raumdeuter: I am not seeing any profit at 7% but I have some 3-4% which are keeping me afloat. Plus some airbnb which is yielding beyond the normal rentals
The 7% I am running them at a loss the goal was always to get them at a low sales price high interest and then refi later to a lower interest rate
Wait you mean we might see 2--3% interest rate OR we might see 2-3% shave on current rate?
Trumps tariff on China has changed the direction of their CPI to negative
raumdeuter: There is a reason they are not answering the questions I asked since last week
Before Trump was Canada placing a tariff on US products? If yes what percent? Before Trump was US placing a tariff on Canada products, If yes, what percent?
They are fools. Ijebos should move to Canada, he is woke, he is gay and he does not have children.
Botragelad: Just another Putin fan boy. 😂😂 Victoria Nuland is all you need to know about Maidan? Right, and I suppose all you need to know about astrophysics is a telescope!
Enjoy your Kremlin garbage.
All sides have played their part on this issue.
Basilico is not entirely wrong. You can point fingers on all sides but at the end of the day, NATO provoked this invasion. At least they gave Putin excuses to invade Ukraine
basilico: I would say so , but not so much. Kiev wants to join NATO. That's not happening any time in the near future. I should have added that as another objective that has been largely met by his SMO (not a war declaration).
Yes, Putin can have many objectives. It's not straightforward to join NATO.
They could have achieved the NATO part by talking. His main purpose was to control Ukraine.
Watch his interview with the Russian stooge Tucker Carlson and you will see Putin's vision on why he invaded.
Android17: I don't even know where to start redirecting your mind from the point that you too swallowed the kool-aid.
What was the objective of the SMO as announced by Putin?
Don't tell me you're about to quote Zelensky or Milley and attach 3-day operation to Russia. That's another lie the media just propagated. What did Russia itself say was the objective? Why do you doubt them but not Sullivan, Zelensky etc who are liars?
Or is it Kiev? You know that there are 5 million people living in the city. Russia's 300K ground troops will need to completely destroy that City to over throw 5 million denizens. Why will Russia want to do that? Kiev is the mother of Russian Cities.
Okay, so if Russia are supposedly struggling with 20% of Ukraine, how were they supposed to then take over Europe? Both objectives CANNOT emanate from the same source.
Think critically.
Even Clinton confessed on video that Putin kept EVERY single agreement or deals they ever had. Putin has the reputation of a man who keeps his words more than any name that is being thrown at him.
Why should I doubt him and not them? Why?
Russia is not fighting Ukraine. Russia is fighting NATO.
You are not making sense at all. There is not double standards with me on this ukraine Russia issue.
If Russia. Fact are these:
Russia is significantly weak They have to move assets from Syria to Ukraine As a result Syria fell They don't have tanks They are dying like flies in ukraine Their airforce is degraded Their air defence is a joke
The only card they have is they will use nuke. If one mad man says okay, we are ready for your nuclear war, unless they are serious they will lose their front in Ukraine. And even if they are not bluffing they will lose more as well as many other nations.
basilico: Putin has largely achieved his objectives with respect to Ukraine. -He has taken the eastern part that is more Russian than Ukraine. -Crimea the sea port is now contiguous with the Russian federation. -Eastern Ukraine oil production esp shale oil would have eaten into Russia EU revenues. Its now in his hands. He is still selling oil to EU via China and India.
Botragelad: This 'genocide' is clearly nonsense. They're just pulling numbers out of their arses, and they think we're all going to swallow it.
If it was a genocide, there wouldn't be a single Muslim left anywhere close to Israel, not in Israel, not in Gaza.
More than 2 million Germans died in ww2, by their logic, it was genocide, and based on the number of dead, the Allied forces are the bad guys and nazi Germany are the victims
Botragelad: Cococandy, again with this "genocide" bollocks. Genocide is a specific, deliberate act aimed at wiping out an entire people. Are civilians getting killed in Gaza? Absolutely, all thanks to Hamas. But to throw around that word , "genocide" as if it's some sort of virtue signal, as if it makes you a better person, is not only intellectually dishonest, it's a bloody insult to the actual victims of genocide. You are trivialising their suffering, reducing it to a cheap political point. Have you seen how the world reacts? Do you know that the world reacts a thousand times worse when a civilian is killed? So what needs to be done? Not go to war at all? 🤷🏼
October 7th wasn't the beginning. No duh! History didn't start on October 7th, genius. But it was a turning point, a stark reminder that some people and let's be blunt, it's Hamas are simply not interested in peace. They're not interested in compromise. They're interested in one thing, and one thing only: the destruction of Israel and the murder of its people. October 7th wasn't just some random act of violence, it was a deliberate, calculated attempt to inflict maximum carnage and terror. It was a pogrom, plain and simple. And I'm not surprised how much you try to downplay it, to somehow contextualise it as just another event in a long line of events, quite disgusting.
