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AmericanViking said:
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GROK: is elon helping the FAA for free?

Based on available information, Elon Musk has stated that his company, SpaceX, is providing Starlink terminals to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) at no cost to taxpayers on an emergency basis to help address issues with air traffic control connectivity. This was mentioned in the context of modernizing the FAA's systems, with Musk claiming that the current communication infrastructure is deteriorating rapidly, posing risks to air travel safety. Reports indicate that initial deployments, such as a small number of terminals sent for testing or emergency use, have been provided without charge. For example, Musk has approved shipping 4,000 Starlink terminals to the FAA, and he has emphasized this as a cost-free effort to restore or improve connectivity.

However, there is nuance to this situation. While these initial terminals may be supplied for free, some sources suggest that this could be a strategic move to position Starlink for a larger, paid contract in the future. The FAA is reportedly considering replacing a $2.4 billion contract currently held by Verizon with Starlink’s services, which would involve significant financial compensation if awarded. Critics, including some lawmakers, have raised concerns that this "free" assistance might be a stepping stone to securing lucrative government contracts, potentially benefiting Musk’s business interests in the long term. Posts on X also reflect this sentiment, with some users suggesting that while the initial help is free, Musk aims to charge for services once a broader deal is in place.

So, to answer your question: Yes, Elon Musk is currently helping the FAA for free by providing Starlink terminals on an emergency basis, as he has publicly stated. However, this assistance may be part of a broader strategy that could lead to paid contracts down the line, though no definitive evidence confirms this transition has occurred as of March 5, 2025.
 
Goldhedge said:
GROK: is elon helping the FAA for free?

Based on available information, Elon Musk has stated that his company, SpaceX, is providing Starlink terminals to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) at no cost to taxpayers on an emergency basis to help address issues with air traffic control connectivity. This was mentioned in the context of modernizing the FAA's systems, with Musk claiming that the current communication infrastructure is deteriorating rapidly, posing risks to air travel safety. Reports indicate that initial deployments, such as a small number of terminals sent for testing or emergency use, have been provided without charge. For example, Musk has approved shipping 4,000 Starlink terminals to the FAA, and he has emphasized this as a cost-free effort to restore or improve connectivity.

However, there is nuance to this situation. While these initial terminals may be supplied for free, some sources suggest that this could be a strategic move to position Starlink for a larger, paid contract in the future. The FAA is reportedly considering replacing a $2.4 billion contract currently held by Verizon with Starlink’s services, which would involve significant financial compensation if awarded. Critics, including some lawmakers, have raised concerns that this "free" assistance might be a stepping stone to securing lucrative government contracts, potentially benefiting Musk’s business interests in the long term. Posts on X also reflect this sentiment, with some users suggesting that while the initial help is free, Musk aims to charge for services once a broader deal is in place.

