Canadian Politician Offers to Buy Two U.S. States in Response to Trump’s Takeover
Canadian Politician Offers to Buy Two U.S. States in Response to Trump’s Takeover
The ongoing tension between Donald Trump and Canada took an unexpected turn when Ontario Premier Doug Ford suggested a counteroffer to Trump's remarks about
“I’ve talked to so many governors and congresspeople and senators and never once did they say Canada is the problem,” Ford told CNN. He emphasized that a bilateral deal between Canada and the U.S. would be a better solution than imposing tariffs on Canadian goods.
I'm no fan of Doug Ford, but he's right here. I guess Trump's plan is to drive Canada into the ground economically through tariffs then invade or otherwise annex Canada when it's too poor and desperate to resist. But why? It would be more profitable to both the USA and Canada simply not to do any of this. There are only two explanations I can think of:
- Belligerence is the only thing Trump understands, even when it works to his own disadvantage, because actual diplomacy is too complicated for him and soft power contains the word "soft", and/or
- Trump isn't working for the interests of the USA, but rather for those who want to see NATO and other Western alliances destroyed.
I'm not super well-versed in Canadian politics, but isn't Doug Ford basically a mini-Trump?
new england is right there canada like we'd volunteer happily.
Watch out about offering to buy something. Sometimes they force you to go through with it.
Ask Elon.
That worked out for him.
He ended up owning the whole fucking country.
Or they add a lot more to the deal. New Orleans wasn't worth the rest of it.
Lamesauce, the correct response to anything Trump says is ....................................
North Carolina plox
Yes, please buy Texas and Florida
As someone who lives in Texas, yes please, I can’t afford healthcare
As a Texan, I'd fully support our state becoming part of a newly created Southwest Territories that is governed by Canada.
Following Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s resignation announcement on Monday, Trump claimed credit for the decision, saying that people in Canada “love” the idea of becoming a U.S. state. This prompted Ford to make his own comments about acquiring U.S. territories.
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Canadian MP Charlie Angus rejected the idea outright, pointing to differences in the nations’ laws. Angus stated on X that Canada has rules preventing “sexual abusers” from becoming leaders, a clear reference to allegations against Trump.
I would love to have seen Trump's face when he heard that rejection.
Aligations? Isn't he convicted?
No. He was found liable for sexual abuse in a civil trial. Convictions are criminal and the standard of evidence is higher.
Basically the courts have decided that it's slightly more likely than not that he sexually abused Carroll, which is all that's needed to win a civil case. Criminal cases are on a "beyond a reasonable doubt" threshold which is much harder to meet.
Frankly, he probably wouldn't be criminally convicted because of the higher standard - the defense in a criminal trial doesn't have to prove the accused didn't do it, they don't even have to prove it's more likely than not they didn't do it, they only need to prove there's a reasonable doubt that they might not have done it. And I think there's just enough wiggle room around it he could possibly skate by.
I live in Massachusetts and would totally support seceding and going to Canada.
Can RI come along too? You won't have to worry about their terrible driving, they'd never drive out of the region.
Second!
As a Minnesotan I'm okay with this.
I don't think Canadians would have a problem with taking on Minnesota.
I came here to say this. I'm not entirely sure I would object all that much.
Instead, how about California, Oregon and Washington joining Canada?
Seattlite reporting in. Cascadia Now! I support this and would love to be a part of Canada! Some of us in the PNW have been talking about this for a while now... https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cascadia_movement and https://cascadiaunderground.org/
Canadian Californians? That would be totally cool, dude, eh!
West coast reporting in, I support this.
Please don't leave new England behind
I'm an Oregonian whose been craving a trip to Victoria, BC so I support the plan where I don't need a passport to do so. And I assume this would come with a box set of Kim's Convenience and/or Schitt's Creek?
But I think the GDP of those states is higher than the whole of Canada (and most of Europe). So how about we go it our own way but set up one of those fun free-trade, free movement unions with our francophonic friends.
And I assume this would come with a box set of Kim’s Convenience and/or Schitt’s Creek?
Sorry, best we can do is Corner Gas.
Oregonian whose been craving a trip to Victoria, BC
In West Coast Federalist Union, Victoria BC trip you!
Californian here. I'm on board.
Washingtonian here. All in as well!
Don't forget Vermont!
I would support this.
Dont forget Hawaii. Its one of the bluest states in the country.
Take Illinois as well. I want to be Canadian!
How about if we buy Alaska and throw in Minnesota and Minneapolis at the same time?
Joke’s on them—Minneapolis is in Minnesota, so they’d only be getting two regions instead of three. Sell them quick before they catch on!
You'd be crazy to take Minnesota.
Everyone knows from the documentary film and series Fargo, that it's filled with deranged, violent criminals!
it’s filled with deranged, violent criminals
For Doug Ford, that’s a bonus.
Doug Ford has room temperature IQ, don't judge him too harshly (ya know what, fuck that. Judge him even harsher)
Doug Ford has room temperature IQ
In Celsius.
As a Minnesotan I approve this message. Sell us quick!
Convicted felons aren't allowed to enter the country.
Trump couldn't try before he buys.
Florida! Let's take this chance to dump Florida off onto somebody else!
Seems fair, we have a chunk of Canda's northwest, they can have a chunk of our southeast.
Half of Canadians live below the 49th latitude I think, so technically a lot of americans live further north than the average canadian.
So we're just actually gonna do the Michael Moore United States of Canada vs Jesusland thing?
Dumbass would probably take the offer if he thought he could get away with it
Not to nitpick but Ford offered to buy Minnesota and Minneapolis but Minneapolis is a city IN Minnesota. I think it would come with. Kind of like whip cream.
While stories like this might make Doug Ford seem like a pretty cool guy, rest assured that he's an idiot. And a terrible Premier.
Frankly I'm surprised he's not bending the knee for Trump. The two have a lot more in common than they do differences.
Good to know. Thanks. Not up on Canadian politics. US politics keeps me pretty busy these days. You know, mostly cringing in fear.
It's whipped not whip my guy
I want to get angry, but your right damn it. So thank you for correcting me.
I think whip cream is when you collect pus from a wound caused by whipping someone
Please take Wisconsin. Too many idiot rednecks that vote against their own interests and a broken ass government here
Nah, give them the Dakotas. Wisconsin at least has nice scenery.
Was kind of hoping Michigan made the list. Would be nice getting to escape Trump that way
The Gordie Howe bridge is almost done! It only makes sense.
Yeah same
Under Trump's plan would a Canadian-cum-US American be eligible to become President of the United States ?
It would be an occupied territory without rights, basically Puerto Rico but given the nestle treatment to stripmine it of all resources, so in a word. No
Having watched Strange Brew, I'd have expected a response more like,"Take off, you hoser!" from those fine folks in the Great White North.
Hit’em with the ol counteroffer.
Lets do it! That means I'd be able to road trip to the west coast with only 1 border crossing.
Please take Texas.
Take everything else. Leave Texas and Florida.
The cartels will do that first.
I'm here to see big oil vs the cartels.
Just let them set up their republic again and use them as a buffer zone to Mexican illegal immigration. Two problems at once. I suggest building a wall.
The comments here…
Exactly what Putin wants. Divide and conquer is his plan
You sure are trying to bring everyone together; what, by labeling them ‘tankies’ and ‘Russian bots’.
Maybe it’s you who is doing “exactly what Putin wants”.
Divide and conquer; you’ve got the divide part down.
I’m not labeling anyone I’m saying he’s probs loving folks talking about splitting. Which I absolutely denounce. It amazes me how easy the fascists have it; Wish ppl didn’t fall for it so easily