Then there's your utterly sanctimonious dismissal of Israel as not being an "innocent country 'protecting' itself." Love, there are no bloody innocent countries. Every nation-state is built on a history of violence, exploitation, and compromise. But Israel, surrounded by enemies who openly call for its annihilation, has a right to defend itself. It has a duty to protect its citizens from those who want to kill them. And if that means taking action that results in civilian casualties, then so be it, but it doesn't negate the fundamental right to self-defense. Are Hamas innocent?
Do you understand what Zionism is or what "dangers of Zionism" are you talking about. You say it like some sort of truth, but you can't even explain what you mean by it. It's just a convenient little buzzword for you guys. Well, let me tell you something, Zionism is, at its core, the belief that the Jewish people have a right to self-determination in their ancestral homeland. Is that really so dangerous? Or is it just another excuse for Jew-hatred? Explain what you think and why.
You then finish by saying that if I think "every Palestinian is a terrorist," you're not interested. Hamas is a terrorist organisation, a cancer and the people are clearly interwined with them. And until they are eradicated, I doubt there can be any peace, no progress, and no future for anyone in that region. So, if you're so concerned about the well-being of the Palestinian people, why aren't you condemning Hamas in the strongest possible terms? Why aren't you demanding that they lay down their arms, renounce violence?
Number of babies born in Palestine since oct7th is greater than number of dead.
If this is true it will only make matters worse for them
The ALAWITE ( MUSLIMS)PLEAD WITH ISRAEL TO SAVE THEM!
Alawite leaders sent an urgent letter to the Prime Minister and Foreign Minister: "Save us from the brutal regime, we will receive you with songs and flowers." The letter also includes a surprising appeal to the Israeli media: "Shed light on the massacres"
Israel cannot avoid scrutiny around the world from countries like the UK and other antisemitic nations for helping the alawites.
Android17: It's not about the projections. It is that stupid people who lack critical thinking skills gobble it up and immediately start promoting it like it is gospel truth.
Fools, who are primed to supporting evil no matter how it tries to announce itself.
- Your taxpayer's money was used to fund NATO and EU's wars whilst they used theirs to buy Russian energy. But it is Trump who is lionizing Russia.
- I know you fools need someone to connect the dots for you. Well, if that war in Ukraine was a proxy war (which it is) it means the entire NATO/EU apparatchik supported by US intelligence and funds failed spectacularly in denting Russia.
AKA Russia won and the US lost, BIGLY.
Trump is trying to save face for America. Especially for a useless war that should've never commenced.
Why are you guys so delusional about the US's capacity?
In what world is America being projected as weak for stylishly pulling out of a war that has ALREADY been lost.
I've never had to contend with this level of stupidity in my life.
You guys just saw Russia defeat NATO/EU + USA in Ukraine and you are still playing Ostrich about the USA's strength? Why? Because your media said so?
The same media of Ukraine is winning and at the same time stop Putin before he takes over Europe?
See why it goes back to the media? Why do you think you can trust the same people who lied to you about Kamala Harris? Why?
Do you really think she lost by 1.5%? Does 20% approval rating match with only 1.5 million people preferring Trump to her?
I don't want to inform your truth. I just care that you had all the right information before you came to your own conclusions.
How is Russia defeating NATO if they could manage 17% of Ukraine in 3 years and depleting all their military assets.
The only card they have got is Nukes and if another mad man should call their bluff Russia will be chased out of Ukraine.
cococandy: There’s no way you’ve read my posts in the past without seeing that I clearly would not be in support of Israel’s genocide in Gaza. Or Trump’s distasteful “solution” of moving them out of their homeland in favor of owning the place for himself and his friends.
You cannot convince me that Oct 7 is the beginning of all the problems in that region. Everyone knows it’s not. Or that Israel is an innocent country “protecting” itself.
