Something subtle has shifted in the way powerful voices south of the border are talking about Canada. And if we shrug it off as “just politics,” we may wake up one day realizing the conversation moved
Sure some are trash talking 🇨🇦 like Tucker Carlson, dangerous, yes, but anyone who is not cognitively Magat brain damaged in US., knows Canada îs hot right now n the whole world sees the US as a big fuckn shit show— he can try, but it’s not gonna fly here n I predict Cuba ain’t gonna comply either... despite thèir desperation— karma coming home to roost right now.
When you say America, I know you are not talking about average citizens for the most part, just the politicians. I think regular Americans still appreciate our Canadian friends, all the commraderie we have experienced for decades. I dont blame Canadians for boycotting travel and bourbon either, heck Im buyig Candian products when I can.
Us regular folks love Canada, at least I do, I have traveled there extensively and worked there. I will always support my Canadian friends as well as Regular American citizens.
My country is the one that is unstable. Canada is strong, and with the leadership of Mark Carney, it’s getting stronger. I hope the citizens there don’t listen to the misinformation and lies. Please don’t start fighting with each other. This is what happened in America. Half of my country drank an overdose of koolaid and voted for a narcissistic psychopath. Please don’t let this happen to you.
I appreciate this comment more than you probably know.
And for what it’s worth, I think most Canadians understand there’s a huge difference between governments, political movements, and everyday Americans.
The last thing I want is Canadians turning on each other.
Division is exactly how countries get weaker.
We don’t all have to agree politically, but we do have to remember we’re still on the same team when it comes to protecting the country and each other.
Also… plenty of Canadians are paying very close attention right now.
One thing you forgot to mention is the strong possibility of US interests (Private and Public) meddling both covertly and openly in our politics, something that was frown upon not that long ago. We can talk about the Administration Foreign policy document identifying Canada not as a sovereign nation but as a place to conquer, US money sustaining the Convoy and other far right groups, the open support for Alberta separation by at least one US Cabinet member, the possible involvement of the US Ambassador in the Alberta separation movement, threats and open hostility towards Canada from the President, VP and other members of his Cabinet, that is in addition to the talking heads pushing a completely false narrative where Canada needs to be liberated from tyranny. All this to de-stabilize Canadian institutions.
Foreign influence doesn’t always arrive wearing a flag.
Sometimes it shows up through money, media narratives, political amplification, social media, or support for division.
I try to be careful separating what we know, what’s been reported, and what people understandably suspect...
but I do think Canadians should pay close attention anytime outside voices, money, or political interests appear unusually invested in our internal divisions.
Doesn’t matter what the US narrative is, the longer trumps in office the less cards the US holds to do ANYTHING to any country capable of standing up for itself. You’ll notice it was Venezuela first a country that truly was circling the drain, the Iran based on years old info and that was a major error since Iran is holding it’s own and destroying American weapons so rapidly they can’t replace them for at least 2-3 years and now It’s Cuba, again a smal unprotected country now that Russia is also fighting for it’s life.
The clowns in the circus Trump has around him may talk a big line but they cannot take us AND our NATO partners on at the same time!
I agree Fred. I think my biggest concern about that is there are far too many Canadians who are single issue voters, with tunnel vision. As my Mum always said, you need to be able to SEE that those trees you are looking at make UP the forest, and are not isolated from it!
Not for one second since the first threat to annex us have I thought that we should not be on high alert standing on guard for Canada. The US will remain a high-level threat until the unhinged administration down south is gone.
I understand why many Canadians feel that way, Barbara.
My view is simple... panic doesn’t help, complacency doesn’t help either.
“Standing on guard” today probably looks less like fear and more like paying attention, strengthening our institutions, reducing dependence where it makes sense,
and staying united instead of turning on each other.
Canada is strongest when we stay clear-eyed and steady.
I’m not panicking - I’m being realistic because the threat is real. Standing on guard means being alert and wary to me. And avoiding travel to the US while not buying US products.
The USA needs to be considered an enemy state. Constant arrogant bullying, threats, actively and openly engaging in support to destroy Canada. The constant barrage is demonstrating that the USA is no longer a friend, cousin or anything else. Unfortunately now it is becoming more difficult to determine who is genuinely a friend or one of the many agents of destruction.
