We're going to lose Canada and Mexico and Europe very, very soon if Trump and Vance aren't careful after this Zelensky disaster. I don't expect they will be careful. We're about to be on a geopolitical island in the middle of North America.
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The United States has already crossed the threshold. It will no longer be reciprocal tariffs we face, but sanctions. The power and oil coming from Canada will be shut off. All the advantages of being a superpower will diminish, as we’re now passing into a third world country with nukes status.
We’ll see.The danger now is that trump uses our troops for imperial ambitions. Like crossing the borders into Canada, Mexico, Panama, even Gaza. War is money, and as long as trump keeps our military engaged somewhere in the world, billionaires are still raking in the profits. At us taxpayers expense
The groundwork has been earnestly and obviously laid for 25 years (since Bush v Gore) here in the US, and the Democratic Party simply normalized it, every step of the way. Clinton’s Reaganism was the beginning of this complicity. The world should expect us to implement justice before reconciliation.
That should have been obvious a lot sooner, tbh. W’s administration had a lot of red flags, the nonstop lying and international unilateralism, and his attacks on our founding values and the UN, on privacy, lgbtq, democracy, and against economic regulation that prevented another Great Depression.
And what I wish MAGA understood is that Putin is not our friend. He is purposely pushing Trump to isolate us from our allies. Why? I don't know, but I would bet a dollar it's not good.
Even sadder than the fact you all haven’t caught in to the fact you lost canada weeks ago, it’s that you don’t realize Canadians are slow to anger, but have even longer memories. This isn’t a “we lost canada for the next 4 years”. This is a “we lost Canada & it might *never* go back to normal”
I think you are generous with your "might". It's never going back to what it was. The US has permanently altered the relationship. Even "if" the US regains its democracy, that trust is gone.
We very much are opposing it. I think most think it’s so absurd and would never happen it’s not worth discussing. The US is greatly offended by Trump/MAGA even making those comments.
part of what has Canadians 🤦♀️ is how you say most think it’s absurd/would never happen
like how USA voting w/ Russia against Ukraine would never happen? Like trump would never end birthright citizenship? Like the superior court would never effectively make him king?
Where’s the statements from Dem leaders then? The strong, unequivocal ones, not the dismissive or mealy mouthed ones we seem to see?
Maybe they’re not being reported as much? Which would be unfortunate, but trust me, we’re not seeing any protests or condemning statements specifically about Canada.
Believe me, I would know if they had. I do meticulous searches daily. Crockett & AOC have commented but NOT in Congress in any form that matters. Otherwise - radio silence
That’s what got America into this mess. I see on your tl that you oppose it, I trust you have made appropriate demands of your reps. But Canada is aware that we are the next Ukraine and we see Ds doing nothing. No Ds in gov doing anything and few commenting outside Congress either.
THIS!!!
All the good people who tsk tsk’d Trump starting in 2015: oh that’s just his way of talking, he doesn’t mean it/won’t do it/won’t be allowed to do it … well, here we all are, a decade later.
Search the tl of any of them out here asking for our help and you find 80% silent on the threats to our sovereignty and 20% expecting us to fight their battles for them.
A lot of Dems ( and journalists) have been engaging in this idea that Canadians would vote blue if we were part of the US and that delusional idea gets thrown around instead of condemnation of Trump’s annexation efforts
In Congress/Senate they are not. Scattered governors fighting ( though not for Canada) and a couple of individual Ds trying to fight ( but no action on Canada). Blue America takes it for granted that we’d see them as the good invaders.
Dems have this thing (though Michelle told them to stop) about not engaging the way Republicans do, so then Dems don't have a robust proactive propaganda/marketing machine. Not sure what it looks from the outside but inside Dems look like scattering mice.
We're there, it's just hard to see us among all the other bullshit.
I can garuntee you that if he were to invade Canada, he'd find plenty of "Canadian insurgents" in NY and New England that mysteriously had American ID's.
Please. Blue America I don’t know how you all simultaneously hit on this bullshit that you’d fight for us. You would not. You are not even fighting for yourselves. It’s a transparent attempt to commandeer Canadians as a proxy army. Stop it. It’s as fucking offensive as annexation talk.
When I referred to "Democrats," I meant the political party. Emotions run high on this side of the border. I hope for all our sake you can find a way to wrestle your country back. But understand that we will need to sleep with one eye open until that happens.
Exactly what most of your citizens want (I include the vast numbers who don't even bother voting). Rest of the world getting tired of being affected by voters who mostly never left their own zip code.
You’ve already lost Canada. After a brief period when right-wing freedumb protesters hijacked our flag, the country is again united under it against your mango’s explicit threat of annexation. We basically consider the US to be rogue state and an enemy. As does the entire free world.
