I think everyone should tell Trump to fuck off on Twitter if it means causing the site to collapse via massive permanent bans, which results in loss revenue.
My son (American/permanent Canadian resident) and grandson (Canadian) are in QC. I fear it may get so bad they won't let Americans in. We liberals/progressives need special passports that say "Not MAGA/HateTrump" so we will still be let in. Can we create this option on the passport application?
When you look at all the shared history including fighting together in world wars, I never thought I would see an American president threaten the sovereignty of Canada. We live in crazy times.
There are many state elections coming in the 2025. Dems need to win those. The resistance needs to form at the state level. Trump is playing with fire if he suspends the constitution or uses the insurrection act. He will be asking for civil war.
If there is civil war, Dems will lose, and lose hard. Everything is stacked against them: territory, guns, control of the military... They're not even the majority anymore.
Don’t believe the entire military will fall behind Trump. They take an oath to the constitution. They cannot fathom using their training for war against their own citizens on US soil.
I know that current generals are not Trump friendly. That's why he hates them, calls them traitors deserving execution etc. I think purge of the military will be a high priority task for Trump. When he said how he was going to fire all generals and replace them with NASCAR drivers, he wasn't joking.
MAGA and Republican is now synonymous. If Trump decided to invade Canada tomorrow, I think all Republicans would fall in line to support their Glorious Leader. And I think he wouldn't lose any votes.
My most deranged theory on this is that if Trump's admin takes any action in this regard, it's not to actually annex Canada; it's to irreparably fracture the US military and of course NATO.
Nationally our military would crumble pretty quickly, but the occupation would be a compounded nightmare.
I’m both terrified and embarrassed…we’ve built quite a resistance, though! I’m hoping we can get America to wake up with the protests we have planned between the 2nd up to the 20th! 🤞🏻🌹🫶🏻
The Women’s March is Jan 18th in Washington DC. In fact I believe it’s so big they’re calling it the People’s March now.
I’ll reply with some more, I just have to round up some info. 🌹🫶🏻🇺🇸
I am crossing my fingers that his administration is so ridiculous, unorganized and fight amongst themselves they don’t accomplish the ghoulish things they have planned
the allure of medical bankruptcy, monthly culls of children, rampant heart disease, drugs abuse, car crashes, and plummeting life expectancy just isn't quite the sell Trump thinks it is
Problem is, I don't think the average Canadian is smarter than the average American and they voted to potentially nuke Obamacare. "Pay 30% less in taxes!" appeals to the dumb, who don't realize (or believe) their healthcare costs will skyrocket.
I'm certain the average Canadian is smarter than the average American and I doubt they pay 30% more in taxes. On top of my 24% federal tax and 5% state. My health insurance will cost me nearly 20% of my income in 2025. I'd move to Canada in a heartbeat if citizenship was easier.
In Canada we do pay high taxes buuuut health care included…anywhere (depending) on income u pay between 22-40 the 40 is a very high bracket and usually corporations pay that but they do write a lot off. So they get some tax breaks with that
Corporations don't pay close to 40% even without write offs or tax breaks (as traditionally defined). The built-in tax rate reductions gives a 15% federal rate + a 8%-16% (8%-12% if you include only bigger provinces) provincial rate.
You know that and I know that but some people and organizations (eyeing the Fraser Institute here) will come up with their own definitions of taxes, make a 30% reduction in taxes "analysis", and the Postmedia "news" outlets will run with it.
Posing the question: might Trump's 51st state bullshit actually have the effect of *helping* Trudeau in his political hour of need?? Last I checked, the law of unintended consequences was still in effect ...
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This sort of happened to Pearson. He had a minority government & the Tories went for a no confidence vote, forcing an election. Canadians were pissed at going to the vote so soon, they gave Pearson a strong majority.
I'm not up to date on Canadian politics in the slightest, and it sounds like some fascinating shit is going down, got a real quick rundown with some brief historical background that can get me the gist of it? If not I'll just hunt it down manually. Not sure where to start on it.
It's a parliamentary system, so the checks and balances work differently. Also, there's this thing called the scrum, which means politicians can't pick and choose which journalists they answer questions from, or who even gets to be there, so it's a lot tougher to hide.
I'm genuinely not trying to patronize you dude, I'll do my best.
The USA is currently experiencing a profound realization that we really fucked up back in the 70s, and are paying the price for procrastinating by desperately trying to blame and symptoms rather than addressing the underlying issues.
That is quite possible. On gthe other hand both Trump and Musk will be 100% in on influencing the Canadian election in 2025. Election interference at its worst. Sorry to say there may be some weak minds in Canada that will suck up the message.
SOMEONE HAS TO STAND UP TO THIS FUCKINGGGGG MOB BOSS 🍊BITCHHHH!!!! AMERICAN POLITICIANS AND CEOS HAVE PROVED THEY ARE NOTHING BUT DICTATOR ASS LICKING EUNUCHS. YYYAAAYYYY CANADA AND MEXICO🎉🎉🎉
Canada 🇨🇦, there’s Millions of American citizens that will help in this. Believe that fact Republicans, you are creating too many enemies to survive this coming four years. Believe that fact. ‘We the people’ the law abiding citizens will help Canada rid you from us. You fucking idiots have no idea‼️🤬
I just hope enough Canadians smarten up at least enough to keep our Trump, Poilievre, out of the PM's position, oh, *and any other politicians like him*.
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Exactly. Poilievre is a (teabagging / republican) Conservative first. Canadian second. Or possibly even third or fourth. He will put Preston Manning/Stephen Harper/UPC Conservative wants ahead of Canada and Canadians.
