Do you prefer the time when US was totally anti-Russia or is it better now when its possible to buy diesel from Putin?

Business is business I guess, as long as you don't make the mistake of thinking Russia is a friend...

When the U.S. was anti communist yes. The Ukraine/Russia conflict, with the surge in diesel prices it has created, shows that the U.S. should likely find other sources to fill that niche. Venezuela might be that other source.

Zelensky is trying to make the US buying diesel from Russia impossible. I don't like either side in the Russian/Ukrainian War. I do know of one very fine Russian woman, who doesn't appreciate herself enough. Russia is a long time, proven enemy of ours. Russia is mostly being propped up as the boogeyman by the globalists in the EU and Britain to try to unite their people, as they betray their same people. Russia has very little power except for their nukes. They are rapidly shrinking in prominence as a world power. Their shrinking population and inability to produce anything much needed by the world, not linked to oil, is making them of little importance.

I see little wrong with buying the diesel our country needs from Russia.

Being from Sweden, who our news media tells us sees Russia as a imminent threat, do you actually believe they are?

Keith

I would support bombing Ukraine if it meant diesel went back under $5.

Do you mean the time (over 30 years ago) when it was ruled by godless communism? Or now, when it is governed by folks who reject western liberalism, wokeness, LGBTQ, etc, and now is one of the very few European Countries the defend and promote Christianity?
I prefer the Russia now.

Hard to believe Russia is a top tier power, yeah they have nukes, if they work, but how do you explain they can't overrun Ukraine?, pretty pathetic in my view...I think the main threat from Russia to the Baltic states is the hybrid attacks and sabotage to utilities, communication, and just being a pain in the ...

Western anti aircraft, automated weapons and drones are why they haven't overrun Ukraine.

So you’re saying you like a Yarovaya law? I just assumed Americans wouldn’t love that with the persecution of evangelicals and protestants, their anti missionary laws etc. I just figured a country that is majority Protestant wouldn’t love that. I’ve never really considered imprisoning evangelical pastors and clergy as good but you’ve got the wheels turning.

Why can Russia never defeat Ukraine?
Pretty simple actually,when a people fight foreign agressors who want to enslave them and their children they will fight to the death,no problem.
On the other hand a people fighting at the behest of a dictator for a monthly wage just dont have the same motivation.
Why the whole free world (except you and your wannabe dictator) supports Ukraine.

And hundreds of billions of dollars in "assistance" from the US and other countries.

Thia^^^

They don't want to over run Ukraine. Putin wanted 4 Providences. They got them in a couple months and have been reinforcing the new Russian boundry ever since!

We have so many enemies these days, almost any deal is with one. I think our only friend doesn't produce much of value.

I'm good with Bombing any and all evil

Just announced "Energy Ceasefire". I wonder if it will last until the ink dries.

https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-announces-immediate-energy-ceasefire-between-russia-ukraine

"Dictator"? I just heard Z say that they can't have elections in Ukraine because too many people have left the Country. So who's a dictator?

If I remember right, Zelenskky suspended elections as soon as the war started. Since we have been giving him billions with no oversight or accountability, I wonder if he is overly worried about ending the war.

"So you’re saying you like a Yarovaya law? I just assumed Americans wouldn’t love that with the persecution of evangelicals and protestants, their anti missionary laws etc. I just figured a country that is majority Protestant wouldn’t love that. I’ve never really considered imprisoning evangelical pastors and clergy as good but you’ve got the wheels turning.[/quote]"

RVSASK,
Yes, the Russian government does favor the Orthodox church. However, I personally know several Russian and Ukrainian Baptists and Pentecostals currently living in Russia who experience zero persecution from Russian authorities or civilians. They are allowed to practice their faith and even prosylitize others into their faith with no problems.

The Russian government does however seem to discourage non Trinitarian Christian religions such as some well known "christian" cultic groups. In general Russia wants to keep outside religious organizations out of Russia. I can't say that I blame them, imo, there are some religious groups I think we should keep out of our Country.

I personally know a pastor in Russia who recently served over two years in a Russian prison. He had sent money to a sister church in Ukraine in violation of the law. He was not put in prison because of his faith, but because he broke the law. It might surprise people to hear that both he and his family support Putin.

