"I have directed BC liquor sales to immediately stop buying American liquor from red states. Liquor store employees will be removing the most popular of these brands from government store shelves." -BC Premier David Eby
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This is so nuts but I don’t blame them. Now we will be seeing the anthem booed in the “no so United States”. No more standing, no more hats off, no more respect. Bone spurs and the maga cult will wreck it all to keep racism strong.
I come from a long line of veterans of the US military. I live in a red state and I am backing Canada 100%. We in the US should be ashamed as Canada has always had our back. Do what you need to do but never bend the knee to the fascists in our gov
Thanks Donna. I feel bad for the singers. They're innocent victims in all of this. Glad our American neighbors can take this in stride. We will get through to the other side.
I'm confused. Aren't we saying the same thing?
And this American voted for Senator Kamala Harris and took to the streets and voted as much as I could afford to a multitude of Democratic candidates and causes. There are many more like me.
Legacy media wanted a buffoon. BRB, looking for a post.
I haven’t stood for the American anthem since 2016. I want to be able to sing the anthem with pride for our country as a leader in advancing the whole world. THAT is what I was proud of as an American. I know Canada isn’t booing me, and I also boo what our so called leaders are doing.
There are several videos like this on YouTube, of Canadians jumping in to enthusiastically sing the U.S. national anthem when there’s some technical difficulty; this one was in Toronto several years ago. We’re pissed off about this, but also hurt by a betrayal by a friend.
Cory Doctorow suggested that Canada tear up the IP laws they were forced to pass to keep access to US markets and sell jailbreaking kits for US software -- third party ink! tractor repair! independent car maintenance! Don't expect it, but would be cool.
Dead people who created art when the copyright term was 30 years, only for it to be bought up by Mega$Corp that bribed Congress to jack it up to 100 years?
But what he is talking about is Right-To-Repair, which the US does not have. It forces people to only go to a particular manufacturer to get parts or schematics to repair that company's products that had already been purchased. Or preventing farmers from carrying over seed from previous crops.
Presumably we're free to toss any aspect of the free-trade treaty we don't like. If nothing else, American companies and the American government will struggle to enforce any aspect of the agreement on Canadians while tariffs are in place.
Put another way, it's a golden age for Canadian piracy. 🏴☠️
I swear Trump has been going through his movie list. Canadian Bacon this time. You don't have a cold war, fall out with Canada. You couldn't make it up, well...
Do you know how RARE it is for BC premier Eby to agree with Ontario premier Doug Ford?
Somehow dipshit Donnie managed.
A reminder that between BC and Ontario is roughly HALF of Canada's population.
Perhaps if the government is buying them, but those would probably have to be something just slapped with tariffs to discourage private sales. When it comes to liquor, some (or all? not sure) provinces have government liquor stores, which can just simply stop buying US booze.
No commitment yet from the provinces of Alberta or Saskatchewan (both Conservative), or the territory of Nunavut. New Brunswick is a probable yes, with news scheduled later today. Every other province and territory is on board.
That's hundreds of millions of dollars that the US no longer gets.
Thank you for doing this. Perhaps this will wake up the red states & get them to see the light. Hit them where it hurts, their wallets. I live in a blue state & have had good trade relationships with our wonderful northern neighbors for many decades. This is painful to watch, But it has to be done.
I live in a red state, close to a blue one and can't get out, but I am OK and support what Canada is doing. I supported Harris and Hillary, tried to get others on board, but my state became a lost cause in 2010.
I did have the pleasure of suing Pence as Governor. Sorry not sorry.
Good for you!
When I think of Kentucky, I think of a couple that mocked and laughed at a man starving to death in China, and then called me a bleeding heart liberal for giving him food.
I used to be able to write in Cyrillic -- transliteration of English, not any kind of translation -- but that was years ago. I've always believed, however, that learning second, third, whatever languages creates instant bonding with other cultures, helps erase fear and bigotry.