I was thinking that too. This bullying posturing only works if we have leverage. If Europe and our neighbors shut us out and/or make deals with China we’re kinda cooked.
As an a United States citizen I don’t want the consequences from our cruddy government and elected officials but we need consequences because we’ve been acting despicable and continue to up the anti. Our allies need to be true friends by holding strong to healthy boundaries and saying no to us.
From what I have been reading on this platform I do not think most Americans comprehend what is likely to befall them. You are going to see rising unemployment, increasing inflation, countries that you have traded with just walking away. Foreign contracts being canceled. The QGOP screwed you royally
Americans, I among them, probably aren’t comprehending the suck that’s gonna happen. We, as a country, have gotten through so far fairly unscathed. It’s gonna be awful, likely more than awful. I’m hoping we transform as a country for the better to treat the world, countries & humans respectfully.
It’s over. NATO is over. Every country has to figure out how to contain the US and limit the economic damage. It’s not a 4 year problem…it’s a generational problem.
That might be a good thing.. something has to wake up the morons in this country who support him. JFC they want him on Mount Rushmore and his b'day to be a federal holiday! this is insane!
Volodymyr Zelenskyy for US President.. I'd make the trade!
And you all laughed and dismissed. America has always been an arrogant bully but with this illiterate asshole that you refuse to deal with - it’s just too much.
We know it's not all of you, but the US has proven unwilling to guard itself from fascism, unwilling to honour its security agreements, and unwilling to honour its economic agreements.
Diaper Donnie created CUSMA to replace NAFTA, now he's coming after us anyways?
It’s a select group that can’t be trusted—but unfortunately, they control all the levers right now. Sadly, a group of probably otherwise decent people are transfixed by FOX News so don’t know what’s going on. The rest of us are holding on tight and just hope you’ll be there if we get through it.
not to mention an significant part of latin america will follow mexico, and add in south africa to the list of countries who will be at odds with the united states, and admittely, i do not know by numbers how many countries in the rest of the world are sick of this shit, but i believe there are more
The thing is, the only people they’re hearing are the ones cheering them on. They think this makes them look “strong” because they live in the very bubble they accuse folks on the left of being in. They’re gonna be blindsided.
I think the likelier possibility is that they simply don't care.
It could be some combination of delusion, narcissism, and irrationality. It could be that Trump or someone he listens to is an actual Russian asset. But the reason is less important than the fact that they're acting like it's nbd.
Correct. They don’t care, the true
maga believers wanted this, even if it goes against their own self interests. Watch the economy tumble, inflation rise and they’ll still blame democrats and Biden. Dumpy has been a Russian asset for years.
True. Ford did admire Trump. But he now hates his guts. What Trump doesn’t understand is that Canada, and in particular Ontario was largely founded by United Empire loyalists. Americans who got kicked out of America for supporting England. Tarred and feathered. They have never forgotten.
Jjantz you're falling for Doug Ford's spin. He's been caught multiple times praising Trump. He just used the tariffs as an excuse to call an early election and not defend his corrupt record and it worked.
Totally agree he used the tariffs to call an early election. It’s a power grab for sure. I’m no fan. But I still think he’s flipped on Trump. There is a genuine sense of betrayal and rage. Populists in Canada are in trouble. They can’t kiss trump’s ass anymore as it amounts to treason.
As a citizen who did not vote for the fucking monster in charge, I don’t know. And I also don’t know what to do. It feels… helpless. I donated $10 to Ukraine after today, though. Don’t have much but goddamn. I hate that that fucker speaks for us right now.
That’s exactly what I’m doing right now. That, and trying to enjoy the little things while I can, before my country heads into economic downward spirals that might last my lifetime lol woohoo…
All I can say is get organized. It's easier to oust them now than when they're entrenched. Every day it will get harder. Call your friends, make plans, use Signal, not voice calls.
I feel like I don’t know anything about how to organize. I’m also in a new state and don’t have a ton of friends yet. Not trying to make excuses, just genuinely a bit unsure of what to do
Go find people to help, speak to your neighbours, hear what they have to say. It starts with kindness & empathy & grows from there. Stand behind those who are actively being hurt, amplify their stories, tell everyone you see. You will find your people
That ship has sailed, there is no way those two are able to sort that out anymore, you’ve got to get rid of them first. Question is if you are going to have a full four years of deteriorating relations before you do.
We are truly and deeply fucked and the Christian Nationalists like it like that. Has anyone heard from Israel's Senator this week? Trump closed the deal with Schumer doing the Gaza Plan.
Sorry you lost us 🇨🇦already and this just cemented that sentiment- the political opposition has been silent -crickets from them why would we ever expect anything from United States again- trust is earned not assured - your most important ally is no longer there
Personally if I'm a leader of any of those places I'd be done after watching what just occurred. If there was even an inkling of doubt Russia owns Trump it's certainly gone after that.
