Canadians are 'perplexed' by Trump's tariffs, ambassador to the US says

[soulg@sh.itjust.works]

Oh ok we should've just voted for the fascists too then huh

At least make an intelligent point or just admit that there's no logic behind the hate

[felixcress@lemmy.world]

It was always an excuse, not a reason.

[hiddenlayer555@lemmy.ml]

A lot of us think it's to prepare for an invasion judging by how much 51st state bullshit he and his followers are spewing.

[dukepontus@sh.itjust.works]

Dont pretend the rest of the world are saints. I live in Europe, we also have the rise of extreme right (fascism)... Less judging other people and more protesting. We need eachother, now is not the time for infighting.

[rabber@lemmy.ca]

Trudeau already did what he asked and spent another 1.3b on border control last week. This actually has nothing to do with drugs and immigration at all

[whatamlemmy@lemmy.world]

It's to distract from all their treasonous crimes! The fact they're illegally destroying countless government institutions, looting the public coffers, and giving Musk the keys to the kingdom. When the dust settles they'll have seized control of everything important.

They aren't gonna invade Canada or Greenland... At least, not for a few years; not until they've purged enough military leadership and replaced them with loyalists. I hope they are dumb enough to try in 2025 though. That might genuinely result in civil war. I can't see the US military going along with it.

[hellsbelle@sh.itjust.works]

Both the DNC and RNC have historically been hunky-dory with the status quo, mostly because change is hard and requires a leadership geared towards doing what's right vs what sustains their power and profis.

American politics is completely fucked up and I'm not sure there's anything that can be done except a complete overhaul.

[jubilationtcornpone@sh.itjust.works]

This. Numerous actions taken by the administration so far have been blatantly illegal or unconstitutional.
Gotta muddy the water so no one has time to focus on that.

[mothmandelorian@lemmy.world]

It's more likely to destabilize the American population so they cannot resist the fascist takeover.

[fxomt@lemm.ee]

Trump has been a candidate for 3 elections. That's 12 years. Where's the change? Their system is inherently broken, just voting for the lesser evil and doing literally nothing else clearly does not work.

For the record, fuck trump; if i were american, i'd vote for kamala. though only begrudgingly, since all they really are good for is stalling. But you can't just vote and call it a day.

[xenomor@lemmy.world]

Thing is, when we actually empower Democrats they don’t really do much of anything anyway. So the ‘lesser’ argument is getting tired. Thanks DNC.

[badland9085@lemm.ee]

Fwiw mentioning, the level of fentanyl crossings is not even high, and is simply an enlarged wedge issue for the Trump administration to stave off dissuaders and forcibly push their way pass Congress to do whatever they want.

[cruxifux@feddit.nl]

Infighting? The states has declared trade wars against all its allies. Being against the states for my country is no longer “infighting.” It is retaliation.

[cruxifux@feddit.nl]

Y’all had four fucking years to regroup and mobilize after you already had a Trump presidency as a warning. What exactly did you do with those four years except get mad at anybody who pointed out the democrats were also supporting genocide?

[alecsadler@sh.itjust.works]

You're also not wrong. Maybe it is time for America to collapse, who knows.

[cruxifux@feddit.nl]

No, the telling you guys off on the internet just makes me feel better. I’ve been volunteering at a local level for years, supporting local strikes, and currently I’m helping distribute lists of products that are made in Canada to combat this trade war at grocery stores. But I’m furious at Americans for allowing this to happen.

[__nobodynowhere@sh.itjust.works]

It benefits the US's enemies. That's it.

[frezik@midwest.social]

Trump ordering an invasion of Canada would be a lawful order--dumb as shit, but lawful as Commander in Chief. Military leaders who defy it would have no legal leg to stand on. They'll grit their teeth and do it.

What he doesn't trust about the current military leadership is that they'll follow his unlawful orders. Like attacking civilians on American soil. An actual invasion of Canada would likely spurn widespread condemnation and protests, and Trump would like to shut that down using the military. Those are the orders that would be unlawful and should not be followed. He'll want to purge the current leadership before he takes that course of action.

[quafeinum@lemmy.world]

Tbh ‘invade a nato partner’ sounds stupid but not impossible these days