Project 2025 was test driven in Canada under harper… his staff opened media outlets that push Maga friendly propaganda with impunity accross Canada.
IMO - the narrative started shifting at a snails pace when America removed the fairness doctrine and opened their media outlets to foreign buyers like Murdoch..
You’re pointing to a much longer timeline than most people talk about, Josee.
I think there’s a legitimate conversation to be had about how media ecosystems changed after the Fairness Doctrine disappeared,
how concentrated ownership reshaped narratives, and how political messaging evolved on both sides of the border.
Where I always try to land is this...
Canadians should pay attention to patterns... who benefits from division, who profits from outrage, and who gains when people stop trusting institutions or each other.
Whatever someone’s politics, media literacy matters a lot more today than it did 20 years ago.
That’s the reaction Canada expected when you no longer have the power and control and other countries join you when you show the U.S their true colours. The world is fed up with your abuse of power arrogant wanting war and conflict for over 150 yrs.
Trump has shown you who exactly you are and always have been.
Anyone who says Canada is unstable compared to America right now îs a joke. Not to be taken seriously.
Fair point Gayma.
I don’t think many Canadians looking south right now would describe America as “stable” either.
My bigger concern isn’t whether Canada is unstable today... it’s how narratives get built.
Countries don’t suddenly become “problems.”
Sometimes the story gets written first.
Sure some are trash talking 🇨🇦 like Tucker Carlson, dangerous, yes, but anyone who is not cognitively Magat brain damaged in US., knows Canada îs hot right now n the whole world sees the US as a big fuckn shit show— he can try, but it’s not gonna fly here n I predict Cuba ain’t gonna comply either... despite thèir desperation— karma coming home to roost right now.
When you say America, I know you are not talking about average citizens for the most part, just the politicians. I think regular Americans still appreciate our Canadian friends, all the commraderie we have experienced for decades. I dont blame Canadians for boycotting travel and bourbon either, heck Im buyig Candian products when I can.
Us regular folks love Canada, at least I do, I have traveled there extensively and worked there. I will always support my Canadian friends as well as Regular American citizens.
Thank you, Sandra... and yes, 100%.
When I say “America” in pieces like this, I’m talking about governments, power structures, policy, and political rhetoric... not everyday people.
Most Canadians I know still have deep affection for regular Americans, just as many Americans still care deeply about Canada.
Neighbours can disagree with governments and still care about each other.
That part matters... and honestly, it gives me hope.
My country is the one that is unstable. Canada is strong, and with the leadership of Mark Carney, it’s getting stronger. I hope the citizens there don’t listen to the misinformation and lies. Please don’t start fighting with each other. This is what happened in America. Half of my country drank an overdose of koolaid and voted for a narcissistic psychopath. Please don’t let this happen to you.
I appreciate this comment more than you probably know.
And for what it’s worth, I think most Canadians understand there’s a huge difference between governments, political movements, and everyday Americans.
The last thing I want is Canadians turning on each other.
Division is exactly how countries get weaker.
We don’t all have to agree politically, but we do have to remember we’re still on the same team when it comes to protecting the country and each other.
Also… plenty of Canadians are paying very close attention right now.
One thing you forgot to mention is the strong possibility of US interests (Private and Public) meddling both covertly and openly in our politics, something that was frown upon not that long ago. We can talk about the Administration Foreign policy document identifying Canada not as a sovereign nation but as a place to conquer, US money sustaining the Convoy and other far right groups, the open support for Alberta separation by at least one US Cabinet member, the possible involvement of the US Ambassador in the Alberta separation movement, threats and open hostility towards Canada from the President, VP and other members of his Cabinet, that is in addition to the talking heads pushing a completely false narrative where Canada needs to be liberated from tyranny. All this to de-stabilize Canadian institutions.
You raise an important point, Luc.
Foreign influence doesn’t always arrive wearing a flag.
Sometimes it shows up through money, media narratives, political amplification, social media, or support for division.