Russia does not "own" Trump. Seriously, what could Putin do to him? What we're seeing is what Trump actually wants; he's not being forced into any of this.
Lmao you're willfully ignorant if you think that. He is 100% a Russian asset and has been for years because they were the only ones who would give him money. He owed them BILLIONS and that bill came due in 2016 and he's now finishing the payoff.
Yep, speaking as an American who opposes Donald, the old ways are obviously over. And that we managed to reelect the guy means that nobody can ever trust us again. It doesn't matter who wins the next election. I just hope everyone else manages to stick together strong without us.
Sorry to say but Canada and Mexico are already against you. we’re just holding our cards close to our vest. The counter tariffs on your goods will be very strategic to inflict greatest amount of pain with least amount of blowback and as your biggest customers it will destroy your economy
We won’t just cut them off from our oil and gas, we’ll also cut off the electricity flowing to their largest economic areas like New York (which we provide). I’d fully support Mexico taking back Texas to California, Canada can take New England to the Midwest, and the middle part can suck our dick
We can also cut off their water. A lot of it comes from Canada. We can cancel the water treaty and they will become a desert in 2050. How will they put out their fires then? We didn’t want this fight but we stand on business 🇨🇦
In Oregon only the western part of the state votes blue (with the exception of Bend.) The more rural regions east of the Cascades are red AF. They want to be part of Idaho.
If you guys can create some civil unrest it would make it a lot easier for us to push back. We need to be careful to not invite military attacks from a country that clearly wants to break us.
California, Washington state, and Oregon have enough population and economic power to become their own free and wealthy country. You don’t need to stick with those losers
This isn't a game of risk. Canada wants no part in taking anyone's land and we aren't looking for applicants. We want to be left alone to exist and not be threatened by the giant psychopath to our South every time some redneck gets scared of something.
Greg would turn over and let the USA fuck him up the ass as long as people didn’t die. He would sell out his country instead of shedding an ounce of red
This is held in reserve as the counter-anti-reciprocal-tariff... No need to drop the nuke on the first day. Let their economy slowly collapse. Give them a chance to reverse course. If they punish us for defending ourselves - we shut them down during a heat wave!
Canadians have given up on the US. You are no longer trustworthy, honest or even decent. But my guess is the regime doesn’t want us when you have his BFFS of Putin, Xi and Kim. We apparently need to be afraid of you.
And we’re afraid to live here. Millions and millions of us agree with you. I stumped for Kamala and now call and march and do all the things. Please don’t give up on everyone who lives in the US. We are in despair.
Also, there have been protests all over, but the press doesn’t cover that enough. Finally, the resistance just doesn’t have a leader. (The Dems have been pathetic.) These are not excuses, just points to consider. I too think every American should be flooding the streets. I am protesting tomorrow.
It does seem pathetic. One factor is that DC is a city built for politicians: it’s not like other capitals that are also big cities with culture and diverse industries. Because the US is far flung, if you live hours away from DC it’s not so easy to leave your job and family to go to DC to protest.
It's already over. We have no allies anymore. Anyone who thinks that NATO is going to share intel with us ever again is delusional. Trump has made it clear that he is the American Yanukovich--a complete Russian puppet who takes orders from Putin.
It has been clear since your president started threatening to annex our country and attack our economy that The US is no longer our ally. Canadians are pretty unified on that front. Many of us stopped buying products made in the US and are looking for alternative sources.
Good. Please also continue disowning the Gretzky family. One of the teeny tiny silver linings might be that his actions have clearly further united you guys and hopefully made your own version of MAGA less likely to dominate elections.
What we may see is an intervention/ embargo / invasion by a former allied country. Imagine UN troops deployed in our hometowns. I can’t get rid of this fear.
No one is going to invade the States. You’ve got +++ nukes and have the largest armed forces in the world, not to mention the most armed population in the world. More likely to see
US troops deployed in your hometowns. None of your former allies are strong enough to stop the loss of your democracy.
Yep, count Canada out we are circling the wagons and strategizing the next four years from hockey fights, to regular citizens boycotting US lettuce and canceling trips to Florida in winter, to trade tariffs at the federal level, spoiler alert to America
I think you may want to also prepare militarily. He's already said no when asked if he would rule out military force on the countries and territories he's talked about taking over.
Militarily we wouldn't be able to hold back the U.S. army. Especially since the bulk of the Canadian population is on the U.S. border.
But since Canadians look and talk like Americans. Slapping on a MAGA hat, hoping the border, and just terror bomb you into oblivion is what you'd expect from us
Not being able to hold us back is why preparing would be a good idea. Even if it's things that make it costlier and more difficult, or just slows it down, it helps deter a stupid decision. Also, at least some Americans would defect to try to help.
