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Trump touts… Ah, here we go again. The idea of a Canada-U.S. “merger” is back in the spotlight, and as a Canadian, it’s hard not to roll your eyes. It’s almost like a recurring nightmare, this notion of becoming the 51st state. The sheer absurdity of it. I mean, the vast majority of Canadians? We’d rather cheer on the Toronto Maple Leafs winning the Stanley Cup for five decades straight than even consider such a thing. And that’s saying something! The sheer audacity of it all!
The core of the issue, as I see it, is that this proposal, this talk of “merger,” it completely ignores reality. It’s a pipe dream fueled by a fundamental misunderstanding of Canada and its people. We value our independence, our identity. It’s woven into the fabric of our society. We are a proud and independent nation and the thought of annexation is not just unappealing, it’s offensive. It’s like he doesn’t even understand the concept of “no means no.” It’s baffling.
I’m not sure what he’s thinking, but the timing is… well, it’s terrible. The U.S. has its own problems. A country that can’t even get its own house in order is hardly an attractive “merge” target. And yet, he just keeps pushing it. He’s got other things on his plate right now, but it looks like this is still in the playbook. Maybe once the political situation in the US is more settled, he’ll turn his attention north, but I’m not betting on it.
Let’s talk about the reaction, because it’s pretty unanimous. There’s a sense of frustration, a feeling that the U.S. doesn’t really understand us, or respect our boundaries, our sovereignty. There’s a deep-seated wariness of anything that could undermine our way of life. Many Canadians feel a strong sense of national identity. This isn’t just about politics; it’s about culture, values, and everything that makes us who we are.
And then there’s the reaction to the “annexation” talk itself. The notion that it’s being floated around yet again is infuriating to many. This type of rhetoric is incredibly divisive and insulting. It feels like a slap in the face to everything Canada stands for. So I feel the same as many Canadians in saying this.
Of course, there are questions about the trade deal talks, and what might come out of it. Is he just trying to get something out of it? Trying to get a better deal for America? Maybe it’s not about the trade at all, but about a larger picture. It’s pretty clear, he’s not interested in just buying our stuff.
Then there’s the figure of Carney. It seems like he’s the guy in the meetings, the one who has to sit there and listen to this nonsense. Apparently, Trump thinks he’s going to be “very happy” after the meeting. But why? I get the impression that most of us would like Carney to come out after these meetings and just lie like Trump, but that’s not what he does. Maybe he just has to sit there, listen, and try to maintain a shred of diplomatic decorum.
It all begs the question: Why even bother? Why does Carney even try to talk to Trump, who will just walk back on any deals he makes? The bottom line is, it feels like a waste of time. It’s like talking to a wall.
But hey, let’s not forget the elephant in the room: the Epstein files. Everyone wants to know what’s in them. Maybe if Trump released those, there would be some good to come out of it, but that’s just wishful thinking at this point.
In the end, this whole “merger” thing is just a non-starter. It’s a distraction. It’s a joke. It’s a threat that’s hard to take seriously. It’s not going to happen.