No democracy can have an election when under attack-same with the greatest democracy of the Magna Carta,England in ww2
Old dictator Putin just changes the law to make himself dictator for life when his term came up years ago under his fake democracy.

Yes Ukraine got western weapons and support, but Russia allegedly has equivalent firepower, and a much larger army, and yes Russia took the 4 provinces, and is TRYING to hold it, but with over a half million casualties...yeah, Russia is winning, lol..

But that's all besides the point, Russia INVADED Ukraine...since when is the aggressor in the right?

When the U.S. does it.

^^^^ sarcasm

I’m telling mark levin you did that

And conscripts from North Korea. Another bastion of free people.

I question how well they have keep up on the matanance on the nukes. From what I saw its pretty intensive and expensive keeping them up. We are always working on ours.( I saw a special on it and it must be accurate)

Russia seems to have had some financial trouble and that makes me questions if the cut funding on the nukes.


I personally have no issue with Russia or the Russian people. Infact the few I have meet i liked and Russia has never caused me any problems. Cant remember ever being in a shooting war with them either. Cant say the same for people we call allies like Japan , Italy ,and Germany.

Russians are tough and intelligent people and I can relate to them more than a lot of whats in America now.

Maybe the diesel deal will wake up Putin so that he remembers Russia's true purpose on this planet. The World's gas station.

Zelensky clearly took his spanking from President Trump yesterday and is agreeing to an election to probably replace him and to not touch the Russian diesel.



Keith

The day diesel went over $6 I told my wife Zelensky better find a peace deal or his plane would likely have a "malfffunction"

If they support them then WHY are we the ones footing the BILL??????????????

Your not,your footing the bill for the jews war.

When it's time to pay, Canada always forgets their wallet. Hopefully the new countries of Alberta, Northwest Territories, Saskatchewan and Quebec do better.

Keith

We hit far above our weight.
But you are owned by those where your money goes paying for the retarded war in Middle east,we Allocate our aid based on Humanitarian need.You allocate to your puppetmasters.
Lucky for you that will soon come to an end.

No you don't and your weight is only 11% of the US in population and a beyond miniscule fraction in GDP. 45% of that paltry 11% still has the dung from the foreign countries they came to conquer you from on them.

Keith

Everybody in the world says the world needs more Canada,and they know we punch well above our weight in every NATo conflict and well before that in both world wars.And our word is gold why we are held in such high esteem worldwide.
On the other hand you dont punch your weight at all anymore,not even close,the whole world knows your word is worthless since you always tuck and run.
Sorry just the way it is.Too bad really for a country that was once a beacon way back a long time ago.Very sad what you have become.
I know it is hard for you to hear the truth.But a lot of people in your country are finally realizing it.
Hopefully you can straighten things out before it is too late.

Canada does not even have a Military. USA was the one giving the Ukraine money and Arms. Canada did not give Jack!!! That is a fact!!!!

Wrong we supplied billions.
25.5 billion in fact.

In 2015 I deployed to Ukraine and spent some time in Lviv.

After talking to people in the Donbas, I support Russia in this fight. Russia may not be our ally, but it does not need to be our enemy any longer. It is one of the last bastions of western civilization in Europe, which isn’t a high bar to meet to be fair.

The USA has not helped Ukraine since 2024 and up till then 195 billion,so per capita Canada which is 10 times smaller has spent equivalent of 250 billion so we are continuing to punch well above our weight compared to you.
The EU has also outperformed you in that regard also.
Like always you Quit.

How many Missiles and Arms did you send over so the Ukraine could stop the Russia invasion??????

Canada pledged to give money by 2029, back in 2022. It hasn't given what it pledged yet, very likely because they can't afford too and because they hope the war ends and they will be off the hook in the 3 more years until 2029.



Take a look at your own government's site and look at how paltry the sums Canada actually delivered are, not just falsely future promised.

https://www.canada.ca/en/department...anadian-military-support-to-ukraine.html

The US gave Ukraine money in 2025. That's more in one year, that you wrongly said the US didn't give Ukraine money in, than poor Canada pledged to give in 7 years and hasn't come even remotely close to doing yet.



In war, when you're fighting for your people's and country's existence, future pledges to deliver aid years out, like Canada pledged to give Ukraine, are worthless.

You probably still think Britain is in the EU, even after you got your face rubbed in the fact it's not.

