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Sickening when she says it’s paid for by the Feds. It’s paid for by taxpayers.
Sickening when she says it’s paid for by the Feds. It’s paid for by taxpayers.
Critiques government spending framing by asserting taxpayers fund programs, combining fiscal policy analysis with moral objection.
RetiredNewfie Feb 24, 2026
The liberal government has ruined our country. We need them to go and finally have a mentally well conservative government that's actually for the people.
The liberal government has ruined our country. We need them to go and finally have a mentally well conservative government that's actually for the people.
The comment criticizes the current government's policies and implicitly calls for voting out the incumbent party.
If0n702 Jan 27, 2026
It is a bad choice of news topic. The news should be more focus on the health, housing, unemployment and etc.
It is a bad choice of news topic. The news should be more focus on the health, housing, unemployment and etc.
Criticizes news coverage priorities, arguing focus should be on health, housing, and unemployment rather than immigration.
catnap9229 Jan 20, 2026
We let way too many people in canada.
We let way too many people in canada.
Direct criticism of Canadian immigration policy, arguing that admission levels are too high.
jmcdonald6063 Jan 27, 2026
We shouldn't offer Healthcare of any kind to non citizens or non permanent residents. Let's say that again another way. Healthcare should only go to citizens and permanent residents, and temporary foriegn workers. Nobody else …
We shouldn't offer Healthcare of any kind to non citizens or non permanent residents. Let's say that again another way. Healthcare should only go to citizens and permanent residents, and temporary foriegn workers. Nobody else should get anything unless they pay up front out of pocket.
Commenter proposes a specific policy position restricting healthcare access based on immigration status, framed as a critique of current policy.
chriscatherwood4806 Feb 24, 2026
At this point what has not reached a breaking point? Healthcare, education, infrastructure, inflation, housing. But hey don't worry, elows up and we can do this right
At this point what has not reached a breaking point? Healthcare, education, infrastructure, inflation, housing. But hey don't worry, elows up and we can do this right
Catalogs multiple systemic failures (healthcare, housing, inflation) and critiques government's inability to address them.
yezill Jan 20, 2026
Trudeau is trash ?️
Trudeau is trash ?️
Brief dismissive criticism of Trudeau as a leader, expressing disapproval of his performance.
@ravenodinson7483 Mar 4, 2025
what pisses me the most is that when I want to go there I have to comply with a billion visa requirements to stay for 10 days and these dirty bastards get a citizenship for …
what pisses me the most is that when I want to go there I have to comply with a billion visa requirements to stay for 10 days and these dirty bastards get a citizenship for nothing
Expresses frustration with immigration policy disparities while using dehumanizing language that reflects demographic anxiety.
bodytudee Jan 27, 2026
*my brain tells me that this might have been legal +10 years ago, NOT in 2026.*
*my brain tells me that this might have been legal +10 years ago, NOT in 2026.*
Commenter is critiquing the legality or appropriateness of immigration policy, suggesting practices that were once legal are no longer acceptable in 2026.
azioprism3635 Jan 27, 2026
Ur own ppl don’t like you Trudeau!!!
Ur own ppl don’t like you Trudeau!!!
Asserts lack of public support for Trudeau, critiquing his political standing and legitimacy.
@letssee11221 Mar 4, 2025
See the thing about the knife to protect yourself, that is incredibly illegal in Canada It's an offense to carry anything for self-defense. Would probably get in more trouble than the trafficker if we're being …
See the thing about the knife to protect yourself, that is incredibly illegal in Canada It's an offense to carry anything for self-defense. Would probably get in more trouble than the trafficker if we're being honest
Critiques Canadian self-defense laws and their enforcement relative to trafficking crimes.
immaleaf4964 Jan 27, 2026
I love how they tax half our income then act like heroes when they give back a max $420 per person. And I’m sure you need to be near poor line to get that.
I love how they tax half our income then act like heroes when they give back a max $420 per person. And I’m sure you need to be near poor line to get that.
Criticizes government taxation and welfare policy as inadequate and hypocritical.
blakeupham2349 Jan 18, 2026
So wait, hiring a felon who talks about eating cats and dogs isnt working? A well known liar promised cheaper groceries and the exact opposite is happening? Nahhh that cant be right
So wait, hiring a felon who talks about eating cats and dogs isnt working? A well known liar promised cheaper groceries and the exact opposite is happening? Nahhh that cant be right
Sarcastically criticizes government policy (grocery prices, hiring decisions) through ironic commentary about broken promises.
@Dekaide44 Mar 4, 2025
Trudeau is talking tough because he's about to be punted out of office. Great.....this idiot has destroyed Canada for 9 years and now he's going to poke the bear and run to his Quebec paradise …
Trudeau is talking tough because he's about to be punted out of office. Great.....this idiot has destroyed Canada for 9 years and now he's going to poke the bear and run to his Quebec paradise laughing the whole way.
Criticizes Trudeau's governance record and policies over nine years, with commentary on his political position.
@UPL-xl1yz Mar 4, 2025
Try: CLUELESS GOVERNMENT
Try: CLUELESS GOVERNMENT
Brief dismissal of government competence on immigration matters.
jdrury1973 Feb 28, 2026
12:49 You cant use a knife for self defence in Canada
12:49 You cant use a knife for self defence in Canada
Comment critiques Canadian self-defense law regarding knife use, focusing on government regulation.
DERTHIX Jan 27, 2026
We need ICE to step up in Canada, but they are pussies the government is corrupt! The Voting Libtard idiots want this, it has ruined Canada!
We need ICE to step up in Canada, but they are pussies the government is corrupt! The Voting Libtard idiots want this, it has ruined Canada!
Criticizes government immigration enforcement and blames political opponents, combining policy critique with partisan identity framing.
GoodCitizen-rq7wf Feb 25, 2026
Using a knife in self defence in Canada gets you 10+ years in jail.
Using a knife in self defence in Canada gets you 10+ years in jail.
Critiques Canadian self-defense law as overly punitive, framing it as a policy problem with implicit threat implications.
CrotchCrickets Jan 27, 2026
Who would image the man who bankrupted multiple companies is now working to destroy America’s economy. Republicans are you winning yet? Ready for the next economic depression?
Who would image the man who bankrupted multiple companies is now working to destroy America’s economy. Republicans are you winning yet? Ready for the next economic depression?
Criticizes economic policy and leadership while expressing anxiety about economic depression, combining policy critique with threat-based framing.
@Darkdjinn79 Mar 4, 2025
Why only respond with 30B tariffs and wait 21days for the other 125B?? Weak government
Why only respond with 30B tariffs and wait 21days for the other 125B?? Weak government
Questions the government's tariff response strategy, criticizing the timing and scale as inadequate.
@nateklein7342 Mar 4, 2025
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