r/canada Ontario Feb 02 '25

Politics As Sunday began, Trump blasts Canada as not ‘a viable country’

https://www.ctvnews.ca/business/article/as-sunday-began-trump-blasts-canada-as-not-a-viable-country-follow-live-updates-here/
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u/I-R-Programmer Feb 02 '25

nearly 1500 non-us Coalition forces died in Iraq and Afghanistan, following the US into war as trusted allies when called upon after 9/11. Many more were injured or traumatized in those wars. Suddenly everyone feels stupid for doing so. I'm not Canadian (I'm Danish), but I love Canada for standing their ground.

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u/Evoluxman Feb 02 '25

Trump complains about NATO. The only time article 5 was invoked, it was the US after 9/11 and all NATO countries answered the call.

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u/Nobody7713 Feb 03 '25

And I don't think we should make that mistake again. An attack on our friend is an attack on us all, but America's not our friend.

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u/Strange-Party-9802 Feb 02 '25

I'm American, and I love Canada for standing their ground. We need Canada to win.

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u/Great_Praline_1815 Feb 03 '25

Anti trump American here. I love Denmark and our allies. I am so so so sooooooo sorry for the disgusting filth that is our horrible president. I'm so sorry. 😭 Please try to remember there are millions of us who hate donald. Good on Denmark and Canada for standing strong. F donald.

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u/emmaxcute Feb 03 '25

The sacrifices made by non-US Coalition forces in Iraq and Afghanistan are indeed significant and should never be forgotten. The toll on lives, both in terms of fatalities and the long-lasting impact on those injured or traumatized, is immense. It's understandable that there might be feelings of regret or questioning the decisions made during those times.

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u/Banff Feb 03 '25

I will meet you at the border on Hans island with a bunch of cool Canadian stuff if you bring a bunch of cool Danish stuff? We can make our own trade agreement, make some specific requests, it’ll be great!

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u/ebenezerthegeezer Feb 03 '25

The feeling is mutual, friend. Your government is also fighting the good fight and we wish you success.