Ukraine / Russia

[BigHornRam]

Probably correct. I wonder where tattoo ink comes from?

Google wouldn't answer that question, but tattoo ink is primarily made up of carbon, so do not judge, they are helping to sequester carbon. How about fentanyl? Where is that poison coming from?

 

[JLS]

How about fentanyl? Where is that poison coming from?

Probably the same place as my Chevy Silverado.

 

[BigHornRam]

Better minds? Please expand. I would love to hear theories on how this could have been avoided with anything other than capitulation to Putin's whims.

The comments like "he saw opportunity" or "he saw weakness" typically come from people who want to confirm their political view, be here or Europe or the moon. It may be true, but Putin miscalculated in many respects. If he thought there was weakness, all he saw were actions that strengthened the NATO alliance. We can move the debate to whether he really cares or not.

I think Mike Pompeo was a very good SOS and easily trumps best cabinet member IMO. The current SOS bleeds weakness. When did the Russian build up on the Ukraine border start?

 

[BigHornRam]

Probably the same place as my Chevy Silverado.

That's were it is being manufactured. Components are made where?

 

[BigHornRam]

So you didn't buy anything plastic in the last 6 months? BS

Clothes aren't where China makes it's mark, it all the little nicknack, houseware, kitchenware, and basically anything plastic.

If you can find a camp chair that is not made in China, I would like to buy one.

 

[Handlebar]

I would be happy if we made our pharmaceuticals here

 

[BigHornRam]

It's not just Walmart junk......
How about solar panels?

"Global manufacturing capacity for solar panels has increasingly moved out of Europe, Japan and the United States over the last decade and into China, which has taken the lead on investment and innovation. China’s share in all the key manufacturing stages of solar panels exceeds 80% today, according to the report, and for key elements including polysilicon and wafers, this is set to rise to more than 95% in the coming years, based on current manufacturing capacity under construction."

 

[rwc101]

The moment when you realize joining the Wagner Group wasn't worth the rubles.

 

[noharleyyet]

It's not just Walmart junk......
How about solar panels?

"Global manufacturing capacity for solar panels has increasingly moved out of Europe, Japan and the United States over the last decade and into China, which has taken the lead on investment and innovation. China’s share in all the key manufacturing stages of solar panels exceeds 80% today, according to the report, and for key elements including polysilicon and wafers, this is set to rise to more than 95% in the coming years, based on current manufacturing capacity under construction."

We prolly should infuse Solyndra with more dough....

 

[BigHornRam]

We prolly should infuse Solyndra with more dough....

That would cut Hunter out of the cash stream, but still provide for healthy campaign contributions.

 

[Irrelevant]

If you can find a camp chair that is not made in China, I would like to buy one.

Easy peasy

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I own two.

 

[BirdManMike]

Easy peasy

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I own two.

The only beers acceptable to drink in one of those things are either, 1) PBR, or B. the Juiciest IPA on the shelf.

They are awesome, I am ordering 4.

 

[VikingsGuy]

. . . basically anything plastic.

That’s what they sad about Japan well after they started to kick Detroits butt and take over electronics. China is definitely moving up the value chain - solar panels, wind turbines, large appliances, lithium cells, etc.

Clothes and plastic crap is moving to Vietnam and Malaysia.

 

[VikingsGuy]

Easy peasy

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I own two.

Yippee, back and legs stuck to weave vinyl - the “good” old days

 

[mallardman10]

This is how ww1 and ww2 started . Coming to the aid of a smaller less capable country .. although the way it’s going ukraine
Has been kicking some ass. But it can’t last for ever. Unless other countries get more involved . Pray this ends or us and more importantly our kids will be dying on another battlefield .

 

[SAJ-99]

So you didn't buy anything plastic in the last 6 months? BS

Clothes aren't where China makes it's mark, it all the little nicknack, houseware, kitchenware, and basically anything plastic.

Agree. Maybe I did, just don't remember. I just looked at the stuff I kept track of. Basically any kids toy is still China.

 

[Deleted member 18333]

Basically any kids toy is still China.

And some adult toys.

Pentagon stops accepting F-35 jets to check for Chinese content

A magnet used in the engine was made with unauthorized material from China, a U.S. official said.

www.reuters.com

 

[SAJ-99]

I think Mike Pompeo was a very good SOS and easily trumps best cabinet member IMO. The current SOS bleeds weakness. When did the Russian build up on the Ukraine border start?

The bar is low for Pomp. You just think Blinken is weak because of US politics. The US government was telling the world what Putin was going to do before he did it. If you don't like that, have that opinion, but it isn't a situation of lack of info or strength or anything else.

 

[BigHornRam]

We prolly should infuse Solyndra with more dough....

370 billion up for grabs. Here's the "new" guy you should talk to if you want in.

Biden, Remaking Climate Team, Picks John Podesta to Guide Spending (Published 2022)

Mr. Podesta, a Democratic stalwart, will oversee $370 billion in clean energy investments. Gina McCarthy, the president’s domestic climate adviser, is stepping down.

www.nytimes.com

 

[noharleyyet]

370 billion up for grabs. Here's the "new" guy you should talk to if you want in.

Biden, Remaking Climate Team, Picks John Podesta to Guide Spending (Published 2022)

Mr. Podesta, a Democratic stalwart, will oversee $370 billion in clean energy investments. Gina McCarthy, the president’s domestic climate adviser, is stepping down.

www.nytimes.com

I'm already in, have his password.