Four in five Canadians believe boycotting U.S.-made goods or avoiding travel to the United States could help strengthen Canada’s bargaining position with its southern neighbour.
Yes, of course I am arguing about more than what brand of socks Canadians buy. That’s why I keep mentioning the global financial system run by the US. You seem to be under the impression you can “opt out”. You’re hiding under a blanket from the monster and hoping it goes away. Sorry but the monster is your own father
Dude - I don’t want to argue with you. I am certain if we sat down and had a beer together, we would get along. We know that most trade in Canada is dependant on the US, and that boycotts aren’t super effective.
That being said, when Trump threatened Canadian sovereignty, he immediately made about 40 million people FURIOUS. Every single one of us is doing everything we can to hit the US back. If threats to our sovereignty are because we are perceived as being dependant on the US, we will strive to reduce that dependence. Like most, all I can do is “vote with my wallet”, so that’s what we, as a nation, are doing.
No Canadian thinks it will topple the US economy - we’re not stupid. I personally think the sovereignty threat is the only problem - I don’t care about the tarrifs. Every dollar we remove from the US economy protects our sovereignty. And we are removing BILLIONS.
Remember, no politician told us to do this, and no politician would be able to stop it. Official actions like removing US liquor only started way after citizens had already started boycotting.
I’ve lived in the US and I know many are raised thinking that everyone wants to be American and I’ve heard people say that that Canada should be “flattered” at idea of becoming the 51st state. Most Americans would be gobsmacked to learn how fiercely proud we are to be Canadian. We will never be American. Interpret that however you choose.
So honestly - I have zero beefs with you or your comments. I’m sure we’d enjoy sitting down for a drink. And when we go for that drink, we would go to an establishment that we like, right? We wouldn’t spend our money at a place that threatens us, right?
We can and should vote with our wallets, and most of us Canadians are doing so. If you don’t agree with that last sentence, I see no purpose for any further discussion.
That’s correct I am actually very gregarious and I am interested in Canadian affairs particularly because of my proximity to Toronto + folks I know there so we would get that beer. The strategies being used to pressure the US here deserve scathing criticism tho
Yes, of course I am arguing about more than what brand of socks Canadians buy. That’s why I keep mentioning the global financial system run by the US. You seem to be under the impression you can “opt out”. You’re hiding under a blanket from the monster and hoping it goes away. Sorry but the monster is your own father
Dude - I don’t want to argue with you. I am certain if we sat down and had a beer together, we would get along. We know that most trade in Canada is dependant on the US, and that boycotts aren’t super effective. That being said, when Trump threatened Canadian sovereignty, he immediately made about 40 million people FURIOUS. Every single one of us is doing everything we can to hit the US back. If threats to our sovereignty are because we are perceived as being dependant on the US, we will strive to reduce that dependence. Like most, all I can do is “vote with my wallet”, so that’s what we, as a nation, are doing.
No Canadian thinks it will topple the US economy - we’re not stupid. I personally think the sovereignty threat is the only problem - I don’t care about the tarrifs. Every dollar we remove from the US economy protects our sovereignty. And we are removing BILLIONS. Remember, no politician told us to do this, and no politician would be able to stop it. Official actions like removing US liquor only started way after citizens had already started boycotting. I’ve lived in the US and I know many are raised thinking that everyone wants to be American and I’ve heard people say that that Canada should be “flattered” at idea of becoming the 51st state. Most Americans would be gobsmacked to learn how fiercely proud we are to be Canadian. We will never be American. Interpret that however you choose. So honestly - I have zero beefs with you or your comments. I’m sure we’d enjoy sitting down for a drink. And when we go for that drink, we would go to an establishment that we like, right? We wouldn’t spend our money at a place that threatens us, right? We can and should vote with our wallets, and most of us Canadians are doing so. If you don’t agree with that last sentence, I see no purpose for any further discussion.
That’s correct I am actually very gregarious and I am interested in Canadian affairs particularly because of my proximity to Toronto + folks I know there so we would get that beer. The strategies being used to pressure the US here deserve scathing criticism tho