Hank II

Please excuse my ignorance, but would someone please explain what government surplus means? What's the importance of it?

The party I support? Based on what? My opinion on our imbalanced relationship with Canada? I've been a member of this forum for 11 years, at no time have I expressed an affinity for Trump, or even implied I'm a republican. It's easy enough for you to look up, in those 11 years I have a grand total of 35 posts. TDS must be strong in you. Again with the insults? It's my fault for attempting to treat you like a human being. I've read many posters say you were a waste of sperm your fathers ashamed of. I should have listened, they were right.

I grew up in Buffalo, and yes, I remember them being good people. I haven't lived there since I joined the army in 91, and stayed in Middle Tennessee when I retired in 14, so I can't speak first hand as to the economic impact on Western New York, nor is it my concern. More my concern is the year over year influx of people moving down here at a greater rate than our infrastructure and first responders can keep up with. It's logical to a degree that the WNY economy may take a hit, it's also logical that Canadians living close to the border who regularly did thier shopping in WNY will continue to do so because its still cheaper and its human nature to want to spend less, especially if they're struggling to make ends meet, ideals be damned. As I said, and you agree with according to your first paragraph, I don't fault Canada for prioritizing healthcare over NATO, nor did I say anything derogatory about the people who live in Canada. You obviously disagree with my opinion that the relationship between Canada and the US is not balanced, that's okay, I still talk to you in a civil manner. Calling me ignorant and pathetic because I don't share your view is no way to change my mind, it only shows you lack intellect and maturity.

Their own politician (I don't recall her name) said they don't have enough money to meet thier NATO financial requirements and fund thier free Healthcare system, and they prioritized Healthcare. I don't fault them for that, I don't think any reasonable person would. No, I don't believe we get enough in return from Canada for the security we provide them.

They spend a miniscule amount money on national defense because they have us to protect them, allowing thier over taxed citizens money to go to their "free" Healthcare system, it's the least they can do.

Decades old? Does that imply that Obama and Biden had the opportunity to close that loophole but chose not to? English speaking, cost of living is cheap and people are friendly. We've been there a few times, when the grandkids are off to college in a few years the wife wants to buy a winter home down there. I highly recommend it.

Why would I care about that? I think i missed something, I thought you were actually asking for opinions. Guess that's what I get for skimming the thread 🙃 carry on...

Belize

For me this is the least offensive thing about him. I imagine most of us have lied on an application/resume. I understand your point, and the purpose of the boxes on the form, but I find it funny he's getting heat from this when he's one of the few people here who is legitimately from Africa 🤣

Best case: good, hard working illegal immigrants who want to better their lives find employment in agriculture, construction and hospitality where they are exploited by greedy corporations paying them well below minimum wage, taking jobs away from good, hard working Americans.

People complain about thr big, rich, greedy corporations and the lack of jobs for Americans. Some of these big, rich, greedy corporations are paying illegal immigrants well below minimum wage, taking away job opportunities from Americans. Make it make sense.

Do you not think there should be work requirements for those that are able to work and receiving benefits?

Makes sense, politically speaking. No?

Isn't everyone? Who's crazy enough to NOT want secure borders?

If I understand your meaning, you're saying that trying to prevent the spreading of disease in other parts of the world is an effort to keep it from coming into America?

I don't believe most Americans want thier tax dollars paying for medications for people who live on other continent's. Surely you can understand that, even if you disagree with it?

And for the first time in decades there's more registered Republicans than Democrats. Curious.

No, the lady who had her work visa revoked, according to a Vancouver newspaper, was turned around at the northern border and flew to Mexico to try to enter through the southern border. This may turn out to be a misunderstanding, but crying about having to wear cuffs and shackles while being transported between facilities like every other detainee? Poor ***** baby!

Thank you for answering.

Please excuse my ignorance. This is a genuine question, would you mind educating me on the difference?

Thank you, I had no idea.

Just out of curiosity because of my own ignorance, who is Musk competing with regarding starlink and space travel?

She's not wrong.

Are the tariffs Trump is imposing on Canadian goods higher than the tariffs Canada imposes on American goods? Or are the new tariffs reciprocal to what Canada is charging?

You really think borders will be restored to pre-invasion boundaries? I guess we can respectfully disagree on that. We'll have to see how how it plays out. Us having different views on how the future plays out sure as hell don't make the other "wrong".