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2024-12-22 -Short Attention Span Theater-

Trump floats idea of US reclaiming Panama Canal: 'Foolishly gave it away'

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Posted by Skidmark 2024-12-22 00:00|| || Front Page|| [11132 views ] Top

#1 About time they did something about this...Don't the Chinese have their grubby little hands in there?

Posted by Oregon Dave 2024-12-22 01:17|| 2024-12-22 01:17|| Front Page Top

#2 The expansion of the canal that took place between about 2004 and 2016 cost a lot of money, probably over $4B. I'm sure China did a lot of the financing as their companies would be big beneficiaries. The govt of Panama is getting a lot of money in increased fees and the canal improvements are probably earning 10-15% return on investment. US freight probably pays well over $1B/yr to use the canal but saves more than that in time and fuel savings.

Posted by Lord Garth 2024-12-22 01:57|| 2024-12-22 01:57|| Front Page Top

#3 Since the canal spans across Panama, it would seem to be a good choke point in 'migration'.

Posted by Procopius2k 2024-12-22 09:41|| 2024-12-22 09:41|| Front Page Top

#4 While I think what Carter did was world-class stupid, don’t see how we can take it back with any sort of legitimate rationale.
Trump is out of line on this one.

Posted by USN, Ret. 2024-12-22 09:46|| 2024-12-22 09:46|| Front Page Top

#5 Let’s not invade more countries. If he’s talking about a business deal, I’m in.

Posted by Super Hose 2024-12-22 09:49|| 2024-12-22 09:49|| Front Page Top

#6 Trump is crazy and you shouldn't mess with him.

Posted by Grom the Reflective 2024-12-22 09:58|| 2024-12-22 09:58|| Front Page Top

#7 I totally agree, Trump is out of line here.

This is gonna be a crappy, frustrating four years, I'm afraid (and I hope I am wrong).

Posted by DooDahMan 2024-12-22 10:04|| 2024-12-22 10:04|| Front Page Top

#8 Maximalist opening position to reset negotiation expectations, possibly. Overton Window stuff.

Posted by trailing wife 2024-12-22 10:33|| 2024-12-22 10:33|| Front Page Top

#9 Perhaps we're talking "Art of the Deal" here?

Posted by Mercutio 2024-12-22 12:43|| 2024-12-22 12:43|| Front Page Top

#10 I think you have it TW! Bold opening, but just possibly credible, sets the deal opening salvo.

Posted by NoMoreBS 2024-12-22 12:58|| 2024-12-22 12:58|| Front Page Top

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