects the current contents of the cabinet in my hangar at the airport. We Canucks are a welcoming bunch... That bottle of J&B is just there as a degreaser and parts cleaner, right? It's actually filled with Crown Royal. The large dispensing bottle is necessary because I have a couple of guys that show up regularly that drink a lot of CR... a LOT... If you're ever around YVK, ask at the DZ for me. John ETA: I concur on your opinion of J&B. Liquid razor-blades. Its time that I have to stand up to elitism. "You could spot that yellow label from across a liquor store. Surprisingly, the initials stand for Justerini & Brooks, the former being an Italian (we smart) who ended up in the UK in a roundabout, fall-in-love-with-opera-singer way. Another blend available for a twenty, and the most popular in Europe, fruity with a little wood spice. Drinkable. Ahem." https://vinepair.com/articles/the-20-best-selling-scotch-whiskies-in-the-world/ The fifth most popular Scotch in the world and the most popular in Europe. For 1970's-85 it was the second most popular blended scotch in the world. ...and...I like it

COLORADO SPRINGS — SpaceX saw significant cost savings by reusing a Falcon 9 first stage in a launch last week, a key factor for the economic viability of reusable launch vehicles. SpaceX President Gwynne Shotwell, speaking at the 33rd Space Symposium here April 5, said the company expects to see greater cost savings on future launches of reused Falcon 9 vehicles as the company reduces the amount of refurbishment work it does on the recovered stages. SpaceX's first previously flown Falcon 9 booster lands after launching SES-10. Credit: SpaceX SpaceX’s first previously flown Falcon 9 booster lands after launching SES-10. Credit: SpaceX Shotwell did not give a specific figure for the cost of refurbishing a Falcon 9 first stage that first flew on an April 2016 launch of a Dragon cargo spacecraft so it could launch the SES-10 communications satellite March 30. “It was substantially less than half” the cost of new first stage, she said. That cost savings, she said, came even though SpaceX did extensive work to examine and refurbish the stage. “We did way more on this one than we’re doing on future ones, of course,” she said... “Our challenge right now is to refly a rocket within 24 hours. - http://spacenews.com/spacex-gaining-substantial-cost-savings-from-reused-falcon-9/ China studying reusable rockets similar to SpaceX http://spacenews.com/china-studying-reusable-rockets-similar-to-spacex/

Fox co-president Bill Shine ousted in latest fallout from sexual harassment scandal Another day, another major ouster at Fox News. Two of Gabriel Sherman’s sources claim that Fox News co-president Bill Shine was relieved of his duties as of Monday morning. https://www.rawstory.com/2017/05/fox-co-president-bill-shine-ousted-in-latest-fallout-from-sexual-harassment-scandal-report/ trump will have to send another bouquet of flowers over to his friends at Fox.

Why do overwhelming proportions of EU’s youth feel excluded? Europeans aged between 16 and 30 in the 28 EU member states between 9 and 25 April 2016, and found that most of them feel economically and socially marginalized.. For example, 93% of the Greek youths feel excluded in comparison to only 27% in Germany. As expected, the rates of those feeling excluded are very high in the countries, which were worst hit by the economic crisis... Undeniably though, it’s alarming enough to find that well above half, the EU youths are feeling ostracized by their own society. The striking differences between the youths in the south, who felt excluded at a rate of more than 70%, in comparison with the two best off countries (Germany and Denmark) where the relevant rates are estimated to be below 30%, is an obvious challenge and can be used as a policy guide for decision-makers, if any of them really cares about it.. The next thing that comes to mind is that the future is also not at all promising for those frustrated youngsters, because noticeable economic growth is excluded from the horizon. As a result, there are no good prospects in the foreseeable future for 31% of young Germans. It will be impossible for them to find a steady, secure and well paid job, like their parents did.... Real unemployment double the official rate Unquestionably, the problems of the Europe’s young generations are related to the general destruction of the ‘good old’ structures, which guaranteed to almost all a normal working and social life. The problem is not only that the official overall unemployment rate is stuck above 10% for years now and ranges freely above 20% for the under 25s, but that real unemployment is double than the official rates." https://europeansting.com/2016/05/16/why-do-overwhelming-proportions-of-eus-youth-feel-excluded/ The preliminary round of the French election tossed out the candidates of the old parties. Le Pen and the centrist Macron represent a choice between two somewhat unknowns. A more racist version of trump in Le Pen and someone who has no ties to any existing party. The youth in Europe are akin to trump supporters in the US. They want change and feel like both the Republicans and Democrats are the same. That anything is better than the status quo. Well they are wrong. The simplistic answers that trump presents are no better than the bureaucratic answers the EU is using to address youth stagnation, youth unemployment and the lack of social mobility in the EU. So the idea that you don't know the answers to open all the shut doors that surround you. Puts you in plenty of company. Just as you can't find common ground with those who would abuse animals. The answers that political parties have for complex shifting demographics and economic changes. Can make a situation far worse before it gets better. I have no ideas on the abusive ex.

