Which US airline would you join if Canada merges with America?

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newlygrounded wrote: Fri Feb 07, 2025 2:28 pm
Handover wrote: Thu Feb 06, 2025 11:39 am The FDA doesn't report on disease out breaks. The CDC does. I'll leave it at that instead of answering your ignorant questions educated to you by tiktok
Kind of weird you and Q are suddenly quiet?
is it? you think you have won the argument and we have run with our tail between our legs over whelmed by your superior intellect and prowess at debating? Yea sure. that's it. Frankly it was just wearing on me. but here you go for the legal references for your overwhelming intellect. Don't bother replying. you bore me.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), primarily through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), holds the authority to prevent the introduction, transmission, and spread of communicable diseases from foreign countries into the U.S. and between states. This authority is granted under the Public Health Service Act (PHSA) of 1944, codified at 42 U.S.C. § 264. The PHSA empowers the HHS Secretary to make and enforce regulations necessary to prevent the spread of communicable diseases, including the apprehension, detention, or conditional release of individuals to prevent disease spread.
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Additionally, the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA), codified at 21 U.S.C. § 301 et seq., authorizes the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), an agency within HHS, to regulate the safety and effectiveness of food, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, biologics, and medical devices. Under Section 564 of the FFDCA (21 U.S.C. § 360bbb-3), the HHS Secretary can authorize the emergency use of unapproved medical products or unapproved uses of approved products during public health emergencies.
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Handover wrote: Fri Feb 07, 2025 3:19 pm
newlygrounded wrote: Fri Feb 07, 2025 2:28 pm
Handover wrote: Thu Feb 06, 2025 11:39 am The FDA doesn't report on disease out breaks. The CDC does. I'll leave it at that instead of answering your ignorant questions educated to you by tiktok
Kind of weird you and Q are suddenly quiet?
is it? you think you have won the argument and we have run with our tail between our legs over whelmed by your superior intellect and prowess at debating? Yea sure. that's it. Frankly it was just wearing on me. but here you go for the legal references for your overwhelming intellect. Don't bother replying. you bore me.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), primarily through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), holds the authority to prevent the introduction, transmission, and spread of communicable diseases from foreign countries into the U.S. and between states. This authority is granted under the Public Health Service Act (PHSA) of 1944, codified at 42 U.S.C. § 264. The PHSA empowers the HHS Secretary to make and enforce regulations necessary to prevent the spread of communicable diseases, including the apprehension, detention, or conditional release of individuals to prevent disease spread.
NCBI.NLM.NIH.GOV

Additionally, the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA), codified at 21 U.S.C. § 301 et seq., authorizes the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), an agency within HHS, to regulate the safety and effectiveness of food, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, biologics, and medical devices. Under Section 564 of the FFDCA (21 U.S.C. § 360bbb-3), the HHS Secretary can authorize the emergency use of unapproved medical products or unapproved uses of approved products during public health emergencies.
Cowards move saying not to reply eh? 😂
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The first one that hires me.
The regionals pay better than anything up here.
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newlygrounded wrote: Fri Feb 07, 2025 4:39 pm
Cowards move saying not to reply eh? 😂
Son, I respect your determination, but doubling down when you're clearly iwrong isn’t the kind of strength you want to be known for. The need to always be right, especially when it’s obvious you're just looking for an argument, speaks louder about you than the person you're trying to prove wrong.

Remember, you're in a pilot forum—where knowledge, professionalism, and humility matter far more than aggression or a stubborn need to win. Carry yourself in a way that earns respect, not just attention.
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eyebrow737 wrote: Sat Feb 08, 2025 8:10 am
newlygrounded wrote: Fri Feb 07, 2025 4:39 pm
Cowards move saying not to reply eh? 😂
Son, I respect your determination, but doubling down when you're clearly iwrong isn’t the kind of strength you want to be known for. The need to always be right, especially when it’s obvious you're just looking for an argument, speaks louder about you than the person you're trying to prove wrong.

Remember, you're in a pilot forum—where knowledge, professionalism, and humility matter far more than aggression or a stubborn need to win. Carry yourself in a way that earns respect, not just attention.
Here is the thing, almost nobody here possesses those qualities. Most of them run away when presented with facts counter to what they're saying. 10+ posts on the same point and they suddenly vanish when confronted with evidence, and I wanted to make that known.
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newlygrounded wrote: Sat Feb 08, 2025 9:24 am
eyebrow737 wrote: Sat Feb 08, 2025 8:10 am
newlygrounded wrote: Fri Feb 07, 2025 4:39 pm
Cowards move saying not to reply eh? 😂
Son, I respect your determination, but doubling down when you're clearly iwrong isn’t the kind of strength you want to be known for. The need to always be right, especially when it’s obvious you're just looking for an argument, speaks louder about you than the person you're trying to prove wrong.

