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[–] 49 points 1 month ago (3 children)

Up there with Russia’s “we’ll stop NATO expansion by invading Ukraine”

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  • [–] 16 points 1 month ago (2 children)

    Uh that's exactly it.

    Alberta is eastern Ukraine.

    It's the exact same playbook.

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  • [+] [S] -1 points 1 month ago (2 children)
  • [–] 13 points 1 month ago (1 child)

    You don't think the US is stoking separatism in Alberta? Or you don't understand how the Russia-Ukraine thing actually started? Maybe your special helper can explain it to you. And maybe help with the emotional regulation too.

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  • [–] 39 points 1 month ago (7 children)

    If Canada was smart they’d make a trade agreement with Mexico and China to get Chinese vehicles made in Mexico and Canada.

    This is probably the greatest domino left they can play in order to truly fuck America. The shit American automotive industry has done #@&! All for innovation outside of Tesla and is a protectionism racket.

    Let China flood the zone in Mexico and Canada and America will finally get Chinese vehicles and everyone wins but American automakers and their stakeholders.

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  • [–] 7 points 1 month ago

    As somebody who owns some Ford stock, yes please. Kill the value. Make them innovate or die. Either I get a nicer investment fund or a shitty corporation fizzles out. I'll probably hold for at least 20 more years either way. I'm no day trader.

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  • [–] 11 points 1 month ago* (3 children)

    everyone wins but American automakers and their stakeholders

    Canada is one of their stakeholders, as these cars are built with pieces and raw materials made in Canada. That sector is the second largest export from Canada by value.

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  • [–] 8 points 1 month ago (1 child)

    I’m assuming part of the plan to have the cars made in Canada and Mexico would be to use our raw materials

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  • [–] 6 points 1 month ago

    The power of friendship

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  • [–] 6 points 1 month ago

    Relaxing the borders to allow students to study where they like is HUGE! That'll strengthen the Canadian/EU ties over a few generations tremendously! 😁

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    [–] 38 points 1 month ago (24 children)

    It's the best outcome. And the USA has shown their true colours and how they see themselves.

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  • [–] 2 points 1 month ago* (22 children)

    The government has, TBF. The people can often be wholly against this and myriad other asshole tactics by their "elected" representatives. For the record.

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  • [–] 9 points 1 month ago (1 child)

    I see it in what seemed like great USA coworkers, the propaganda makes them think EFF yeah America #1. There is sadly some truth to the stereotype of Americans being dumb. Its not that they aren't intelligent, its that they are easily swayed by flags and fireworks.

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  • [–] 2 points 1 month ago

    They've been chronically undereducated for over 50 years. The cult of anti-intelectualism has formed a populace unequipped to deal with basic logic and empathy. And an uneducated populace is much easier to control and steal rights and labour from.

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  • [–] 19 points 1 month ago (9 children)

    "The assholes we elected to represent us do not represent us." Or on the other hand, maybe they actually do.

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  • [+] -6 points 1 month ago* (7 children)

    No, they don't. Considering 99.99% of them lie, cheat, and steal the whole damn time (and for multiple decades on their way into said role). Ya know, like appointing Supreme Court "judges" that do their bidding (eg. Bush Jr's 2nd term) and all that.

    No, there've been very few politicians that actually represent their constituency, and even the rare few that do, don't tend to do so for nearly long enough.

    They do not represent us, they simply shill for their handlers.

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  • [–] 12 points 1 month ago (4 children)

    Then go ahead and use your second amendment rights to do something about these law breaking fucks you have in leadership positions.

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  • [–] -3 points 1 month ago (2 children)

    What makes you think I'm not, sweetie? Rustle them jimmies.

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  • [–] 4 points 1 month ago (1 child)

    I seriously doubt that you are. And yeah, my jimmies are fuckin rustled alright. Your Pedo-in-Chief is doing a great job rustling jimmies all over the globe.

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  • [–] 21 points 1 month ago (1 child)

    Trump made no secrets about what he planned on doing, and the only things he didn't mention was the scope of what he was willing to do. One third of Americans voted for someone who said he would be a dictator for a day, and thought that was okay for their potential president to say and/or do. One third didn't think that was a big enough of a deal to go out and vote against him, essentially saying they were okay with however the election turned out. This is just one example of the horrific statements that were made in public, on the record, that people didn't think was enough to reject him as president. Sure, he lied, and I'm sure Harris did, too. But the truths were enough to damn him if Americans were willing to do so.

    He is your president, chosen by the majority of Americans, by action or inaction.

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  • [–] -1 points 1 month ago (4 children)

    Governments in democratic countries are elected by the people and are a mirror of said country.

    One third of the USA voted for him knowing he is fascist and cared only about hurting minorities. Another third said we are sitting this one out knowing he is a fascist.

    So two thirds of three hundred million people voted for this outcome and you are here defending them.

    ASSHOLE.

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  • [+] -8 points 1 month ago (4 children)

    I'm so sick of this stupid American cope.

    Over 66% of Americans support the actions of this administration. 1/3 actively voted Republican, another 1/3 decided they didnt really care and were okay with it and decided not to vote, and another 1/3 may have voted democrat.

    That 1/3 who are supposedly against this administration thinks that scheduling a biannual costume and funny sign parade is enough resistance and pat each other on the back online with bangers like "i didnt vote for him" and "the majority disapproves".

    You are all complicit and the world sees you that way. Go fix your fucking country or shut up.

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  • [–] 0 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) (2 children)

    What an American reply haha. It is not the responsibility of Canadians to "help" Americans right their wrongs. Its not the Europeans responsibility either. Y'all "dont need anything from anyone" so I'm not sure what the problem is?

    I recall an old american adage: "Pull yourself up by your own bootstraps". Perhaps practice what ya preach.

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  • [–] 1 point 1 month ago

    There is no "right country". Thats some American exceptionalism right there.

    You can insult me, call me asshole, and tell me to go to hell all you want if that makes you feel better. An attitude just like dear leader. I recall that his aptitude for personal insults and viewpoint that Americans are viciously taken advantage of by everyone else is partially why he is adored so much.

    Correspondence with you has been exceptionally unpleasant. Hope you get up to something positive and productive besides calling people names online. Take care.

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  • [–] 29 points 1 month ago*

    This is oddly prescient...

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  • [–] 23 points 1 month ago* (2 children)

    this is a big reason why I'm happy Trump won the second time. i am so fucking tired of hegemony, make me less relevant than Spain please

    Trump accidentally did exactly what communists had been hoping for for 25 years. we were never gonna give up our power, military acumen, and technological superiority willingly. this guy, though. he really can do anything

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  • [–] 9 points 1 month ago

    I prefer to spell "MAGA" with a "t" on the end. More accurate, honestly.

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  • [–] 8 points 1 month ago

    It's almost like america isn't the only country/economy on earth or something.

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  • [–] 5 points 1 month ago*

    US diplomats after Bonespurs has his final Big Mac Attack and MAGA disintegrates in orgy of backstabbing: "I don't suppose we can just pretend this all didn't happen?"

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  • [–] 2 points 1 month ago (2 children)

    after Canada joins well i guess EU gotta change their name.

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