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I agree, I spent the month of October 2004 in the Huderite areas south of Saskatoon hunting birds. I was really impressed by the efficiency of the farms up there. Not just the Huderites but all of the farmers. It was awe inspiring to see a dozen combines each with a grain trailer move across the landscape 24 hours a day! Actually it was kinda spooky seeing it at night. I don’t know about in the spring during planting but the harvest was amazing.

I know it is really weather dependent up there, you have to get em in and get em out as the weather can change in a heartbeat.

I hope you hunted the colony at Cedar Creek. It has fantastic bird hunting. I used to keep in touch with the head man there. Great people.

The University of Saskatchewan is one of the top Ag schools in the world. Canola was developed there. Rape oil has a carcinogenic acid in it. They developed a low acid rape to overcome this. CAnadiaN Oil seed Low Acid, Canola.

We have photos of our threshing machine in those long lines of threshing machines at the turn of the last century. My Grandfather and Great Uncle railed it out every year for the harvest in Saskatchewan.

By the way, the Hutterite Colonies split at 50,000 acres and continue to build as two colonies. The last I knew they farmed about two million acres.
 
I think everyone is jumping the gun on what the Trump administration has/will do with Russia and Ukraine.....we have zero specifics on anything at this point, outside of a confrontation with Zelensky, where I thought Z was a bit out of line....but apparently he did apologize. If Zelensky signs the mineral deal and meets with the Trump admin team next week as planned, then we may start to see where they are taking this......taking a wait and see attitude on this one....Trump does a lot of blustering up front, then typically moves to a more acceptable position at the end of the day, it's just his style, like it or not.
There are a lot of specifics - all of them bad for Ukraine and a military windfall for the Russians.

I'll list them so you can do your own research.

The US has "suspended " all military assistance including everything already deployed to Poland for transfer to Ukraine. That would include critical air defense missile systems essential for countering Russian strikes on civilian infrastructure.

The US has "suspended" all intelligence support to Ukraine. That not only affects targeting and countering Russian attacks. But that early warning has been essential to Ukraine in getting civilians to shelters ahead of Russian missile strikes, and in bringing ADA assets to full readiness. That is going to be a lot of blood on MAGA hands.

Ina related bit of news, Cyber command actions have been suspended against Russia. Though they have been carrying put extensive efforts against us since 2016.

A US delegation apparently met two days ago with Zelensky's political opposition.

You can find all of these actions easily - even on many of the true nut job rightwing sites which praise every action against Zelensky.

Putin could not have given Trump a list of actions more helpful to his military operations against Ukraine.

This absolutely sickens me, and I have zero confidence that Trump knows what he is doing or even if he is working in my nation's national interests. Ukraine's are obviously of no interest to him.

This is a summary from Elon's AI AP.


What actions has the US taken against Ukraine since the oval office fiasco?



Since the Oval Office meeting on February 28, 2025, between U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, which devolved into a heated confrontation, the United States has taken several notable actions against Ukraine. This incident, often referred to as the "Oval Office fiasco," marked a significant shift in U.S.-Ukraine relations. Based on available information up to March 07, 2025, here’s a summary of the key actions:

  1. Pause on Military Aid: On March 3, 2025, President Trump ordered a pause on U.S. military aid shipments to Ukraine. This decision followed the contentious meeting and was framed by a White House official as a move to pressure Zelenskyy into committing to peace talks with Russia. The pause aims to ensure that U.S. aid contributes to a resolution of the conflict, reflecting Trump’s stated focus on achieving peace. Analysts suggest this could severely impact Ukraine’s battlefield capabilities within months, given its reliance on U.S.-provided advanced weaponry like ATACMS missiles.
  2. Review and Pause of Intelligence-Sharing: By March 5, 2025, the U.S. had also paused intelligence-sharing with Ukraine. National Security Adviser Mike Waltz indicated that the administration was "reviewing all aspects" of its intelligence relationship with Kyiv. This step further escalates pressure on Ukraine, aligning with Trump’s strategy to push Zelenskyy toward negotiations by limiting critical support, especially as the U.S. pivots toward a more conciliatory stance with Moscow.
  3. Diplomatic Fallout and Conditions for Re-Engagement: Post-meeting, the U.S. has conditioned further engagement—such as resuming aid or signing a minerals deal—on Zelenskyy demonstrating a willingness to negotiate peace and possibly offering a public acknowledgment or apology for the perceived disrespect during the Oval Office clash. Administration officials have suggested that the "ball is in Zelenskyy’s court," indicating a halt in peace talks and economic agreements until Ukraine adjusts its posture.
  4. US officials reportedly met with Ukrainian political opposition figures, however they affirmed their support for Zelensky. The context following the Oval Office clash indicates that Ukrainian opposition figures have publicly rallied behind Zelenskyy rather than opposing him. For instance, after the contentious meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance, prominent Ukrainian opposition leaders like Petro Poroshenko (Zelenskyy’s main political rival and former president) and Inna Sovsun (an opposition MP) expressed unity with Zelenskyy. Poroshenko vowed to refrain from criticism, emphasizing the need for national solidarity, while Sovsun explicitly rejected calls for Zelenskyy’s resignation, arguing it would undermine democracy. This sentiment aligns with a broader trend of Ukrainian unity in the face of external pressure, as reported by sources like the Atlantic Council and BBC, which noted increased domestic support for Zelenskyy post-fiasco.

    The situation remains dynamic, with European allies attempting to fill gaps and broker peace, but as of March 07, 2025, these are the primary U.S. actions taken against Ukraine following the Oval Office incident.
 
See Russia and the US were allies WW2, then we had the Cold War, then it ended with the collapse of the Soviet Union, and I can’t really find any reason for America to directly dislike Russia since. Redleg I haven’t read any of those books but they largely seem Cold War based going off the titles. Again other than Ukraine what has Russia done to America to warrant such dislike (since the end of the Cold War?). It largely just seems to be a hangover from a country/government that stopped existing 3 decades ago.
Why don't you brush up on the subject, and I'll be happy to discuss it with you.
 
There are a lot of specifics - all of them bad for Ukraine and a military windfall for the Russians.

I'll list them so you can do your own research.

The US has "suspended " all military assistance including everything already deployed to Poland for transfer to Ukraine. That would include critical air defense missile systems essential for countering Russian strikes on civilian infrastructure.

The US has "suspended" all intelligence support to Ukraine. That not only affects targeting and countering Russian attacks. But that early warning has been essential to Ukraine getting civilians to shelters ahead of Russian missile strikes, and bring ADA assets to full readiness. That is going to be a lot of blood on MAGA hands.

Cyber command actions have been suspended against Russia. Though they have been carrying put extensive efforts against us since 2016.

A US delegation met two days ago with Zelensky's political opposition.

You can find all of these actions easily - even on many of the true nut job rightwing sites which praise every action against Zelensky.

Putin could not have given Trump a list of actions more helpful to his military operations against Ukraine.

This absolutely sickens me, and I have zero confidence that Trump knows what he is doing or even if he is working in my nation's national interests. Ukraine's are obviously of no interest to him.

This is a summary from Elon's AI AP.


What actions has the US taken against Ukraine since the oval office fiasco?



Since the Oval Office meeting on February 28, 2025, between U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, which devolved into a heated confrontation, the United States has taken several notable actions against Ukraine. This incident, often referred to as the "Oval Office fiasco," marked a significant shift in U.S.-Ukraine relations. Based on available information up to March 07, 2025, here’s a summary of the key actions:

  1. Pause on Military Aid: On March 3, 2025, President Trump ordered a pause on U.S. military aid shipments to Ukraine. This decision followed the contentious meeting and was framed by a White House official as a move to pressure Zelenskyy into committing to peace talks with Russia. The pause aims to ensure that U.S. aid contributes to a resolution of the conflict, reflecting Trump’s stated focus on achieving peace. Analysts suggest this could severely impact Ukraine’s battlefield capabilities within months, given its reliance on U.S.-provided advanced weaponry like ATACMS missiles.
  2. Review and Pause of Intelligence-Sharing: By March 5, 2025, the U.S. had also paused intelligence-sharing with Ukraine. National Security Adviser Mike Waltz indicated that the administration was "reviewing all aspects" of its intelligence relationship with Kyiv. This step further escalates pressure on Ukraine, aligning with Trump’s strategy to push Zelenskyy toward negotiations by limiting critical support, especially as the U.S. pivots toward a more conciliatory stance with Moscow.
  3. Diplomatic Fallout and Conditions for Re-Engagement: Post-meeting, the U.S. has conditioned further engagement—such as resuming aid or signing a minerals deal—on Zelenskyy demonstrating a willingness to negotiate peace and possibly offering a public acknowledgment or apology for the perceived disrespect during the Oval Office clash. Administration officials have suggested that the "ball is in Zelenskyy’s court," indicating a halt in peace talks and economic agreements until Ukraine adjusts its posture.
  4. US officials reportedly met with Ukrainian political opposition figures, however they affirmed their support for Zelensky. The context following the Oval Office clash indicates that Ukrainian opposition figures have publicly rallied behind Zelenskyy rather than opposing him. For instance, after the contentious meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance, prominent Ukrainian opposition leaders like Petro Poroshenko (Zelenskyy’s main political rival and former president) and Inna Sovsun (an opposition MP) expressed unity with Zelenskyy. Poroshenko vowed to refrain from criticism, emphasizing the need for national solidarity, while Sovsun explicitly rejected calls for Zelenskyy’s resignation, arguing it would undermine democracy. This sentiment aligns with a broader trend of Ukrainian unity in the face of external pressure, as reported by sources like the Atlantic Council and BBC, which noted increased domestic support for Zelenskyy post-fiasco.

    The situation remains dynamic, with European allies attempting to fill gaps and broker peace, but as of March 07, 2025, these are the primary U.S. actions taken against Ukraine following the Oval Office incident.

Aware of all of those....Trump also told Russia today to either back off or get hit with Very hard economic sanctions.....looks to me like he's trying to dismantle both sides ability to keep fighting....the other option is just to let this thing keep going until there isn't anything or anyone left to fight....seems to me like we either put on the max pressure on both sides to stop or walk away and let them duke it out....
 
Aware of all of those....Trump also told Russia today to either back off or get hit with Very hard economic sanctions.....looks to me like he's trying to dismantle both sides ability to keep fighting....the other option is just to let this thing keep going until there isn't anything or anyone left to fight....seems to me like we either put on the max pressure on both sides to stop or walk away and let them duke it out....
He actually hasn't done a thing to Russia yet except bloviate and aid its military operations. His actions are actually killing Ukrainians. Those are facts however uncomfortable.
 
Why don't you brush up on the subject, and I'll be happy to discuss it with you.
All I can find is “because Russia is a rival power”, to sum it up in a few words. Seems to me to be more just a matter of being taught to hate them and it recurring each generation. Daddy why hate Russia? Because Russia bad, son. Repeat, repeat.. Also, we don’t hate the EU for being another power either. Or does America hate the EU too? Certainly seems more reason to dislike the EU, leaching off the American teat.
I’m trying to get educated on why it’s such a thing. I know your military background goes back to the Cold War so yeah you’ll definitely be carrying something from that, understandable, but times have changed since.
 
All I can find is “because Russia is a rival power”, to sum it up in a few words. Seems to me to be more just a matter of being taught to hate them and it recurring each generation. Daddy why hate Russia? Because Russia bad, son. Repeat, repeat.. Also, we don’t hate the EU for being another power either. Or does America hate the EU too? Certainly seems more reason to dislike the EU, leaching off the American teat.
I’m trying to get educated on why it’s such a thing. I know your military background goes back to the Cold War so yeah you’ll definitely be carrying something from that, understandable, but times have changed since.
It's not generational hate.

Russia sees itself as the rightful master of Europe, much like the Germans did in the 1930's, and the French did before them, and the Italians (Rome) before them . Public statements eluding to this are frequent and common, but most of Europe and the rest of the World haven't been listening.
 
It's not generational hate.

