Politics in General

[MorningGlory]

30 minutes ago, Vendtre said:

Gold is an relic of bygone days and not really relevant in the financial market today.  The idea that after some major economic collapse gold would still hold any value is equally an antiquated idea. 

 

Considering that gold has been a valuable commodity since ancient times there is absolutely NO reason to think it won't be in the future.  If there is an economic collapse it's my opinion that gold, and silver, would be the only currencies remaining with any value.  In economic considerations, one must always consider past performance and speculate on future performance.

[Vendtre]

15 minutes ago, other one said:

why are so many other countries buying gold?    are they just dumb or what.

There are 5 countries that are buying gold in any large amounts:

China

Russia

Kazakhstan

Jordan

Mongolia

 

These are not what I would call great economic role models. 

 

[MorningGlory]

1 hour ago, artsylady said:

Taking up arms?  Do you think I've got a gun here and am ready to use it?     It's incomprehensible to me that you think I might do that!

No.  That's just an old saying in the U.S.  Come on, artsy, I certainly didn't mean you would literally use a gun!  I'm speaking of VERBAL arms.

[Vendtre]

5 minutes ago, MorningGlory said:

Considering that gold has been a valuable commodity since ancient times there is absolutely NO reason to think it won't be in the future.  If there is an economic collapse it's my opinion that gold, and silver, would be the only currencies remaining with any value.  In economic considerations, one must always consider past performance and speculate on future performance.

Gold holds very little intrinsic value, it is not an overly useful metal and would be of very little use post economic apocalypse.  You can't eat it. It is too soft for tools and weapons. 

[MorningGlory]

1 hour ago, artsylady said:

It's not about how interesting you are.  We're actually more concerned that there are enough uneducated voters in the US who will make a mistake and cause Americans to come to my country in droves.   OnE of those candidates in particular likes them uneducated folks though now don't he?

I think we are quite interesting actually.   But I think your worries are unfounded.  Americans always threaten to move to Canada if they don't get the President they want but they don't.  It's just bluster.  Anyway, if it did happen, y'all have LOTS of room up there!  And we speak the language!  I've been to Canada many times; most of your country in uninhabited.

[MorningGlory]

1 hour ago, artsylady said:

I actually kind of knew the media are trying to make people vote for Trump.  I wanted it to dawn on some folks here that way as a knew revelation.   I was actually being kind there...   And hopeful.  

All the media has to do is show his followers.... and his following.  Show that evangelicals are following..  that's all it takes.  That's how ISIS gathers followers.  Again, that's why I came here.  I didn't really believe that evangelicals were actually following him.  I came to see for myself. 

And it's funny to think that you don't even realize we DO get American news here.    Yes, we get CNN, FOX, Oprah...   rofl.  We even have the Internet here in Canada!  

Again, I went through the many reasons why I am concerned.  Are you concerned about Israel?  I wonder.... You shouldn't be.. Not only do you not live there, but it's so very far away too! 

Yes, I'm concerned about Israel and I follow what goes on over there but I don't go online and tell them who is, or is not, a good prospect for a leader. I simply don't know.  I DO know that American television is available in Canada, my suggestion was to WATCH it to get a feel for the mood in the U.S.  If you do, you will understand that I was being sarcastic when I say the U.S. media is trying to get Trump elected.  The majority of media here is behind Hillary Clinton and dead set AGAINST all of the Republican candidates. They feature Trump and Republican debates for ratings.  So, artsy, you might want to consider that you don't really know the lay of the land down here but that doesn't mean you can't.  Just watch ABC, CNN, CBS, NBC and CSNBC and try to find support for Trump....or Cruz or Kasich.  You won't.  Even Fox News is not really pulling for Trump.  If you do that you will understand the frustration that Trump supporters feel because of the constant criticism of our candidate.

[artsylady]

13 minutes ago, Vendtre said:

Gold holds very little intrinsic value, it is not an overly useful metal and would be of very little use post economic apocalypse.  You can't eat it. It is too soft for tools and weapons. 

I was going to say the same thing.  It's food that will be the valuable resource.  People have no idea anymore how to grow it. 

[artsylady]

14 minutes ago, MorningGlory said:

I think we are quite interesting actually.   But I think your worries are unfounded.  Americans always threaten to move to Canada if they don't get the President they want but they don't.  It's just bluster.  Anyway, if it did happen, y'all have LOTS of room up there!  And we speak the language!  I've been to Canada many times; most of your country in uninhabited.

It's not about space.  Sure we have lots of that.  Your country has tons of uninhabited space as well.  If you are saying it just about acreages, then let the Mexicans in. 

[MorningGlory]

16 minutes ago, Vendtre said:

Gold holds very little intrinsic value, it is not an overly useful metal and would be of very little use post economic apocalypse.  You can't eat it. It is too soft for tools and weapons. 

Trust me, it was valuable 5000 years ago and it will be in the future.  People back then couldn't eat it or make weapons of it either.

[artsylady]

8 minutes ago, MorningGlory said:

Yes, I'm concerned about Israel and I follow what goes on over there but I don't go online and tell them who is, or is not, a good prospect for a leader. I simply don't know.  I DO know that American television is available in Canada, my suggestion was to WATCH it to get a feel for the mood in the U.S.  If you do, you will understand that I was being sarcastic when I say the U.S. media is trying to get Trump elected.  The majority of media here is behind Hillary Clinton and dead set AGAINST all of the Republican candidates. They feature Trump and Republican debates for ratings.  So, artsy, you might want to consider that you don't really know the lay of the land down here but that doesn't mean you can't.  Just watch ABC, CNN, CBS, NBC and CSNBC and try to find support for Trump....or Cruz or Kasich.  You won't.  Even Fox News is not really pulling for Trump.  If you do that you will understand the frustration that Trump supporters feel because of the constant criticism of our candidate.

Well, why do you keep going on about YOUR media... like it's different?  I know you were being sarcastic.  I have figured out I need to come here for battle, not discussion.   Anyway, perhaps the media wants the focus off of the good republican so that voters will vote for the bad one??   Like I said earlier.  I guess you missed it.  They ARE reporting a lot about Trumps followings.    And sometimes that is all you need!  If people see that the guy has followers, they guess then, that he has merit.  I do watch those networks.  The criticism for your candidate comes because every time he opens his mouth he shows his true colors... to the point of insulting his very followers, who continue to follow him.   ?   We're watching a freak show.