Also took 3 years of Mandarin (pinyin only) through a paid course with audio and written guides. Tonality was easy for me. But it HAD to be pinyin. I was told this is normal.
If this world ever gets straightened out, I should make time to pick up a few more languages. I've always loved playing with words and fitting them into the history and culture that created them. Alas, life intervened and I lost too many opportunities. I ought not lose any more!
I've been playing around on Duo-Lingo for 12 years or so and picked up quite a bit of French (my pronuciation is atrocious) and Arabic. I bailed out of Irish after 2 weeks. My mind could not grasp it. Arabic I had to use a large font with, but was able to parse out with a larger font.
Trump and his tarrifs isn't your biggest threat. It's Musk and your upcoming election. If you think Musk will stop at the US, you are gravely mistaken. They aren't joking when they say Canada should become part of the US. I hope your Government is more ready than the Dems to resist and counter.
The Whitehouse burned burned burned & we're the ones that did it
It burned burned burned while the president ran & cried
It burned burned burned & things were very historical
& the Americans ran & cried like a bunch of little babies wah wah wah in the War of 1812 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sW799AwI3m0
I am buying as little as possible locally I live in a Red State and do have to eat, but make it a point to avoid places I know are huge MAGA cash donors. Costco gets my business. Walmart and Target do not. Meijers does.
Also freeze those “it’s cheaper to shop in Canada” border jumping fastpasses. I know many Trump voters who use the crap outta that system. I’ve had their gaming the system thrown in my face so often. They need to own their “Americanism”. In their wallet.
Trump did say he was going to put tariffs on pharmaceutical and drugs - if he sticks to it, imagine the deluge of Americans crossing the border to buy medications
British - read an interview with Sarah Palin in which she admitted she and her family used to cross the border from Alaska into Canada to get free healthcare.
Sounds like Canada needs to crackdown on this, especially if people in US border states are allowed to come into Canada for cheaper Rxs.
Yup. And Canada isn’t ruling out other actions on rare minerals and energy. There was apparently discussion by Canada’s first ministers of using export taxes on energy to effective raise the rate to 25% and hit back harder. I’m sure they wanted that leaked as a warning.
Need to be careful, the tariffs on Canadian products here in the US will only provide money to the Trump treasury. We want the Trump administration to be sorry they even started this idiotic tariff stuff. Sorry to say. 😔🙏
Kentucky, Tennessee Ohio, Texas, North Carolina, South Carolina, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Florida. But they should focus on Kentucky, Tennessee, Ohio, the Carolinas, and Florida.
As a Canadian (and British Columbian) I take some comfort in these words of support from south of the border. It’s nice to see we’re not alone in this.
i support Canada too, and so many of us here in USA do! We are horrified by what is happening here and so sorry that rump is attacking our friends in other countries, IT IS DESPICABLE
CA should attack Swing states (PA, WI, MI, AZ, GA, NC, NV) which aren't MAGA echo chambers. The message that trump is screwing them over will resonate. Most have Dem governors who can scream bloody murder about it.
Do you think BC categorized them as purple states based on them being close? Doubt it. More likely they just looked at the electoral map and classified them as red states based on the outcome of the election.
The Red states I've seen Ca target so far are KY & TX.
Both are blood red non-swing states. Both are lost cause wrt convincing the people that trump is a fool. Both will have zero impact on elections. Both will have the Gov defend trump.
Talk about squandering American soft power and partnership not to mention damaging our economy and for what exactly? The damage being done will not be easily repaired.
Plenty of Democrats in states like Texas and Republicans in California but because of the winner take all Electoral College that never gets talked about. That said since Trump actually won the popular vote this time there's a point to be made that matters less.
Exactly. The glee some of these people take in othering makes me question whose side they are really on. Mississippi has a black population of 35%. When they take joy in suffering that’s who is suffering the most. It’s really disgusting
The Premier isn't wholly wrong to target red states, including my own Texas. Everyone knows Trump doesn't see himself as President of anyone except his own supporters. He won't care if a blue state gets tariffed for their goods, but if GOP Congressman/Senators light up his phone that's different.
