I actually have apologized for Trump. It's embarrassing. One guy from Alberta tried to make me feel better by pointing out there's people similar to the typical Trump voter in Canada.
I actually have apologized for Trump. It's embarrassing. One guy from Alberta tried to make me feel better by pointing out there's people similar to the typical Trump voter in Canada.
Well, one at least.
With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be careful. Strive to be happy. ~ Desiderata
We just watch the 1993 move, "Dave" about a guy (Kevin Kline) who becomes a stand-in look alike president when the real president becomes incapacitated. Great movie, a lot of fun, and a very clear picture of the kind of character many of us would like to see in a president. That character as presented in this movie IS NOT what we will be seeing any time soon but the idea is there and ideas are fuel for real change for the better so if you like that kind of thing, this movie is for you!
I recall seeing that movie a few times on tv, and always thinking "ok, so the basic message is this guy is incorruptible because he isn't a real politician?". Shit. I guess we're all fucked then. LOL
"Oh Canada...you're beautiful when you're drunk" -EV 8/14/93
I actually have apologized for Trump. It's embarrassing. One guy from Alberta tried to make me feel better by pointing out there's people similar to the typical Trump voter in Canada.
Well, one at least.
HAHA!
"Oh Canada...you're beautiful when you're drunk" -EV 8/14/93
sometimes I think it's weird that I talk more american politics than your average american. and I'm canadian.
Yeah, same... but their politics are just so fucking fascinating and crazy! Way more so than Canadian federal politics (provincial politics is where you find the really juicy stuff in Canada, haha).
With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be careful. Strive to be happy. ~ Desiderata
sometimes I think it's weird that I talk more american politics than your average american. and I'm canadian.
No kidding. I never see your avatar next to the Canadian Politics thread. You're a closeted American.
I will admit I know more of US politics than I do canadian. And that's probably mostly because of this website. and social media. it keeps me engaged whether I like it or not.
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sometimes I think it's weird that I talk more american politics than your average american. and I'm canadian.
No kidding. I never see your avatar next to the Canadian Politics thread. You're a closeted American.
I will admit I know more of US politics than I do canadian. And that's probably mostly because of this website. and social media. it keeps me engaged whether I like it or not.
HFD I said a few times somewhere but don't quote where that coming on this forum makes me lose track that I am Canadian sometimes. Getting caught up in some of the ways Americans think and act over politics pushes buttons. I have to remind myself every now and then I am in an American forum. We are neighbours but we are different. Both in good ways.
I've met some Canadians at different times recently on their vacation and I always feel the need to apologize to them about Trump.
Whenever I go North and meet people, or even my Canadian relatives will ask "WTF is up with your idea for good presidential candidates?"
I live in Canada and most people that I come across just laugh and shake their head at the two candidates that could become POTUS...lol
we do laugh, but unfortunately this has opened the door to the possibility of having our own Trump mockery up here. Kevin O'Leary has been asked and won't comment if he would make a run for federal office in Ottawa. He's as much or more of a blowhard idiot like Trump.
And there is a LOT of hate towards Trudeau right now. Reminds of the disgust towards Obama.
"Oh Canada...you're beautiful when you're drunk" -EV 8/14/93
I've met some Canadians at different times recently on their vacation and I always feel the need to apologize to them about Trump.
Whenever I go North and meet people, or even my Canadian relatives will ask "WTF is up with your idea for good presidential candidates?"
I live in Canada and most people that I come across just laugh and shake their head at the two candidates that could become POTUS...lol
we do laugh, but unfortunately this has opened the door to the possibility of having our own Trump mockery up here. Kevin O'Leary has been asked and won't comment if he would make a run for federal office in Ottawa. He's as much or more of a blowhard idiot like Trump.
And there is a LOT of hate towards Trudeau right now. Reminds of the disgust towards Obama.
Kevin O'Leary would first have to gain the conservative leadership, I just don't see that happening...I also don't see him waiting 6-7 years have a realistic shot, Trudeau will likely be giving a second term...
