Quote from: Herman on April 10, 2026, 04:40:59 PM

Nothing changed when European settlers arrived. It was just a new group doing the dominating. That was global standard then.

Quote from: Brent on April 11, 2026, 01:23:13 PMBut, corporations can ram through bills in the States without any debate. That is because they own the members of congress.

It is not any better here. Brookfield owns the Canadian government.

You have a simplistic understanding and I will leave it at that.

Quote from: Lokmar on April 11, 2026, 06:16:26 PMNo corporation lobbied for stricter emissions laws BEFORE they were implemented. Its a FACT! that they lobbied against:
Air Bags
Catalytic Converters
5MPH bumper regs
Diesel Particulate Filters
etc.

They sure as hell couldnt buy congress.

I don't trust corporations. I don't trust the relationship between congress and corporate America.

Truckers, farmers, and bus drivers have blockaded highways, ports, and key intersections all across Ireland to protest the government's punishing fuel taxes — and so far, the government is refusing to back down. 

Quote from: DKG on April 13, 2026, 10:48:49 AMTruckers, farmers, and bus drivers have blockaded highways, ports, and key intersections all across Ireland to protest the government's punishing fuel taxes — and so far, the government is refusing to back down.

I think mass immigration is one of their grievances too.

Quote from: Shen Li on April 11, 2026, 09:36:23 PMNothing changed when European settlers arrived. It was just a new group doing the dominating. That was global standard then.

As it ever was...but the Indians were outgunned by an advanced civilisation that was leaps and bounds ahead of their time. Not really even odds.

At least now everyone is on a level playing field....somewhat.

Quote from: Lab Flaker on April 13, 2026, 05:57:41 PMAs it ever was...but the Indians were outgunned by an advanced civilisation that was leaps and bounds ahead of their time. Not really even odds.

At least now everyone is on a level playing field....somewhat.

The Chinks invented gunpowder and made firecrackers and fireworks.  White people stole the gunpowder and made howitzers.

Quote from: Reggie Essent on April 13, 2026, 06:25:45 PMThe Chinks invented gunpowder and made firecrackers and fireworks.  White people stole the gunpowder and made howitzers.

The Chinese also invented the compass...which really put navigation on the right track or tack...if you get my drift?

Quote from: Lab Flaker on April 13, 2026, 05:57:41 PMAs it ever was...but the Indians were outgunned by an advanced civilisation that was leaps and bounds ahead of their time. Not really even odds.

At least now everyone is on a level playing field....somewhat.

The Iroquois were more technologically advanced than neighbouring tribes. Hence the development of the Iroqoois Confederacy.

Here is a case for owning firearms.

Quote from: Shen Li on April 13, 2026, 10:52:15 PMHere is a case for owning firearms.

I'd have for sure 1000% shot him MULTIPLE times and made sure his fukin ass was DEAD! They'd have carried his ass out in a fukin bag!