Russia sees itself as the rightful master of Europe, much like the Germans did in the 1930's, and the French did before them, and the Italians (Rome) before them . Public statements eluding to this are frequent and common, but most of Europe and the rest of the World haven't been listening.
Like China does in Asia but there’s not the degree of hate to China. Thanks for the response though, I’ll follow that up and see what can be found :)
 
Mike Waltz and Marco Rubio are headed to Saudi Arabia to meet with a Ukrainian delegation to resume peace talks.
not to overstate the obvious but….
If Russia were to cease fire there would be a “cease fire”…..
If Ukraine ceases fire, they are overrun and likely die….
Hopefully Trumps threats of new Russian sanctions has some positive impact on the talks…
 
not to overstate the obvious but….
If Russia were to cease fire there would be a “cease fire”…..
If Ukraine ceases fire, they are overrun and likely die….
Hopefully Trumps threats of new Russian sanctions has some positive impact on the talks…

When he hit Russia with sanctions in his first term, their currency tanked and his oligarchs got hammered....hopefully they realize Trump's not bluffing and won't want to go through that again. Not sure if this is accurate or not, but saw earlier today that Ukraine has supplies enough to continue the fight for the next 90 days, it's after that they are in need of more....could be BS, but having that reserve does seem plausible.
 

When he hit Russia with sanctions in his first term, their currency tanked and his oligarchs got hammered....hopefully they realize Trump's not bluffing and won't want to go through that again. Not sure if this is accurate or not, but saw earlier today that Ukraine has supplies enough to continue the fight for the next 90 days, it's after that they are in need of more....could be BS, but having that reserve does seem plausible.
When intel cuts off it is like turning off a water tap. Russian bombers took off last night and launched cruise missiles (67) to strike Ukrainian infrastructure. Unlike previous launches, there was no prior warning until the low-flying missiles appeared on local radar screens on short final. Donald Trump did that.
 
When intel cuts off it is like turning off a water tap. Russian bombers took off last night and launched cruise missiles (67) to strike Ukrainian infrastructure. Unlike previous launches, there was no prior warning until the low-flying missiles appeared on local radar screens on short final. Donald Trump did that.

It strikes me that this rather succinctly provides two possible answers to recent questions on this thread.

Why would people hate Russia? Because Putin (Russia) initiated this war and continues to do horrendous stuff like this.

Why would anyone question or criticize President Trump? Because he insists on doing dumbass shit like this to aussage his wounded ego.
 
It strikes me that this rather succinctly provides two possible answers to recent questions on this thread.

Why would people hate Russia? Because Putin (Russia) initiated this war and continues to do horrendous stuff like this.

Why would anyone question or criticize President Trump? Because he insists on doing dumbass shit like this to aussage his wounded ego.

Well said.
 
Space X rocket disintegrates. Not very inspiring when they are trying to get the other one ready to try and rescue the stranded astronaut's.

Watched a short video of Trump on Iran, and I get the vibe that things may come to a head over that situation in the not so distant future.?

Interesting times.
 
When he hit Russia with sanctions in his first term, their currency tanked and his oligarchs got hammered....hopefully they realize Trump's not bluffing and won't want to go through that again...

There have been Worldwide sanctions on Russia since the invasion of Ukraine. What is left for Trump to sanction?
For example: We have not been replenishing parts for their planes. No computer chips. American businesses are out of Russia, we have been taking possession of oligarchs' yachts etc., etc..
 
Saw this at Whole Foods parking lot. Dogecoin folks are having fun.
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When intel cuts off it is like turning off a water tap. Russian bombers took off last night and launched cruise missiles (67) to strike Ukrainian infrastructure. Unlike previous launches, there was no prior warning until the low-flying missiles appeared on local radar screens on short final. Donald Trump did that.
Whether you like it or not, Zelensky had an opportunity to keep the aid/support coming but HE decided to renege on the deal. The American taxpayer needs to get something in return for our commitment. Remember, as a country, we are broke. So broke we can't pay attention;). Taxpayers are tired of paying for stuff that doesn't directly affect us. Too much to fix within our own borders to worry about what boils down to a border dispute.
 

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