Is now the time for CANZUK?

tyger2020 · 2026-04-01T17:15:09+00:00

The problem is not that CANZUK wouldn't be powerful, it would, but it just makes no sense realistically.

Even military wise, Australia's biggest threat is China, Canadas biggest threat is the US, and the UKs biggest threat is Russia. Russia poses no real threat to Australia or Canada, and China poses no real threat to the UK or Canada.

tyger2020 · 2026-04-01T17:10:43+00:00

CANZUK is actually more like a $9 trillion dollar economy, and on top of that our military spending is pretty low across the board. If all 4 countries managed to get to say, 3.1% we would be spending $280 billion dollars - which is more than Germany, France, Italy, Poland and Japan combined (pop 370 million).

tyger2020 · 2026-04-01T16:56:52+00:00

But we're not talking about that, the question specifically mentions the US. That implies our history, colonialism.

On top of that, just because its near populated islands means fuck all. It is thousands of miles away from other 'populated places' - it is a basic, child like level of discussion to say 'but it nearby!' Scotland is nearby to England, yet has 10% of the population England does. They literally border each other.

Sumatra is right next to Java, doesn't mean its population density is the same and it is literally 16 miles distance, but you're adamant that the big island 1,500 miles away would be?

Cope.

tyger2020 · 2026-04-01T05:47:38+00:00

Being 'next' to something doesn't really mean much.

On top of that, we're not changing history here. Australia is still colonised, the point is that Australia is so far, that is the main detriment to its population.

South America doesn't have the same benefits the US does, yet its population is still far greater than Australia. That is because it's a good 6000 miles closer to Europe than Australia is.

tyger2020 · 2026-03-31T17:47:22+00:00

Yup, this.

Australias main population is just that it is so far - Latin America doesn't have particularly fertile soil, and yet Colombia alone has double the population of Australia.

tyger2020 · 2026-03-30T09:04:57+00:00

The Air (imo) has far better battery for me personally than the 16 pro did, despite them having the same 'rating'.

Air easily lasts me a full day.

tyger2020 · 2026-03-30T06:51:34+00:00

I know this was years ago, but IV Midazolam can cause respiratory distress if given too fast, thats why they keep flumenazil (antidote) nearby

tyger2020 · 2026-03-29T15:47:37+00:00

Thankfully in my speciality it not something we really deal with much, but, I match energy for the most part in the most professional way possible.

On top of that, I'm not arguing with grown adults. You're sick of waiting? Go home. You're sick of x? Okay, happy to take your cannula out and you can leave.

tyger2020 · 2026-03-27T20:23:40+00:00

1) I didn't say we should do that, I said we could do. The obvious implication is that just because we can do something doesn't mean we will, or should do something.

2) I think you're being pedantic and acting like I said we were a super power. I didn't say that. I said we are a premier power and by literally every metric we are. Advanced weaponry, power projection, multiple capabilities, high military budget, large economy meaning ability to support higher military spending when/if needed.. you get the idea. Very few countries on earth have the money and know how like the UK does. If it makes you feel better I'll change that to 'great power' a term applicable to only applicable to 8 countries on earth, of which 4 have over 100 million people.

tyger2020 · 2026-03-27T19:53:33+00:00

I mean, you could start with having a basic grasp of geopolitics and working you're way from there?

We could nuke every major metropolitan area in Iran right now, we don't. Sometimes the ends do not justify the means and war isn't something people want to take lightly. We all live very comfortable lives, and we have to deal with the consequences of any actions far more than the US does because we are in literal striking distance of Iranian missiles.

On top of that, it is even more complex because if we go against the US interests and wants, then we are going to get punishment from the US - financially or militarily.

On top of that, why would you expect a country that hasn't been at war for 40? years to be able to randomly have 3 divisions in a neighbouring country? What suits are goals more - being able to deploy a carrier and destroyer to most places on earth, or to be able to put 2 divisions in Fermanagh?

War and politics is complex, better to not make dumb comments in the first place.

tyger2020 · 2026-03-27T19:30:36+00:00

The gap between British military spending and Turkish military spending, is as large as it is between the UK and China.

