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In reply to the discussion: Canada Announces Bombshell Break With U.S. Over Trump [View all]Bernardo de La Paz
(53,749 posts)94. Canada is resisting and we will persist, like our American sisters persist
(not a gender thing, but in tRump 1.0 women expressed resistance as "persistence" and rightly so)
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Speaking of Border - at what point will the agreement for how the border is managed between US and Canada change
Pachamama
Friday
#127
For some reason we (The U.S.A.) believe that every one and place needs us. That everyone place wants to be us.
LiberalArkie
Thursday
#3
tRump takes it further. He thinks his most persuasive argument is that life will be less expensive
Bernardo de La Paz
Thursday
#8
Yes. Trust is lost in buckets and comes back in droplets. We will examine each droplet carefully. . . . nt
Bernardo de La Paz
Thursday
#74
An enterprising New York Times data journalist should trace all Trump's comments on Canada
Prairie Gates
Thursday
#18
I'm with Bev. Canadians recognize that people & their homes are separate from their government. . . . nt
Bernardo de La Paz
Thursday
#68
tRump kicked over a bucket of trust. Filling it will require inspection of every drop. . . . nt
Bernardo de La Paz
Thursday
#104
THIS is very sad! TSF is allowed to destroy our relationship worlwide with the BLESSINGS from
bluestarone
Thursday
#13
Actually, Canadians easily and carefully distinguish between American persons and US government
Bernardo de La Paz
Thursday
#86
The world gave us a break after the first time we elected this monster. They
travelingthrulife
Friday
#133
I meant never. Canada means it will never be part of the US, a country that can't keep itself united. . . . nt
Bernardo de La Paz
Thursday
#32
I was thinking that Signalgate might be the final straw heaped on top of the abusive treatment. We certainly won't have
Amaryllis
Thursday
#26
As a resident of a border state I would like very much for Canada to annex us.
Ocelot II
Thursday
#27
Since the video in the op, Trump has reached out to Carney and they are working on scheduling a talk. New video;
Amaryllis
Thursday
#34
Carney is in a much less vulnerable position than Zelensky and better equipped to handle a bully. I also think
Amaryllis
Thursday
#45
All that is on the table at the moment is a phone call, probably Friday. . . . nt
Bernardo de La Paz
Thursday
#51
Only a phone call is being arranged; probably happen Friday. tRump asked Canada for one last night
Bernardo de La Paz
Thursday
#60
They are scheduling a phone call for Friday. Technically, the 2 videos are one today & tRump reached out last night. .nt
Bernardo de La Paz
Thursday
#49
Prepare for gas prices to go way up and not just because of the orange assholes tariffs
Javaman
Thursday
#42
Very unofficial :) but definitely captures a good part of the moment. . . . nt
Bernardo de La Paz
Thursday
#67
I find it difficult to find socially appropriate words to explain how bad this is for the US.
TomSlick
Thursday
#70
We're not dead yet. Way things are going we might outlast the US. . . . . nt
Bernardo de La Paz
Thursday
#73
People notice when a country tries to kick its best friend in the teeth. America First becomes America Alone Lonely.nt
Bernardo de La Paz
Thursday
#80
British Columbia considering double road taxes for US transiting vehicles. Alaska passed resolution supporting Canada.nt
Bernardo de La Paz
Thursday
#78
Canadians would very much appreciate American persons, American purchases, and American investments
Bernardo de La Paz
Thursday
#87
Canada is resisting and we will persist, like our American sisters persist
Bernardo de La Paz
Thursday
#94
Cut the oil. Cut the power. Close the border... no trucks short-cutting through Canada into Alaska.
Oopsie Daisy
Thursday
#98
Americans do have power against their government. Keep increasing mass action, then at tipping point it will be deluge.n
Bernardo de La Paz
Thursday
#102
Sad, but they have to follow thru. If they and everyone else cave to Trump demands, it means nothing.
dutch777
Thursday
#107
Once burnt twice shy. The desire is there, trust is not. tRump spilled century of good will; won't come flooding back.nt
Bernardo de La Paz
Thursday
#114
Yes, I think it will take big reforms in the US. Founders only imagined gentlemen landowners, not urban scoundrels
Bernardo de La Paz
Thursday
#116
Really what we need are people willing to sacrifice for what's already written.
AmericaUnderSiege
Thursday
#117
I'm thinking mostly tighten what's there so there is no room for equivocation and violations are more stark
Bernardo de La Paz
Thursday
#118
The US needs to find a way to ensure the rule of law and to get rid of those in government who betray that
Bev54
Friday
#141
That is Wab Kinew, Premier of Manitoba. The people behind him look like Canada
Bernardo de La Paz
Friday
#129
Canada's next move should be to loosen immigration rules for Americans seeking to relocate
SpankMe
Friday
#134