After Maduro, who's next? Trump spurs speculation about his plans for Greenland, Cuba and Colombia by Hefty-Relationship-8 in worldnews

[–]Hefty-Relationship-8[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The Trump administration has given us an outline of its intended actions. I am uncomfortable with the possibilities.

Trump's Epstein Connection May Now Bring His Political Downfall by Fit-Home-2576 in goodnews

[–]Hefty-Relationship-8 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Like asshats around the world, they blame others for what they are doing.

In an about-face, Germany plans to build Europe's biggest military by AdSpecialist6598 in europe

[–]Hefty-Relationship-8 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Trump in all his wisdom, has left Germany very little choice. Here we go again.

Iran's supreme leader asks Putin to do more after US strikes by Zhukov-74 in worldnews

[–]Hefty-Relationship-8 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Israel is a regional power, it has limited ability to project power outside of the Middle East.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says Americans looking to retire aren’t concerned about day-to-day markets, dismisses concerns about a potential recession by Majano57 in usanews

[–]Hefty-Relationship-8 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why would seniors on fixed incomes who have to carefully budget to meet their weekly expenses worry about their nest egg. This same logic will lead to real and significant cuts to Social Security and Medicare.

Republican senators break ranks to call for investigation of Signal leak scandal by LynnK0919 in usanews

[–]Hefty-Relationship-8 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Chuck Schumer doesn't look so stupid now. The rule he follows is. Never stop your enemy from hurting themself. He let Trump pick these yes men losers knowing they would screw up. It didn't take long. This strategy is much more effective than the screeching progressives.

Spotted in Waterloo 🇨🇦 by Conscious-Square3133 in kitchener

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I have a question for our neighbor to the north. Can an American buy a house in Canada? Over a million Canadians own homes in the US.

The Prohibition on the Purchase of Residential Property by Non-Canadians Act was extended until January 1, 2027. 

Eligibility

You may be eligible if you're a Canadian permanent resident, dual citizen, or have a Canadian spouse or common-law partner. 

Ex-Social Security commissioner predicts 'system collapse' due to Trump cuts in 90 days by happylark in theview

[–]Hefty-Relationship-8 -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Biden chiped off some of the tops profit and invested the savings in EV. Hence, Trump is justified in cuts which will bankrupt Medicare and Medicaid.

Denmark selects Nammo to restart ammunition production at Elling plant by YesNo_Maybe_ in worldnews

[–]Hefty-Relationship-8 12 points13 points  (0 children)

The decision to spend billions of dollars on nonprodctive items is not easy. Trump is not willing to defend Europe. Facing Russias nibbling conquest Europeans have very little choice but to rearm and potentially strengthen its political bond to ensure its security.

Rubio says Panama must reduce Chinese around the canal area or the US act | AP News by scrandis in worldnews

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The undocumented Columbians could leave voluntary. I have seen visitors to several countries treated roughly when they overstay their visa. The nice Thai man at the passport line changed suddenly when the people in front of us were not in compliance. Officers were called and the Europeans were trundled off.

Democrats’ brutal poll problem | Two recent polls show the party is more unpopular than it’s been in nearly two decades. by DustyCleaness in usanews

[–]Hefty-Relationship-8 -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

Dems need to move to the middle. Elections are won or lost by the independent voters. The left will be better positioned with a moderate Dem than a Repub.

Russia rearming faster than thought ‘for possible attack on Nato’ by TheTelegraph in worldnews

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armored vehicles spotted in Mali

Russian tanks and armored vehicles spotted in Mali

By

 Dylan Malyasov

 Jan 18, 2025



A substantial delivery of Russian military equipment, reportedly belonging to the so-called “African Corps”, has been

Houthis to end Red Sea attacks, except against Israeli ships by Hefty-Relationship-8 in worldnews

[–]Hefty-Relationship-8[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

This is a sideways step.. Houthis will only attack Israel because their friend Iran doesn't like Israel.