U.S. Annexing Canada (split fm Liberal Minority thread)

[daftandbarmy]

Best of a bad lot?

When the alternatives are mainly forensic accountants and data scientists ...

 

[dimsum]

Elon Musk calls Justin Trudeau 'insufferable tool' in new social media post

Billionaire Elon Musk is calling Prime Minister Justin Trudeau 'an insufferable tool' in a new social media post on Wednesday. 'Won't be in power for much longer,' Musk also wrote about the prime minister on 'X.'

www.ctvnews.ca

Mr. Trudeau needs to go away..... quickly.

I mean, with the bunch of people waving flags that they want to fornicate with him, maybe JT is glad someone is only calling him insufferable

 

[Furniture]

Mr. Musk needs to jump in one of his Cybertrucks, turn on full autopilot and drive into a snowstorm.

Mr. Musk might be a raging idiot at times, but in this instance he is entirely correct.

Mr. Trudeau is actively undermining our national interest by sinking to partisan political talking points when referring to the next leader of our closest ally, and most important trading partner. If Mr. Trudeau acted like a PM and stuck to congratulating Mr. Trump for winning a fair and democratic election, Mr. Musk wouldn't be opining on Mr. Trudeau.

I'm thinking that the LPC thinks they can steal the next election by campaigning against Trump, and I think it is a massive miscalculation.

 

[RangerRay]

Mr. Musk needs to jump in one of his Cybertrucks, turn on full autopilot and drive into a snowstorm.

Well, a broken clock is right twice a day…

 

[Kilted]

 

[Halifax Tar]

I mean, with the bunch of people waving flags that they want to fornicate with him, maybe JT is glad someone is only calling him insufferable

Unusually funny. Well done.

 

[dimsum]

Unusually funny. Well done.

 

[Rifleman62]

Mr. Trudeau is actively undermining our national interest by sinking to partisan political talking points when referring to the next leader of our closest ally, and most important trading partner.

Tin Foil Hat on: Trudeau's personally is such (we all know the descriptors) that he may be intentionally sabotaging negotiations, running up the Debt/Deficit, disrupt industry (gas/oil), etc just to prove "he is the man, and frick you".
His record is indicating this is intension.

I would not be surprised if he attempts to place huge tariffs on Alberta/Saskatchewan oil/gas products to retaliate against Trump.

 

[SeaKingTacco]

Tin Foil Hat on: Trudeau's personally is such (we all know the descriptors) that he may be intentionally sabotaging negotiations, running up the Debt/Deficit, disrupt industry (gas/oil), etc just to prove "he is the man, and frick you".
His record is indicating this is intension.

I would not be surprised if he attempts to place huge tariffs on Alberta/Saskatchewan oil/gas products to retaliate against Trump.

I saw that article.

The fact that Ottawa is even considering retaliatory export taxes on oil/gas, potash and uranium says it all.

Alberta and Saskatchewan are useful to Confederation only as a bargaining chip- consequences be damned.

Gee, I wonder why an export tax on hydroelectricity is not being considered?

 

[Rifleman62]

What article?

 

[SeaKingTacco]

What article?

Globe and Mail.

Canada considers export tax on major commodities oil, uranium and potash if Trump imposes 25% tariff — The Globe and Mail

Federal government is looking at a number of ideas, but not close to selecting which to adopt, senior government official says

apple.news

 

[Rifleman62]

Thanks.

Trudeau raiding the cookie jar:

The National Association of Federal Retirees is concerned about the federal government's handling of non-permitted surplus funds, which has resulted in the transfer of $1.9 billion into government accounts. We are troubled by the potential appropriation of an additional $7.4 billion from pension funds, representing the deferred compensation of retirees and employees. Although current legislation permits such actions, allowing the government to take a contribution holiday without providing equivalent benefits to those who have contributed, we firmly believe that there are more equitable alternatives available.

 

[The Bread Guy]

Another evnironmental factor to throw into the mix: survey says not so many proud to be Canadian as before.

From ‘eh’ to ‘meh’? Pride and attachment to country in Canada endure significant declines -

Percentage saying they’re ‘very proud’ to be Canadian has dropped from 78% to 34% since 1985 December 13, 2024 – The years since the onset of COVID-19 have been a well-documented period of division and discord in this country, with Canadians expressing concerns about the lack of a “middle”...

angusreid.org

 

[daftandbarmy]

I saw that article.

The fact that Ottawa is even considering retaliatory export taxes on oil/gas, potash and uranium says it all.

Alberta and Saskatchewan are useful to Confederation only as a bargaining chip- consequences be damned.

Gee, I wonder why an export tax on hydroelectricity is not being considered?

As usual, Trump doesn't really care.