You also do not need to lecture me on the dangers of Islamic extremism. I know that well enough. But I do feel like you could use some lessons on the dangers of zionism. Although, but I won’t be the person to talk to you about that. Just because I know you won’t be receptive to that information.
And If you believe every Palestinian is a terrorist, I’m not interested in going back and forth with you on the subject.
Hope this summary is helpful so you don’t have to feel the need to ask me again or try to discuss this subject further.
What is genocide? You are using a term you don't understand
No one is dragging Canada for their tariff or China for their tariff on Canada. This goes to show that IjeBos, cococandy and the rest of the bunch hates this country.
I see a lot of Canadians coming to the US to buy stuff. When I ask why they say it's cheaper. Canada should be the 51st state.
Hundreds gather outside U.S. Embassy to protest Trump’s tariffs Protesters chanted against the trade war and called for boycotts as tensions escalate over new tariffs and stalled military aid to Ukraine.
Canada in 2024 imposed 100% tariffs on Chinese EV vehicles and 25% steel and aluminum products
China has now retaliated imposed 100% on agricultural goods and 25% on aquatic goods & pork from.March 20, 2025.
Let's see Canadians gather in protest and their Prime minister chiding China.
basilico: Obama would have forced Assad to adopt the Lebanon model. They have a rotating Head of state based on religion. Instead he wanted his Muslim brotherhood backed jihadists in power , and the mad Mullahs of Iran strengthened. A powder keg, but hey leftists are the smartest people in the room. Maybe you people wonder why I detest Obama. It's because of his uplifting these jihadists and destabilizing the middle East. I spent a lot of time at the religion section before I came here, Michael Flynn was one person who understood the dynamics of this region.
Yeah, Obama scatter Libya, Syria and many more... That time is gone, these people should think of how to build and live together. Just like you see in gaza there are civilians who were jubilating as they murder other sect.
Him go use am they go pick small girls. A pastor does not need to drive such cars. The excess money to use get the car to take you from point a to b should he used for charity all the time.
I have no respect for people who call themselves pastor and waste money like this.
basilico: Every war reporting from Syria has béen attributed to Syrian Observatory something, based in UK but has people on the ground . Much of the reporting was skewed towards jihadists. Assad and Putin dropped barrel bombs, they didn't have guided munitions though, which only fuels anger and resentment to his regime. I blame Obama for initiating this whole mess , on his conceited idea of remaking the ME with his own warped distorted visions. That Assad was the problem and had to go and replace him with jihadists. Right now , their true element is bared for the world to see. A war that should never have been. Leave those dictatorship in place ,sanction them when internationally but don't remove them. Without a plan. Regine change can work for some societies but not for those Arabs unless they are secular. What they will do to Kurds once they clear the Alawite will be horrendous. I hope some sober heads can stop this bloodshed soon. You should red this article by Robert Spencer https://pjmedia.com/robert-spencer/2025/03/08/what-is-happening-in-syria-is-just-what-obama-and-biden-wanted-n4937714
We were also seeing videos of what was happening on social media. This is why Syrians hate Assad was they were all happy when he fell. This group that are being targeted also did not back him.
basilico: Could you just see this .the fruits of Obama with regards to Syria And the hypocrisy of western elites embracing a former ISIS terrorist. cc android17
It didn't take one month for democrats and Republicans trolling Tulsi Gabbard about her sympathies to Assad and Putin to realize their folly. I call them smug elites.
https://www.newsweek.com/tulsi-gabbard-bashar-al-assad-regime-collapse-1997300 Former U.S. Representative Adam Kinzinger, an Illinois Republican, wrote on X, formerly Twitter, Saturday night, "Wonder if @TulsiGabbard will offer Assad safe harbor at her house? They are great friends." .....Wajahat Ali, author of "The Left Hook" Saturday night, "Really, really bad day for Tulsi Gabbard and all other Assad apologists. Great day for Syrians."
Its why I said all sides. Assad and Putin with dropping barrel bombs.
Crayfish09: Like a typical bigot, you listen to one or two accounts and make hasty generalizations. What if I told you that Senegal which has a 97% Muslim population currently has a Christian president? How about Indonesia and Lebanon? Even Iran and Afghanistan wouldn't have become what they are today if 'someone' hadn't decided it was a good idea to topple their elected governments and arm extremists there. Syria is following the same path currently.