I think you'd find a lot.of the population in the Northeast would be happy to participate in those activities, but keep in mind that terror bombing doesn't work on Americans.
You'd need targeted hits against government and.military facilities.
As many other replies said... Canada's already gone.
That "51st State" nonsense landed on the only – mark you, ONLY – single issue that could unite the country: we don't want to be American. Now the literal majority of the country regards the USA as a potential aggressor.
... I'm not sure you ever HAD Mexico. Right-wing rhetoric has tarred Mexico with a poison brush for ages, and one major job of every Mexican administration is handling American aggression.
Seems to me Mexico hasn't treated the USA as other than a bully to be appeased at least since Vicente Fox.
I guess the Trump regime has already lost pretty much the rest of the world - but the American people haven‘t! The large majority didn‘t want this sh*t to happen. Shame on the non voters and those that rejected Kamala for minutiae.
Because Dems are STILL playing respectability politics and operating under a playbook their opponent long ago abandoned. The whole point of the “stolen election” farce in 2020 was to make any future objection to ACTUAL tampering seem “unhinged”
Your country has lived in a propaganda state for 2 generations. Not some of your country. Your country, the one with the flag in your bio, is the problem. That's the flag that is threatening my border. Wake up. The rest of the world aren't pawns in your internal politics.
I completely understand your sentiment. I am actually European but I do have strong professional and emotional ties to the US and many wonderful friends there. I am also scared of the crazies in the WH and I am totally opposed to everything Trump, Musk MAGA and what they stand for.
I think you're underestimating what the rest of the world thinks of the people in your country. You guys are still playing politics with this. We're trying to plan our survival.
Are there going to be people that didn't vote for trump among the soldiers that invade my country?
No the merican people most certainly have lost the world. We are from now on going to be divesting from the US. You are too risky. You are dragging the whole world into your sick culture war bullshit. We can't sign a deal with you just to have you put in another clown and break it in 4 years.
Finito
I am not American but I understand your sentiment. I am European but with strong professional and emotional ties to the US. I despise everything Trump & MAGA. Not all Americans are MAGAs like not all Germans were Nazis. Help the resistance.
No. I am not here to "help". I will defend Canada. My home. I have no obligation to save the US from itself. That is their job. If anything I'll be doing things to hurt the US economy and their people. If that motivates them to resist, good; but I have no interest in rendering aid to any of them.
I understand and I also cut off all American products and businesses going forward for the same reason. It goes without saying that I stand with Canada. We will all need a lot of courage to get through this nightmare.
I do know one thing, I will be spending my vacation time and money outside this country except for maybe a few sensible states. Prior to I believe about 2018 when Donnie douchebag sided with poontang I never would have thunk it. Magats will not get my money
I would argue they've already lost Europe too. Politicians may still cling on to hope, but at the same time, they need to prepare for the reality that the US have become dangerous, led by traitors, and proven to be highly unreliable (and that won't end with new elections either).
Accurate with the exception of “we’re going to”….we’ve lost, unless the Democrats ( with the exception of very few) awaken from their spineless slumber.
They're not careful and Europe is already lost. World is on the brink of a war and the US position as the leading superpower is lost within the next five years.
... I mean, I've only seen speculation on where that figure actually stands right now, but it sure as hell hasn't gotten any *lower* in the last week 👀
You’ve lost the Canadian people already. That rumble you hear in the background? That’s Canadians shouting “Fuck you, America!”
Our politicians are just slower to react.
Oh, I know that.
It’s just when Trump & Vance say and do horrible things, I get so enraged.
Please, please, Americans - rise up, flood the streets of Washington by the tens of thousands at least. Show us & them that you’re really resisting - before you run out of time.
Overthrow those mofos
You declared war on us. War doesn't discriminate. War does not care who you voted for. War does not care if you live in a "red state" or a "blue state". It comes for you all.
Either get rid of the guy trying to destroy us or we will make sure you feel the pain ten fold!
That's a stupid thing to say. Remember this, we have more guns. I have no l will towards Canadians, but if you start something, we're not going to lie down.
Start something??? You are the one threatening to annex us. We will defend ourselves. I don't care how many guns you own. You can only hold one, and we look like you. We talk like you. We dress like you. Who you planning to murder?
👆👆👆👆👆👆👆 War is unforgivable and those who are silent are complicit. Tbh from Dem responses I suspect they think annexation is good for America but they’d like Canadians to see them as the good invaders. There are no good invaders.
Yeah well that bloviating blob stîll sqats in yr oval office and your yammering politicians and jackal ̀ journalists ̀continue to echo the threats; words are cheap.
