|
|
Post by peeves on Sept 10, 2021 9:18:05 GMT -5
China isn't a friend, it's commie. Cuba, commie, North Korea commie, Now there are those countries with dictators number in the dozens, and certainly fail in human rights, hardly a 'friend', not necessarily an enemy though...
Dictators Around the World
The leaders of dictatorships are not outwardly identified as dictators when other people are addressing them. Interestingly enough, you might not recognize a dictator based on their title because many of them are called presidents, kings, prime ministers, and many other titles. Here are the names and titles of the fifty dictators around the world.
President Ashraf Ghani Ahmadzai of Afghanistan
President Abdelkader Bensalah of Algeria
President Joao Lourenco of Angola
President Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan
King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of Bahrain
Sheikh Hasina of Bangladesh
President Alexander Lukashenko of Belarus
Sultan Haji Waddaulah of Brunei
President Pierre Nkurunziza of Burundi
Prime Minister Hun Sen of Cambodia
President Paul Biya of Cameroon
President Faustin Archange Touadera of the Central African Republic
President Idriss Deby of Chad
President Xi Jinping of China
President Felix Tshisekedi of the Republic of Congo
President Denis Sassou Nguesso of the Congo
President Miguel Diaz-Canel of Cuba
President Teodoro Mbasogo of Equatorial Guinea
President Isaias Afwerki of Eritrea
President Albert-Bernard Bongo of Gabon
President Hassan Rouhani of Iran
President Barham Salih of Iraq
President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev of Kazakhstan
President Bounnhang Vorachith of Laos
President Nouri Abusahmain of Libya
President Mohamed Ould Ghazouani of Mauritania
President Daniel Ortego of Nicaragua
President Kim Jong-un of North Korea
Sultan Qaboos bin Said Al-Said of Oman
Emir Tamin Al Thani of Qatar
President Vladimir Putin of Russia
President Paul Kagame of Rwanda
King Abdullah Aziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia
President Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed of Somalia
President Salva Kiir Mayardit of South Sudan
President Abdel Fattah Abdelrahman Burhan of Sudan
King Mswati III of Eswatini
President Bashar al-Assad of Syria
President Emomalii Rahmon of Tajikistan
Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha of Thailand
Chairman Losang Jamcan of Tibet
Prime Minister Recep Erdogan of Turkey
President Gurbanguly Berdimuhammedow of Turkmenistan
President Yoweri Museveni of Uganda
King Sheikh Khalifa Nahyan of the United Arab Emirates
President Shavkat Mirziyoyev of Uzbekistan
President Nicolas Maduro of Venezuela
President Nguyen Phu Trong of Vietnam
President Brahim Ghali of Western Sahara
President Abd Al-Hadi of Yemen
Is China a dictatorship? Yes, China is a dictatorship.
Our enemies are not as clearly identifiable as they were once, and often a politic/religion not only located in one country sooo...))shrug)),
a country could be either or neither with factions of enemy or not.
Once upon a time it was easier to define who and what...now, not so much.
|
|
|
|
Post by Admin on Sept 11, 2021 15:48:36 GMT -5
Sad isn't it, but right now China is our biggest problem IMO.
|
|
|
|
Post by peeves on Sept 11, 2021 23:57:15 GMT -5
Sad isn't it, but right now China is our biggest problem IMO. True dat, but USA presidents ain't far behind..  |
|
|
|
Post by jezz on Sept 13, 2021 4:12:26 GMT -5
There certainly is a lot of dictators ruling countries. Commies all of them. In the US Biden would be one of them. Biden does not think for himself, he reads a prompter and is being controlled by leftists who want to be dictators. Biden is a failure and so are many of the leftists who disregard the US constitution that provides 'We The People" freedoms. This constitution is supposed to provide guided but less government control over the people of the US. Most the ruling for each state in the US is to be done within each state, not from a president, he can't dictate the laws for each state. The lefties break the laws and are getting away with it. This is because our congress and senate are under democrat control right now. Biden should be impeached and could be, but what we have left is extreme leftists Kamala and Nancy, corrupt, Pelosi. Next year I hope this will change.
|
|
|
|
Post by peeves on Sept 14, 2021 11:21:30 GMT -5
There certainly is a lot of dictators ruling countries. Commies all of them. In the US Biden would be one of them. Biden does not think for himself, he reads a prompter and is being controlled by leftists who want to be dictators. Biden is a failure and so are many of the leftists who disregard the US constitution that provides 'We The People" freedoms. This constitution is supposed to provide guided but less government control over the people of the US. Most the ruling for each state in the US is to be done within each state, not from a president, he can't dictate the laws for each state. The lefties break the laws and are getting away with it. This is because our congress and senate are under democrat control right now. Biden should be impeached and could be, but what we have left is extreme leftists Kamala and Nancy, corrupt, Pelosi. Next year I hope this will change.  Rather a non sequitur I think. This is not about Biden or USA POTUS or states rights. Nor of Democrats, 'Lefties' , leftists Kamala and Nancy, corrupt, Pelosi, or such. Note Forum Rubric. "The Rest Of The World". Thank you. Not meaning to preach or picayune, but your opinion post is on your domestic issues.