Keith

Keith I am very sure the Ukraine is holding their Breath for Canadas empty Promises.

Ukraine is just a propped up regime….the land and resources have been effectively taken away from it’s “useless eaters “,

I sure took a lot of flak for saying I didn't care if Russia invaded Ukraine. US dollars should stay here. I also don't have a problem with the US invading Iran. (I think it will have to happen) Jimmy carters biggest failure was refusing to do so in 79.

It sure did not help when Odummy gave the Terrorists a Plane load of Cash and then would not even make them let the inspectors check on the Uranium they were enriching. If Trump had not stopped it Iran would have Nuclear weapons by now and they sure had plans to use them.

That's good news. Ukraine is a waste of money.

Canada always will back freedom around the world,we are definitely in it for the long run same as all our allies in Europe.
Canada would never abandon our friends in their time of need and would never tuck and run like the USA-thus the popular saying-THE WORLD NEEDS MORE CANADA.

Now I hear on the news You are considering putting boots on the ground to fight the saudis enemy the houthis in Yemen.
You know the saudis that took down the twin towers.
You have no clue who your enemys or friends are.
Pathetic what greed for money makes you do.Your current Govt have no problem pimping for money instead of standing with allies.

Has even a single one of you here ever heard anyone say that ludicrous statement besides Canada's Irish cheerleader, Boco?

Keith

You dont even back freedom in your own country so its fair to question if you even know what freedom is. Feels like this glock on my hip and suppresed AR ams loaded shot guns at the bed side and in my truck. And zero licens or permit required from my government to do so.

LOL was just thinking that in my 45 years on this earth I have not once heard that said anywhere.

It is said all over the world,and you should know it.Whenever I travelled in Europe and other places around the world I met many Americans who had the Canada flag on their shirts and luggage-because Canada and Canadians are universally loved around the world-opposite to Americans who were chicken to fly their own flag where they couldnt carry a gun.
Similar to stolen valour-pretending to be what you arent.Or maybe just wishing you could be Canadian?

How nice for you!

Also very nice for you!

Indeed!

Right on!

Remember in September when the beloved administration created the sanction Russia and Iran act?

The world more remembers it simply because weeks later you were screaming WINNING because of a deal with Russia for mere hours worth of global diesel from Russia. lol

IF that happened, they were probably Canadians, who just told you they were Americans so that you would shut up and leave them alone to enjoy their vacations in peace.

Keith

Maybe when you can quit hiding under our skirt like a toddler clinging to its mama's leg and stand out on your own feet you wont remind everyone of a child spouting off claims they can't back up.

That is not nice, Keith. You apologize to Boco right now.

Honestly, that’s weird in terms of freedom. The double barrel shotgun leaning in my bedroom corner, the house full of guns downstairs, even the three under the backseat of my truck have absolutely nothing to do with any feeling I have of freedom. Perspective is really something isn’t it?

FWIW, the shotgun isn’t leaning there for protection, it’s just that it I leaned it there one day. The door doesn’t even get locked.

Americans are scared to go to their own cities unless they have a gun its like the dummy tit in the mouth for a baby.

I just searched "the world needs more canadians"

I got only 2 results, neither pertinent.




That virtually guarantees that absolutely no one of any importance has ever said that and probably absolutely no one else.

Everyone is free to search it themselves and share their results.

Keith

Canada will always back Ukraine-over 3 percent of our population is of ukrainean descent (compares to 0.1 percent in usa) Almost all live in western Canada and are hardworking well respected immigrant stock

Our allies just like our money and like to nurse off us. They get up set when the tap gest slowed down. Besides yesterday's threat Japan, Germany and Italy are now those same allies you want to bend over for as long as uncle same is covering your national defense you can spout off all you want.

You bet, by golly!

The war was going to be over day 1 of the presidency. Now you’re making deals to keep Russia, a friend of Iran, financing their war machine. It’s comical.

Its retarded,Putin is playing him like a cheap fiddle.

I had to explain this to my wife last night. It is symbolic and probably illegal again. Biden did a similar thing when we sanction Russian oil and had to un-sanction Venezuela heavy Oil in 2022. I don't know how business operates with all the geopolitical hostility? How's that coon market been since 2014 sanctions?