I’m not there so I can’t see, but what I do see is a whole bunch of angst and fingerpointing and folks asking what can the Dems do. Fuck that. Take to the streets. Where’s the Plenty of People Parade on Washington? Trump only cares about crowds. Be the biggest one he’s seen. All saying “FUCK OFF!”
I assumed Canada and Mexico spent their 30 day tarriff reprieve finding alternatives to us to cut us off economically. It's logical and hurts us bad bad
Canadian here. A Facebook group where people help each other find 🇨🇦 or international alternatives to U.S. products & services has grown to over 1.2 million members in under 2 months. Quite a number of Americans are members & folks as far away as Australian are posting their Canadian product finds
"Going to" lose Canada? We're already gone. We're downloading apps so we can make sure we don't buy American products and cancelling trips to the USA. We have zero trust in anything the American government says. We're shoring up the barricades over here.
Hello, Australia here. I went to buy an orange last week & tag said it was from the US. I put it back. I'm sorry but Americans f@#ked themselves & the world over when you voted in the Mango Moron.
I have discovered Maple syrup. From Canada. Delicious
Unfortunately, the Australian gov't created a new intelligence partnership with USA (AUKUS), which spurned Canada & New Zealand. This basically ended the Five Eyes intelligence partnership.
Putting an orange back is one thing. Australians should demand your government withdraw from AUKUS.
It’s been said a few times but I think Americans don’t realize that Canada has been lost to you already. This sentiment has exploded here, we cannot trust America any longer. It will take generations for that trust to rebuild.
Standing up to him for America which I applaud but none have introduced bills to censure, condemn annexation, refuse $ for hostilities towards Canada. There’s a difference in standing up for their constituents and in meaningful opposition to the illegal annexation of invasion of Canada
Further you miss my point. You protested mildly for yourselves. You have not protested against the attempted annexation of Canada. Therefore you are not allies.
It's not one person though, unfortunately. It's the more than 77 million people that voted for him. And at least some of the ~90 million people that didn't vote at all.
I genuinely feel for the US citizens that don't want this. But the USA *is* threatening Canadian sovereignty. We're angry.
one? You really believe this is the work of one man?
Don't lie to me if you want me to believe that 'mericans are not all liars. That doesn't help your case.
I asked you to see things from our perspective (which should be the first step in any negotiation) and you are incapable of that.
We're done
Yep, it's time for all the Americans who don't want this madness to clean up the mess at all cost. Personally, I don't plan to stop boycotting until that regime has been banished.
Yeah, no. Ford just reelected, even after 100M starlink deal & negotiations with musk's boring co for 401 tunnel. And now he's down in Florida to speak with Trump.
Heads up: you have already lost Europe, and Canada, and Mexico.
You have committed open treason against all your allies while insulting them and threatening them with war , only to take sides with the dictator of Russia, who seeks to destroy Europe.
What do mean, will lose them? Canada, Mexico, and Europe are DONE with Trump’s America. We still value our relationships with American Liberals and progressives, but we are DONE with Trump, Putin's cock-holster.
The last time Canada was worried about an invasion from the USA was just after the US civil war. it took over 150 years of peaceful trading to build up the trust Canada had for the USA.
We are once again worried about an invasion.
That trust is now gone.
It would take another 150 years to rebuild.
Going to? Honey, they’re gone. They were in their way out the door before the incident in the Oval Office yesterday. We are completely alone and isolated. And we did this to ourselves. Welcome to the new world order.
Even if the democrats have their turn on the midterms or after Trump's presidency (if your legal system is still intact, that is), it will be very hard to renew our partnerships if some lunatics have that kind of power in your own country.
As a Canadian, I'd argue the States has already lost us. Politicians on this side will try to massage things such that our economy doesn't get nuked. But beyond that? Rubicon was crossed weeks ago.
Not so. Carney is very clear that the US is a former ally and we will build our economy, our security, and our defense away from them with like minded allies
Yep. There is nothing to smooth out here. The differences between us and them are irreconcilable. We must do what we should have a long time ago and move forward without the Americans.
Already lost. When the US REGIME is annihilated + the arrogance & superiority complex we've dealt with since Raegan is gone, the long road to redemption will present itself. The US is no longer a free world, democracy died, therefore no longer the leader of the free world & will never be again.
Don’t be naive - ‘you’ have already lost most Canadians.
Yesterday I spent $175 - and was diligent to ensure I did not purchase a single US product.
I have been at this for a month.
Today’s disgraceful spectacle only further entrenched my resolve to disengage from the USA.
Absolutely agree! I’ve contacted my senators and reps - crickets. They are a disgrace along with all the others on the borscht drip. A lot of people out protesting though!
