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  1. The Scotsman replied to the thread Greenland threat to the US..

    ...obvious how? Security from whom....and why?

    Mar 28, 2025 at 11:01 AM

  2. The Scotsman replied to the thread Greenland threat to the US..

    ....and...??

    Mar 28, 2025 at 10:15 AM

  3. The Scotsman replied to the thread Greenland threat to the US..

    it isn't. Greenland like tariffs and Ukraine and all the other stuff are merely props.....this is all theater....it's part of a wider stage show that enables and supplies the...

    Mar 28, 2025 at 9:42 AM

  4. The Scotsman liked Reasonablerob's post in the thread President Trump announces 25% tariffs on auto imports.

    Trade wars don't benefit anyone, it's like drinking saltwater, beneficial in the short term but deadly in the long run.

    Mar 28, 2025 at 6:06 AM

  5. The Scotsman replied to the thread President Trump announces 25% tariffs on auto imports.

    absolutely right......

    Mar 28, 2025 at 6:06 AM

  6. The Scotsman replied to the thread President Trump announces 25% tariffs on auto imports.

    what....so no outsourcing you mean i.e. all components etc. purely made in the US? So what would be the choice?

    Mar 27, 2025 at 8:44 PM

  7. The Scotsman replied to the thread Donald Trump on Greenland annexation: 'I think it will happen'.

    [MEDIA] [MEDIA] ....guess nobody wants the prats from the White House....can't blame them.....nobody wants turds on there doorstep

    Mar 27, 2025 at 8:01 PM

  8. The Scotsman liked Jolly Penguin's post in the thread Some European countries and Canada issue advisories for travelers to the U.S..

    I don't know about the other countries, but I can speak from the Canadian perspective. We have long been integrated with the USA, more than anyone else, and travel there more...

    Mar 27, 2025 at 5:25 PM

  9. The Scotsman replied to the thread President Trump announces 25% tariffs on auto imports.

    ...yeah...fair enough....just a thought....

    Mar 27, 2025 at 1:02 PM

  10. The Scotsman liked Bob Newhart's post in the thread President Trump announces 25% tariffs on auto imports.

    No, and importing a personal car is an expensive process in addition to the tariff. https://www.cbp.gov/trade/basic-import-export/importing-car

    Mar 27, 2025 at 1:01 PM

  11. The Scotsman liked Pro_Line_FL's post in the thread Some European countries and Canada issue advisories for travelers to the U.S..

    Well, there are opinions, and there are guesses, and then there are studies, and the study says the impact is significant, but I agree we'll just have to wait and see.

    Mar 27, 2025 at 12:32 PM

  12. The Scotsman replied to the thread Some European countries and Canada issue advisories for travelers to the U.S..

    ...sure....I hear you...it's all a bit up in the air at the moment.....there may well be some impact but it'll be interesting to see just much....

    Mar 27, 2025 at 12:21 PM

  13. The Scotsman liked Pro_Line_FL's post in the thread Some European countries and Canada issue advisories for travelers to the U.S..

    It's not about visas or documents. Canadians visit the US more than anyone else (20M), and many will choose to not spend their money in a country due to negative sentiment...

    Mar 27, 2025 at 12:21 PM

  14. The Scotsman replied to the thread President Trump announces 25% tariffs on auto imports.

    I wonder....????...could you buy a vehicle in the UK and have it put on a UK plate then export it to the US as a pre-registered privately owned (EPA compliant vehicle) then...

    Mar 27, 2025 at 12:14 PM

  15. The Scotsman replied to the thread Some European countries and Canada issue advisories for travelers to the U.S..

    I can't speak for Canada or Europe generally but I would be careful at this stage thinking that there will be some significant reduction in tourism to the US - generally...

    Mar 27, 2025 at 11:55 AM

  16. The Scotsman liked Golem's post in the thread How do you explain Trump's Ukraine policy?.

    Number 1 would be in character with Trump. And it may be part of it. But I don't think that's the main reason. 2 and 3 assume that Trump gives a CRAP about our national...

    Mar 27, 2025 at 10:33 AM

  17. The Scotsman replied to the thread Kyiv:UAF begin offensive ops in specific areas..

    [MEDIA] ....and the longer version..... [MEDIA]

    Mar 27, 2025 at 10:31 AM

  18. The Scotsman replied to the thread Speaker Mike Johnson floats eliminating federal courts as GOP ramps up attacks on judges.

    well..bearing in mind that "elected representatives" and the "American people" are two distinctly different entities wherein certain intersections on a venn diagram may or may...

    Mar 27, 2025 at 9:57 AM

  19. The Scotsman liked Bowerbird's post in the thread Australia's 'biggest defence export' was meant to go to the US first, but Canada snuck past Donald.

    You aren’t here to “defend” us! For our size we have one of the largest military forces in the world. Ranking 18th...

    Mar 27, 2025 at 4:48 AM

  20. The Scotsman replied to the thread Hegseth Routinely Passed Out from Alcohol Abuse, Witness Says.

    …you got to admit the irony is pretty much in your face though…Trump hiring a total pisshead as sec def…

    Mar 26, 2025 at 4:30 PM

  21. The Scotsman replied to the thread Hegseth Routinely Passed Out from Alcohol Abuse, Witness Says.

    ....so in this case DUI whack jobs then?

