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[leedswolf]

They did with Alaska, that's probably what he is comparing it to.

That was only 160 years ago though..

The sale of Alaska was initiated by the Russians IIRC.

 

[Wilf Wolf]

The sale of Alaska was initiated by the Russians IIRC.

It was indeed. Purchased at 2 Cents an acre (equivalent of 36 Cents in 2023).

 

[Del Woppio]

You know, I never knew that

 

[leedswolf]

Interesting, it looks like a vote on the future Denmark/Greenland relationship could be on the cards...

Greenland election: Democrat party wins surprise victory amid spectre of Trump

Opposition centre-right party gains most votes ahead of Naleraq party, with coalition talks expected to begin

www.theguardian.com

 

[leedswolf]

Trump halts plan for 50% steel and aluminium tariffs on Canada

It comes after the Canadian province of Ontario said it would suspend a 25% surcharge on US-bound electricity.

www.bbc.co.uk

70% of the alooominum the US consumes comes from Canada. Inflation and manufacturing job losses for all. Sheer lunacy

The EU response;

EU wields ‘sledgehammer’ against Trump tariffs

Brussels strikes back against the U.S. president’s 25 percent levies on steel and aluminum.

www.politico.eu

 

[Alan]

You know, I never knew that

Not just the Natives we did dirty innit.

(To be clear, any story you’ve heard about Americans buying Native land for beads is apocryphal, though upsettingly pervasive).

Also, Russia was broke as fuck at the time. Crimean War I think.

Dummy
Mobile
Lift
Torch
Drawing pin
Bun
Rubbish // this one is rare here but will be heard occasionally
Bin
Trolley
Rubber

We do use some of these! Maybe not meaning the same, though. Always loved how melodramatic “torch” is in place of “flashlight”.

At the risk of it meaning the same there as here… “rubber”?

 

[leedswolf]

Not just the Natives we did dirty innit.

(To be clear, any story you’ve heard about Americans buying Native land for beads is apocryphal, though upsettingly pervasive).

Also, Russia was broke as fuck at the time. Crimean War I think.

We do use some of these! Maybe not meaning the same, though. Always loved how melodramatic “torch” is in place of “flashlight”.

At the risk of it meaning the same there as here… “rubber”?

Dummy = pacifier
Rubber = eraser

Yes Russia was broke after the Crimean War and wouldn't be able to defend Alaska against the Brits (if required).

 

[Del Woppio]

 

[leedswolf]

 

[leedswolf]

Norway’s largest oil bunkering operation, the privately owned Haltbakk, recently announced a boycott of its occasional supplying of fuel to US navy ships.

Referring to the fiery meeting in the White House between Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Trump last month, the company posted on Facebook: “We have today been witnesses to the biggest shit show ever presented “live on TV” by the current American president and his vice-president.
“Huge credit to the president of Ukraine restraining himself and for keeping calm even though USA put on a backstabbing TV show. It made us sick.
“As a result, we have decided to [immediately] STOP as fuel provider to American forces in Norway and their ships calling Norwegian ports … We encourage all Norwegians and Europeans to follow our example.”

‘I feel utter anger’: From Canada to Europe, a movement to boycott US goods is spreading

Tesla sales are falling and apps and online groups are springing up to help consumers choose non-US items

www.theguardian.com

 

[Alan]

Dummy = pacifier
Rubber = eraser

Yes Russia was broke after the Crimean War and wouldn't be able to defend Alaska against the Brits (if required).

I’m smart!

Dummy makes sense there. “Dummy nipple” I s’pose. Rubber, though, means something very different here.

 

[Derby Wolf]

I’m smart!

Dummy makes sense there. “Dummy nipple” I s’pose. Rubber, though, means something very different here.

Rubber Johnny here for what you're implying.

 

[Walshes Wolves]

Are tariffs justified, when the EU imposes them? Just, I never heard anyone complaining when Canada and the EU are using them.

Tesla and BMW sue EU as discontent over Chinese EV tariffs mounts

Both BMW and Tesla have been hit with tariffs by the EU on imports of electric vehicles made in China, along with other Chinese manufacturers such as BYD and SAIC.

www.euronews.com

 

[AndyWolves]

Depends totally on the context in which the tariffs are being used and why

 

[Walshes Wolves]

Depends totally on the context in which the tariffs are being used and why

I find it highly hypocritical, complaining about a country using tariffs against your country, whilst the same country uses tariffs against other countries.

 

[Alan]

I find it highly hypocritical, complaining about a country using tariffs against your country, whilst the same country uses tariffs against other countries.

Anything that doesn’t help Trump is a criminal offense dontchaknow

 

[darlowolf64]

I find it highly hypocritical, complaining about a country using tariffs against your country, whilst the same country uses tariffs against other countries.

They are imposing the tariffs in response to what Trump is doing... What don't you get?

The only way to face down a bully is to bloody his nose (but then teacher will be along to tell you that YOU'RE in the wrong for standing up to said bully)

 

[AndyWolves]

I find it highly hypocritical, complaining about a country using tariffs against your country, whilst the same country uses tariffs against other countries.

The EU EV tarrifs are in place because Chinese govt subsides EV manufacturing so the tarrifs are there to protect EU car makers and safe guarding jobs.

If Trumps tarrifs were a good idea then the US stock market wouldn't have reacted the way it did. They're illogical and do the opposite of what he's intending, no one wins.

 

[Alan]

Well, like Trump keeps saying, he thinks the tariff is paid by the country it’s imposed on. Which isn’t really how that works.

 

[Walshes Wolves]

They are imposing the tariffs in response to what Trump is doing... What don't you get?

The only way to face down a bully is to bloody his nose (but then teacher will be along to tell you that YOU'RE in the wrong for standing up to said bully)

The EU and Canada already had a policy of using Tariffs, before Trump got in to power. I don't agree with Trump's Tariffs, but also find it harder to have sympathy, with those who do the same things and then complain when someone does it to them.