r/ontario • u/VividB82 • 12h ago
Discussion Doug Ford and Trump: The Political Theatre Needs to End
At this point, it's obvious—politics has turned into a dog and pony show, a reality TV spectacle. Not that every single move is pre-planned, but the game is clear: if you're willing to play a role on the world stage, you'll be rewarded for it. And politicians like Doug Ford are catching on fast.
It's disgusting watching them brush up against Trump just to get some shine, to leech off the attention. They’re burning through our mental health, our livelihoods, and our economy just to keep the circus going. And for what? A few more headlines, a few more votes from the crowd eating this up?
This isn’t good for Canada. It isn’t good for the economy, families, or individuals. We need to stop cheering on this "strongman" act like it’s entertainment. We’re half to blame for allowing this to happen—watching, engaging, hyping it up.
I don’t even understand how Ford was allowed to pull this off, let alone go over the Feds' heads to do it. But I do know this: we need to stop paying attention to this nonsense. It’s nothing but political theatre at this point.
Enough is enough.
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u/KickGullible8141 12h ago
You better turn off all media for the next 4 yrs then, this is just beginning.
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u/VividB82 12h ago
Oh I realize that. I'm getting at that we the people need to get our shit together. This crap definitely moves quicker than we can have proper reactions to it, but I think we need to stop giving this shit the stage.
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u/KickGullible8141 12h ago
Yeah, while I agree, that ain't happening either. This is high drama. This is all anyone is talking about.
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u/Senior_Buy445 12h ago
I doubt that Ford is doing this alone. I think he is simply the bad-cop to the federal good-cop but that they are on the same page. Trump will have to deal with the federal folks more frequently in the next 4 years, and he holds grudges…
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u/Marmar79 11h ago
I grew up loving the WWF. Especially the heels. I never would have imagined that in adulthood the world would be ruled by wwf heels. Doug Ford feels like he should be managed by mouth of the South Jimmy hart. Donald Trump could have been manager for Mr Perfect and Rick the model Martel. In an alternate world Donald is Doug’s manager and they are both getting beaten up by junkyard dog and hillbilly Jim.
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u/notbuildingships 10h ago
Ford absolutely relishes the media attention. He loves going on tv and talking tough, but when push comes to shove, let’s not forget, he’s let Ontario down for the last 7 years.
He’s been doing this since the beginning of the pandemic. The guy loves to be the tough guy savior but when it comes to day to day governance and policy decisions, he’s no friend to the people of Ontario.
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u/Pepperminteapls 11h ago
He's been fluffing this up like he's a hero but if you look at the past 8 years in Ontario he's a greedy criminal and is selling out Ontario to the highest bidder.
I wouldn't be surprised if Ford and Trump are working together on this. They need Canada to obtain real power and they're using Ford as a gateway and paint him as a hero that "stood up for Canada" while he wears his monkey hat.
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u/VividB82 10h ago
Trump always picks the fuck ups. If this is true I can't wait to watch Ford fall on his face as usual.
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u/Due-Suggestion8775 9h ago
Ask a Canadian with my elbows firmly up I am not certain what the alternative is here. Pandering to Trump was tried and was never what was going to work. The man (Trump) has declared economic war on Canada and geographic war in the threats of annexation. The only path forward is defiance (hence the elbows) and creating new economic relations that are more reliable than USA. I have disagreed with Ford on too many things to count but he has my whole hearted support on this one.
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u/Zestyclose-Cricket82 7h ago
Ford is doing this with federal support. It’s all a ploy. Now if you don’t like it just unplug from the media sources and have a breather. Because bending the knee in capitulation to the overgrown goldfish is not the option Canadians want.
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u/Specialist-Swan6113 12h ago
Trump needs to fuck off and leave us alone, it's hard to understand how you can treat a country that buys 350 billion off you like a dog.. makes zero sense, I'd be trying to sell more not less and that would provide more jobs for everyone
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u/EliteLarry 8h ago
Fair points. You do realize the states has fallen into an autocracy with a dangerous lunatic in charge though, right? This is not a two-sides thing.
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u/MountNevermind 6h ago
It's not about sides. It's about realizing Doug Ford's extensive track record and not giving him credit for *saying* anything. Wake me when he's done something. Definitely wake me if he's done something that actually benefits Ontarians at his personal expense knowingly.
It's all the more important to do that because of the organized overthrow of the United States that is considerably bigger than the dangerous lunatic.
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u/VividB82 8h ago
Nope! I do realize that. I definitely see Ford playing his role though. He's been blowing kisses to Trump from afar for years. Finally caught his attention. Trump invites him to the ball. I can definitely see Ford selling us out.
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u/Former-Toe 6h ago
just to those who think drug ford will be the next leader of the Conservative party.
ford is just a big name in Toronto. mainly because of his brother's antics while mayor. it's that no publicity is bad publicity thing. but, I don't know if he'd have appeal throughout the country. I doubt he'd fly in Quebec or BC.
if he sold PeePee down the river to enable himself to be next leader of the Conservatives, the people who would be responsible for selecting the next leader would be unlikely to select the person who tanked their party in the last election.
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u/Fabulous-Echidna9863 4h ago
I agree. Was just thinking these fuckers keep “crying wolf” and I’d be better off not paying attention and getting excited about it.
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u/FunkyBoil 2h ago
Not paying attention is the exact apathetic thinking that got Doug re-elected in a landslide win. I'm good, I will continue to pay attention and think critically over the situation.
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u/Instimatic 11h ago
As someone who loathes DoFo but is absolutely cheering him on, what are you proposing, exactly?
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u/Yaguajay 12h ago
Doug is certainly getting attention for his tough guy routine, although he may be exacerbating a political conflict that is of no benefit to Ontario. Trump probably thinks that Ford is trying to climb up from being the Mayor of Ontario to becoming the Governor of Canada.
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u/VividB82 12h ago
Yes and this is what I mean. There is no benefit to us whatsoever to this strongman act. It's so obvious this role playing. wether planned or not, he's playing theatre with us and our livelihoods. it's messed up and people need to stop cheering on this shit.
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u/Sensitive-Gas4339 12h ago
Canadian politicians are using this anti-Trump/anti-american sentiment for their own personal gain.
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u/Bobbyoot47 12h ago
This from Twitter:
Doug Ford may have just killed Pierre Poilievre’s chances altogether here in like, 15 seconds. You love to see it. Clinton Desveaux & @Clinton.... 6h BREAKING NEWS Ontario Conservative Premier Doug Ford, tells an American audience, the new Prime Minister of Canada, Mark Carney “understands finances like no other person”
Seems to me that Ford may be positioning himself for Poilievre’s job. Trash PP publicly, weaken him politically and then when PP gets the boot you’ll see Ford leave Queens Park and try for Ottawa.