Remember, you're in a pilot forum—where knowledge, professionalism, and humility matter far more than aggression or a stubborn need to win. Carry yourself in a way that earns respect, not just attention.
Here is the thing, almost nobody here possesses those qualities. Most of them run away when presented with facts counter to what they're saying. 10+ posts on the same point and they suddenly vanish when confronted with evidence, and I wanted to make that known.
The fact that you seem to care so much about what other people think on the internet, scares me in if you are a pilot. It's a bunch of internet strangers. seriously who cares who is right. Why would you want that known?? who the f cares? get a grip
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munzil wrote: Sat Feb 08, 2025 9:51 am
newlygrounded wrote: Sat Feb 08, 2025 9:24 am
eyebrow737 wrote: Sat Feb 08, 2025 8:10 am

Son, I respect your determination, but doubling down when you're clearly iwrong isn’t the kind of strength you want to be known for. The need to always be right, especially when it’s obvious you're just looking for an argument, speaks louder about you than the person you're trying to prove wrong.

Remember, you're in a pilot forum—where knowledge, professionalism, and humility matter far more than aggression or a stubborn need to win. Carry yourself in a way that earns respect, not just attention.
Here is the thing, almost nobody here possesses those qualities. Most of them run away when presented with facts counter to what they're saying. 10+ posts on the same point and they suddenly vanish when confronted with evidence, and I wanted to make that known.
The fact that you seem to care so much about what other people think on the internet, scares me in if you are a pilot. It's a bunch of internet strangers. seriously who cares who is right. Why would you want that known?? who the f cares? get a grip
Because not fact checking people is what lead to Trump winning, and this whole talk of Canada becoming the 51st state
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Yeah, it's called working and being a productive member of society. Do you know what that means?

I am 100% ok with the removal of all unborn murder "rights". I'm also ok with the gutting of the FDA and revolving door circlejerk between the FDA and the biopharm and biotech industries; social security, like the CPP and most pension plans, are ponzi schemes that are bound to fail; and the fact that you assume that a president can change food prices in 3 weeks without price controls when Georgia is still cleaning up the massacre caused by Phyllis Fong, well, I'm just going to be charitable and wish you luck in the upcoming technology revolution.
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BigQ wrote: Mon Feb 10, 2025 5:47 pm social security, like the CPP and most pension plans, are ponzi schemes that are bound to fail;
And this is the kind of commentary you get from folks that dont actually check the details and facts, then others believe you.

The US social security system is indeed a ponzi scheme where they make the payments to recipients from the collections of the working folks, and that is destined to fail. The reason is, the politicians stole all the surpluses to spend on pet projects over the years, so there is little in the kitty for covering any shortfalls going forward. But it really is somewhat surprising how many Canadians hear about funding shortfalls for the US social security system, then just assume the same applies to the CPP,

The CPP is a very different beast. Back in the 90's the Chretien government realized that without some changes, it would go down the same path, so the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board was created at arms length from government to manage the CPP funds and keep them out of reach of the politicians. Today the CPPIB manages 700 billion in assets which generate a significant income. If the CPP contributions stopped today, the kitty has enough on hand to pay all owing benefits for the next 50 years and still have billions left over when the last eligible recipient dies.
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BigQ wrote: Mon Feb 10, 2025 5:47 pm Yeah, it's called working and being a productive member of society. Do you know what that means?