This 👆👆👆👆Ds in government doing nothing but speculating about our votes. Blue America out here trying to co-opt our boycott but search their tl and you find zero of them trying to organize any protest against annexation attempt
I think this can all be written in past tense. The idea that this hasn’t already happened is wishful thinking. Europe will move forward without the US. Mexico and Canada see us - at best - as a competitor and at worst as a security threat.
I would also suggest that Europe is far better off without us today than with us. It’ll be a difficult road for them but - long term - they’ll be better off creating some independence from the US. They also seem to be more capable today of defending and extending liberalism than than the US.
While I appreciate the sentiment, I will not accept that it’s representative of all Canadians or that all Canadians believe that’s descriptive of all Americans. I believe a majority of Americans retain their respect and admiration for Canada and Canadians. We will - eventually - be better neighbors
Nope - I’m not going anywhere. Too much to fight for here. Furthermore, you’d find very few Americans who believe Canada should or would ever be part of this country. We value you far too much as a neighbor and partner. That’s most of us.
I’m pretty sure Canada and Mexico no longer support the U.S. (Most Americans no longer support the White House.)
They still need our money but that’s about it
as a latin american I would say always were, but now you took the mask off lol (not PERSONALLY YOU, you're not your government, never was and so on, you know what i mean)
Tim, the words you are looking for are "America First". His cult voted for isolationism, and now we all get to feel the pain that comes with having no friends.
Question now is, how do I get off of services like Apple and google? As unlikely as I
Hope, the question has got to come - people will not want to use services out
Of a country ruled by a fascist.
Switched my laptop from Windows to Linux months ago. No regrets. There’s even an app for YouTube w/out ads. No Polievre drivel before each video, no data leak to Google.
Ditching Apple is hard. I need their great accessibility features due to low vision.
And I wish for a Cdn BlueSky server.
Welcome. I did that 18y ago. Never looked back.
Also, use Brave browser. It's like chrome but it skips the ads automatically. Not only on youtube. Everywhere.
Yeah, there’s a lot of history being brought up too. I saw a few articles about WW2 this week. They were pointing out that that all the aid the USA gave Europe was ‘lend/Lease’, nothing was free. The UK and Europe paid billions back to the USA from the 1940’s up to the 1980’s. The world is turning
Unless you were Black and they denied you GI Bill edu money, red lined your neighborhood and refused you VA loans resulting in a loss of wealth. Actions by our Govt trickles down today with Black home ownership far below all other demographics. This loss of wealth leads to all other social ills.
I don’t think we will lose them, this administration will lose support but they all know at least 1/2 of us are being held hostage by the non-custodial staff. They need to be fired! Vance, tRump and Leon (Elon) Muskrat!
Your verb tense is off: you have lost all the countries you listed.
USA stands alone with the countries it voted with at the UN against the cessation of hostilities in Ukraine. You know, good functioning democracies like Russia, Belarus, Hungary, Haiti, Sudan, North Korea … the company you keep.
If they keep messing up the U.S. this way, I'd be in favor of having Michigan (and what other states want to) become part of Canada (if they'd take us)!
I said a month ago the rust belt states, like my Wisconsin and your Michigan, have more in common with Canada then the rest of the US. So we should become their provinces and Canada would have full control of the Great Lakes and st. Lawrence.
You lost Canada already, most people I know are cancelling plans to visit the U.S. this year and it has nothing to do with the dollar! It is only because of the madman in the WH.
Trump forced a renegotiation of NAFTA last time, then moves to violate his own deal in his first week in office. He reneged on the Nuclear deal with Iran, unilaterally. He pulled out of the WHO. He pulls out of UN councils.
Why would anyone sign a deal with the USA and expect it to last?
It feels like that ship has sailed. There's no sense trying to work with crazy people who contradict themselves every time they speak. djt is an embarrassment.
A sure sign will be: how many Canadians can you spot in Vegas/Disneyland/Hawaii/NYC over the coming months, years even. Canadians talk big, but they like to travel, too. We'll see how this plays out.
I think there’s also a difference between taking a hit on canceling vs booking a new trip. I’ll only be doing work trips. And probably see if I can drive…
Canadians are big on Patriotism. Patriotism the likes of which have never been seen before. Bigly Patriotic. (Insert accordian hands here)
We don't need your fake castles and shiny baubles you're on your own & it's gonna hurt big time.
I have a feeling Canadians will skip mainland USA but pretend Hawaii isn’t really the US. Or at least I know people already doing that for planned winter 2025 vacations.
That’s true for mainland USA, but I haven’t heard of anyone canceling their Hawaii trips. I’m not saying it isn’t happening, but it’s easier for people to pretend Hawaii isn’t the US, unlike Arizona or Florida.
I'm not sure how anyone can convince themselves Hawaii isn't part of the US since everything is in US $ and the exchange rate is so high.
How many Canadians are included in this "you haven't heard of anyone canceling" theory of yours?
