Is the US going to Annex Canada? by force? or just destroy the Canadian Econ for fun

[CarlMega]

Man, the inflation and recession is really going to suck.. but at least we'll have stopped the flow of our fentanyl into Canada.

[jono]

"The insults have led to a boom in nationalism in Canada, including “Made in Canada” Facebook groups. In one group, which has more than a million members, Canadians compared notes on pancake mixes that are made in Canada and offered recommendations on flavors of Cove Soda, a potential alternative to Coca-Cola."

Made in Canada Facebook groups. Maybe Canada will have more iron available after the steel tariffs?

[Trackhead]

Glad I built my big ass metal project (snowcat) before the tariffs. But also wanted to buy a new car this spring and was going to build a 24x30' shop with metal exterior. Shop can wait, but will be "interesting" to see what happens to car prices.

[Cono Este]

Trudeaus remark about Russia should have Canada removed from any intelligence or military alliances we have with them/us.

[LeeLau]

Trudeaus remark about Russia should have Canada removed from any intelligence or military alliances we have with them/us.

Good. It's not the best idea for Canada to share information with Russian assets

[Trackhead]

^^^^hahah, I hate that I'm laughing at LeeLau's post, but what else can you do?

[skaredshtles]

You know when an economist from the Heritage Foundation (conservative leaning) can't figure out Trumps motives, that the crazy man is just jerking everyone around based on a grudge.

I mean... this should be a surprise to NOBODY that has been paying even a modicum of attention over the past 8 years.

[jackstraw]

Good. It's not the best idea for Canada to share information with Russian assets

Sadly true.

Wtf.

I was glad the bullet missed him, but I regret that thought now.

[Trackhead]

There's always a massive myocardial infarction possible

[Bunion 2020]

Have another 3 Big Macs, Donald

[rideit]

It’s time for….


Guillotines.
Lots of them.

[XXX-er]

right now on my morning cbc show Trudeau followed by Doug Ford is telling me all the retalitory shit they are gona pull, Doug ford just told me and canada 10sec ago that its not america or Americans its donald trump and of course in btoh offficail languages alors



Doug & Rob Ford were reputed low level drug dealers out of high school but who hasnt sold a lb or 2 to finance the new Z/28 ?



ROB had a heavy drug abuse problem & died of cancer but Doug seems to have kept it together to do 3 terms as premier

[J. Barron DeJong]

Fuck all these people, and all the people who support them:

Rep. Carlos Gimenez on CNN alludes to military strikes on Canada: Instead of taking kinetic action, he's taking economic action in order to protect American lives.
https://bsky.app/profile/atrupar.com/post/3ljkwvr5f6y2g

[XXX-er]

everybody knows Trump doesn't care about fentynl its about declaring an emergency to get around Congress

[DougW]

What do you do when the American people are being so misinformed by their leaders on tariffs. Right to the top. All Americans has a grievance against Canada based on lies. How can any relationship be repaired. Its like 50% of American people are routing for the school yard bully .

[Dantheman]

Shop can wait, but will be "interesting" to see what happens to car prices.

Ford CEO is saying it is going to increase new car prices by as much as $12k. Doesn't matter if the cars are built in the US, many parts cross back and forth over borders multiple times before assembly and will get hit each time.

[liv2ski]

Rideit:

It’s time for….
Guillotines.
Lots of them.

I can only hope so before December.

[liv2ski]

Doug:

What do you do when the American people are being so misinformed by their leaders on tariffs. Right to the top. All Americans has a grievance against Canada based on lies. How can any relationship be repaired. Its like 50% of American people are routing for the school yard bully .
You can't fix stoopid Doug and this country is about 45% retarded and 15% are apathetic, so we be screwed.

