Trade War Off Topic Post Dump

**canuck** · February-12-25, 02:19 PM

Governor Pritzker decides to rename Lake Michigan. Lake Illinois it will be.

https://youtu.be/IN8SsdI045w?si=PZ9vtfNC7FMKQMU_

**Jimaz** · February-12-25, 04:09 PM

Originally Posted by canuck

Governor Pritzker decides to rename Lake Michigan. Lake Illinois it will be.

https://youtu.be/IN8SsdI045w?si=PZ9vtfNC7FMKQMU_

This is catching on.
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**MichaelAnthonyVideos** · February-13-25, 03:00 AM

Originally Posted by canuck

Governor Pritzker decides to rename Lake Michigan. Lake Illinois it will be.

https://youtu.be/IN8SsdI045w?si=PZ9vtfNC7FMKQMU_

Governor JB Pritzker's announcement about renaming Lake Michigan to "Lake Illinois" was a satirical gesture, not a serious policy proposal.

This satirical move was widely recognized as a troll aimed at Trump's renaming efforts and his administration's policies. It received mixed reactions, with some appreciating the humor and others criticizing it as unprofessional.

**MichaelAnthonyVideos** · February-13-25, 03:05 AM

Lake Ontario should be renamed Lake New York.

**Henry Whalley** · February-13-25, 04:13 AM

Originally Posted by MichaelAnthonyVideos

Governor JB Pritzker's announcement about renaming Lake Michigan to "Lake Illinois" was a satirical gesture, not a serious policy proposal...

Thanks for mansplaining that. Humor is so important while the Republic dies.

**401don** · February-13-25, 09:45 AM

Originally Posted by MichaelAnthonyVideos

news conference on reciprocal tariffs today, 1:00 p.m., the oval office. Make america great again!!!

Did you catch the executive signing where Trump changed the law banning plastic straws? The junk food addict said he hated paper ones and the whales probably wouldn't be bothered swimming through the plastic. Didn't mentioned the millions of birds, penguins, sea turtles, etc. they kill. God forbid the asshole should get a leaky paper straw dribble on his tie.

**southen** · February-13-25, 09:52 AM

Originally Posted by MichaelAnthonyVideos

news conference on reciprocal tariffs today, 1:00 p.m., the oval office. Make america great again!!!

Is it Trump doing it or will he be in the cuck chair watching Elon again?

**MichaelAnthonyVideos** · February-13-25, 11:29 AM

Originally Posted by southen

Is it Trump doing it or will he be in the cuck chair watching Elon again?

But he would never quit like Justin Trudeau did.

**southen** · February-13-25, 11:54 AM

Originally Posted by MichaelAnthonyVideos

But he would never quit like Justin Trudeau did.

Not sure how that is related. Did Trudeau cede responsibilities to an unelected billionaire?

Trudeau probably wouldn't have defrauded charities and create a fake university to grift people. Or how about that meme coin where investors lost billions and Trump made out like a bandit. Has Trudeau done anything like that?

**MichaelAnthonyVideos** · February-13-25, 12:10 PM

Originally Posted by southen

Not sure how that is related. Did Trudeau cede responsibilities to an unelected billionaire?

Trudeau probably wouldn't have defrauded charities and create a fake university to grift people. Or how about that meme coin where investors lost billions and Trump made out like a bandit. Has Trudeau done anything like that?

If Justin has a Cabinet where he appoints people then yes, he gives them responsibilities.

I'm not worried about the Trump University thing that happened years ago. It was just a name, not to be taken as a literal university. Obviously it didn't have the same process of applying, getting accepted, purchasing books, and getting a Masters degree.

**MichaelAnthonyVideos** · February-13-25, 12:21 PM

Originally Posted by southen

Not sure how that is related. Did Trudeau cede responsibilities to an unelected billionaire?

Trudeau probably wouldn't have defrauded charities and create a fake university to grift people. Or how about that meme coin where investors lost billions and Trump made out like a bandit. Has Trudeau done anything like that?

Zhang Bin: A Chinese billionaire and political adviser, Zhang Bin, has been notably linked to Trudeau. He attended a cash-for-access fundraiser hosted by Trudeau in 2016. There were reports that Zhang, along with another businessman, donated $1 million to the Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation, named after Justin Trudeau's father, shortly after the event. These actions raised questions about potential foreign influence or preferential access due to political donations.

Zhang Bin serves as an advisor to the Chinese Communist Party and holds significant roles within organizations that extend China's influence abroad. He is the chairman of Millennium Golden Eagle International, a company with ties to the Chinese state, and president of the China Cultural Industry Association, which promotes Chinese culture globally but is also linked to the CCP's influence operations.

**Rocket** · February-13-25, 12:45 PM

Originally Posted by 401don

Did you catch the executive signing where Trump changed the law banning plastic straws? The junk food addict said he hated paper ones and the whales probably wouldn't be bothered swimming through the plastic. Didn't mentioned the millions of birds, penguins, sea turtles, etc. they kill. God forbid the asshole should get a leaky paper straw dribble on his tie.

Such arguments don't seem to stop the people pushing for wind-farms. Those kill 1/2 a million birds a year, and are a net negative for the environment.

This president continues to work for us from 5am until 12:30 am the next morning just as he always has. [sleeping 4.5 hours a night or less], so apparently the junk food isn't slowing him down much.

My system isn't that tough. I get ill if I eat too much of that. And being an adult, I haven't used a straw in 40 years, so it doesn't affect me either way.

**southen** · February-13-25, 01:41 PM

Originally Posted by MichaelAnthonyVideos

If Justin has a Cabinet where he appoints people then yes, he gives them responsibilities.