Westjet airlines is seeing a 25% drop in reservations for US destinations this spring already. Package tour firm Maple Leaf is seeing ~40% cancellations for their US tours.
You've already lost Canada. The tariffs are coming next week and we know our PM would be treated the same disrespectful way in a similar press appearance with Trump.
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like how USA voting w/ Russia against Ukraine would never happen? Like trump would never end birthright citizenship? Like the superior court would never effectively make him king?
It’s all absurd until it happens
Maybe they’re not being reported as much? Which would be unfortunate, but trust me, we’re not seeing any protests or condemning statements specifically about Canada.
All the good people who tsk tsk’d Trump starting in 2015: oh that’s just his way of talking, he doesn’t mean it/won’t do it/won’t be allowed to do it … well, here we all are, a decade later.
As an argument for republicans/maga to not want to annex Canada as a 51st state
I can garuntee you that if he were to invade Canada, he'd find plenty of "Canadian insurgents" in NY and New England that mysteriously had American ID's.
Isolate Americans so they will have no help when Musk burns it to the ground in order to reset everything.
They want people who have no jobs, and no food, and no hope, to pledge to serve them for a loaf of bread.
Enjoy your nazi life.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy for US President.. I'd make the trade!
Diaper Donnie created CUSMA to replace NAFTA, now he's coming after us anyways?
USA CANNOT BE TRUSTED
It could be some combination of delusion, narcissism, and irrationality. It could be that Trump or someone he listens to is an actual Russian asset. But the reason is less important than the fact that they're acting like it's nbd.
maga believers wanted this, even if it goes against their own self interests. Watch the economy tumble, inflation rise and they’ll still blame democrats and Biden. Dumpy has been a Russian asset for years.
Canadians are polite, that doesn't mean we don't have animus.
Or tbh, multi generational distrust of the USA.
The only thing that might shift it away would be either:
a) techbro-misogynists gaining power (bad);
b) more progressive states like NY, WA and New England declaring independence (good for them).
https://u24.gov.ua/
We're likely in a recession already.
https://www.newsweek.com/oregon-county-votes-join-greater-idaho-rejection-progressive-portland-policies-1645739
Quit fucking around.
Grow up.
America is dead.
Governor Krasnov is administering the new Russian colony and Musk is his Putin-appointed handler.
If they want to change things, they better start leveraging the 14th or 25th amendments provided in the Constitution.
Always the right thing to try. Never give up!
(Photo: Serbia, anti-Milosevic protest)
“ one nation indivisible under gawd “ eh ?
You are ONE NATION now.
Sorry🇨🇦
US troops deployed in your hometowns. None of your former allies are strong enough to stop the loss of your democracy.
Slava Ukraini ✊🏻
But since Canadians look and talk like Americans. Slapping on a MAGA hat, hoping the border, and just terror bomb you into oblivion is what you'd expect from us
You'd need targeted hits against government and.military facilities.
That "51st State" nonsense landed on the only – mark you, ONLY – single issue that could unite the country: we don't want to be American. Now the literal majority of the country regards the USA as a potential aggressor.
Seems to me Mexico hasn't treated the USA as other than a bully to be appeased at least since Vicente Fox.
Are there going to be people that didn't vote for trump among the soldiers that invade my country?
Finito
Everything said about us is a lie. Everything.
Our prime minister is belittled. Daily.
It's Over. I don't think many of us are interested in rekindling the relationship. I'm not.
At least the rest of the free world knows we are in the midst of a coup.
All dictators and fascist regimes eventually meet a brutal ending. Im all for whatever accelerates this!
The vast majority of this country will rebel.
We feel very sorry for all Americans who didn't vote for Trump.
I am not sure how we can help you at the moment, other than words of sympathy.
With the upcoming trade war and decoupling, please be aware that we oppose your regime, not you.
Heck, I am disgusted with and wary of the United States at this point—and I’m an American.
Wishing good-hearted people everywhere a bright and hopeful future. 💙
Our politicians are just slower to react.
It’s just when Trump & Vance say and do horrible things, I get so enraged.
Please, please, Americans - rise up, flood the streets of Washington by the tens of thousands at least. Show us & them that you’re really resisting - before you run out of time.
Overthrow those mofos
Regardless, once trust has been broken like this it takes years to earn it back. 🤷🏻♂️
Either get rid of the guy trying to destroy us or we will make sure you feel the pain ten fold!
We’re not starting it, your country is so I’d pipe down the “we have more guns”
"I'll fucking shoot you!"
Grow the fuck up.
We’re still your allies.
We’re boycotting MAGA leaning businesses and looking to buy Canadian to support you.
We hate what Trump is doing to our friends, family & neighbors in Canada. 💗
It’s just when I hear Trump and Vance my mind explodes with rage and I hate you all.
