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As a powerless American, I hope other countries will help curve Trump's madness/power kick. \n\nIt's embarrassing. He's destroying our economy, causing mass job loss, and just being played like a monkey by Musk, the Republican …
As a powerless American, I hope other countries will help curve Trump's madness/power kick. \n\nIt's embarrassing. He's destroying our economy, causing mass job loss, and just being played like a monkey by Musk, the Republican Party, and Putin. \n\nSeriously....I get his followers are either selfish rich people or ignorant barely passed highschool racists, but stupid/selfish is an excuse that only goes so far.
Criticizes Trump's policies and economic impact while framing it as moral failure, combining policy analysis with ethical judgment about leadership.
@shannaclankie184 Mar 4, 2025
I am shocked by all the praising comments from American on this site. As Canadians we are ashamed of this dumbass who is most disgraceful dumbass leader Canada has seen. He has destroyed Canada. People …
I am shocked by all the praising comments from American on this site. As Canadians we are ashamed of this dumbass who is most disgraceful dumbass leader Canada has seen. He has destroyed Canada. People are lining up at food banks. We are very poor. Joining the U.S.A is our only way out.
Primarily criticizes the Prime Minister and government policy (food banks, poverty), with secondary identity assertion (Canadian shame) and fear/threat framing (joining USA as escape).
@fatimaalzahra2644 Mar 4, 2025
The liberals minister for immigration doesn't have a clue. She is not going to win this argument. Just take a look around you. Sick of this.
The liberals minister for immigration doesn't have a clue. She is not going to win this argument. Just take a look around you. Sick of this.
Criticizes the immigration minister's competence and expresses general dissatisfaction with policy direction.
richardbarfett1569 Feb 26, 2026
This dude is a socialist that locked his people up during covid never forget
This dude is a socialist that locked his people up during covid never forget
Criticizes the Prime Minister's COVID policies and political ideology (socialism) while making a broader identity claim about governance.
@mister4tay568 Mar 4, 2025
Honestly, I can totally understand the actions of Trump and JD in their last interview with Zelensky but these tariffs against Mexico and Canada is something I don't get it all! Trump should be getting …
Honestly, I can totally understand the actions of Trump and JD in their last interview with Zelensky but these tariffs against Mexico and Canada is something I don't get it all! Trump should be getting as many allies as possible in such trouble times.
Analysis and criticism of Trump's tariff strategy against Canada and Mexico as counterproductive to alliance-building.
@felipeg.2733 Mar 4, 2025
Liberals have broke the social contract, we relied on them and they squandered our wealth. Liberals will let the fraud continue, because its cheaper to do nothing then put resources into finding them. They also …
Liberals have broke the social contract, we relied on them and they squandered our wealth. Liberals will let the fraud continue, because its cheaper to do nothing then put resources into finding them. They also don't have the will to tell public sector workers to get to work and find the fraud. Liberals would rather get those asylum claimants towards making voters out of them than do anything to curb the fraud.
Criticizes Liberal government handling of fraud, asylum processing, and public sector accountability while expressing concern about political motivations behind immigration policy.
itchyomalley Feb 23, 2026
Trudeau is an authoritarian and a liar. He will use this as an opportunity to tighten his grip on the throats of Canadians.
Trudeau is an authoritarian and a liar. He will use this as an opportunity to tighten his grip on the throats of Canadians.
Criticizes Trudeau as authoritarian and dishonest, expressing concern he will use crises to expand government control.
@philfromalaska4464 Mar 4, 2025
You can’t say you “slashed” something when the reduction is less than %10.
You can’t say you “slashed” something when the reduction is less than %10.
Disputes the accuracy of policy language ('slashed') when actual reduction is minimal, critiquing government framing.
ffffffffffiji Jan 3, 2026
“Slashed” Shows the smallest change in numbers ever
“Slashed” Shows the smallest change in numbers ever
Challenges the characterization of policy changes as 'slashed' when data shows minimal change, critiquing misleading language.
BobTheSlob0000 Jan 3, 2026
Stop taking advantage of the American Tax Payers!
Stop taking advantage of the American Tax Payers!
Criticizes government policy regarding taxpayer burden, though the comment appears misplaced in a Canadian immigration context.
@butchbustabade8111 Mar 4, 2025
A Trudeau, how come?\n You waited till Trump got in office to act on fentanyl and migrants flooding in usa you don't care. About our country.