Red states are the primary reason Trump just does whatever he wants. While gerrymandering is a part of that, if those states would stop voting for corrupt shitbags just because they’re republicans there’d be leverage preventing him from doing this much harm.
I quit drinking 37 years ago. But every now and then, I think about the good times I had. Those fond remembrances do not in any way shape or form include any Canadian whiskey.
This is exactly how to deal with a fascist. Make his supporters scream, hate his actions, and blame him. Even better that they’re specifically targeting red states. I hope lots of other countries follow suit.
No they don’t.
Glad Canada is not purchasing from red states, neither am I.
Not spending unless it is mandatory like food for the next 4 years.
Fuk Felon47. Crash his economy.
We are in entirely a different space than after WW2.
We didnt vote for the felon and his oligarchs, red states did.
I hope they receive everything they voted for, problem is, we all will suffer.
He is destroying our democracy and stealing our funds.
Fight how? Not by compromising.
You stated Canada should treat blue & red states the same. Ffs
We are not the same.
Blue states pay more, red states take more & support the felon47.
I know the felon47 will treat everyone the same shitty way.
And maybe Pennsylvania and a couple other states will be motivated to challenge the election results. 🤨 it’s almost like the Canadians are smart or something?
The bc liquor board as I understand it is a monopoly buyer for the province, meaning it's one of the largest individual buyers in the world. It's like losing one of your top 10 customers, and I'd expect the same from at least a few other provinces which are also massive individual buyers (Ontario)
As an American I say, great! Let Canada and the rest of the US's allies give this country real consequences. It's time we learn our place in the world, and the rest of the world can learn our place as well. I'm sorry we aren't good neighbors, and good world citizens.
British - should we get a trade deal I will be boycotting US products.
Attempts have failed in the past because our politicians would not accept chlorinated chicken, and there were concerns that healthcare would want access to the NHS.
We have escaped tarriffs so far, but Trump is so unpredictable
I am an American, and I support Canada taking the steps necessary to protect its citizens, economy and teach this dictator a lesson. Please never back down, Canada.
Show him the spirit and spine that made you great in the first place. 💖🇨🇦
Oh, no, sir. Trump ran on the Republican ticket. Republicans voted en masse for him. Republicans in Congress helped him out three SC Justices on the bench. Not only is Trump a Republican, Republicans are fascists.
I’m not calling them better, but there are some very good Californian whiskeys out there to plug some of that gap. Redwood Empire, Hooker’s House, St George (also has top notch gin) to name three I like. Leopold Brothers in Colorado also.
That is elegant, spot-on, and beautiful. Thank you, Canada! PS- Oregon has lots of awesome small breweries, wineries, and distilleries that would appreciate your business. :)
The last sentence applies to elected American officials from both parties. If none of our elected officials draw a line in the sand, both Pres Leon & DT will keep "coming after more."
Sadly I live 11 miles from the IL border, but don't have money to schooch over there or I would. I've been trying to figure it out, but with VA loans being taken away, and still owing $100K on this house I can't sell, not possible.
11 miles seems like 1000 miles. Blue dot in sea of RED.
I’m so sorry. So close, and yet so far. We need to start a network to help the people that want to get out of red states. Moving is ridiculously difficult and expensive.
Sadly I live in Florida so we’re going to be seriously hurting. I’m going to struggle but I’ll be okay. I support the consequences Canada 🇨🇦 and Mexico 🇲🇽 will give us 💯
Yep. Texas here. We’ve been battling fascist policies and officials for years, but this is a whole other level. If red state Rs can be pissed off enough to push back, that’s something. But we need progressives in red states so don’t say we all just “need to move”
I’m in VT. I think we’ve had more transplants in the last few years from TX & TN especially. It’s tough: obviously everyone is welcome here & no one should stay where they’re unsafe, but COL is high. Does that leave people without means behind? How do things change if red states just get more red?
