I still don't like Ford, but I do like that he was going to do this.
I don't like that he delayed when the tariffs were delayed.
Honestly, these guys need to piss or get off the pot. Either do what you're saying you'll do, or make a swift exit from the job. Honestly.
Honestly, these guys need to piss or get off the pot. Either do what you're saying you'll do, or make a swift exit from the job.
Seriously. There's no consideration for all the scrambling that businesses have to do, even when it's just a threat.
Shit, he backed down when Trump postponed the tariffs.
It at least shows how piss weak these people are when it comes to feeding their disgusting greed.
Finally some populism I can get behind.
This is the way. Canada should keep making these kinds of moves to hurt the oligarchs, not the country they claim to be part of.
Musk has proven his goal is to interfere with politics on a global level, not just here in the US.
Yes but also, as an American who isn't particularly well off (basking in the immense luxury of being middle class), my countryfolk need to learn what pissing off our allies gets us. My state voted for Trump, he was brazenly clear that he wanted to hurt our citizens and our allies to try to force people to do whatever he wants. We need to learn better
It is interesting to see that Canadian apathy has suddenly turned into a united stand for Canada.
I heard a 10 year old kid in the store yesterday, "Dad, can I get this? I checked , it is made in Canada"
It sucks it has come to this.
Doug Ford is a douche, but he is enough of a douche to not be politically correct in terms of relations with the USA.
I see Canadian apathy as a coping mechanism. We've been so fucked over in so many small ways over such a long timeframe that we can't possibly give a fuck about so much of the bullshit that's happening. We simply don't have the energy to even pretend to care.
We'll still show up to the booths and vote when asked (a lot of us will at last), but other than that, we're expecting and un-phased that things are getting worse constantly. Whether that bullshit is coming from our government or something from a neighbor or whatever, doesn't matter.
Our apathy should not be confused with either a willingness to take action when we feel strongly about something, nor an inability to take action.
I am Canadian, and every person I've met who can say the same has a lot of National pride. We're known for being kind, and we're proud of it. Push us the wrong way, and we'll burn down the white house. (iykyk)
We need more French blood. Government tries to pull a fast one, they take to protesting immediately
I wish I was Canadian
I don't, but that's mostly because I like having very good Internet access and I'm European.
If I was USian, I'd wish I was Canadian.
It is interesting to see that Canadian apathy has suddenly turned into a united stand for Canada.
American (and Canadian) politicians have fucked over Canada every step of the way for a long as I can remember but it was always done with the thinnest veneer of diplomacy to cover up the absolute disregard for an entire country's population. This is the first time that a politician has been dumb enough to fuck over not only the people of Canada but also it's oligarchs. Canada's ruling class has decided it's ok to revolt against our neighbour's bad behaviour and so it's being spun by the news and politicians as 'Canadian Patriotism.'
edit: I see this is a bit controversial. I'm not saying that it is bad that, right now, Canadians are unified in identifying the bad guy and saying "no, you've gone to far." I'm saying that we should have been saying this for years but our politicians, the rich people who direct them and the media companies that they own, have been actively stopping us up until now.
Canada will be more efficient without the Musk.
The whole world would.
Isnt a contract something that you get in trouble for ripping up and not paying? Like that's the definition of a contract
Depends on the contract and the clauses. We dont know what it says or how its worded.
If the penalty is less than the increased tarrifs then they're still saving money
What's Elon going to do? March up there to Ontario and throw a tantrum on the steps of the capitol building? He can take them to court in Canada, but that would take years.
Yes, he will take them to court. He might take them to court in the US. Where was the contract signed?
If they have any assets in the US, those could get frozen. Or if they do business in the US, those transactions could get seized.
What’s the practical effect of the US seizing Canadian property? We’ve seen what proposed tariffs did, and that was galvanize a whole nation to call Trumps bluff. Do you think taking them to court and seizing assets is going to work better than the tariffs?
Greed
I'm sorry, I don't understand exactly what you mean.
He would freeze the money because "look more money. I want money. I take money. I like money"
Its pretty simple
Hit them where it hurts. Their wallets!
Just be precise, watch out for the 'little guy'. It's not sane US citizens doing this. We're experiencing a coup over here, neighbor. And the sane ones are trying to figure out how to get back to being good neighbors, and stop the corporate coup. srsly.
It's not sane US citizens doing this
At some point we need to hit their pocket too.
33% of American didn't even bother to show up and vote. They're complicit in this, and they deserve the pinch to wake the fuck up as to what their country is doing.
And if that's not enough, well.... the sane ones might need to get off their ass and start doing something about the rampant assholes running around shitting on everyone.
Lol, I did vote for all the good it did. I'm no more complicit in the actions of Trump's administration than any run-of-the-mill Russian civilian is for the actual land war being waged by their government.
Me, you, and all the other little guys worldwide, we are being punked by global oligarchy.
Speaking of turnout, Ontario has an election coming up. Last time, Doug Ford (Conservative) was voted back in with a turnout of 43%. So about 57% of Ontarians didn't bother to take a few minutes to vote. And now our healthcare and education systems are being dismantled for the sake of profit. Maybe on February 27th we can get a slightly less shameful turnout and vote for someone who will actually stand up for Ontario's public services and stand up against the USA's bullying and threats?
With all due respect, and I’m sorry to those who voted Kamala, this is our only option.
The only way Canada succeeds is when the American people are hurting enough that they push for change from the inside.
I’m very sorry to small honest US companies, but we don’t have the luxury of choice or leniency on this matter anymore.
Also this is the second time Trump has been elected. Whatever excuses people have, I can’t look at this as a one off or crazy event. I have to see this as the future of American diplomacy and how we can expect to be treated.
Trump won a majority, and the GOP won the house and senate. It's not all US citizens, but if it's not a majority, it's close enough. Is it really a coup if it's what the majority wanted?
This is hardly a new thing for the US. The world has seen the US elect Bush Jr, who alienated the world with his desire to invade Iraq. Remember Freedom Fries? At the same time that was going on, Canada, which did support the US when it invaded Afghanistan, said that Iraq was a bridge too far, and refused to participate in that. The result was the GOP drumming up anti-Canada hate, people boycotting Canadian products, etc. Then in the years since Bush, the US has elected Trump not once but twice. This is who you guys are now.
Tru.p won a majority of who showed up.
More effort on the political right was spent on making voting more difficult and driving voter apathy ("Genocide Joe") than on getting people to vote for Trump, because Trump.would never win if everyone showed up.
He's the only President to never reach 50% approval ratings. He's objectively the least-popular President in US History. The only way to get him back into office was to reduce voter turnout.
If you didn't show up you supported the winner. End of story, show up or get lumped in with the winner.
I know Ford makes bad decisions, but I am all for this decision. Punched right at the core of the problem.
Doug Ford is basically Julien getting out of jail and chasing Cyrus out of the trailer park.
And I’m all for it.
I peeked into conservative subs, and people are cheering “owning” Canada for not treating us fairly.
…WTF? Has this been going on for a while?
Other than family with some Canadian ties, the only real sentiment I’ve heard before the inauguration was is that Canadians are overly polite, even among conservative family. The fentanyl thing seems… what?
https://www.axios.com/2025/02/03/canada-respond-trump-tariff-trade-war
Keep in mind that a lot of "conservative" opinions are bought and paid for... They literally hire people to spread propaganda and stir shit up, around the world. For example, https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/poilievre-ballingall-conservative-leadership-canada-proud-1.6433088
The fentanyl thing seems… what?
Like a blatant fucking lie?
This whole bullshit trade war is based on Trump lying. About everything.
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