Absolutely

I asked AI, Keith, and it appears it was a slogan used by the Canadian tourism people in the 2010's.

"It was reportedly used in Canadian tourism and diplomatic messaging in the mid-2010s"

So....only Canada thinks the world needs more Canada, LOL.

You dont have any money-China bankrolls you thru walmart.

A weak or failed Russia leaning more and more on China wont be positive for the west.

Funny how the news never shows how the Ukraine was killing its native Russian speaking population before Russia invaded. That was what he used for the pre text. You would think some investigating journalist may still exist in the world but it would never get any air time.

Blows me away how the same people that say you cant trust the government buy the government story hook line and sinker. I personality found there is typically some propaganda and some truth on both sides of the equation.

Does Canadian health care cover Keyboard Tough Guy Syndrome treatment?

PF, if you’re discussing the Donbas conflict, that doesn’t really count as it was military conflict backed by Russian separatists. Other than that……false/

Rvsack needing government permission for an airgun is not freedom. Its being a subject. Can you cary a handgun around freely or only aproved and permited arms?

Never once needed a gun for personal protection or to lock my doors. But very often I may shoot a varmit that would otherwise get away had i not had a gun on me when the opportunity presented it's self.

You seem to get all mixed up and think Americans carry guns becuse of fear. I guess thats how its sold to you to keep you complacent subject. Its becuse I can and I Ike having a knife in my pocket and first aid kit in the vehicle or fire extinguisher in the kitchen. Probably never going to need it but its not a bad idea to be prepared just in case.

As the Muslims spread and take over your country i subspect you will wish you could be well armed.

The new slogan, for Canada's liberal government is "Canada needs third world people and Chinese to replace these hosers."

Keith

I have been to Russia, I have loved Russian arts and culture for years, especially their literature and music, the Russian people are wonderful. Russia is a beautiful country, both the cities and the countryside, and they have a very long history of hunting, fishing and trapping that I have also admired for years. Having said that, Russia has a long history of corrupt governments, first a long list of Tsars, then almost 100 years of a sad, deeply immoral, corrupt, communist government, and now a corrupt, bloody, ruinous dictatorship run by Vladimir Putin. Any American, including our president, that supports Vladimir Putin and his dictatorship should be ashamed of themselves! This ceasefire “deal” for Russian diesel fuel was not agreed to by the Ukrainian government, will supply about one day’s worth of diesel fuel to the US, and will support Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine. And shame on Americans that mindlessly criticize our Canadian friends with no facts to base their criticisms! It takes many years to build governmental alliances and friendships, and only one dishonest political administration to destroy them!

Zelensky agreed yesterday. Watch the video I posted yesterday.

Keith

Zelensky didn’t agree to this deal; he did say that he wanted a ceasefire. Two very different things

Not only that, but why should the U.S.A . be supporting a deal with the Russian dictatorship that is supplying arms, including ballistic missiles, to our enemies in Iran. If nothing else can’t we all agree that we should not be engaged in a deal that funds a government that is selling missiles to our enemy that fire them at our own troops and military assets? Not to mention that our war with Iran is what resulted in these ridiculously high fuel prices to begin with.

Well said blue.

Don’t worry, after the mid terms and the dems take back control of congress. In 2027 the country can get back to normal, war on fossil fuel, wide open borders, more gun control, stop deporting criminal illegal aliens, more welfare handouts to able bodied people, cover the country with wind and solar farms, give illegals the right to vote, stack the Supreme Court, make dc and Puerto Rico states, and almost forgot the most important issue dem congress can tackle, impeach 47. LOL

I don’t mind a friendly debate PF. No, I cannot own that handgun, but you already know that just like I know you can’t own a sawed off shotgun without paying a fee and having the proper paperwork via NFA after a background check whereas minus the fee, I can. The fast air gun, ridiculous, I agree, but you can’t get a kinder surprise there because they’re illegal. lol (Equally as stupid) Google them, they’re too dangerous for your country.

I don’t get mixed up and think you carry guns due to fear, I just point out that is a silly perception of freedom. You’re not free in your state to eat a marijuana gummy instead of drinking alcohol, medicinal marijuana illegal in your state. It may actually be of benefit to a lot people like it is in surrounding states.