I’m more relaxed now and know you’re allies.
But you must flood the streets of Washington, DC every day, all day if you want to stop this coup.
I’ve been fighting these f*ckers for 10 years.
I agree, we are going to need a sustained protest or I think more likely, a national strike.
Can’t come soon enough.
What I have in mind is economically starving the far right together—in all countries.
Americans are boycotting MAGA leaning businesses. And some are buying Canadian. I’d like to expand that.
Stay safe
Wielding our combined economic power may protect us all.
Even many conservatives are mad about this.
It’s looking like they are moving closer to arresting journalists & federal employees tonight and I hope to God that is America’s line in the sand.
Trump doesn't care about America or Anericans while he stuffs his and his family's pockets.
At the same time, he is destroying America from within. Well done, magaidiots.
We're headed for a recession.
Trust in Usa will not be rebuild for the next 50 years
The USA under the Trump administration is now a pariah State.
Russia is now emboldened by the President of the United States.
I have discovered Maple syrup. From Canada. Delicious
Putting an orange back is one thing. Australians should demand your government withdraw from AUKUS.
#cdnpoli
❤️🇨🇦❤️
GONE BABY GONE
the sheep are still asleep!!!
https://youtube.com/watch?v=T0I6hBokUsw&si=f4-HaBTn2R_1mydT
I voted for Joy and Hope like millions of my fellow Americans
You sign treaties you don't honour. You make promises you break. You attack allies. New leaders forget your national obligations.
Step into our shoes. If you were Canadian would you trust an 'merican?
I genuinely feel for the US citizens that don't want this. But the USA *is* threatening Canadian sovereignty. We're angry.
Don't lie to me if you want me to believe that 'mericans are not all liars. That doesn't help your case.
I asked you to see things from our perspective (which should be the first step in any negotiation) and you are incapable of that.
We're done
We can never trust the USA again.
We are looking for stronger trading partners and better friends.
You have committed open treason against all your allies while insulting them and threatening them with war , only to take sides with the dictator of Russia, who seeks to destroy Europe.
There is no coming back from this. Ever. 💀
We are once again worried about an invasion.
That trust is now gone.
It would take another 150 years to rebuild.
Meaning : an extreme disparity of incomes, social unrest all the time, white supremacists at every corner, epidemics…
But South Africa hasn't the GDP of the USA.
So you've got no excuse.
But it's too premature to discuss this.
The USA will have to go through deep changes, through long political and economic reforms, first.
Next he’ll orchestrate an attack on American soil either deliberately or passively.
Then he’ll use that attack to drum up unprecedented fear and ultimately declare Martial Law.
Ironically, she’s thoroughly demonstrated that she thinks there should be “Marital laws” for thee but not for she.
we will be isolated and broke...
Yesterday I spent $175 - and was diligent to ensure I did not purchase a single US product.
I have been at this for a month.
Today’s disgraceful spectacle only further entrenched my resolve to disengage from the USA.
Libs out protesting again now? So are these the same protestors who screamed "never again! blue wave! never again! blue wave!" non stop since 2016???
They continue to pat themselves on the back daily to celebrate what exactly???
Fascist, warring monsters.
Sorry🇨🇦
Uh, yeah, no eh?
They still need our money but that’s about it
Hope, the question has got to come - people will not want to use services out
Of a country ruled by a fascist.
Ditching Apple is hard. I need their great accessibility features due to low vision.
And I wish for a Cdn BlueSky server.
Also, use Brave browser. It's like chrome but it skips the ads automatically. Not only on youtube. Everywhere.
So the only people that paid were the troops. Everybody else got their money back and made a profit 🤯
https://www.ibhm-uk.org/post/african-american-gis-in-the-uk-during-2ww
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USA stands alone with the countries it voted with at the UN against the cessation of hostilities in Ukraine. You know, good functioning democracies like Russia, Belarus, Hungary, Haiti, Sudan, North Korea … the company you keep.
If they keep messing up the U.S. this way, I'd be in favor of having Michigan (and what other states want to) become part of Canada (if they'd take us)!
Why would anyone sign a deal with the USA and expect it to last?
Good countries are RU, Hungary & Israel. Maybe Saudi as old biz there!
Most Americans do, but not him. Actually, he sees no one as his ally, not even the American people.
https://nypost.com/2025/02/22/us-news/canadians-cancelling-us-travel-en-masse-in-face-of-tariff-threats/
We don't need your fake castles and shiny baubles you're on your own & it's gonna hurt big time.
How many Canadians are included in this "you haven't heard of anyone canceling" theory of yours?
I think it's gonna hurt.
https://financialpost.com/transportation/airlines/air-canada-redeploy-american-flights-canadian-travellers-us