So, to answer your question: Yes, Elon Musk is currently helping the FAA for free by providing Starlink terminals on an emergency basis, as he has publicly stated. However, this assistance may be part of a broader strategy that could lead to paid contracts down the line, though no definitive evidence confirms this transition has occurred as of March 5, 2025.
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MortgageHorn said:
China’s influence on Canada over the last decade has been significant and multifaceted, spanning economic, political, and social spheres. While it’s difficult to quantify the exact extent of this influence due to the complexity of global interactions and limited transparency in some areas, we can piece together a picture based on available data and trends.
Economically, China has become a major player in Canada’s trade and investment landscape. Over the past decade, bilateral trade has grown substantially—by 2022, imports from China reached a record $100 billion, and China remains Canada’s second-largest trading partner after the United States. Chinese foreign direct investment (FDI) in Canada has also surged at times, particularly in the early 2010s, with a focus on natural resources like oil, gas, and mining. For instance, between 2000 and 2017, China invested around $86 billion into Canada, with over $51 billion directed toward the energy sector alone. High-profile deals, such as the $15.1 billion acquisition of Nexen Inc. by the China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) in 2013, highlight this trend. However, Chinese FDI has fluctuated, peaking before 2015 and declining in recent years—dropping to $3.1 billion in 2019 from an average of $5 billion annually in the prior four years—partly due to falling commodity prices and tightening Canadian regulations.
This influx of money has raised concerns about economic dependency and strategic influence. Canada’s vast natural resources and mining sector are particularly attractive to Chinese firms, and investments in critical industries like lithium mining have sparked debates about national security. In 2022, Canada ordered three Chinese companies to divest their stakes in lithium businesses, reflecting unease about China potentially weaponizing its economic leverage. Despite this, trade continues to boom, with Canadian exports to China rising 6.17% year-over-year in 2023, even amid geopolitical tensions.
Politically, China’s influence is more controversial and harder to measure precisely. Reports from the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) have confirmed that China sought to interfere in the 2019 and 2021 federal elections, aiming to support candidates viewed as “pro-PRC” or neutral on issues aligned with Beijing’s interests. Intelligence suggests these efforts involved covert funding and leveraging community groups, though the extent of their success remains debated—former Conservative leader Erin O’Toole estimated it cost his party up to nine seats in 2021, but not the election itself. Beyond elections, incidents like the detention of the “two Michaels” (Kovrig and Spavor) from 2018 to 2021, retaliatory trade bans (e.g., canola), and allegations of Chinese-run “police stations” on Canadian soil have strained relations and fueled perceptions of China exerting pressure.
Socially, China’s influence extends through the 1.8 million Canadian residents of Chinese origin and cultural programs, which some critics argue are used to shape public opinion and suppress dissent within diaspora communities. Chinese investment in real estate, particularly in cities like Vancouver, has also driven up housing prices, creating economic ripple effects and local dependencies—though hard data on the exact scale of this is murky due to foreign ownership tracking challenges.
That said, Canada has pushed back. The Investment Canada Act allows scrutiny of foreign investments for national security risks, with lower thresholds for state-owned enterprises like those from China (e.g., $416 million net book value). High-profile rejections, such as the 2018 block of China Communications Construction Company’s bid for Aecon, signal a shift toward “de-risking” rather than outright “decoupling” from China—a nuanced approach balancing economic ties with security concerns.
So, how much influence? A lot, but it’s not unchecked. China’s money—billions in trade and investment—gives it leverage, especially in resource sectors and trade flows. Politically, its interference is real but hasn’t overturned democratic outcomes. Socially, it’s a quieter force, shaping narratives within communities. Yet Canada’s countermeasures, from divestment orders to intelligence probes, suggest this influence has limits. The relationship is a tightrope: economically vital, politically fraught, and increasingly scrutinized as of March 5, 2025.





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Thanks Horn
 
Saw this on another board: Can’t verify but radio commentator said Secret Service pawned protestors last "

night. Apparently last year protestors stopped Biden motorcade on way to the State of the Union. This year they sent a fake motorcade toward the protesters and took the POTUS on a differing rout to the Capitol. Brilliant


Oh a feint and then a flank march. You would think General Lee was in charge of the Secret Service. Brilliant!

Flanked their arse!!!
 

Red pills are continuing to be dropped to the masses.

Boom!

"Do you think stuff like pizza gate...like when they have that guy come in and fire off that shot, I felt like that was a great way to put a halt to all the looking into the Podesta emails. Because then all of a sudden it's a kook thing. Now it's a crazy person and a dangerous person because he's got a gun. Because if you read those emails... Those emails are bananas. They're talking about young kids who are going to be coming to a party to have fun. They're talking about pizza. Sixty five thousand dollars worth of hot dogs flown from Chicago for a White House party. The whole thing is like very weird.. Did you ever see the archived Instagram post from James Alefantis' Instagram? There's so many layers to pizzagate that they tried to cover up intentionally...
James Alefantis' Instagram account is a great example... So people like Liz Crokin and people like Alex Jones.. Like they saw these things come out... You can find plenty of different archives of all of James Allefonso's Instagram posts... And there are things like photos of children with their arms taped to tables, and then the caption is looks like a fun time... And then people that have always been commenting on his post, like the people that are interacting with his post all the time, have even weirder Instagrams where it's like kill room and there's a coffin that's open and things like that... There's like a photo of a
walk in freezer, and it's like man, looks like you've been having a fun weekend... Things like that, that are just Super dark and a bunch of babies and a bunch of symbolism, a bunch of children, and it's all photos on their Instagram in plain daylight. And it all got scrubbed obviously. And that's not to mention Podesta's art collection and the Marina Abramovic connections. It goes on and on and on and on and on. And we're talking about the Clintons with the Haiti scandals with the cocaine in Arkansas, It's like the thing is that we sound crazy... I sound crazy to someone that doesn't do their own research because you just start there's so many layers of like, crazy shit that's happened with some of these people...That if you don't know the history of a person like Bill Clinton and Hillary Clinton, it's really easy to think oh that's just so insane....They say, Hillary Clinton was the mastermind of a global pedophile sex driving ring all headquartered in this pizza shop, which is not what anyone ever claimed...
As soon as you can, discredit that you discredit the whole thing... Classic frame job, which Nancy Pelosi explains very well, where you make a false claim, and you say that's what they're saying, and then you discredit the false claim
 

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