Please give us your opinion on the subject: "China isn't a friend, it's commie. Cuba, commie, North Korea commie, Now there are those countries with dictators number in the dozens, and certainly fail in human rights, hardly a 'friend', not necessarily an enemy though..."
For instance. How did the Syrian Arab Republic takes place in the framework of a semi-presidential republic with multiparty representation.President Bashar al-Assad's family and his Arab Socialist Ba'ath Party manage to murder it's citizens. How does Russia get away with propping up dictator Bashar al-Assad's murderous regime.
What is the world's countries to do about rogue threat of North Korea, Iran, Islamists, and hacking. Just a few ideas you might consider rather than domestic issues.
|
|
|
|
Post by jezz on Sept 15, 2021 3:10:59 GMT -5
Sorry, you're right, I get caught up in our country politics. We can't help the rest of the world from dictatorships. And there are so many of them.
Our biggest threats are China, Russia, Iran, and N. Korea. They are a threat to all democracies. I suppose all we can do is protect our countries from the threats before us. All except Russia are building nukes. We don't have a world if they continue to proceed.
Why is it our friendly allies keep taking in people from socialists countries.? Unless these people reform to democratic laws these people can become internal threats. I think we need better intelligence. Just look at all the Afghans just now being taken into our country. Many could be terrorists. Who's watching?
And who the heck decided it was ok to allow Chinese spies to become so infiltrated into America? Look what's happened to the hacked intelligence.
Why aren't our friendly countries blocking cyber attacks better from Russia and China? There ought to be a huge block there. Reigning in Big tech to start. They seem to be allowed to welcome our enemies on all those platforms knowing hackers use those platforms to get into supposedly secure infrastructure that our countries use. IMO, there's something terribly wrong with that.
|
|
|
|
Post by peeves on Sept 15, 2021 10:38:11 GMT -5
They seem to be allowed to welcome our enemies on all those platforms knowing hackers use those platforms to get into supposedly secure infrastructure that our countries us. IMO, there's something terribly wrong with that. (above truncated for brevity in reply)
True I agree our democratic countries are often influenced by bleeding heart liberals government have failed us. Countries that present threats, economic or otherwise to any democracies are not our friends. Pakistan for example ? USA funds Pakistan a supporter of terrorists, a country that hid bin Laden and that cozies up to the Taliban as it suits them. " The US Congress approved USD 25 million civilian aid package for Pakistan to strengthen democracy and promote women's rights in the South Asian country.
The USD 25 million provision, reflecting revival of civilian aid package to Pakistan that was stopped by US President Donald Trump in January 2018 along with all security assistance, because of its non-cooperation in fight against terrorism.
I'm sure agents for those that have devious agendas are among us. Canada has faced threats from Islamists and been hacked by other countries. Thorough vetting has not been practised and those denied refugee status simply vanish into communities before they can be deported, or, that pursue appeals for a decade and more.
Time to think like our enemy. It's past time to accept that 'our' enemy is not 'a' country, but all and any countries, groups or individuals that fund or support the wide spread terrorist groups domestic or internationally. We can't win by ignoring the reality of the near ubiquitous regions of threat. They are not a military army with uniform dress, with a Hitler leader uber alles or with only one agenda, one target ! We must change our tactic. Better intelligence would be a start. Covert action a consideration, and maybe even assassination of those the likes of bin Laden. I'm sure there are enough targets to hit for similar good reason.
Nope' I'm not a dove.
|
|
|
|
Post by jezz on Sept 18, 2021 4:35:28 GMT -5
Giving money to corrupt countries need to stop We can't ignore the fact that these countries are corrupt with terrorists and will never change it's governance. Why on earth should we give money to terrorist who only want to build nukes to bomb us to death. It's an insane idea!
|
|
|
|
Post by peeves on Sept 21, 2021 10:26:29 GMT -5
Giving money to corrupt countries need to stop We can't ignore the fact that these countries are corrupt with terrorists and will never change it's governance. Why on earth should we give money to terrorist who only want to build nukes to bomb us to death. It's an insane idea! There must be an accounting if money/support is given. If there's no gain then don't finance the regime, country.
