As you may know, I've been living in Canada since August. In this interview, I tried to convey something I don't think Americans quite appreciate — how profoundly *angry* Canadians are, and the danger a US-Canadian rupture poses to our future prosperity and security https://www.vox.com/politics/403927/canada-tariffs-alcohol-steel-trump-51st-state-boycott
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So I say, please Canada, do your worst. Let’s make Trump fight on two fronts - the internal resistance and external pressure. Go for it.
As an American, it is lovely to be great again! To have the respect of our peers around the world!
We know, that Americans, are responsible for this.
Most of us recognize that.
Some of us are fighting to stop it. Then we have to change.
It will be brutal.
Over the boards.
Just kidding. I spent quite a few years there in residency before moving on. And the university community there is fantastic.
"We'll do the polite, correct, formal thing... but still express our disdain and contempt. Here's a red doormat."
There's definitely been online speculation about that...
A quibble: party leaders here aren't elected through "primaries."
I’m still not going to McD, I prefer A&W.
I could bet McDonalds adds something to their food, the kids are hooked to that stuff. we've tried other chains, the magic is not there for them.
Appreciate it.
https://www.pm.gc.ca/en/cabinet
We know how angry they are; we understand why; and we don't want any of this.
Canada, we're really sorry and ashamed by all this.
Cancer needs treatment, not shame.
The tourist who come down and stay in hotels, have canceled their reservations. The Canadians, who were already here left early.
the usa however effectively threatened my children & their children's futures
there is no coming back from that
#elbowsup
The US has an imperialist mad king looking to conquer new land and the world has taken notice.
The damage is done and it will be long lasting.
Elbows Up 🇨🇦
This is your best friend stealing everything & telling you if you can be nice & call them madam, they might let you be their maid
That's what he wants from the Ukraine, and that's what he wants from the Arctic (Greenland/Canada).
https://macleans.ca/the-interview/jennie-carignan-no-stranger-to-danger/
Do proven non-lunatic asylees who will enthusiastically sing the Canadian anthem and know a good amount of French get extra points???? Asking for a friend I mean….
If Canada ever trusts the US again at all, I’d be surprised, and IF it does it’ll take a helluva long time.
They are pissed.
The article, along with extra links, is in this Bluesky thread. Tap above the 'article pic' and scroll ⏬
Angry, disappointed, betrayed. It will be a long time before anyone trusts the USA again.
It is painful for a lot of Americans too. The rest of the world will adjust and move on. That's the real tragedy. A trust broken is hard to repair.
But as far as "no idea why", an ex-US Ambassador to Canada put forward a decent argument.
Trump doesn't have the cash for the $Trillions he's promised his buddies. Tariffs on the 3 biggest trading partners gives him that, if you're playing checkers and not chess.
As explained by CBC's Andrew Chang ⤵️
Also, North-South trades were always easier than interprovince (West-East) trades, but that will change
We need to be calling both parties y'all. Let the Republicans know you hold them accountable.
It means next to nothing, I know, but I swear I'm calling until my phone's hot in my hand, and protesting locally every single week.
I feel sick and helpless with shame. I'm so so sorry, friend.
The head of your state is saying our country isn’t real, the border isn’t real, we should be absorbed under him, and we will love it.
And there is no meaningful pushback happening within your borders.
It’s a clarifying moment for us. We need to act on it, before troops come.
The value seems to be in dehumanizing Canadians to justify a 3 day special operation. Trump wants to do a Bucha in Gatineau.
I'm not sure I agree, but it was good to hear that many of the soldiers that would be responsible find it ludicrous.
There is pushback happening.
The hope we have is in the people. And in talking directly with each other.
Gil Scott Heron’s “the revolution will not be televised” hits different these days.
https://www.reddit.com/r/50501/
Many of us *are* doing something.
https://www.reddit.com/r/UkraineWarReports/comments/1jb0khf/passionate_exchange_man_confronts_rep_chuck/
From President's Day (17 Feb 2025) protest in Atlanta.
I plan to backpack in BC this summer, advice on how NOT to be identified as a 'bad' American is appreciated
*or Mexico's
We’re extremely disappointed that Trump’s smack talk hasn’t been shouted down in the U.S., or understood as doing irreparable harm to relations.
After reading the comments, I just want to say:
1. We don't want to join the US so you'll have more Democratic votes, so stop it.
2. Emigrating to Canada is hard,even if you're fleeing political persecution.
3. We don't want to make blue states into provinces,don't run from your problems,fix them
You're infantalizing us when you say shit like that.
"Oh, we're just gonna stay with Canada, they've got a nice place, they'll let us."
No! Fix your problems.
Get him out!
If you really want to come to Canada, come for a visit at the end of January, and stay for 2 weeks.
Please fuck off with that shit. It's so fucking tone deaf and insulting.
I understand the Royal Family doesn't like to get involved in politics, but this is an existential crisis.
And even a symbolic show of support would be helpful, IMO.