That said, I admit that Islam has a problem that needs to be looked into. The problem with this kind of argument is that we will keep going back and forth for pages upon pages until one of us gives up, thereby giving the other party a false sense of victory. Go on and continue being a religious bigot and a racist like your demigod at the white house.
Islamophobe too. No one calls Muslims bigots but they won't allow you practices your religion freely especially in a place like Saudi Arabia. No word comparable to islamophobe is used to describe them.
It's one when you worry about them coming to your country and tell you they will make it like other islamic country where you are not free to live your life like you want you will be called islamophobe or a bigot.
Crayfish09: Serious issues, you say. I don't want us to dabble into a numbers game but even between 1945 and today, your ideal cultures have killed far more civilians than any Muslim terrorist can ever hope to match. Take for example, most estimates place Boko Haram's death toll at 40,000 — the same number of all gun related deaths in USA, 2023 and the same number of civilians killed by Israel.
If we are talking about religious killings, Islam is the worst. Even I cannot deny it but if even 5% of us were they way bigots like you make us out to be, the whole world would have had to gang up and exterminate us all.
Even in Israel, the Muslim population is rising. But other religion or culture go extinct in Muslim majority or governed states.
Ask yourself why all those Christian nations like Iraq, Egypt etc turn to Muslim nations? Did they like Islam and convert or they were forced to and killed?
If you practice the wrong Islam you are in trouble too. Which is why Saudi Arabia seeks protection from US and Israel.
Why can't they allow God to judge other religion? Like Christians you can preach and talk about damnation if people don't accept your god but don't go around killing people for your god, even if they insult your god if you believe he is all powerful then let your god deal with the one that insult him.
The hunger for blood in your religion and how others keep quiet and don't snitch on others plotting is why I think everyone not taking to the street to protest this as they do the very next day after Israel was attacked. Not even when the retaliation started... I say they are all complicit
Never a time this islanist kill en mass you will see protest. When isis was causing havoc, we have doctors in the UK leaving their jobs to join them, no protest but when Israel fights back they took to the streets waving terrorists flags
Crayfish09: Of course you can kill anything and call it Hamas. How about the journalists and doctors they killed with direct gunfire? What excuse do you have for your darlings regarding that?
Anywhere Islam gain significant numbers or take power in government, the culture that was there will start to go extinct.
When this does not happen is when their leader is a bit secular like sadam and Assad.
People from other culture cannot live freely like Muslims do in other culture they go to.
Android17: - Assad's and subsequently Syria's collapse was facilitated by Israel - Netanyahu basically said.
- many UN reports from 2015 all reported Israel was in cahoots with ISIS and Syrian rebels.
- Israel backed the rebels
- Gadi Eisenkot admitted in 2019 that Israel supplied weapons to Syrian rebels.
Present day, we can see that the actions of the rebels favor Israel. Netanyahu congratulated them. Whatever restrictions he is giving to them is ultimately to protect his country.
Feeding a crocodile hoping it will eat you last.
Can you extricate Jolani's mission from Israel's?
I mean, we need to stop employing these double standards.
I don't think you understand the conflict. Hezbollah and Iran as well as Russia saved Assad last time. They were busy with Ukraine and Israel when the rebels strike.
Crayfish09: Your friend above just referred to us (Muslims) as pigs, and here you are using an anti-Chinese slur to insinuate that anyone that comes from China should be suspected of espionage. Perhaps you think they should all be rounded up and caged like what was done to Japanese immigrants in the 40s. I wonder what you'd be saying about Africans if you weren't black.
When it is convenient, you say people should only be judged by their individual characters and experiences.
Prove me wrong. Other culture kill when they go to war with other culture based on serious issues, but only Islam kill each other like they are buying candy or kill others without thinking of human life.
HTS and Iran backed forces should wipe each other out
The druze don't have issues with Isreal as it is. But the Turkish backed HTS are the main issue here. Just as basilico said, they have been clashing with the kurds.
Android17: Israel supports the current regime is it not?
The very same arguments that defend Israel can be used for any other nation. That's why it is good to condemn it in its entirety.
Same Andrew Tate - Florida issue. What's bad is bad.
Israel does not support the current regime, in fact, they know these guys are bad news which is why they destroyed a lot of machines from the previous regime and created a buffer zone in Syria to protect their border.
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