Anonymous wrote:These marginal countries need to understand that there is a new sheriff in town. And when a US plane shows up, you land the plane and take the people, even if not yours. Otherwise, there is going to be a penalty. From Trump’s perspective, it’s a matter of respect. And the US has been disrespected for far too long.

Sweet summer child. You think other countries respect Trump? Go read a non-American newspaper.

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Anonymous wrote:I feel bad for florists, it sounds like they are going to be the hardest hit with this.

I feel bad for US citizens who have been victims of crimines committed by those in the US illegally.

Immigrants commit far fewer crimes per capita than do Americans.

https://nij.ojp.gov/topics/articles/undocumented-immigrant-offending-rate-lower-us-born-citizen-rate

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Anonymous wrote:Trump has just put sanctions on our largest supplier of cut flowers and coffee days before Valentine's day.

So the Colombians standing at traffic light selling flowers/roses on Sundays and around holidays will earn more? Make sure you buy your flowrs from them.

Those are Venezuelans. It's a different country.

These marginal countries need to understand that there is a new sheriff in town. And when a US plane shows up, you land the plane and take the people, even if not yours. Otherwise, there is going to be a penalty. From Trump’s perspective, it’s a matter of respect. And the US has been disrespected for far too long.

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Anonymous wrote:https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/colombias-petro-will-not-allow-us-planes-return-migrants-2025-01-26/

This is an interesting development. Colombia said they wouldn’t take back their own citizens so Trump is enacting tariffs and other measures.

Personally, I think this is a great move. It is the responsibility of the host nation to repatriate their citizens. I do not understand why Colombia won’t welcome their own people back.

They don’t have any issues taking their migrants back. They are demanding they are returned on civilian flights like humans.

To me, that’s a fair ask.

Something to consider if you care about consumer prices...

Colombias gas exports have been decreasing yearly due to a host of issues. That’s while US shale is increasing, and hopefully increasing faster with a new regulatory environment.

Africa makes great coffee and I’ll gladly pay $3 a pound more to remove illegal migrants from our country.

Let me guess: You live in, what, Ohio? Do you know a single undocumented immigrant? Have you ever met an immigrant from Columbia? Would you know what an immigrant from Columbia looked like? Would you know anything about that immigrant, that is, if you know any immigrants?

Your ignorance = cruelty.

Get out and meet some undocumented immigrants. Talk to them. Find out what they have endured in their lives.

Now, compare their experiences (grinding poverty, violence unimaginable to you or to anyone you know) to your cushy, comfortable, safe life.

Once you've done that, please get back to me.

+100

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Anonymous wrote:https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/colombias-petro-will-not-allow-us-planes-return-migrants-2025-01-26/

This is an interesting development. Colombia said they wouldn’t take back their own citizens so Trump is enacting tariffs and other measures.

Personally, I think this is a great move. It is the responsibility of the host nation to repatriate their citizens. I do not understand why Colombia won’t welcome their own people back.

They don’t have any issues taking their migrants back. They are demanding they are returned on civilian flights like humans.

To me, that’s a fair ask.

Something to consider if you care about consumer prices...

Colombias gas exports have been decreasing yearly due to a host of issues. That’s while US shale is increasing, and hopefully increasing faster with a new regulatory environment.

Africa makes great coffee and I’ll gladly pay $3 a pound more to remove illegal migrants from our country.

Let me guess: You live in, what, Ohio? Do you know a single undocumented immigrant? Have you ever met an immigrant from Columbia? Would you know what an immigrant from Columbia looked like? Would you know anything about that immigrant, that is, if you know any immigrants?

Your ignorance = cruelty.

Get out and meet some undocumented immigrants. Talk to them. Find out what they have endured in their lives.

Now, compare their experiences (grinding poverty, violence unimaginable to you or to anyone you know) to your cushy, comfortable, safe life.

Once you've done that, please get back to me.

DP: I've met many immigrants from Columbia. They tend to be Ravens fans, put sugar in their tea and don't know how to pronounce the word lacrosse or know what it means. Other than that they're good people though. Say what you will about Howard County but it is one of the richest counties in the country. It's a bit boring but there's neither grinding poverty nor unimaginable violence there.

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Anonymous wrote:Trump has just put sanctions on our largest supplier of cut flowers and coffee days before Valentine's day.

Oh the horror!