I have no problem if the support is in OUR best interests, but simply giving hand outs to countries that openly demonstrate that they hate us is unacceptable.
USA gives $$$ to China for instance . How did that turn out.
In 2013, "The United States provided $28.3 million in foreign assistance and funding programs to China via USAID and the State Department in 2012, according to a May report from the Congressional Research Service. It projects that number to decrease slightly in 2013, to $25.5 million. Roughly half of the U.S. funding is administered by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), which focuses on four main areas in China: environmental protection, rule of law, HIV/AIDS, and sustainable development for Tibetans. “I believe that our foreign aid to China furthers U.S. interests,” said Sen. Ben Cardin (D-MD), who chairs the East Asian and Pacific Affairs Subcommitttee of the Foreign Relations Committee, "
And; US gave $3.7 million to China's Wuhan lab.
|
|
|
|
Post by jezz on Oct 2, 2021 4:31:13 GMT -5
Giving money to corrupt countries need to stop We can't ignore the fact that these countries are corrupt with terrorists and will never change it's governance. Why on earth should we give money to terrorist who only want to build nukes to bomb us to death. It's an insane idea! There must be an accounting if money/support is given. If there's no gain then don't finance the regime, country.
I have no problem if the support is in OUR best interests, but simply giving hand outs to countries that openly demonstrate that they hate us is unacceptable.
USA gives $$$ to China for instance . How did that turn out.
In 2013, "The United States provided $28.3 million in foreign assistance and funding programs to China via USAID and the State Department in 2012, according to a May report from the Congressional Research Service. It projects that number to decrease slightly in 2013, to $25.5 million. Roughly half of the U.S. funding is administered by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), which focuses on four main areas in China: environmental protection, rule of law, HIV/AIDS, and sustainable development for Tibetans. “I believe that our foreign aid to China furthers U.S. interests,” said Sen. Ben Cardin (D-MD), who chairs the East Asian and Pacific Affairs Subcommitttee of the Foreign Relations Committee, "
And; US gave $3.7 million to China's Wuhan lab.
I so agree with you. Giving money to China should not be happening. And as Dr. Fauci financing Wuhan, that's being silently buried by the Democrats in the US. It'll be checked for sure once we get a majority of republicans in the house and senate. That guy should be held accountable. Giving money to the Taliban has been shut down. There are laws against Bribing tribes and countries like that. Trust me, the Democrats did try the bribe. |
|
|
|
Post by peeves on Oct 25, 2021 15:01:37 GMT -5
The domestic activists are our constant enemies in varied arenas sch as in non renewable energy -pipelines and sabotage. Certainly in some instances they meet the criteria of 'terrorist'.
It seems to go over the heads of many, that, if we don't use Canada's oil, build pipelines and develop oil resources,there are negative consequences.
a) more use of coal which is worse environmentally than oil/gas. b) More use of Russian, Arab oil those that could not give a shit about the environment. c) More use of ships-tankers-trucking which is more costly AND more hazardous. d) Deprives indigenous of income resources. e) Higher costs to the public, business and GNP losses.
So where's the logic ?
Activists are funded in millions by foreign countries. Apparently legally!
"
Alberta’s government says the final report from the public inquiry shows clear evidence that groups opposed to the province’s oil sands have received large sums of money from US philanthropic organizations in recent years."
"“In my opinion, no individual or organization has done anything illegal,” Allan wrote. “In fact, they have exercised their freedom of speech.”
Approximately $ 15 billion of foreign funding ran for registered Canadian charities between 2010 and 2018, the study found. About $ 925 million in foreign funding for Canadian charities was used for “environmental initiatives” between 2003 and 2019, the report said. An additional $ 352 million in foreign funding for “Canadian-based environmental initiatives” remained in the United States during this period, the report added.
Based on “word search criteria,” the report found that about $ 54.1 million in grant descriptions was specifically earmarked for “anti-Alberta resource development activity,” but Allan noted that it was difficult to get an exact number.
The results said the large amounts of foreign funding flowing to Canada have “potential to influence issues of public interest to Albanians and Canadians”.
|
|
Rather a non sequitur I think. This is not about Biden or USA POTUS or states rights. Nor of Democrats, 'Lefties' , leftists Kamala and Nancy, corrupt, Pelosi, or such. Note Forum Rubric. "The Rest Of The World".