I am 100% ok with the removal of all unborn murder "rights". I'm also ok with the gutting of the FDA and revolving door circlejerk between the FDA and the biopharm and biotech industries; social security, like the CPP and most pension plans, are ponzi schemes that are bound to fail; and the fact that you assume that a president can change food prices in 3 weeks without price controls when Georgia is still cleaning up the massacre caused by Phyllis Fong, well, I'm just going to be charitable and wish you luck in the upcoming technology revolution.
If you believe in people working and being productive members of society, maybe letting them die off because doctors aren't sure if they'd be on the wrong side of the law is counterproductive?

https://www.texastribune.org/2024/10/30 ... scarriage/
n December 2022, the Office of the Chief Actuary reaffirmed that each part of the CPP remains sustainable at the legislated contribution rates throughout the 75-year period (i.e., until 2100), based on actuarially accepted assumptions.
Let me know how long do you plan to live for? CPP is safe from this but But like someone else said, both government had a habit of robbing the pensions for a rainy day. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/c ... the%20fall.
you assume that a president can change food prices in 3 weeks
We don't BUT he himself claimed he would, along with ending the Ukraine war months ago. BTW refusing to acknowledge an avian flu outbreak will negatively affect prices.
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The chances that Canada and the USA “merge” I would guestimate to be close to zero percent.
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I think it's a sure thing. Especially if they get Greenland first.
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This airline if it makes a comeback.....

https://www.google.ca/search?q=hooters+ ... client=img

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**** wrote: Tue Feb 11, 2025 1:34 pm I think it's a sure thing. Especially if they get Greenland first.
Haha. They can't even hold developing countries without it being an embarrassing loss or a trillion dollar quagmire that ends a decade or two later status quo antebellum.

If the US actively threatened the sovereignty of an NATO nation it would be game over for them. They might win the battles but they will definitely lose the war as pretty much the entire rest of the world rises up against them economically.

Would they physically survive and hold these territories? Yes. Would it devolve to Russian levels of economic losses, hardships, isolation, and violence? Absolutely.

A nation that has been ruled by czars and oligarchs for centuries will tolerate that.

A nation that is used to peace and wealth and freedom will not.

Forget what American airline you will be working for. American pilots will kicking you out of your own jobs so they can fly domestically after every other country denies them landing rights.

Except Russia, maybe. I hear St Petersburg is nice this time of year...
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CPPIB total AUM: $700,000,000,000 (A)
Amount of Canadians currently over 65, as per statscan: 7,800,000 (B)
A divided by B = $89,744/current Canadian retiree
CPP Max monthly benefit: $1480/month pp (C)
B divided by C = 60 months' worth of money (5 years)

The CPP is HIGHLY dependent on higher bond yields (pick your poison), continuously increasing labour force participation rate (2023 was the lowest in 20 years), and a growing inflation to inflate away the payments to near no value.

Since the average retiree has about $129,000 in retirement savings, nearly all their equity locked into their homes, and a complete inability to find suitable downsizing options in cities for seniors, CPP will be bankrupt by 2038 at absolute latest, and assisted suicide (MAiD) recipients will skyrocket. Mark my words.

US' will be bankrupt by 2031 as per their CBO.
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We need military protection. America has been providing that for free for almost 100 years. Actually less than free since we were tariffing them and selling them our resources. Eventually their going to realize this deal stinks and want more for their protection.
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Dry Guy wrote: Thu Feb 13, 2025 3:56 pm We need military protection. America has been providing that for free for almost 100 years. Actually less than free since we were tariffing them and selling them our resources. Eventually their going to realize this deal stinks and want more for their protection.
Free just like all those F18's, and F35's we have on order, right?
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BigQ wrote: Thu Feb 13, 2025 9:08 am CPPIB total AUM: $700,000,000,000 (A)
Amount of Canadians currently over 65, as per statscan: 7,800,000 (B)
A divided by B = $89,744/current Canadian retiree
CPP Max monthly benefit: $1480/month pp (C)
B divided by C = 60 months' worth of money (5 years)

The CPP is HIGHLY dependent on higher bond yields (pick your poison), continuously increasing labour force participation rate (2023 was the lowest in 20 years), and a growing inflation to inflate away the payments to near no value.

Since the average retiree has about $129,000 in retirement savings, nearly all their equity locked into their homes, and a complete inability to find suitable downsizing options in cities for seniors, CPP will be bankrupt by 2038 at absolute latest, and assisted suicide (MAiD) recipients will skyrocket. Mark my words.