He just wants to sow panic and create division, so he can get what he wants later, and it's working - even before he actually becomes President

Ontario mulls U.S. booze ban as Trump brushes off Ford's threat to cut electricity​

Incoming U.S. president Donald Trump is brushing off Ontario's threat to restrict electricity exports in retaliation for sweeping tariffs on Canadian goods, as the province floats the idea of effectively barring sales of American alcohol.

On Wednesday, Premier Doug Ford said Ontario is contemplating restricting electricity exports to Michigan, New York state and Minnesota if Trump follows through on a threat to impose a 25 per cent tariff on imports from Canada.

"That's OK if he that does that. That's fine," Trump told American network CNBC when asked Thursday about Ford’s remarks on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange.

Ontario mulls U.S. booze ban as Trump brushes off Ford's threat to cut electricity

Incoming U.S. president Donald Trump is brushing off Ontario's threat to restrict electricity exports in retaliation for sweeping tariffs on Canadian goods, as the province floats the idea of effectively barring sales of American alcohol.

www.ctvnews.ca

 

[Furniture]

Another evnironmental factor to throw into the mix: survey says not so many proud to be Canadian as before.

From ‘eh’ to ‘meh’? Pride and attachment to country in Canada endure significant declines -

Percentage saying they’re ‘very proud’ to be Canadian has dropped from 78% to 34% since 1985 December 13, 2024 – The years since the onset of COVID-19 have been a well-documented period of division and discord in this country, with Canadians expressing concerns about the lack of a “middle”...

angusreid.org

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It's almost as if having a government that is ashamed of the country and undermines our history has a negative impact on national pride...

We can acknowledge historical wrongs without tearing down our national myths. Myths that are key to unity and national pride.

 

[daftandbarmy]

It's almost as if having a government that is ashamed of the country and undermines our history has a negative impact on national pride...

We can acknowledge historical wrongs without tearing down our national myths. Myths that are key to unity and national pride.

Yeah, we know

Canadian military breaks with tradition, changes dress codes - Legion Magazine

Anxious to attract increasingly reticent recruits and bring dated policies more in line with evolving societal norms, the Canadian Armed Forces have announced new dress codes, with an emphasis on being gender-neutral norms.

legionmagazine.com

 

[lenaitch]

As usual, Trump doesn't really care.

He just wants to sow panic and create division, so he can get what he wants later, and it's working - even before he actually becomes President

Ontario mulls U.S. booze ban as Trump brushes off Ford's threat to cut electricity​

Incoming U.S. president Donald Trump is brushing off Ontario's threat to restrict electricity exports in retaliation for sweeping tariffs on Canadian goods, as the province floats the idea of effectively barring sales of American alcohol.

On Wednesday, Premier Doug Ford said Ontario is contemplating restricting electricity exports to Michigan, New York state and Minnesota if Trump follows through on a threat to impose a 25 per cent tariff on imports from Canada.

"That's OK if he that does that. That's fine," Trump told American network CNBC when asked Thursday about Ford’s remarks on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange.

Ontario mulls U.S. booze ban as Trump brushes off Ford's threat to cut electricity

Incoming U.S. president Donald Trump is brushing off Ontario's threat to restrict electricity exports in retaliation for sweeping tariffs on Canadian goods, as the province floats the idea of effectively barring sales of American alcohol.

www.ctvnews.ca

Oh no! No more dishwater US beer.

 

[Remius]

Another evnironmental factor to throw into the mix: survey says not so many proud to be Canadian as before.

From ‘eh’ to ‘meh’? Pride and attachment to country in Canada endure significant declines -

Percentage saying they’re ‘very proud’ to be Canadian has dropped from 78% to 34% since 1985 December 13, 2024 – The years since the onset of COVID-19 have been a well-documented period of division and discord in this country, with Canadians expressing concerns about the lack of a “middle”...

angusreid.org

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The US is on the same trajectory.

American Pride Remains Near Record Low

A steady 41% of U.S. adults, including a majority of Republicans but fewer Democrats and independents, say they are extremely proud to be American.

news.gallup.com

And I bet you might find similar results in most western countries.

 

[Halifax Tar]

If I was invested in tin foil I might think our countries are being subverted by adversarial states, who stand to benefit from fractured western nations. And then I might think they have done this by infiltrating our education system and using it as a weapon against us.

But I am not invested in tin foil.

Oooo look a sale on bulk ammo...

 

[dimsum]

It's almost as if having a government that is ashamed of the country and undermines our history has a negative impact on national pride...

We can acknowledge historical wrongs without tearing down our national myths. Myths that are key to unity and national pride.

I think I understand what you’re getting at, but aren’t myths by definition false?

Acknowledging that a country has faults isn’t bad by itself. But it should be followed up with “…and this is how we can make it better.”