Americans are so nice, at least those whom I have met and known, be it in real or cyber life, as in the blogosphere. They are pretty understanding about Canada as we read in this post from the Palmer Report from April 06 2025 that I leave with you, below. For me, the friendship isn't over on a personal level, but it sure has changed on the world stage.
Best friends go together like peas in a pod. Best friends are often the glue that holds one together; they can also act as healing balms to soothe, to encourage, and to love unconditionally. Best friends are for enjoying sunny times out and whispering confidences late at night. Best friends never judge you—they love you for who you are, and their adoration is evident in their daily actions and words.And for a long time, that was exactly how it was between the United States and Canada. Their love for each other was evident—until Donald Trump snuffed out the light of love quicker than one could say, senile traitor. “Over.” A breakup has occurred, unraveling a friendship. Canada has announced that its friendship with us “is over.”“It’s over.” A century and a half of love, friendship, and goodwill. The fault lies on the doorstep of a Putin-loving felon. Our friendship survived: The Great Depression. The Cold War. 9/11. But now — all goodwill has vanished. Prime Minister Mark Carney made this announcement, and I imagine he made it with sorrow: “We will need to ensure that Canada can succeed in a drastically different world.”Yes, it IS different. Donald Trump has made it so. Can you blame Canada? Threats of annexation. Crippling tariffs. No wonder Canada is so upset. DONALD TRUMP CAUSED THIS BREAKUP. But there is cause for hope, I would like Canada to know that WE, the American people, still love them.. . .We think the world of them. And you know what, friends and readers? All breakups are not permanent. Sometimes, reconciliation can and does happen. That is what will happen here eventually. We will once again come together, a festival of lights and apologize—apologize to Canada—for the deranged senility and viral impudence of one man who tried to split us, but did not succeed.
I offer my own heart felt apology from WA State. I did not vote for that clown but there he is.
ReplyDeleteIt is really a sad state of affairs on world stage
ReplyDeleteThe American-Canadian relationship is stronger than 1 idiot.
ReplyDeleteWhat Liam said. May this horrible situation pass soon.
ReplyDeleteThank you for your kind words. That man has harmed us all by ripping a great friendship apart. I just heard Brian Klass author of "Fluke" state that the man's stupidity will take a generation to fix. I won't be around to see it I guess.
ReplyDeletePerhaps if Canada had not allowed drugs and undocumented immigrants to cross with impunity, our governments would still be friends. I don't hold it against you Canadians citizens though. I don't think our current government could have done any better had the flow be going in the opposite direction but that hasn't ever been the case. Why do people still want to sneak into American but not Canada?
ReplyDeletePerhaps after both political party's have had their way and spent us into bankruptcy, I can start over again north of the border. Perhaps not though because Google assures me that Canadians are also carrying debt and increased it by 25% in the last four years. Perhaps they need to start charging more in tariffs. Oh... wait...
We all will outlast him, and put this idiocracy behind us.
ReplyDeleteThe relationship is damaged for sure. I fell for the Americans, at the same time I don’t trust their leader.
ReplyDeleteCitizens know where it's a. We respect each other.
ReplyDeleteI didn't vote for the idiot. But Kansas has a few besides the Scarecrow, Cowardly Lion and the Tin Man. Canada might get more folks coming to live from the U.S. than arrived during 'nam. Hope friendships stay solid. The world needs them around our amazing moron. Linda in Kansas, with Dorothy and Toto
ReplyDeleteAnother apology from WA state. We love Canada here!
ReplyDeleteIt’s always insightful to see reflections on the shifting dynamics between countries, especially when personal bonds are involved. The friendship between Canada and the United States, as you’ve pointed out, has certainly gone through a turbulent time, largely shaped by recent political events. The way you describe the longstanding relationship between the two countries—based on mutual support through crises—is a reminder of the deep connections that can be affected by leadership and global tensions. It’s comforting to know that despite the challenges, hope for reconciliation remains strong, particularly from the American people.
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We saw lots of pro-Canada signs and wear at the protest rally here Saturday. Rick wore his had and I would have worn my t-shirt except that it was too darned cold! That's true about countries coming together after a challenging time (think US after Pearl Harbor and now good with Japan -- or at least, as good as they are with anyone these days). But I'm glad that the relationship between countries isn't affecting the relationships between their peoples.
ReplyDeleteSenile idiot...a perfect description. I am so sad to see the relationship between the US and so many countries being scarred by our orange buffoon. It's sickening.
ReplyDeleteIf it were only one man, I could feel this. But. It is Trump AND his enablers AND the large fraction of voters who put him in there in the first place AND the wimps in both Democratic and Republican caucuses (or whatever they call them) that are not standing up to the destruction of American justice and democracy.
ReplyDeleteI’m with Mary G. He’s the face of it, but so many people voted for him. So many people stayed home and did not vote. So many Republicans in congress, in business, in our courts, are afraid of the repercussions of saying ‘NO’ to him, that they go against their own beliefs. I worry for our democracy, and I completely understand other countries, especially our close allies like Canada, taking a strong second look at this relationship. It’s going to take more than candy and flowers to get this relationship back on track.
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