Okay folks, tis that time again where a level of moderation becomes necessary.

Overall the content has been quite acceptable but of late one or two posts not so.

Try to read over what you are posting before hitting that submit button and in so doing try to ensure the contents you are about to post do not contain race/hate speech, insults or name calling.

I'm locking the thread for approximately 24 hours to give as many people as possible the chance to read the above.

I thank you all in advance for your cooperation.

Okay everyone, thread is open again but please take into consideration what I posted above.

At Thingstead’s frost‑bound seat, the Risen Lord bids blustering tongues their rancor forego;
Through thorn‑crown’s dawn‑lit word He sows the seed of peace, reaping mercy where discord did grow.

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c1jx9ep5l63o

DHL clamps down deliveries to the US worth more than 800$. Early May Trujmps warf on globaleconmy will close thgat loophole, possible that then DHL may also stop delivering anything below 800$. They get overburdened with red tape, they say.

There were a few news reports in past days indicating that other logistics companies also ache under the explosion of paperwork.

DHL is the world's biggest logistics service supplier.

Not the only game in town for international shipping. No doubt UPS, FedEx, Amazon and the plethora of common air carriers will enjoy the additional business.

^ They too face the exploding red tape problem.

It costs time, staff workign hours and hence: money - additional to the customs and tariffs for the parcel's content.


It costs a lot already now, one year ago I ordered golf attachment for the Quest from the US. Delivery and customs costed as much as the item itself, and still it took long time, even while they sent it as UPS Express (only option they offered).



Have cancelled two other deals with shops in the US already back then.

Not really. I have been in the transportation industry starting in 1993. I have seen it all. It does not take long to adjust.

Customs is always a problem. This is were a majority of the red tape is found.

Unusually quiet here for the last 2 days!! :timeout: Anyone know why! :hmmm:

Like the Russians, a cease fire was initiated for Easter.

I see!! . . . . . No I don't!! :D

Russian called for a cease fire with the Ukraine during the Easter weekend.

Anyway, not much to say. There are those who hate Trump. Those that like Trump. His policies are great. His policies suck. He ignores SCOTUS. Nothing much different then the last seated presidents. Notice a trend with US Politics? Much to say about everything but nothing gets done for the American people.

Except tanking the economy and more federal spending per month than the last guy.:Kaleun_Cheers:

Right on time Budda! Last I checked the market is picking back up. Those who short sold Tesla are now crying. :03:

Maybe it's as simple as Subsim members giving Jim the respect he has earned and not wanting to make his duties here more difficult than necessary.

As AvgWarhawk has said, people have varying opinions, thoughts and Ideas on Trump's Presidency. Our members should accept that and not use the Subsim Forum's to attack other members and their respective Country's. I have seen the U.S being denigrated by Subsim members from mainly, Countries in Europe. It's understandable that Subsim members from the U.S would be upset over this unfair treatment.

I think it would be helpful if Subsim remembered that large parts of Europe, including Germany, were rebuilt by the U.S on the U.S taxpayers dime after WW2. This is after Germany started not one but two World Wars. This is of course, well documented. The United States under the Marshall Plan in 1948 provided economic aid for the reconstruction of Western Europe after World War II. The aid amounted to $13.3 billion Dollars to help restore economies and Infrastructure in Western Europe.

Europe owes the U.S a great deal and should show some gratitude. In the Interim, I think Subsim Members should endeavor to make Jim's job as easy as we can. :yep:

Graph showing Distribution of U.S Economic aid under the U.S Marshall Plan in 1948.


https://www.everycrsreport.com/files...bfa8e84664.png


https://www.nationalww2museum.org/wa...nomic-recovery


https://www.archives.gov/milestone-d.../marshall-plan


https://www.statista.com/statistics/...an-by-country/


https://www.everycrsreport.com/files...bfa8e84664.png

What about the aid France gave during the American Revolutionary War? Seems the US owes France a great deal as well.

Anyway, The Trump administration is extremely close to finding themselves in contempt.

https://storage.courtlistener.com/re...15.100.0_2.pdf

"III. Conclusion

Based on the foregoing, the Defendants’ objections are largely overruled and sustained in part only as to Interrogatories 9–11 and RPDs 6–8. Plaintiffs must narrow Interrogatories 9–11 and RPDs 6–8 consistent with this Order and resubmit to Defendants by no later than 8:00 PM tonight.

Defendants shall answer and respond to all outstanding discovery requests and supplement its invocation of privilege as directed by no later than 6:00 PM April 23, 2025.

So Ordered.
April 22, 2025
Date
/S/
Paula Xinis
United States District Judge"