No, they haven’t. But (and again, this is not about me trying to pull the VT ladder up behind me,) though I understand why red state liberals who can relocate to a coast would do so—some of this legislation is terrifying!—it makes me very concerned for the safety of people who can’t afford to move.
Some of don’t have the option to move. That requires have $1000s. Getting a new job, finding a new place to live, re-registering vehicles with high impact fees and in some states paying property tax on a car you own. It’s crazy how expensive it is to move out of state let alone the country 😞
Oh I know, it’s a huge hurdle. When I moved home to NY from Georgia it took almost a year and cost over $10k and I had family support. Finding a job, housing etc it’s a huge undertaking that’s not possible for many people. Total sympathy for people who want to move but can’t.
It pisses me off when these fascists say if you don’t like it move. I’m NO! Some will stay and fight. We go to the polls and vote, we educate with facts not fake news. They want us to leave so there’s no one to fight. Well I say 🖕 em!
Ty for your kindness. I won’t leave my family behind. Thank goodness I have my three kids and a few good friends I get me through it. I’m from Boston and I’d love nothing more than to go back.
Totally get it. We will send all our good wishes to our Blue friends who can't realistically leave their Red states. Thanks for fighting the good fight.
Yessss!!!! Oh Canada, thank you. I know we will suffer because of this but as a woman in Alabama I thankful you all are standing up to these fucking fascists!
I will miss my bourbons. Thankfully a great rye is produced in blue Maryland and my gin in English and my vodka is Polish. I’ll survive his petty, destructive acts.
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We're now like the Regina George of the world.
I'm ashamed of where our country is and everything that's happening!
Washington and Oregon!
No MAGAs though! Zero!
And the United States is the most despised nation on earth.
🇨🇦
I hope Americans understand where that is coming from.
Frankly, I'm booing the shit out of us here too.
booooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo
America at it's worst
#ETTD
Americans voted for this.
And this American voted for Senator Kamala Harris and took to the streets and voted as much as I could afford to a multitude of Democratic candidates and causes. There are many more like me.
Legacy media wanted a buffoon. BRB, looking for a post.
They.
Should.
This is what Trump likes to refer to as being ‘respected again’.
Sorry, Canada!
Besides, they’re not booing me, they’re booing trump and his supporters.
https://youtu.be/mHSaHRd4Q48?si=Djpwm8BOoz2LjjrK
Ohh Canada...! Our home and native land! True patriot love in all of us command....
Btw I went to University of Wisconsin-Madison.
https://pluralistic.net/2025/01/15/beauty-eh/#its-the-only-war-the-yankees-lost-except-for-vietnam-and-also-the-alamo-and-the-bay-of-ham
Put another way, it's a golden age for Canadian piracy. 🏴☠️
so there's that.
Better this ends fast and nasty than long and drawn out and nasty...
https://youtu.be/oafS5DGEAIU
I didn’t hear loud boos, just mostly silence during the 🇺🇸 anthem. I think we usually sing along but no longer.
A few yrs ago, Canadians fans sang the 🇺🇸 anthem when technical issues arised.
https://youtu.be/mHSaHRd4Q48?si=zj44zBYvzjPQwJLe
Somehow dipshit Donnie managed.
A reminder that between BC and Ontario is roughly HALF of Canada's population.
Donald Trump, the Great Uniter . . . of Canadians. 😂
Lots of us who voted for Harris/Walz are all going to feel pain even though we did not vote for it.
We need to be punched down, repeatedly. Kudos!
Hunter S didn't refer to it as Nazi Piss for nothing.
If they do it strikes me that if feasible your premiers could stop purchases from these states as well.
Someone has just posted on another thread that Ontario has started removing American products from its liquor stores.
That's hundreds of millions of dollars that the US no longer gets.
I was not sure about Alberta because I saw a document listing your liquor stores that said Alberta's are now privatised.
Just saw a Reddit poster say that Quebec has started pulling US booze.