A Trudeau, how come?\n You waited till Trump got in office to act on fentanyl and migrants flooding in usa you don't care. About our country.
Criticizes Trudeau for delayed action on fentanyl and migration, implying negligent governance and lack of care for Canada.
@neilyoung3470 Mar 4, 2025
Respect to the indian man who came as an RN and understood the problems with not working hard. He may have a rose-tinted view on Canada being no different than India, which is aproblem in …
Respect to the indian man who came as an RN and understood the problems with not working hard. He may have a rose-tinted view on Canada being no different than India, which is aproblem in itself, but the mindset is inherently what we want from our newcomers, and not just importing everyone from a hyper-specific area of another country in i.e. India. This is why selective immigration that has been done for years before Trudeau did wonders for this country. Very insightful. The race doesn't matter, the diversity we value is actually lost when you only import anything and don't vet anyone at all, it then becomes simply and factually non-diverse.
Critiques current immigration policy as insufficiently selective while praising past vetting practices, with underlying identity-based framing about diversity and national values.
summonstormx Jan 1, 2026
Trudeau is the biggest slime with low IQ. Trudeau is so good for Canada that he will be voted out so quickly and for good reasons.
Trudeau is the biggest slime with low IQ. Trudeau is so good for Canada that he will be voted out so quickly and for good reasons.
Attacks Trudeau's leadership and governance, calling for his removal through voting, framed as policy/leadership critique.
@marcmartinovic5366 Mar 4, 2025
As a Canadian I say let’s unite. But I also want Trudeau and his government gone as well. He’s super woke, record spending, over taxing, mass migration etc
As a Canadian I say let’s unite. But I also want Trudeau and his government gone as well. He’s super woke, record spending, over taxing, mass migration etc
Critiques Trudeau's policies (woke ideology, spending, taxation, migration) while asserting Canadian identity and desire for unity.
@richardramfire3971 Mar 4, 2025
Folk may think this reduction in immigration is far from any "slash" in numbers. Consider (search the web for "Is Canada's aging population an issue ?"): "Canada's aging population is a significant issue, creating major …
Folk may think this reduction in immigration is far from any "slash" in numbers. Consider (search the web for "Is Canada's aging population an issue ?"): "Canada's aging population is a significant issue, creating major challenges for the economy, healthcare, and social services, as more seniors require care while fewer younger workers support them, leading to potential labor shortages, strained budgets, and increased demand for healthcare and long-term support. The trend of more seniors than children under 15 puts pressure on economic growth and government finances, requiring substantial funding increases for health and care services. " For every positive to reduced immigration numbers, Canadians are going to discover that there will be negatives. The negatives might very well justify using the word "slash". Time will tell.
Nuanced analysis of immigration reduction trade-offs, citing aging population concerns and economic/healthcare impacts to contextualize policy debate.
CJVeniot Jan 3, 2026
Thats not enough. It should be 0.
Thats not enough. It should be 0.
Extreme position advocating zero immigration, presented as criticism of current policy as insufficiently restrictive.
frosttoice Jan 3, 2026
How did this clown get the job
How did this clown get the job
Dismissive criticism of a government official's competence and fitness for their position.
louiskwaku8879 Feb 27, 2026
Trudeau should shut his trap!! \nHe is the worst president Canada ever had
Trudeau should shut his trap!! \nHe is the worst president Canada ever had
Direct criticism of Trudeau's leadership and governance record as Canada's leader.
@freeurmind609 Mar 4, 2025
Stop fear-mongering. American people voted for a change and this tariff is just the beginning.
Stop fear-mongering. American people voted for a change and this tariff is just the beginning.
Defends Trump's tariff policy as legitimate democratic choice, critiquing the video's framing as fear-mongering rather than balanced analysis.
@user-wn4wq4lx7z Mar 4, 2025
Liberals are importing votes! They said they would slow down, but let 450 thousand immigrants last year. I am all for allowing immigration... at a rate that are infrastructure,schools and housing can handle .
Liberals are importing votes! They said they would slow down, but let 450 thousand immigrants last year. I am all for allowing immigration... at a rate that are infrastructure,schools and housing can handle .
Critiques government immigration policy as politically motivated vote-importing while arguing for immigration rates aligned with infrastructure capacity, balancing concern with openness.
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