You don’t care about small businesses being affected by tariffs?

I care more about how illegal immigrants have placed such a drain on our economy.

We know. You keep telling us every minute. Do you have any other concerns or interests in life?

The PP has no idea what she is talking about. (She's probably posting from Russia.)

Immigrants pay taxes. They take jobs that Americans won't take. They add so much money TO our economy.

The right-wing oligarchy is spreading this smear campaign of lies about immigrants draining our economy to hide the fact that the oligarchy is the actual drain on our economy!! They are stealing us blind right beneath our noses.

The immigrants are keeping our economy going.

The right-wing won't deport a fraction of the number they claim they will because to do so will crash the US economy.

Those deportations won't happen, except to a few hundred thousand poor undocumented souls, most of whom will keep trying until they get into the US.

And when they get here, they will find jobs because America needs workers.

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I care more about how illegal immigrants have placed such a drain on our economy.

Ironically, the illegal immigrants are not actually a drain on our economy. They work jobs that native born Americans won't do and they don't collect what they pay into the system in the form of payroll and sales taxes. They work harder because they are more desperate.

According to most economic research, the net economic impact of illegal immigrants on the US economy is generally considered to be positive, as they contribute to the economy by paying taxes, filling labor gaps in certain sectors, and boosting consumer spending, although the exact impact is debated and can vary depending on factors like the specific demographics of the immigrant population and regional economic conditions; however, some argue that the costs associated with social services and potential wage depression for low-skilled workers can partially offset these positive effects.

So is Trump going to make an example of businesses that hire undocumented workers? Wouldn’t that be an effective deterrent? If not, how come?

Anonymous wrote:Trump has just put sanctions on our largest supplier of cut flowers and coffee days before Valentine's day.

So the Colombians standing at traffic light selling flowers/roses on Sundays and around holidays will earn more? Make sure you buy your flowrs from them.

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Anonymous wrote:https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/colombias-petro-will-not-allow-us-planes-return-migrants-2025-01-26/

This is an interesting development. Colombia said they wouldn’t take back their own citizens so Trump is enacting tariffs and other measures.

Personally, I think this is a great move. It is the responsibility of the host nation to repatriate their citizens. I do not understand why Colombia won’t welcome their own people back.

They don’t have any issues taking their migrants back. They are demanding they are returned on civilian flights like humans.

To me, that’s a fair ask.

Something to consider if you care about consumer prices...

Colombias gas exports have been decreasing yearly due to a host of issues. That’s while US shale is increasing, and hopefully increasing faster with a new regulatory environment.

Africa makes great coffee and I’ll gladly pay $3 a pound more to remove illegal migrants from our country.

Let me guess: You live in, what, Ohio? Do you know a single undocumented immigrant? Have you ever met an immigrant from Columbia? Would you know what an immigrant from Columbia looked like? Would you know anything about that immigrant, that is, if you know any immigrants?

Your ignorance = cruelty.

Get out and meet some undocumented immigrants. Talk to them. Find out what they have endured in their lives.

Now, compare their experiences (grinding poverty, violence unimaginable to you or to anyone you know) to your cushy, comfortable, safe life.

Once you've done that, please get back to me.

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Anonymous wrote:Trump has just put sanctions on our largest supplier of cut flowers and coffee days before Valentine's day.

Oh the horror!

You don’t care about small businesses being affected by tariffs?

I care more about how illegal immigrants have placed such a drain on our economy.

We know. You keep telling us every minute. Do you have any other concerns or interests in life?

Anonymous wrote:It’s sad how many people are ok with criminals coming here as long as they get cheap coffee and fruit. It’s really telling.

Republicans are the party of and for criminals. Willingness to break the law at Trump’s command is the only discernible criterion for a position in the Administration.

Well, the important part is that old skid marks barely had to interrupt his golf game to screw over the economy:

https://www.the-express.com/sport/golf/161698/donald-trump-colombia-crisis-golf-course

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Anonymous wrote:Lol, caved and sending their own presidential plane to deport illegals.

This is what leadership looks like.

+1 can’t believe that Columbia had more decency than the US right now. Truly sobering (and terrifying)

Jeez, not knowing that it's colOmbia and not colUmbia seems to be a problem for both the "uneducated" right and "college-educated" left. lol

Autocorrect @sshole.

Yeah sure. As much as the a**hole that corrected someone else upthread. lol