Jim Beam and Jack Daniels - wonder if they will have job losses over this boycott.
I did have the pleasure of suing Pence as Governor. Sorry not sorry.
unintelligent
unstable
untrustworthy
unfit for office
When I think of Kentucky, I think of a couple that mocked and laughed at a man starving to death in China, and then called me a bleeding heart liberal for giving him food.
Make the community that creates such people HURT.
Wake. Up.
Я підтримую Канаду, Мексику та Україну!
Cyrillic in Ukrainian is more phonetic than Russian. I still struggle with cases and grammar. It's hard :( Work in progress 900+ days...
(Ya pidtrimuyoo Kanadoo, Mekseekoo ta Oocryeenoh). Close enough. Not exact.
It burned burned burned while the president ran & cried
It burned burned burned & things were very historical
& the Americans ran & cried like a bunch of little babies wah wah wah in the War of 1812
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sW799AwI3m0
Also freeze those “it’s cheaper to shop in Canada” border jumping fastpasses. I know many Trump voters who use the crap outta that system. I’ve had their gaming the system thrown in my face so often. They need to own their “Americanism”. In their wallet.
Don't want to be accused of dealing drugs to Americans.
Sounds like Canada needs to crackdown on this, especially if people in US border states are allowed to come into Canada for cheaper Rxs.
According to the US Customs and Border Agency, in fiscal year 2024 it amounted to 688 ounces from 81 interdictions.
Not per day, week or month.
For the entire year.
If you read anything on"X", it is probably a lie.
We need a buy Canadian movement.
CA should attack Swing states (PA, WI, MI, AZ, GA, NC, NV) which aren't MAGA echo chambers. The message that trump is screwing them over will resonate. Most have Dem governors who can scream bloody murder about it.
Swing states decide elections.
Both are blood red non-swing states. Both are lost cause wrt convincing the people that trump is a fool. Both will have zero impact on elections. Both will have the Gov defend trump.
And I live in one of them.
*The “White House” is sitting on a toilet in the mar a lago storage bathroom
Canada are making a point to those that out trump in power
Good for them that they’re playing his game
Jim Beam
Woodford Reserve
Wild Turkey
Buffalo Trace
George Dickel
Uncle Nearest
Garrison Brothers
Balcones
Tito’s Handmade Vodka
Deep Eddy Vodka
Grand Teton Distillery
44° North Vodka
St. Augustine Distillery
Siesta Key Rum
Clyde May’s Whiskey
Restless Spirits Distilling
This is a win-win decision.
This👏👏👏
Glad Canada is not purchasing from red states, neither am I.
Not spending unless it is mandatory like food for the next 4 years.
Fuk Felon47. Crash his economy.
We didnt vote for the felon and his oligarchs, red states did.
I hope they receive everything they voted for, problem is, we all will suffer.
He is destroying our democracy and stealing our funds.
What do you suggest we do…
Bend the knee?
You stated Canada should treat blue & red states the same. Ffs
We are not the same.
Blue states pay more, red states take more & support the felon47.
I know the felon47 will treat everyone the same shitty way.
Fuck them.
That said, it's time to lock the gates and spruce up the fences.
Attempts have failed in the past because our politicians would not accept chlorinated chicken, and there were concerns that healthcare would want access to the NHS.
We have escaped tarriffs so far, but Trump is so unpredictable
Show him the spirit and spine that made you great in the first place. 💖🇨🇦
11 miles seems like 1000 miles. Blue dot in sea of RED.
Actions have consequences.
Thank you Canada💪
https://www.ctvnews.ca/video/2025/02/01/this-is-not-a-smart-move-its-selfish-ford-responds-to-trumps-tariff-threat/
So much for beliefs about small government or even enlightened America-first.
And *spoiler alert*, you'll hear no more of lowering prices since the campaign is over. You'll pay what you'll pay for those eggs and be happy.
You were warned.
Can't blame Canada for our dumb electorate.