I Carry the pocket knife too, simply because it’s handy. At the end of the day you’re the same subject I am, you as the people are not carrying any more weight than we the people, you’re being ruled just like people all over the globe. Thinking you’re not because you can carry a glock is funny.

I’m pretty well armed personally, I actually brought home 4 guns today. You equating my life to someone in Ottawa is like me equating yours to someone in San Jose.

I'm actually wondering why we haven't finished off Iran, being a weakling and all. Trump said 4 to 6 weeks, remember? And now he blames Ukraine for the deisel crises?
Give me a break. Putin is a cold-blooded murderer. Period. He can keep his fuel.

I agree with alaska viking 100percent don't they owe the Russians for the wedding gift?

Yes, the voter will usher in communism but 47 will be stopped. lol

So, you'd rather deal with all the escaped Nazi's?

Look into how many of the Nazis got new identities and jobs here in the US after WW2. I have read tens of thousands of Scientists among others.

I bet your fine with people driving a Toyota or Benz now ain't you. Take a stand but be consistent with it or you are just being a hypocrite.

If the deal goes through, will coon market improve?

Well your wrong on curent NFA rules. I can now buy a suppresors short barrel shotgun and short barrel rifle with just a simple 15 minute background check no NFA forms or approval needed any more. Changed last week.


Personally I think our background checks are ridiculous as well. I believe having not knowing any different most dont think its a big deal same as many in canada dont miss not being able to pack a handgun or other restricted things . When its how its been a long time you dont miss what you never had.

Here things are geting less restricted. Used to be switch blades were not legal in my state and I needed a permit to carry a hand gun. State laws have changed and my permit is no longer required and switchblade are legal.

On the federal level we have made a lot of positive Changes for less restrictions most visible with the NFA and things like forced reset triggers.

Honestly I really dont like handguns much and prefer rifles. But you just cant bet the convenience of having a gun on you when you are not expecting to need one so I carry a handgun.
Its not having the gun that makes me more free. Its having the choice to carry the gun without needing permission or risking legal trouble doing so.

Imminent domain , zoning, epa, government mandated vehicle add ons the list is near endless for loss of freedom.

For me property taxes are one top of the list.

To be fair our cities are… darker than yours. For now.

'So, you'd rather deal with all the escaped Nazi's?"


Seriously?, how many escaped Nazi's to you think are still alive?, 5 or 6?, lol

There’s more Nazis fighting for Ukraine than there is in Canada. It’s called the Azov Battalion.

So Patton was right, should have turned the nazis loose on the Russians with our support back then.

If they were 18 in 1945, they would be 99 to 100 years old now.

It's also incredibly unlikely, that at age 18 in 1945, they had any prominent position of power in the Nazi party.

Keith

Speaking of Nazis

"Nord Stream Sabotage Trial Begins With Explosive Allegations Against Ukraine"

"A German court is trying former Ukrainian officer Serhii Kuznetsov over his alleged role in coordinating the September 2022 Nord Stream pipeline sabotage."




Kind forgot about the German, Swiss, Russian pipeline that got blown up.

It is actually good to see that so far at least 6 Republican Senators are condemning the deal with Russia.

"The Nord Stream pipelines were built to provide a direct connection between Russia and Germany through the Baltic Sea, bypassing traditional transit countries like Ukraine, Poland, and Belarus. This infrastructure allowed Gazprom to double its export capacity to Europe, reduce transit fees, and eliminate political leverage held by intermediary nations over Russian gas supplies."

They shouldnt have invaded Ukraine,and they would still be selling NG to Europe.Just a different way of sanctioning.
Like my Granfather used to say- " all is fair in love and war".

When they were selling to europe nobody cared same as buying from china Only a big Whoo when Trump does it

Who had a lot of higher priced LNG and was looking for a market and is still looking?

EXactly

Actually nobody buys stuff from China like you guys, which is all good, but only now does your administration carry on when others do the same.
China doesn't sell bulk energy to Europe though.

Not true whatsoever.



Canada is also rapidly importing Chinese replacement colonizers.



https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/pub/89-657-x/89-657-x2026001-eng.htm

Keith

Keith, you are the largest trading partner with China in the world by far.

Nobody said that nobody trades with China, it was simply stated that nobody trades with them like you do. ("You do" meaning on the same scale) You are also the world's number one destination for Chinese investment. That doesn't mean they don't invest elsewhere.

