the destroyer of worlds Posted September 5 Share Posted September 5 47 minutes ago, Boudrias said: Both the GOP and the DNC have promised to keep Social Security whole. Currently, and for many years, SS pays out more monet than paid in. There is a mandated cut coming on 2033 of 21%. SS pays out $1782 per month on average. That is $2400 CDN. Canadian OAS pays $718 to $790 based on income. Thing is, there is a limit on income that Social Security is taxed (in 2025 income over 174,900 is exempt from SS tax). Raising the limit funds SS. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Long Posted September 5 Share Posted September 5 4 minutes ago, RupertKBD said: This just tells me that Canada is sucking the hind teat when it comes to looking after our old folks..... ....but not to worry, I'm sure the Cons will fix that as soon as they finishing winning the biggest landslide in the history of landslides.... I guess we provide a better safety net, but yea if you are just relying on cpp and OAS it's going to be hard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boudrias Posted September 5 Share Posted September 5 Just now, RupertKBD said: This just tells me that Canada is sucking the hind teat when it comes to looking after our old folks..... ....but not to worry, I'm sure the Cons will fix that as soon as they finishing winning the biggest landslide in the history of landslides.... The income difference between Americans and Canadians has existed for a long time and over multiple admins. No matter politics, no Canadian should be happy about this. I have been questioning the benefits of NAFTA for some time now. This situation is turning me into an economic nationalist. There is no doubt in my mind that the Americans play us off against the Mexicans to their advantage. Cheap Mexican labor and cheaper Canadian raw materials. I am not saying there is no advantage to accessing the American market but I do question what it does to our broader economic diversification. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RupertKBD Posted September 5 Share Posted September 5 Just now, Boudrias said: The income difference between Americans and Canadians has existed for a long time and over multiple admins. No matter politics, no Canadian should be happy about this. I have been questioning the benefits of NAFTA for some time now. This situation is turning me into an economic nationalist. There is no doubt in my mind that the Americans play us off against the Mexicans to their advantage. Cheap Mexican labor and cheaper Canadian raw materials. I am not saying there is no advantage to accessing the American market but I do question what it does to our broader economic diversification. Not sure how you got the impression that I was "happy" about this....I've committed to working until I'm 71, just so I can get a decent work pension. What I'm saying is, I don't see much chance of that changing along with a change in PM. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Long Posted September 5 Share Posted September 5 Just now, Boudrias said: The income difference between Americans and Canadians has existed for a long time and over multiple admins. No matter politics, no Canadian should be happy about this. I have been questioning the benefits of NAFTA for some time now. This situation is turning me into an economic nationalist. There is no doubt in my mind that the Americans play us off against the Mexicans to their advantage. Cheap Mexican labor and cheaper Canadian raw materials. I am not saying there is no advantage to accessing the American market but I do question what it does to our broader economic diversification. If you can show me the math how protectionist policies would be better, I'd love to see it. Not kidding. I just don't see how but if there is a way it would be great to see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewbieCanuckFan Posted September 5 Share Posted September 5 2 minutes ago, Boudrias said: The income difference between Americans and Canadians has existed for a long time and over multiple admins. No matter politics, no Canadian should be happy about this. I have been questioning the benefits of NAFTA for some time now. This situation is turning me into an economic nationalist. There is no doubt in my mind that the Americans play us off against the Mexicans to their advantage. Cheap Mexican labor and cheaper Canadian raw materials. I am not saying there is no advantage to accessing the American market but I do question what it does to our broader economic diversification. To be fair, all countries are in it for themselves primarily (and to be honest, they wouldn't be doing their jobs as elected representatives if they didn't). Still, if the chips are down, I know who'd I rather have to rely on vs those countries I wouldn't (unless I had real leverage against). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewbieCanuckFan Posted September 5 Share Posted September 5 Donnie actually speaks the truth, at least from his POV. Pushing 80 years of age & a diet of Baconaters tells me he shouldn't worry about those "future" issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rip The Mesh Posted September 5 Share Posted September 5 just ignore the fact it's fox. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewbieCanuckFan Posted September 5 Share Posted September 5 17 minutes ago, Rip The Mesh said: just ignore the fact it's fox. Even his mom feels she should've told his dad "not tonight dear, I have a headache" that many years ago. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Boudrias Posted September 5 Share Posted September 5 1 hour ago, RupertKBD said: Not sure how you got the impression that I was "happy" about this....I've committed to working until I'm 71, just so I can get a decent work pension. What I'm saying is, I don't see much chance of that changing along with a change in PM. Never said you were. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elias Pettersson Posted September 5 Share Posted September 5 For those wondering what Melania was up to, she's been busy writing her memoir. She says the truth will finally come out. Stay tuned... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