US' will be bankrupt by 2031 as per their CBO.
LMFAO, this shows how little you understand. are all of those retirees exactly 66? Is every Canadian eligible for FULL cpp (lets ignore the millions of immigrants) Only 15% of their portfolio is in bonds. Please go back to talking about AI that you also do not understand :smt040
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Dry Guy wrote: Thu Feb 13, 2025 3:56 pm We need military protection. America has been providing that for free for almost 100 years. Actually less than free since we were tariffing them and selling them our resources. Eventually their going to realize this deal stinks and want more for their protection.
What the hell are you talking about, did Trump tell you that!
Heard of NORAD?

https://www.canada.ca/en/department-nat ... norad.html

“This deep defence relationship is taken further through NORAD’s unique binational structure which means that it is equally responsible to, and made up of personnel from, both Canada and the US. NORAD features prominently within Canada’s defence policy”

“The binational NORAD Agreement was renewed in perpetuity in 2006, with the provision that it be reviewed, and amended if required, at least every four years. The NORAD Terms of Reference last underwent a full review in 2017, with no recommended changes.”
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newlygrounded wrote: Fri Feb 14, 2025 8:19 am
LMFAO, this shows how little you understand. are all of those retirees exactly 66? Is every Canadian eligible for FULL cpp (lets ignore the millions of immigrants) Only 15% of their portfolio is in bonds. Please go back to talking about AI that you also do not understand :smt040
Is it possible for you to debate without the insults or the constant need to showcase your 'superior' knowledge? Just curious if you can rise above playground-level banter. Judging by your handle, maybe you were taken offline for exactly this kind of charm.
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Bookings to U.S dropping, who didn’t see this coming!
https://calgary.citynews.ca/2025/02/14/ ... l-tension/
WestJet CEO Alexis von Hoensbroech is reporting a 25 per cent drop in Canadians booking trips to the United States over the past week.


“Sales from Canadians into the U.S. have dropped very significantly,” he said at a press conference Thursday. “If we feel we need to adjust our schedule, we will. But if people continue to fly to the U.S., we will continue supporting them.”
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munzil wrote: Fri Feb 14, 2025 10:48 am
newlygrounded wrote: Fri Feb 14, 2025 8:19 am
LMFAO, this shows how little you understand. are all of those retirees exactly 66? Is every Canadian eligible for FULL cpp (lets ignore the millions of immigrants) Only 15% of their portfolio is in bonds. Please go back to talking about AI that you also do not understand :smt040
Is it possible for you to debate without the insults or the constant need to showcase your 'superior' knowledge? Just curious if you can rise above playground-level banter. Judging by your handle, maybe you were taken offline for exactly this kind of charm.
Because I'm trying to knock him down a peg, multiple times in the past I've acknowledged when I was wrong when people confronted me with evidence. This guy has basically said women and minorities losing their rights is change we should accept. He'll talk about topics he knows nothing about (EX AI) and implies the vast majority of office workers are sub 85 IQ. To me this is someone who deserves no respect!

I was not able to pass am unrestricted medical due to t1 diabetes. The hoops I'd have to jump through to get a job didn't seem worthwhile as I enjoyed my work out of flying.
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newlygrounded wrote: Sat Feb 15, 2025 7:11 pm Because I'm trying to knock him down a peg, multiple times in the past I've acknowledged when I was wrong when people confronted me with evidence. This guy has basically said women and minorities losing their rights is change we should accept. He'll talk about topics he knows nothing about (EX AI) and implies the vast majority of office workers are sub 85 IQ. To me this is someone who deserves no respect!

I was not able to pass am unrestricted medical due to t1 diabetes. The hoops I'd have to jump through to get a job didn't seem worthwhile as I enjoyed my work out of flying.
Trying to knock someone down a peg on the internet must be exhausting work. Imagine if that energy went into adding something meaningful to the conversation instead. Disagreeing is one thing, but constantly trying to prove you're the smartest person in the room? That just proves the opposite. After all, condescension without substance isn’t intelligence; it’s just insecurity with a thesaurus.
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munzil wrote: Sat Feb 15, 2025 8:16 pm
newlygrounded wrote: Sat Feb 15, 2025 7:11 pm Because I'm trying to knock him down a peg, multiple times in the past I've acknowledged when I was wrong when people confronted me with evidence. This guy has basically said women and minorities losing their rights is change we should accept. He'll talk about topics he knows nothing about (EX AI) and implies the vast majority of office workers are sub 85 IQ. To me this is someone who deserves no respect!

I was not able to pass am unrestricted medical due to t1 diabetes. The hoops I'd have to jump through to get a job didn't seem worthwhile as I enjoyed my work out of flying.
Trying to knock someone down a peg on the internet must be exhausting work.
I’m not at all the smartest person, please spell out what you’re doing now?

Also notice how I provide evidence whenever I can, like my screenshot about AI? People here have a habit of making things up and hoping they don’t get called out
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