I try to be careful separating what we know, what’s been reported, and what people understandably suspect...
but I do think Canadians should pay close attention anytime outside voices, money, or political interests appear unusually invested in our internal divisions.
Healthy disagreement is democracy.
Weaponized division is something else entirely.
Doesn’t matter what the US narrative is, the longer trumps in office the less cards the US holds to do ANYTHING to any country capable of standing up for itself. You’ll notice it was Venezuela first a country that truly was circling the drain, the Iran based on years old info and that was a major error since Iran is holding it’s own and destroying American weapons so rapidly they can’t replace them for at least 2-3 years and now It’s Cuba, again a smal unprotected country now that Russia is also fighting for it’s life.
The clowns in the circus Trump has around him may talk a big line but they cannot take us AND our NATO partners on at the same time!
You make a fair point, Alexis.
I think there are two separate conversations happening here.
One is capability... what the U.S. can realistically do militarily and what limits exist.
There are growing reports that recent conflicts have strained some American weapons stockpiles and exposed production bottlenecks.
Even U.S. analysts are debating how stretched things are right now.
The second conversation... and the one I was really writing about... is narrative.
How countries talk. How power talks. How ideas get normalized.
Canada is also a NATO ally, and that matters in any serious geopolitical scenario.
An attack on one member is treated as an attack on all under NATO’s collective defence framework.
My bigger point is simply this...
paying attention to shifting language and political signals doesn’t mean panic.
It means staying awake.
I agree Fred. I think my biggest concern about that is there are far too many Canadians who are single issue voters, with tunnel vision. As my Mum always said, you need to be able to SEE that those trees you are looking at make UP the forest, and are not isolated from it!
🖕🇺🇸of 🇮🇱🖕
Not for one second since the first threat to annex us have I thought that we should not be on high alert standing on guard for Canada. The US will remain a high-level threat until the unhinged administration down south is gone.
I understand why many Canadians feel that way, Barbara.
My view is simple... panic doesn’t help, complacency doesn’t help either.
“Standing on guard” today probably looks less like fear and more like paying attention, strengthening our institutions, reducing dependence where it makes sense,
and staying united instead of turning on each other.
Canada is strongest when we stay clear-eyed and steady.
I’m not panicking - I’m being realistic because the threat is real. Standing on guard means being alert and wary to me. And avoiding travel to the US while not buying US products.
The USA needs to be considered an enemy state. Constant arrogant bullying, threats, actively and openly engaging in support to destroy Canada. The constant barrage is demonstrating that the USA is no longer a friend, cousin or anything else. Unfortunately now it is becoming more difficult to determine who is genuinely a friend or one of the many agents of destruction.
I understand the frustration, Brian.
I do think something important has shifted in the relationship...
trust has taken a hit, and a lot of Canadians are rethinking assumptions they held for decades.
That said, I try to separate governments, political movements, and rhetoric from everyday people.
I still believe most regular Americans are not Canada’s enemy.
My bigger concern is this...
when fear gets high, countries can start seeing enemies everywhere...
and that’s when division becomes its own problem.
Clear eyes. Strong spine. No panic. 🇨🇦
Project 2025 was test driven in Canada under harper… his staff opened media outlets that push Maga friendly propaganda with impunity accross Canada.
IMO - the narrative started shifting at a snails pace when America removed the fairness doctrine and opened their media outlets to foreign buyers like Murdoch..
You’re pointing to a much longer timeline than most people talk about, Josee.
I think there’s a legitimate conversation to be had about how media ecosystems changed after the Fairness Doctrine disappeared,
how concentrated ownership reshaped narratives, and how political messaging evolved on both sides of the border.
Where I always try to land is this...
Canadians should pay attention to patterns... who benefits from division, who profits from outrage, and who gains when people stop trusting institutions or each other.
Whatever someone’s politics, media literacy matters a lot more today than it did 20 years ago.
RealPloitik. It's been the driving force behind the US foreign policy for almost 200 years.
That’s the reaction Canada expected when you no longer have the power and control and other countries join you when you show the U.S their true colours. The world is fed up with your abuse of power arrogant wanting war and conflict for over 150 yrs.
Trump has shown you who exactly you are and always have been.