Idiocracy 2024

[herman]

It’s posturing to pressure Canada into becoming part of America, because we have a wealth of natural resources, trade route access (see Greenland, Panama Canal threats), and space they’d rather not spend on. Not much different than the precursor to what Russia has been trying to do with Ukraine (and other regions), and Israel with Palestine. Create an environment economically and through social engineering (botfarms, media shills) that makes the public consider annexation and subsumption as a beneficial outcome.

And it’s not really Trump saying it. He’s just the mouthpiece and signatory.

Yes, I can confirm that Trudeau said his assessment is that what Trump really wants is not action on fentanyl or immigration or even the trade deficit — what he really wants is to either dominate Canada or take it outright. Tariffs are a tactic towards that end. https://t.co/leWzxYrnd4

— Gil McGowan (@gilmcgowan) February 7, 2025

 

[Joe S.]

He’s quite literally Putin.

All you WEF pizzagate conspiracy theory fuckheads I hope you rot in hell.

 

[Bender]

Yes, I can confirm that Trudeau said his assessment is that what Trump really wants is not action on fentanyl or immigration or even the trade deficit — what he really wants is to either dominate Canada or take it outright. Tariffs are a tactic towards that end. https://t.co/leWzxYrnd4

— Gil McGowan (@gilmcgowan) February 7, 2025

I mean are we surprised? He's been literally saying it over and over.

 

[Joe S.]

I mean are we surprised? He's been literally saying it over and over.

Not surprised. I just don’t understand how absolutely anyone in his orbit just tells him ‘this isn’t worth it’. Like why do I naively think saner heads would prevail.

 

[bustaheims]

Not surprised. I just don’t understand how absolutely anyone in his orbit just tells him ‘this isn’t worth it’. Like why do I naively think saner heads would prevail.

Also, it would be the end of his movement. We’d need similar representation as California and a typical election here sees 55+% of the votes go to leftwing parties. He shouldn’t actually want it.

 

[Joe S.]

Also, it would be the end of his movement. We’d need similar representation as California and a typical election here sees 55+% of the votes go to leftwing parties. He shouldn’t actually want it.

That’s assuming this ‘dear 51st’ state even gets to vote. That’s also assuming there will actually be another election.

It hasn’t even been a month yet!!!!!!

 

[bustaheims]

That’s assuming this ‘dear 51st’ state even gets to vote. That’s also assuming there will actually be another election.

It hasn’t even been a month yet!!!!!!

As a state, we’d get votes. If we’re a territory, we wouldn’t - but, also no way we’d accept that willingly. Taking Canada unwillingly would come with even more negative consequences for Trump and the US in general.

 

[herman]

https://www.cnn.com/2025/02/06/middleeast/netanyahu-trump-golden-pager-intl/index.html

Wtf

 

[Joe S.]

I can’t believe this song is 30+ years old. Anyway, lyrics seem to run quite true at the moment.

 

[Darryl]

That’s assuming this ‘dear 51st’ state even gets to vote. That’s also assuming there will actually be another election.

It hasn’t even been a month yet!!!!!!

We'd end up being Northern Puerto Rico. There to plunder but never a state.

 

[Bullfrog]

We should approach Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Michigan about becoming the 11th, 12th, and 13th provinces.

 

[Joe S.]

What I find disappointing is that the Canadian steel/aluminum industry did nothing to diversify after the last time that jackass slapped those tarrifs in 2019.

 

[Bender]

Michelle Rempel Garner: I went to Davos. The World Economic Forum is not running Canada

The WEF portrays itself as a highly influential elite organization. In reality, it's an overpriced sales conference.

www.readtheline.ca

Just in case that WEF crap comes up again. Man I'm so glad we don't have uncapped political contributions in this country.

 

[Zee]

This will really help Gretzky's image in Canada right now

Trump says Wayne Gretzky supports Canada not becoming 51st state

U.S. President Donald Trump took to social media Wednesday to defend hockey legend Wayne Gretzky following mounting criticism from Canadian fans over his ties to Trump and the United States.

www.ctvnews.ca

 

[OldTimeHockey]

Big tariffs on Canada next week? Not necessarily, White House says

Reports that Canada and Mexico are set to be slapped with U.S. tariffs next week may be premature. That's the latest word from the Trump administration.The White House has clarified that North America-wide tariffs are not a done deal, as many news headlines suggested following remarks Monday by...

ca.yahoo.com

Just kidding. Again. Maybe. I'm not sure. Check with me on Friday.

 

[herman]

What a day on the internet pic.twitter.com/deM2V3j3ed

— Grace Panetta (@grace_panetta) February 27, 2025

Looks like people are…

woking up.

 

[Bender]

Doesn't really matter, we've got at least 20 more months of this, then who knows what the electoral landscape looks like...

 

[L K]

I don't think I have ever been as mad as I am right now after watching that fucking disrespectful piece of shit run his mouth against Zelenskyy today. Fuck every last supporter of his. Go crawl in a hole and die because you are a worthless entity.

And I'll gladly take a ban/suspension for the language because I'm done with this crap. The US isn't our friend. The US isn't a world partner. They are a suck up to fucking Putin and nothing else.

 

[bustaheims]

I don't think I have ever been as mad as I am right now after watching that fucking disrespectful piece of shit run his mouth against Zelenskyy today. Fuck every last supporter of his. Go crawl in a hole and die because you are a worthless entity.

And I'll gladly take a ban/suspension for the language because I'm done with this crap. The US isn't our friend. The US isn't a world partner. They are a suck up to fucking Putin and nothing else.

If there was ever any question he's in Putin's pocket, the answer should be painfully clear now.

 

[cabber24]

I don't think I have ever been as mad as I am right now after watching that fucking disrespectful piece of shit run his mouth against Zelenskyy today. Fuck every last supporter of his. Go crawl in a hole and die because you are a worthless entity.

And I'll gladly take a ban/suspension for the language because I'm done with this crap. The US isn't our friend. The US isn't a world partner. They are a suck up to fucking Putin and nothing else.

It's tough to read/watch or be at all informed right now about what's going on. I am going to try to focus on my kid's playoff hockey this weekend and try to check out for a bit.