I support an EU style bilateral trade agreement between US and Canada, but I do not support a UK style union unless majority of Canadian's want that (they don't, at least to my knowledge)
Yes we're polite. Yes we're patient. But the Call Of The Great White North now sounds less like "you're hoseheads, eh?" and more like "smarten the fuck up."
Who am I kidding. It's still all beer, hockey and barbeques here, but I think a lot of Canucks are losing patience too.
Defensive nationalism's a hell of a thing. If MAGA continues to stir the sleeping True North, they'll regret it when it comes time to dust off the Checklist.
When trump insulted Canada he drew a line in the sand forcing every Canadian trump supporter to identify if they want Canada to become the 51s state. The wrong answer equals instant ridicule and condemnation, that’s why they’re avoiding the subject.
Whether they're able to make that transition or not is on them. It's on us to make sure that anybody that comes here with invasion in their heart never leaves Canadian soil.
Just so you know, if someone wants to annex your country, as a joke, that's called a Declaration of War, as a joke. And if it's not a joke then it's game time. However the Orange Goblin doesn't have Senate super-majority (has 53 needs 60) nor House. So he's just being a trolling ass #cdnmediafailed
As a Canadian, it does not worry me one bit about our ability to prevent from being annexed. Bring it on, we will send you back crying to your basements. I am however a little worried about us giving it away.
Don't worry, it would take a House vote, a Senate vote, and every province too in order to give up being a country. It would take years. A PP gov't can weaken Canada sure but given the near universal condemnation of Trump he can't rely on FPTP split votes and PostmediaUSA keeping him in power
In fact this is an opportunity for a political party to tell off Trump and capitalize on the issue with rare near universal support to emphasize Canadian sovereignty . We're all in this weird limbo
Absolutely. As long ago as 45 years I’ve said I would witness both the rise and the fall of the American ’empire’. In early retirement and not sure wtf to do next.
It’s true . Trump made us so many enemies even with our long term allies and even attacking the church bishop . All this in 4 days in office …now he wants to inject 500 billion in to AI . Perhaps to keep wining elections or to enrich his crypto scam coins
If you'd like to consider being a United States of Canada I can't see why we would mind. Some new rules but more provincial control too. Preferably just the blue states. Doesn't have to be permanent but a 5-10 year run would be interesting
My issue is that I don't want to leave any behind.
If I could be assured all those who are suffering could come along and not be thrown to the wolves, I'd consider it.
Imagine Canada, United States of Canada buffer states, and USA. You can switch back whenever you like but 5-10 years would just be practical. Canadian provinces prevent sovereignty disillusion so I'm not worried about population increases. Come for the healthcare, stay for a better life. Sound fun?
Talk to your governor & see if becoming a province of Canada is right for you. Some conditions apply. Higher taxes for gun control, healthcare, child care benefits, vacations, sick days, higher minimum wages, road repair, cheaper college etc, etc. Just change a line, you don't even need to move
Watching these idiots is what I well
imagine it might have been like had
a time traveling news crew gone
back to ancient Rome and covered
Caligula's horrors 'live' for all to witness.
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Fuck Off Donald Trump.
Fuck Off Elon Musk.
Especially with his "tRump tariffs"
And he'll know the world doesn't evolve around him.
https://www.yahoo.com/news/trump-america-now-maga-diehards-110006114.html
Nationally our military would crumble pretty quickly, but the occupation would be a compounded nightmare.
Tag Will Smith and his 👽, tho.
@youranoncentral.bsky.social you saw this?
https://youtu.be/bpkHPoaWneo?feature=shared
Sincerely,
Embarrassed American 🇺🇸
I’ll reply with some more, I just have to round up some info. 🌹🫶🏻🇺🇸
https://open.substack.com/chat/posts/d607c322-cb41-4449-9699-c8615a722753?utm_source=share
I'd rather shove his head a runaway diesel engine!
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Well,
I'm with Canada . . .
... and Mexico, and Panama, and Denmark !
Fack Trump !
💠 🖕 💠
A lot of us, while we don't "hate" the US or its people, have zero desire to BE the US in any way.
If PP supports this, height play right into Justin's hands.
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This sort of happened to Pearson. He had a minority government & the Tories went for a no confidence vote, forcing an election. Canadians were pissed at going to the vote so soon, they gave Pearson a strong majority.
So.....
But it's complicated.
The USA is currently experiencing a profound realization that we really fucked up back in the 70s, and are paying the price for procrastinating by desperately trying to blame and symptoms rather than addressing the underlying issues.
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Who am I kidding. It's still all beer, hockey and barbeques here, but I think a lot of Canucks are losing patience too.
Trump reshared a screenshot of a report that Kevin O'Leary would discuss the merger of the two countries.
#IstandWithCANADA #IstandWithTrudeau
#MOG8
https://www.rawstory.com/trump-canada-2670702708/
#IstandWithCANADA
#IstandWithTrudeau
#CANADA
#MOG8
It's like we hit the edge of a cliff and are now in free fall.
My issue is that I don't want to leave any behind.
If I could be assured all those who are suffering could come along and not be thrown to the wolves, I'd consider it.
The US government has broken the social contract.
Perhaps Bigger Canada?
And Greenland/Denmark...
And Panama....
Hurt like hell. Do not fuck with the Geese.
imagine it might have been like had
a time traveling news crew gone
back to ancient Rome and covered
Caligula's horrors 'live' for all to witness.
#proudcanadian
#Ilovecanada
#homeandfree
#wesayeh
#hockyheaven
#canadaeveryonesfriend