    Mar 26, 2025 at 12:45 PM

  22. The Scotsman replied to the thread Speaker Mike Johnson floats eliminating federal courts as GOP ramps up attacks on judges.

    aye well.....it's like Washington is becoming a theater of the absurd...re-designed and populated by a troupe whose purpose is to create some surreal parody of a democracy but...

    Mar 26, 2025 at 12:31 PM

  23. The Scotsman liked Pro_Line_FL's post in the thread Speaker Mike Johnson floats eliminating federal courts as GOP ramps up attacks on judges.

    All we know is that it's the Republican Congress which wants to eliminate the courts in order to remove roadblocks from Trump's path, and no one seems to be opposed to the idea.

    Mar 26, 2025 at 12:20 PM

  24. The Scotsman replied to the thread Speaker Mike Johnson floats eliminating federal courts as GOP ramps up attacks on judges.

    ....I'd have to assume there would be a point at which congress or the senate would finally have enough and tell him f*ck off....I mean these blokes have careers and things to...

    Mar 26, 2025 at 12:12 PM

  25. The Scotsman liked Monash's post in the thread Australia's 'biggest defence export' was meant to go to the US first, but Canada snuck past Donald.

    Well that's surprising! You should tell the President that (and I quote) 'the US is not going to commit ground troops anywhere in the world' Because 'Naval forces are global...

    Mar 26, 2025 at 11:49 AM

  26. The Scotsman liked Pro_Line_FL's post in the thread Speaker Mike Johnson floats eliminating federal courts as GOP ramps up attacks on judges.

    They are working towards that goal. First there was the immunity ruling, then there was open defiance of the courts, and now there is talk abuot eliminating courts if they...

    Mar 26, 2025 at 11:43 AM

  27. The Scotsman replied to the thread Speaker Mike Johnson floats eliminating federal courts as GOP ramps up attacks on judges.

    I realise that any country is more than just its government...but just a question...what is there to stop a determined president simply doing away with your...

    Mar 26, 2025 at 11:22 AM

  28. The Scotsman replied to the thread Kyiv:UAF begin offensive ops in specific areas..

    and...you guessed it.....Russia gets what it needs.....

    Mar 26, 2025 at 10:56 AM

  29. The Scotsman liked Jack Hays's post in the thread Kyiv:UAF begin offensive ops in specific areas..

    DJT is learning on the job how complicated is the situation. Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, March 25, 2025 Mar 25, 2025 - ISW Press [IMG] US, Ukrainian, and Russian...

    Mar 26, 2025 at 10:56 AM

  30. The Scotsman replied to the thread Australia's 'biggest defence export' was meant to go to the US first, but Canada snuck past Donald.

    ...indeed...let the adults take over...

    Mar 26, 2025 at 10:53 AM

  31. The Scotsman liked zoom_copter66's post in the thread Kyiv:UAF begin offensive ops in specific areas..

    Yeah...still no body visual. And true, why get rid of incompetent gifts that keep giving. Yes, his son was popped sometime back then from what I've read. The occupied...

    Mar 26, 2025 at 9:51 AM

  32. The Scotsman attached a file to the thread WARNING<<<Funny Political Memes Part XII.

    [ATTACH] .....awwww don't they make such a sweet couple.....

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  33. The Scotsman liked Melb_muser's post in the thread Australia's 'biggest defence export' was meant to go to the US first, but Canada snuck past Donald.

    Good post!

    Mar 26, 2025 at 8:36 AM

  34. The Scotsman liked Monash's post in the thread Australia's 'biggest defence export' was meant to go to the US first, but Canada snuck past Donald.

    They already 'plunder' our resources thanks very much. At price of course. China is our largest and post profitable trading partner and we have the same kind of large trade...

    Mar 26, 2025 at 8:35 AM

  35. The Scotsman liked Monash's post in the thread Australia's 'biggest defence export' was meant to go to the US first, but Canada snuck past Donald.

    I'd suggest doing some more research on the topic. To begin with 'radar' is a broad field of study with lots of different military and civilian applications. So suggesting...

    Mar 26, 2025 at 8:33 AM

  36. The Scotsman attached a file to the thread Kyiv:UAF begin offensive ops in specific areas..

    ....but still not confirmed though is it?....I saw that on Gerashchenko's Telegram and though that's a bit of a shame, why make life difficult and kill incompetent commanders....

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  37. The Scotsman liked Sallyally's post in the thread Australia's 'biggest defence export' was meant to go to the US first, but Canada snuck past Donald.

    So does Trump.

    Mar 26, 2025 at 6:52 AM

  38. The Scotsman liked Sallyally's post in the thread Australia's 'biggest defence export' was meant to go to the US first, but Canada snuck past Donald.

    The US isn’t known for its altruism. What’s in it for me should be on the presidential seal.

    Mar 26, 2025 at 6:52 AM

  39. The Scotsman liked Monash's post in the thread Australia's 'biggest defence export' was meant to go to the US first, but Canada snuck past Donald.

    Oh, before I forget yes there is opportunity costs and I just explained quite clearly what they were. 1) As long as Trump threatens to leave the alliance? He forces NATO to...

    Mar 26, 2025 at 6:51 AM

  40. The Scotsman liked Tigger2's post in the thread Is the US still our friend?.

    Because often its the case where a conflict is internal to a country with no clear indication of who is right or what is the correct solution. Afghanistan is a clear example...

    Mar 26, 2025 at 5:57 AM
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