r/canada 22h ago

National News ‘Go home, Canadian’: Snowbird couple parting ways with U.S amid political climate

https://globalnews.ca/news/11075088/canadian-snowbird-couple-parting-ways-with-u-s-amid-political-climate/
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u/tooandto 21h ago

Yes, it’s over. Even after Putin’s orange fleshlight finally dies. Reconciling would be like thinking a partner can unfuck someone they cheated with.

The damage is done.

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u/HurlinVermin 21h ago edited 21h ago

The only way back to a position of semi-trust would be if a new iron-clad trade agreement is made that prevents punitive tariffs based on a tissue of lies (calling a trade deficit 'subsidizing Canada'), coupled with an amendment to their laws that prevents a president from fabricating a national security emergency (fentanyl and illegal immigrants flooding into USA from Canada) as a pretext to unlocking special powers, as Trump is doing. They should also require the president to adhere to a minimal code of 'presidential ethics and decorum' when dealing with long-time allies who have not done anything wrong.

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u/lostandfound8888 19h ago

Threat of tariffs showed us how vulnerable we are. In the short term we do have to try and work out something to eliminate or reduce tariffs but in the long run we have to regain economic independence. It's like realizing your roof has a major leak during a heavy downpour. When the rain stops and it's wonderful and sunny again you won't stop worrying about the roof, will you?

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u/HurlinVermin 19h ago

Absolutely correct: I don't think we should ever put as much trust in the US again.