24K Posted September 5 Share Posted September 5 1 hour ago, Rip The Mesh said: just ignore the fact it's fox. Ok.....? How is registering someone to vote a bad thing again? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post the destroyer of worlds Posted September 5 Popular Post Share Posted September 5 8 minutes ago, Elias Pettersson said: For those wondering what Melania was up to, she's been busy writing her memoir. She says the truth will finally come out. Stay tuned... I was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois Novo Mesto Slovenia...I went to Princeton University and then Harvard Law School University of Ljubljana.... 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Popular Post bishopshodan Posted September 5 Popular Post Share Posted September 5 1 hour ago, Elias Pettersson said: For those wondering what Melania was up to, she's been busy writing her memoir. She says the truth will finally come out. Stay tuned... I really dont care, do u? 2 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Long Posted September 5 Share Posted September 5 3 minutes ago, bishopshodan said: I really dont care, do u? Was anyone wondering? I just assumed spending trumps money on fun stuff. Maybe some untraceable Bitcoin accounts for when it all hits the fan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nuckin_futz Posted September 5 Share Posted September 5 1 hour ago, Elias Pettersson said: For those wondering what Melania was up to, she's been busy writing her memoir. She says the truth will finally come out. Stay tuned... Maybe it's just me but I would think campaigning with your husband for President and actually showing a modicum of interest in being 1st lady again might be a little more important. Guess her priorities are different. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nuckin_futz Posted September 5 Share Posted September 5 He still doesn't understand how tariffs work. I'm willing to bet his plan is to raid this wealth fund on his way out the door. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nuckin_futz Posted September 5 Share Posted September 5 He does not sound impressive here. More and more in these appearances he sounds and looks old and tired. Which is what did the last guy in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RupertKBD Posted September 5 Share Posted September 5 2 hours ago, 24K said: Ok.....? How is registering someone to vote a bad thing again? It's not.....but of course we know, Republicans want as few people voting as possible.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Arrogant Worms Posted September 5 Share Posted September 5 White House Slams Tucker Carlson’s ‘Disgusting’ Interview with WWII Revisionist as a ‘Sadistic Insult to All Americans’ https://www.mediaite.com/politics/white-house-slams-tucker-carlsons-disgusting-interview-with-wwii-revisionist-as-a-sadistic-insult-to-all-americans/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Arrogant Worms Posted September 5 Share Posted September 5 Trump Says ‘Weird’ Whopping 22 Times In 36 Seconds While Insisting ‘We’re Not Weird’ https://www.mediaite.com/news/trump-says-weird-whopping-22-times-in-36-seconds-while-insisting-were-not-weird/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RupertKBD Posted September 5 Share Posted September 5 This is a bit of an eye opener....according to one of Trump's lawyers, their legal efforts are being directed (or at least advised upon) by Clarence Thomas: https://www.msn.com/en-ca/news/politics/judge-chutkan-gets-trump-lawyer-to-scurry-away-from-seemingly-explosive-admission/ar-AA1q4248?ocid=hpmsn&cvid=4609f20d13e041ed88ca3c344d776719&ei=14 Quote Chutkan asked why the defense didn't challenge the special counsel's authority last year, and Lauro said a concurring opinion penned by Thomas in the D.C. immunity ruling raised the issue of Smith's authority, which Cannon then used to justify her dismissal of Trump's charges in the classified documents case. Lauro then told the court that Thomas directed them to raise this issue, according to CBS News correspondent Scott MacFarlane, who said the statement seemed to catch Chutkan by surprise. "He directed you to do it?" Chutkan asked. Trump's attorney backtracked, saying, "Well, he didn't direct us to," according to MacFarlane. MSNBC's Katie Phang said the judge told Trump's attorneys the deadline to file a motion challenging Smith's appointment has passed, adding that she didn't find Cannon's opinion to be "persuasive," but Lauro argued that Thomas had given them the green light to file the challenge anyway. "When you read Justice Thomas’ concurrence he’s telling us to file this motion," Lauro said, according to Phang. Nothing sketchy going on here.... 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Arrogant Worms Posted September 5 Share Posted September 5 Presidential election 'Nostradamus' who has correctly predicted almost every winner for 40 years reveals Kamala Harris as his 2024 pick https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13813271/Presidential-election-Nostradamus-correctly-predicted-winner-40-years-reveals-Kamala-Harris-2024-pick.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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