You should have closely read the part where I stated about how your admin now screams blue murder when "others do the same".

You trade more with China percent wise than we do. You also have a larger trade deficit with China than we do.




Keith

The Chinese make up only 0.86 percent of the US population. Their percentage in the US is shrinking. The Chinese make up 4.7 percent of the population of Canada. Their percentage of the population is extremely rapidly growing.

You Canadians are so frequently and so very wrong about your demographics and economy, even though your government puts the figures out, it's got to be because your media is so skewed left and is brainwashing you.

The stuff you hear about the Us is even more bent to the left.

You should look at primary sources and stop trusting your leftist media.

You are in grave danger of losing your country to immigration. I don't want to see that happen. It would be bad for us and terrible, possibly fatal for you, who are like us.

Keith

You have the largest trade deficit in the world with China at nearly 300 billion Keith, look it up.

That said, I think you are worrying more about a trade deficit than necessary, possibly because you've been coached to the last couple years.

You have a massive one with us, it is growing even despite everything being thrown at it. But does it really matter when it is mostly natural resources that are used to further enrich your nation? I'd say that it really didn't matter that much, we used to buy far more from you then you from us when you remove all of the resources you buy. That didn't matter to us any more than my own personal trade deficit with the hunting/fishing/trapping stores. Now we're looking elsewhere.

This is rich from Captain youtube.

How about instead of lame insults, you make a valid argument for once, or ignore me, or be a man and just admit you are wrong yet again?

Keith

Your trade deficit is percentage wise larger with China than ours is. Canada has a tiny population. That's why fairly small numbers of imports and small numbers of immigrants, skew things so much in Canada. You have to look at scale.

Keith

I'm pretty aware of how scale works Keith, it doesn't mean that your trade deals and trade deficits with China don't exist, it also doesn't mean that your admin doesn't now make deals with China (or Russia for that matter) while scolding others that do.

You want to go on about scale, cool, look at Canada/US trade in terms of scale then to view how bad our trade deal is. Per capita we purchase way more from you than the other way around, way more. If you're going to go all in on that being the metric then I guess we're really awesome trading partners despite what your admin tells you to think. You can't have it both ways on this one.

The media thing is this simple, you hate every media source that doesn't push your preferred narrative and instead find youtube ones that do. Obviously they're the whole truth and nothing but the truth, they must be,

I hate media sources that are untruthful, including the conservative ones, of which there are far to many. I actually watch and read fairly more liberal sources, than conservative. Only experiencing similar viewpoints is exceedingly boring. It doesn't help you develop your thoughts and arguments.

I am conservative on some things and fairly liberal on others. Most people are somewhere in the middle of the political spectrum. The people on both the extreme ends, are irrational and impossible to deal with.

Keith

Sounds like we're similar in our approach to media Keith. You assume I'm some lefty liberal media loving guy in your previous post though, I view all sides and forms. I'm glad I grew up with extremely polarized partisan parents, it showed me the light away from the insanity. Thankfully one was right leaning and the other left so i was able to see snippets of truth and goodness in both as well as disastrous failure in both.

But back to the scale of the trade deficit? Does your argument on scale make my point regarding Canada/US trade accurate or does the other scale related info now hold no water? If scale is the true metric I will gladly admit we're more in bed with China but you will have to agree that what your current admin says about as a trading partner is false rhetoric.

Total volume is less of an issue than percentage of trade volume, but both are definitely issues.

Both the US and Canada and the rest of the Western world are in trouble from high volumes of incompatible immigration. Canada being smaller can be changed more quickly by immigration. We can both use immigrants, but only the right ones, who share our values and who are a net positive.

I see both Russia and China as potentially dangerous rivals, but Russia seems very weak right now. China is a bigger danger. As long as their economy is dependent on ours, they likely will never have a physical war with us. They are in a very active information war, to change our values and beliefs, with us.

The US and all other countries need cheap fuel prices to operate at their peak. I see more benefit in getting diesel to the US from Russia, than harm from strengthening Russia's economy and thus their ability to wage more war on Ukraine.

I honestly don't like either Russia or Ukraine.

I think there is a huge advantage to both the US and Canada in being more self sufficient, especially when producing critical products.

Keith