I'm not worried about the Trump University thing that happened years ago. It was just a name, not to be taken as a literal university. Obviously it didn't have the same process of applying, getting accepted, purchasing books, and getting a Masters degree.

Lmao so that fraud doesn’t bother you, what about his most recent grifts? What’s the statute of limitations on fraud for one to stop caring? Before answering you should wipe your mouth.

**Rocket** · February-13-25, 02:08 PM

I figured President Trump would be your hero, being as he's LOST $1 Billion, instead of making tens or hundreds of millions.

Apparently if they aren't stealing from you, you don't like them?

**DetroiterOnTheWestCoast** · February-13-25, 02:20 PM

Originally Posted by Rocket

Such arguments don't seem to stop the people pushing for wind-farms. Those kill 1/2 a million birds a year, and are a net negative for the environment.

This president continues to work for us from 5am until 12:30 am the next morning just as he always has. [sleeping 4.5 hours a night or less], so apparently the junk food isn't slowing him down much.

My system isn't that tough. I get ill if I eat too much of that. And being an adult, I haven't used a straw in 40 years, so it doesn't affect me either way.

Anyone who thinks that man works from 5 am to 12:30 am is so far into the cult that it’s insane. Unless you mean President Musk.

**401don** · February-13-25, 02:43 PM

Originally Posted by Rocket

And being an adult, I haven't used a straw in 40 years, so it doesn't affect me either way.

So anyone over 18 who uses a straw, including your beloved president, is not an adult and if something doesn't affect you personally it doesn't matter. That pretty much explains the selfishness of all Trumpers.

**MichaelAnthonyVideos** · February-13-25, 02:56 PM

Originally Posted by southen

Lmao so that fraud doesn’t bother you, what about his most recent grifts? What’s the statute of limitations on fraud for one to stop caring? Before answering you should wipe your mouth.

When you attempt to try and insult me with childish comments, they simply get reported. Insults and attacks are not allowed here.

Now if it's possible, try to treat others with respect and attempt to have a civil conversation. Thanks.

**Rocket** · February-13-25, 03:22 PM

Originally Posted by 401don

... and if something doesn't affect you personally it doesn't matter.

There you go again, putting words in other people's mouth, and then criticizing them for what YOU yourself thought.

That's like the wife that blames her spouse for what he did in her dream.

I didn't say 'it doesn't matter', I said "it doesn't AFFECT ME". I.E., I have no dog in that fight.

**401don** · February-13-25, 03:43 PM

Originally Posted by Rocket

I.E., I have no dog in that fight.

The death of wildlife doesn't affect you because you don't use straws so you have no dog in the fight. Not sure how that's not the same selfish attitude as Trump. I assume stopping vaccinations of kids in Africa didn't matter to you either.

**MichaelAnthonyVideos** · February-13-25, 04:01 PM

Originally Posted by 401don

The death of wildlife doesn't affect you because you don't use straws so you have no dog in the fight. Not sure how that's not the same selfish attitude as Trump. I assume stopping vaccinations of kids in Africa didn't matter to you either.

You really think straws are to blame? What about plastic bottles, shampoo bottles, food containers, juice bottles, phones, laptops...

**401don** · February-13-25, 04:09 PM

Originally Posted by MichaelAnthonyVideos

You really think straws are to blame? What about plastic bottles, shampoo bottles, food containers, juice bottles, phones, laptops...

Of course I would ban most plastics wherever possible but common sense says when a small step like a plastic straw ban is put in place you don't overturn it because it's slightly inconvenient to you. You think saying it won't bother the whales wasn't a sarcastic comment on his part?

**MichaelAnthonyVideos** · February-13-25, 04:11 PM

Originally Posted by 401don

Of course I would ban most plastics wherever possible but common sense says when a small step like a plastic straw ban is put in place you don't overturn it because it's slightly inconvenient to you. You think saying it won't bother the whales wasn't a sarcastic comment on his part?

C'mon Don, you're being a hypocrite if you use everyday essentials. What about deodorant containers, dish soap bottles, I could go on and on.

**401don** · February-13-25, 04:37 PM

Originally Posted by MichaelAnthonyVideos

C'mon Don, you're being a hypocrite if you use everyday essentials. What about deodorant containers, dish soap bottles, I could go on and on.

I buy dish soap in large refillable jugs and don't use deodorant [[retired people don't need to) but that's not the point. You agree that we should do absolutely nothing about the environment or global warming? Or as Trump sees it reverse any efforts toward helping it if that's what his voters want or maybe he just figures he'll be dead so what does it matter. He IS the most selfish person I've ever encountered.

**Rocket** · February-13-25, 06:51 PM

Originally Posted by 401don

He IS the most selfish person I've ever encountered.

you've met him in person? And you think he's selfish?

When was the last time you worked tirelessly for years and donated ALL of your pay? AND lost $1 Billion of previously earned money in the process?

Your raging TDS has cost you your credibility. Let's face it, while far from perfect, Mr. Trump is a better man than you or I. Certainly better than any of the other presidents in your lifetime.

**MichaelAnthonyVideos** · February-13-25, 07:14 PM

Originally Posted by 401don

I buy dish soap in large refillable jugs and don't use deodorant [[retired people don't need to) but that's not the point. You agree that we should do absolutely nothing about the environment or global warming? Or as Trump sees it reverse any efforts toward helping it if that's what his voters want or maybe he just figures he'll be dead so what does it matter. He IS the most selfish person I've ever encountered.

As a consumer I have no choice, and I'm not about to get some glass jug and go fill it up with dish soap somewhere. Do you not use a toothbrush or toothpaste either? All made from plastic.