I know this is the Speaker's corner but that doesn't mean you are obliged to be confrontational in your response... And for the record, no, I don't think I am special... I think there is a widespread feeling of anxiety/disgust (or whatever you want to call it) about the upcoming elections and the current state of affairs... Again, not sure where you are going with this?? Care to elaborate? Hmmm... Why do I have a feeling I am going to regret that last question?? Why don't you read the entire article, reflect on the substance of the article. Think about the idea that everyone is not out to get or attack you. That your thinking(about politics) may not be unusual. A deep breath,involve introspection...and... pet your cat. Oh hell, I'll just spell it out. A portion of the US population wanted the easy answer, no taxes, other governments paying border taxes for the rebuilding of the US economy, elect trump.. Or Marine Le Pen. Everything will be great. Insert "There is no problem so bad you can't make it worse." fast forward four years to see the mess that trump creates because it "certainly can't be worse that what the US has now!!" take care.

President Trump thinks Andrew Jackson would have prevented the Civil War http://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/trump-thinks-andrew-jackson-prevented-civil-war-article-1.3122527 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aXJh6QoOig4 Quite the rocket surgeon there. http://www.historynet.com/causes-of-the-civil-war

So you think you are special? "A week before the decisive second round in France's presidential election, many voters are skeptical that either of the two candidates can solve chronic unemployment or tackle security concerns, a poll published on Sunday found... According to the Ifop poll, 45 percent of voters believe the two finalists would not put an end to unemployment, which has for years stood close to 10 percent in France. And 36 percent say neither candidate is able to protect France from attacks.' http://www.reuters.com/article/us-france-election-idUSKBN17V07W Makes me think of the phrase "There is no problem so bad you can't make it worse." Always be skeptical of something free, something easy, that answers all your problems. If it comes from the mouth of a politician then for certain its deceiving.

Overgeneralizations and simplified demographics. yay. Just what I hate about political discussions with the left and the far right. Individualism just continues to take arrows to the throat. There's certain aspects about social cooperation bias being driven by the environment, I just find that as a gross relationship it's ok, but can't be used to completely separate these types of artificial subgroups. But when examined closely, the groups overlap so much that it's still a reach to try and apply it without deeper considerations. Maybe years ago....but with today's access to information and news, it's going away. I like mountain people myself. Generous, well educated. The time in Jackson Hole, Vail, and Aspen were times when I met some of the nicest people ever. Rural people. Now the Napa valley has ...

Wonder how those children are going to turn out.

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/president-show-why-anthony-atamanuik-wanted-host-a-late-night-show-as-trump-997804 tonight

Do you mean on the same day the trump administration rolls out an EO to protect whistle-blowers within the VA. The same administration that has now refused to allow access to the visitor logs for the WH? Thats a rhetorical question of course.

Nobody said Fox doesn't know their target audience.

Scotch, now you're talking. Costco 20 year blended, the best value bar none.

Yes. Thats the whole justification for free speech. Having said that, she currently seems to have no limitations on the broadcasting of her hate.

Whoever directs policy towards the disaffection of government will form the next government. Not all trump supporters are racists. But like France, UK, etc. there are voters that believe the net of free trade and globalization. Has not protected their welfare. Policy needs to address the lack of upward mobility of Americans. The decreasing opportunities to find decent full time jobs. Instead of a full time job with no income growth prospects. France, Spain, Italy and many other countries are also facing these same headwinds on employment compensation.

I was encouraged to see McCain and Graham having supper at the WH the other day. On the one hand two guys the almost always tell the truth vr.... well... its trump. On the one hand about a million years of public service and on the other ... well its trump. Two real men with bona fide character and well you know the rest.

The trouble with these softwood lumber disputes is that it hurts small Canadian lumber mills. They have to pay the duties for wood products upon arrival in the US. When the dispute is over they get the money back with interest but it hurts their balance sheets. The last big dispute, 2-3 disputes ago. Several smaller and mid sized BC mills were driven into forced buyouts at distressed prices. by larger forestry firms. Further concentrating the industry.

That is not entirely true. The question is if allowing lumber companies to harvest on crown land is equivalent to a subsidy. That argument has been arbitrated by NAFTA and WTO: 3 Lumber I 4 Lumber II 5 Lumber III 6 Lumber IV 7 Looking ahead times. Every time US duties have been refunded to Canadian mills. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canada%E2%80%93United_States_softwood_lumber_dispute There is a old byline for stock traders and lumber futures traders that they make the best returns. By playing the various rulings as these disputes weave their way through the NAFTA process. In addition US lumber producers have typically had the same P/E, similar ROI and similar wages/expenses. As have their Canadian lumber competitors.