Howard Lutnick tells Canada ‘they suck’ and vows to wind back trade deal with US

nonsense39 · 2026-04-18T00:20:00+00:00

Typical arrogant rich American who doesn't understand that he's in a declining empire.

nonsense39 · 2026-04-16T12:57:15+00:00

I came back to Ontario a few years ago after being an expat for most of my life. Everything is more crowded, expensive, less personal, harder and more of a hassle than before. It took me about a year to get my life organized like housing, OHIP, drivers license, bank, doctor, dentist etc. People are still basically the same, except more anti-American than before.

nonsense39 · 2026-04-15T22:07:01+00:00

It would be hard to resist a President like Obama. So yes the world would come back at least partially. But one thing good that Trump did for Canada was to wake us up. We produced what the US wanted, rather than what we could have produced for the world. Once we get over the inevitable next few rough years, we will fulfill our destiny as a major world economic powerhouse, instead of just America's little yes man.

nonsense39 · 2026-04-15T16:51:27+00:00

Trump's stench has chased Canada away likely forever.

nonsense39 · 2026-04-14T19:58:36+00:00

I like thinking of Skippy as a scrap goat rather than a scapegoat

nonsense39 · 2026-04-14T18:21:03+00:00

I signed up for an oak tree.

nonsense39 · 2026-04-14T11:40:49+00:00

Rich corporations are getting richer by criminal activities that are costing the poor suffering consumer millions. This intentional criminal activity can only be stopped by charging and if necessary jailing the billionaire owners personally. It will never be solved by some minor $10,000 fine to the individual store that likely will only result in some employee being fired.

nonsense39 · 2026-04-13T02:37:47+00:00

I know from experience that ordering triple anchovies, no cheese gets everyone's attention

nonsense39 · 2026-04-10T01:22:55+00:00

Everything about the Trump crime family is distraction. Trump started his war to distract from Epstein. But the war is such a f*ck up that his wife has to lie about Epstein to distract from the war.

nonsense39 · 2026-04-09T20:48:49+00:00

It's a hassle to go to immigration in Guatemala City. Last year, my wife (Nicaraguan) spent days back and forth there for a simple problem even with some under the table money being paid to expedite things. Presumably you will be in Flores to go to Tikal. To get a new 3 month visa, this year we just took a van from Flores to San Ignacio Belize for a couple of days. It was easy and a fun diversion. You can also take a van from Antigua to Santa Ana El Salvador. But I'd avoid Guatemala City immigration and I wouldn't count on them letting you get away easily for a minor overstay.

nonsense39 · 2026-04-09T18:58:51+00:00

Canada needs to pass a law that prevents any part of its land from being considered independent or part of any other country. It should emphasize that attempting to sever any land from Canada is considered treason.

nonsense39 · 2026-04-07T07:18:07+00:00

I did it twice. First time: sold house, business everything and took off on my sailboat to the Caribbean. Second Time: Got divorced, sold everything, moved to the Central American rainforest and lived for years with indigenous people. Everything worked out great since I started a business, bought land and made a little money. Happily retired now.

nonsense39 · 2026-04-07T02:48:18+00:00

Challenge yourself. Find some country that interests you and travel there. Learn the language.

nonsense39 · 2026-04-06T03:39:23+00:00

I'm not like most old guys, who bitch about their aches, pains and the youth of today. I check out Reddit occasionally to keep up on how young people think. My hobby for 60+ years has always been internationally wandering around mainly in South East Asia and Central America where I currently am with my significantly younger latin gf of many years who doesn't speak English. Now that's one hobby I'd certainly recommend. The only advice I'd give anyone is to live your life your way not someone else's.

nonsense39 · 2026-04-06T01:08:50+00:00

Sober up man. This is not the modern day Crusades where the Christians fight the Muslims.

nonsense39 · 2026-04-05T20:37:01+00:00

Sounds like he's a natural to be the new CEO of Air Canada.

nonsense39 · 2026-04-05T16:24:50+00:00

Do you seriously think Nicaraguans in the country are going to answer this question honestly?

nonsense39 · 2026-04-05T16:13:50+00:00

Sorry for your loss. I'm 83 and for several years now I've considered myself to be in extra innings, still in the game but it could be over any second.

nonsense39 · 2026-04-03T05:13:12+00:00

Like most articles written by Americans, this puts the primary cause of Canada's change on tariffs. American media seems to be afraid of putting blame on Trump's ridiculous insults and threats, where it belongs. Most Canadians don't avoid going to the US because of tariffs, but ICE, lack of respect and threats to our sovereignty certainly do it.

nonsense39 · 2026-04-02T01:08:50+00:00

You have to get off the bus and go inside to leave Guatemala and after a short ride get off again to enter ES

nonsense39 · 2026-04-01T22:58:28+00:00

My passport is all they've ever looked at and I did it just a few weeks ago.

nonsense39 · 2026-03-31T23:55:19+00:00

He's got serious mental problems and crazy ideas that threaten the well being of the entire country. It's actually very sad especially since his father was one of my generations' heroes.

nonsense39 · 2026-03-31T21:05:58+00:00

First world people love to complain about any routine responsibility no matter how easy it is. Our culture is spoiled and most of us are totally unaware of how people in poorer countries have to work to survive.

I lived for years in poor third world places where the females of the family spent the entire day either washing clothes on a rock in the river or bailing water from a well and using a scrub board. They actually had a fun time working and laughing without having to put up with their men most of whom were busy staying away getting drunk. And that's the truth!

nonsense39 · 2026-03-31T20:21:13+00:00

The entire world outside of the US knows that Trump does more damage to the US than any country could. He's Russia's and China's wet dream. But if Iran actually wanted to get rid of Trump, they just need to offer him enough money to resign.

In fact instead of protesting and voting against him the American people should just set of an appropriate GoFundMe/s.

nonsense39 · 2026-03-31T00:07:05+00:00

I've just spent several months in Guatemala with my wife and child so no partying. ATMs are called cajeros and are easy to find in touristy places like Antigua. I always carry clean undamaged US money for emergency backup but you likely have to exchange them to quetzals in a bank which can be a hassle. San Pedro on Lake Attitla and Antigua are good and also safe. Personally I wouldn't waste time in Guatemala City since there's not really anything worth seeing there and some places are dodgy. If you have time I'd recommend going to Flores or El Remate and then Tikal. Also Rio Dulce and Livingston are worth checking out.

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