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Trump taking over countries by economic warfare vs Putin taking over countries (Ukraine) by combat warfare.

Is there really a difference. Lives are ruined either way.

The parallels are interesting. One way is by physical force, the other way is through economics.

Dictators all share the same goals. It’s just how they get there is the difference. The end result is the same if successful
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Dude, give me an example where one country has been taken over by another through economic warfare. Is there even one? Yeah, wage economic warfare on your biggest trading partner. Brilliant idea! I like what Doug Ford said about cutting off power to the US, LOL.
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Chef Boi RD wrote: Wed Jan 08, 2025 11:01 am Trump taking over countries by economic warfare vs Putin taking over countries (Ukraine) by combat warfare.

Is there really a difference. Lives are ruined either way.

The parallels are interesting. One way is by physical force, the other way is through economics.

Dictators all share the same goals. It’s just how they get there is the difference. The end result is the same if successful
You don't see a difference between economic warfare and combat warfare???? Over 800,000 Russian casualties alone in combat warfare. How many lives would be lost in economic warfare?? Takeover by a dictator would not end up being the same under economic warfare as opposed to combat warfare, just in lives lost, property and infrastructure losses, etc. Weird take there Chef, even for a lefty.
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From the author of the phenomenal New York Times bestseller, Confessions of an Economic Hit Man , comes an expose of international corruption, and an inspired plan to turn the tide for future generations With a presidential election around the corner, questions of America's military buildup, environmental impact, and foreign policy are on everyone's mind. Former Economic Hit Man John Perkins goes behind the scenes of the current geopolitical crisis and offers bold solutions to our most pressing problems. Drawing on interviews with other EHMs, jackals, CIA operatives, reporters, businessmen, and activists, Perkins reveals the secret history of events that have created the current American Empire, including: How the defeats in Vietnam and Iraq have benefited big business The role of Israel as Fortress America in the Middle East Tragic repercussions of the IMF's Asian Economic Collapse The current Latin American revolution and its lessons for democracy U.S. blunders in Tibet, Congo, Lebanon, and Venezuela From the U.S. military in Iraq to infrastructure development in Indonesia, from Peace Corps volunteers in Africa to jackals in Venezuela, Perkins exposes a conspiracy of corruption that has fueled instability and anti-Americanism around the globe, with consequences reflected in our daily headlines. Having raised the alarm, Perkins passionately addresses how Americans can work to create a more peaceful and stable world for future generations.
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Doc. The Greys are out, everywhere, in your cereal boxes, in your shoes, you have no idea.
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What Canada exports to the US. If Trumpy Poo starts an economic warfare with Canada. What’s at stake here?

https://tradingeconomics.com/canada/exp ... ted-states
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Chef Boi RD wrote: Wed Jan 08, 2025 8:18 pm What Canada exports to the US. If Trumpy Poo starts an economic warfare with Canada. What’s at stake here?

https://tradingeconomics.com/canada/exp ... ted-states
It's an apocalypse Chef. They're basically our only trading partner.

Unless Trump is trolling, and it's a possibility, we're doomed.
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Megaterio Llamas wrote: Wed Jan 08, 2025 8:25 pm
Chef Boi RD wrote: Wed Jan 08, 2025 8:18 pm What Canada exports to the US. If Trumpy Poo starts an economic warfare with Canada. What’s at stake here?

https://tradingeconomics.com/canada/exp ... ted-states
It's an apocalypse Chef. They're basically our only trading partner.

Unless Trump is trolling, and it's a possibility, we're doomed.
Canadians who supported this guy, Megs, I don’t know. The shame they must feel.
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Everything will be just fine Chef Boi RD, don't you worry your purdy little head none...
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Chef Boi RD wrote: Wed Jan 08, 2025 8:32 pm
Megaterio Llamas wrote: Wed Jan 08, 2025 8:25 pm
Chef Boi RD wrote: Wed Jan 08, 2025 8:18 pm What Canada exports to the US. If Trumpy Poo starts an economic warfare with Canada. What’s at stake here?

https://tradingeconomics.com/canada/exp ... ted-states
It's an apocalypse Chef. They're basically our only trading partner.

Unless Trump is trolling, and it's a possibility, we're doomed.
Canadians who supported this guy, Megs, I don’t know. The shame they must feel.
If that is so, how heavy is the burden of shame for Canadians who supported the would-be Governor of Canada.
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Chef Boi RD wrote: Wed Jan 08, 2025 8:32 pm
Megaterio Llamas wrote: Wed Jan 08, 2025 8:25 pm
Chef Boi RD wrote: Wed Jan 08, 2025 8:18 pm What Canada exports to the US. If Trumpy Poo starts an economic warfare with Canada. What’s at stake here?

https://tradingeconomics.com/canada/exp ... ted-states
It's an apocalypse Chef. They're basically our only trading partner.

Unless Trump is trolling, and it's a possibility, we're doomed.
Canadians who supported this guy, Megs, I don’t know. The shame they must feel.
LOL you really don't need to say anything at this point you know.

But anyway, look at it this way. At least The Don likes us enough to restrict himswelf to economic coercion against us. Mexico, Denmark and Panama get good old fashioned gunboat stuff.
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He's a blustering buffoon.

His own country will suffer from a meaningless trade war because he doesn't like Trudeau. Ridonkulous
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