[ex-powderbroker]

https://ottawacitizen.com/opinion/sa...terly-betrayed

It seems like some the resident trumpers here are starting to say it’s terrible but what about anyone else

fox news is complaining about trudeau calling DFT “donald” ffs

[XXX-er]

I read that ^^ artical altho he served with Americans he is not a trumper if that is what you are sayign I think trumpers are willing to listen to muh president no matter what

I have always found it amazing that Americans stand behind the commander in chief no matter how stupid he is Some time ago a gallup polster told Canada on CBC morning show that over the 26 yrs when they asked Canadians the same questions they polled more and more like northern Europeans

whereas Americans have just got more conservative and then he gave a % of americans 50+ who believe saying anything bad about the commander in chief was treason

and followed up with - whereas in Canada its kind of a test of your intelligence quoteunquote

[J. Barron DeJong]

(Caps are from Bloomberg termninal):
they're going to fold

*LUTNICK: IF USMCA RULES FOLLOWED, TRUMP CONSIDERING RELIEF

yep cooked

*LUTNICK: TRUMP TO MOVE WITH CANADA, MEXICO BUT NOT ALL THE WAY
*LUTNICK: TARIFFS COMPROMISE ANNOUNCEMENT LIKELY TOMORROW
*LUTNICK SAYS TRUMP CONSIDERING RELIEF FOR USMCA-COMPLIANT GOODS

https://bsky.app/profile/peark.es/post/3ljlewrl6ms2a

[MultiVerse]

Don't underestimate the median American voter when comes to rolling a lot of these tariffs back. They're the largest tax increase on Americans in 30 years. People don't like it. Yesterday, RFK Jr. said measles outbreak was a 'Top Priority', says vaccines 'Protect Children.' That's the median voter theory at work.

Related, just FWIW: "Trump stabbed America's best friend in the back. My message to the President is this: Canada will fight back. We will defend our people, and our economy, and we will put Canada first." -- Pierre Poilievre, Leader of Canada's Conservative Party

[LeeLau]

Don't underestimate the median American voter when comes to rolling a lot of these tariffs back. They're the largest tax increase on Americans in 30 years. People don't like it. Yesterday, RFK Jr. said measles outbreak was a 'Top Priority', says vaccines 'Protect Children.' That's the median voter theory at work.

Related, just FWIW: "Trump stabbed America's best friend in the back. My message to the President is this: Canada will fight back. We will defend our people, and our economy, and we will put Canada first." -- Pierre Poilievre, Leader of Canada's Conservative Party

Latest polls show a split in US voter re tariffs

Your country is IMO irredeemably fucked. If people couldn't agree on something literally as inconsequential as "mask up" during a pandemic it's entirely not a surprise that there would be a split on a subject as esoteric (to voters) as tariffs

[MultiVerse]

Latest polls show a split in US voter re tariffs

Your country is IMO irredeemably fucked. If people couldn't agree on something literally as inconsequential as "mask up" during a pandemic it's entirely not a surprise that there would be a split on a subject as esoteric (to voters) as tariffs

But people will notice the increase in prices. It's a misconception that America is split evenly. It's more like “undecided,” “none of the above,” followed by “MAGA,” followed by "Democrat." and lastly "Republican." Only about one-third of the electorate is happy to call themselves either a Democrat or a Republican. Some two-thirds of Americans are disenchanted with electoral politics. So both parties are competing for the median voter and that's why you typically see such close Presidential elections

[civilcoconut]

Latest polls show a split in US voter re tariffs Your country is IMO irredeemably fucked. If people couldn't agree on something literally as inconsequential as "mask up" during a pandemic it's entirely not a surprise that there would be a split on a subject as esoteric (to voters) as tariffs

I cant agree more and have to wonder if this is accelerating the move away from the USD as the reserve currency. We arent there yet but have to think we are stumbling that direction.
If it has not become apparent already, the US can now be viewed as a dishonorable counter part in any international relationship.
Look at the number of international agreements that have been trashed in the last 10 years, including the USMCA which the guy who pushed for it and signed it is now violating under the thinnest of pretexts. It is quite clear that there is a big chance the US would not respond to an article 5 NATO conflict.

Who would be willing to agree to anything or trust the US in any agreement if lasts for longer than the term of the current President?
Somewhat unnoticed in this current noise is the creeping corruption that is happening in the US like we have not had in the recent past.