American Politics 4.0 - Orangeyou Glad He’s Back?

[CorsiHockeyLeague]

Originally Posted by BigThief

Baby boy, I'm talking taking the streets. Marching on the Whitehouse, organized with shadow governments and getting military on your should.

That doesn't seem very likely. Most people are pretty risk averse so if you get these types of actors it's likely not going to be en masse and not in Washington where they'll get stopped by security. I could see someone shooting up a GOP congressman's town hall or something though. Maybe someone puts their MAGA neighbours in the hospital, lights a building on fire, that sort of thing. Again, Mangioni-esque stuff.

[BigThief]

Originally Posted by CorsiHockeyLeague

That doesn't seem very likely.

Yes, thank you.

[pseudoreality]

Originally Posted by Locke

Am I missing a pop culture reference or do you mean 'Coup D'Etat?'

Maybe he was going for the Kumite? You know, like the one in Bloodsport.

[Scroopy Noopers]

Originally Posted by BigThief

Never been a fanatic or extreme about this stuff but people in America need to take to the streets, make these people uncomfortable, "kudatah" time.

Originally Posted by Locke

Am I missing a pop culture reference or do you mean 'Coup D'Etat?'

I’m assuming this is the official “American” spelling.

[All In Good Time]

Originally Posted by BigThief

Never been a fanatic or extreme about this stuff but people in America need to take to the streets, make these people uncomfortable, "kudatah" time.

What the hell does Lion King have to do with this?

[Party Elephant]

Originally Posted by CorsiHockeyLeague

That doesn't seem very likely. Most people are pretty risk averse so if you get these types of actors it's likely not going to be en masse and not in Washington where they'll get stopped by security. I could see someone shooting up a GOP congressman's town hall or something though. Maybe someone puts their MAGA neighbours in the hospital, lights a building on fire, that sort of thing. Again, Mangioni-esque stuff.

None of these actions you're describing are "Mangionesque". Luigi's action was calculated and precise, what you are describing is broad and chaotic.

[8 Ball]

Originally Posted by pseudoreality

Maybe he was going for the Kumite? You know, like the one in Bloodsport.

This

[Locke]

Originally Posted by pseudoreality

Maybe he was going for the Kumite? You know, like the one in Bloodsport.

I always get overthrowing states and illegal underground battle competitions mixed up!

And, like 9/11, The Lion King always has something to do with current events!

[surferguy]

Isn’t it a reference to a quote from the petro patriots/convoy crowds showing just how smart they are?

[BigThief]

Originally Posted by pseudoreality

Maybe he was going for the Kumite? You know, like the one in Bloodsport.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calga...atah-1.3401690

[btimbit]

Edit: Bigthief posted the same link at the same time

[FlamesAddiction]

Originally Posted by CliffFletcher

From what I’ve read, it would be extremely difficult for Canada to join the EU. One of the criteria is the country has to be European. Since Canada isn’t geographically in Europe, it would have to make an argument that Canada is culturally European - which would obviously open a whole can of worms. And even if all the barriers were overcome, you’re looking at a 10+ year process.

It was posted a while back, but a DW reporter asked this question to an EU rep a couple of weeks ago and the answer was that it would not be impossible for Canada to join noting that "European" is not defined as strictly geographical. They mentioned that Morocco had applied and was turned down for not being "European enough", noting not just geography but culture, values, history, political alignment. The EU also affirmed that Armenia, which is technically considered to be in West Asia geographically, is considered "European" due to culture and values. Most of Europe's eastern border with Asia is culturally defined or geographically arbitrary.

There would be a lot of challenges though. The Canadian agricultural industry would have to be overhauled because a lot of our practices do not meet EU standards. There is also reluctance from some countries like Poland to let in countries with relaxed immigration policies. I don't think any of these issues would be insurmountable though.

The more recent talk has been about a "CanEU" union, therefore rules about joining the actual EU wouldn't apply.

[Locke]

Originally Posted by btimbit

Edit: Bigthief posted the same link at the same time

Yeah, I didn't remember an Anti-NDP article from nearly a decade ago in the US Politics thread.

Mea Culpa.

[Barnet Flame]

Originally Posted by dieHARDflameZ

JD Vance and Trump are two of the biggest turds on the planet. Someone needs to slap the #### out of both of them.

They are not two of, they are the two biggest turds, with Musk making up the holy turdity.

[WideReceiver]

Norway: "American warship, go **** yourself.”

[missdpuck]

Well, koudeta is Haitian Creole for coup d’etat.

After the coup in ‘91 there was a popular news clip of a Haitian woman yelling that down here in Little Haiti. So, like the idiots we were, we walked around imitating her.

[LChoy]

While there would be challenges for Canada to formally join the EU, a more easier route is to establish a special relationship with the EU like the Scandinavian countries have.

[BigThief]

Originally Posted by Locke

Yeah, I didn't remember an Anti-NDP article from nearly a decade ago in the US Politics thread.
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Yeah, no one was saying you should

[#-3]

Originally Posted by Slava

I think Canadians should be very concerned about that exchange yesterday. It’s not hard to see our PM sitting there, being dressed down by Trump and Vance with the same rhetoric and facing our own existential crisis. Would anyone really be that surprised at this point, if whoever our Prime Minister ends up being faces this same line of attack and same idea of a US claim on our sovereignty and resources in exchange for defence?

You know, I don't know if Canada has the state capacity to do so, and I hope if we do it would be impossible for any of us to find out. But we really should be trying to develop assets of these former generals and sec defs who are openly critical of Trump and/or were dismissed without cause.

These guy obviously do see the clear and present risk of US military action beyond what they are willing to stomach. I think our best hope is if/when the order comes down to take something from Canada by force, we have infiltrated the ranks to the extent that the answer is no, similar to when he ordered the military to shoot protestors in Washington in the legs, they just used tear gas and riot gear instead. Hopefully if he orders them into Canada they just don't.

[Mr.Coffee]

Originally Posted by #-3

You know, I don't know if Canada has the state capacity to do so, and I hope if we do it would be impossible for any of us to find out. But we really should be trying to develop assets of these former generals and sec defs who are openly critical of Trump and/or were dismissed without cause.

These guy obviously do see the clear and present risk of US military action beyond what they are willing to stomach. I think our best hope is if/when the order comes down to take something from Canada by force, we have infiltrated the ranks to the extent that the answer is no, similar to when he ordered the military to shoot protestors in Washington in the legs, they just used tear gas and riot gear instead. Hopefully if he orders them into Canada they just don't.

Any strategy based out of hope will fail. If the US military is told to invade, they will invade- 100%.

You cannot trust the Americans, and Canadians need to ACT in their own self interests and do everything necessary to protect Canada. If we care about Canada.

This is why I am personally very disappointed so far with Canada’s actions. Not words- which are meaningless- our actions, which have been and continue to be weak and hollow.