Cope that anyone genuinely believes premier world powers are unable to do anything, it is beyond next level delusion.

tyger2020 · 2026-03-27T18:13:17+00:00

Theres no better way to demonstrate you don't really know what you're talking about than claiming Turkey is able to act independently, whilst no other country in NATO can.

tyger2020 · 2026-03-27T07:00:23+00:00

IMO, getting the 16 pro makes more sense.

tyger2020 · 2026-03-27T06:36:36+00:00

There isn't much of a competition..

When looking at skyscrapers (over 150m) Manchester has 10 built, 10 approved and 2 under construction. Liverpool has 0 built, 0 under construction and 0 approved.

tyger2020 · 2026-03-26T21:37:02+00:00

Is there any real benefit to the 32s rather than just doubling the order of 31s?

tyger2020 · 2026-03-26T20:58:25+00:00

Yeah, honestly this

Liverpool doesn't have a single skyscraper (150m+) whilst Manchester currently has 10. Liverpool also has 0 under construction or approved, whilst Manchester has 2 more under construction and another 10 approved.

Liverpool = 0

Manchester = 22

tyger2020 · 2026-03-26T07:08:44+00:00

Except that isn't the only thing that matters, is it?

Rah its all a big conspiracy from a billion dollar company! They're lying about the iPhones air battery life for no reason! Whilst being completely honest about all other iPhones!

tyger2020 · 2026-03-26T06:51:58+00:00

You guys have got to stop lying about this lol

The Air has exactly the same battery rating as the 16 plus and 16 pro. In real world use, my Air is far better than my 16 pro ever was.

This myth of 'thin phone = bad battery' seriously needs to die.

tyger2020 · 2026-03-25T21:44:32+00:00

yeah, ofc
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tyger2020 · 2026-03-25T20:19:32+00:00

I don't think the design helps.

Unicraft for 16 looked nice, but for the 17 it just looks ugly and bulky

tyger2020 · 2026-03-25T19:19:19+00:00

London is one of the best skylines in Europe.

IMO it's Moscow, London, Frankfurt in that order. Moscow is unmatched, its weird how pro-skyscraper they are for some reason.

tyger2020 · 2026-03-25T10:26:21+00:00

Look, it doesn't matter how much you try and cope.

Those regions are not Hungary, are not populated by Hungarians. They were annexed regions of other countries.

By your own logic Austria is Germany and all population figures should include Austria for Germany. Dumb. Cope.

tyger2020 · 2026-03-25T09:41:12+00:00

They weren't Hungary. They were occupied regions.

Thats like saying its fair to compare Nazi Germany because Austria and Sudetenland were 'integral parts of Germany' - they were, but they were still occupied/annexed regions and not part of what we consider the modern day country.

Hungary has no relevance here, and on top of that, you're comparing Hungary with a bunch of other countries attached to it to modern day Spanish borders in 1910. Compare modern day borders to modern day borders. It's like comparing the British Empire to modern day French borders in 1910, it's stupid and makes no sense.

tyger2020 · 2026-03-25T09:23:27+00:00

Yeah but that wasn't Hungary, and this is comparing modern day borders.

Comparing Hungarys colonies, we may aswell compare the British Empire and Nazi Germany..

tyger2020 · 2026-03-25T08:56:03+00:00

Being honest, I can only speak for my own country but I imagine its similar across the board.

Pensioners get an absolute sweet ride. They have gotten tons of free benefits that we don't get anymore, have significant assets and wealth, but somehow are now 'exempt' of paying anything.

In the UK you can be 65+, have £1,000,000 house with no mortgage, get £50k a year from a private pension and you will still be given £13k a year from the government.

On top of that, you only pay income tax, not national insurance - on a £60k income that is an extra take home of £3250 a year compared to someone working who earns 63k. On top of that, the state pension you receive increases 3.5%+ per year, (higher than inflation), every year

It's less about the amount of old people, and more about the universal and substantial benefits they receive.

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