Wow Trudeau has it rough, still high in popular support, must be tough. If Trudeau is facing voter backlash it's because people have come to the realization that they a elected a conservative in liberal clothes...as I've said "meet the new boss, same as the old".
I have certain rules I live by ... My First Rule ... I don't believe anything the government tells me ... George Carlin
"Life Is What Happens To You When Your Busy Making Other Plans" John Lennon
I've met some Canadians at different times recently on their vacation and I always feel the need to apologize to them about Trump.
Whenever I go North and meet people, or even my Canadian relatives will ask "WTF is up with your idea for good presidential candidates?"
I live in Canada and most people that I come across just laugh and shake their head at the two candidates that could become POTUS...lol
we do laugh, but unfortunately this has opened the door to the possibility of having our own Trump mockery up here. Kevin O'Leary has been asked and won't comment if he would make a run for federal office in Ottawa. He's as much or more of a blowhard idiot like Trump.
And there is a LOT of hate towards Trudeau right now. Reminds of the disgust towards Obama.
Kevin O'Leary would first have to gain the conservative leadership, I just don't see that happening...I also don't see him waiting 6-7 years have a realistic shot, Trudeau will likely be giving a second term...
Wow Trudeau has it rough, still high in popular support, must be tough. If Trudeau is facing voter backlash it's because people have come to the realization that they a elected a conservative in liberal clothes...as I've said "meet the new boss, same as the old".
no one saw Trump winning the nom, either.
I just saw someone post something on facebook about trudeau, and the sheer amount of hate towards the guy was astounding. and it was from the right, as far as I could tell. I was pretty surprised.
"Oh Canada...you're beautiful when you're drunk" -EV 8/14/93
I've met some Canadians at different times recently on their vacation and I always feel the need to apologize to them about Trump.
Whenever I go North and meet people, or even my Canadian relatives will ask "WTF is up with your idea for good presidential candidates?"
I live in Canada and most people that I come across just laugh and shake their head at the two candidates that could become POTUS...lol
we do laugh, but unfortunately this has opened the door to the possibility of having our own Trump mockery up here. Kevin O'Leary has been asked and won't comment if he would make a run for federal office in Ottawa. He's as much or more of a blowhard idiot like Trump.
And there is a LOT of hate towards Trudeau right now. Reminds of the disgust towards Obama.
Kevin O'Leary would first have to gain the conservative leadership, I just don't see that happening...I also don't see him waiting 6-7 years have a realistic shot, Trudeau will likely be giving a second term...
Wow Trudeau has it rough, still high in popular support, must be tough. If Trudeau is facing voter backlash it's because people have come to the realization that they a elected a conservative in liberal clothes...as I've said "meet the new boss, same as the old".
no one saw Trump winning the nom, either.
I just saw someone post something on facebook about trudeau, and the sheer amount of hate towards the guy was astounding. and it was from the right, as far as I could tell. I was pretty surprised.
admittedly I know very little of Kevin O'Leary outside his tv persona, is there any evidence he is anything like trump? yes he's loud like Trump so is Clinton and Sanders...but honestly I don't see the connection and it's an unlikely scenario considering he hasn't even thrown his hat into ring for the conservative leadership...and I haven't heard his name mentioned to the conservative leadership in sometime. But I seriously doubt he's any less qualified than Trudeau! So other than his tv persona and how he comes across on tv, where is the evidence he's like Trump.
If, and that's a big if he did throw his hat in the ring, then I believe he'd be doing it because he wants to be PM, unlike Trump who doesn't want to be president, who likely never thought his run would get this far and is doing everything in power to undermine his own campaign.
And both Trump and O'Leary becoming leaders of their respective countries would be a considerable downgrade in lifestyle, don't yeah think?
Well I wouldn't rely on facebook or any online comments to really gauge how people feel toward Trudeau, Trudeau is nothing like the POTUS, for starters he saw the value in withdrawing our jets from the Middle East, he sees the value in peacekeeping...the us and their POTUS does not share Canadian values, they are war mongers and always will be. From what I understand he brought out the youth vote in the last election...now if he doesn't follow through on electoral reform, pot legalization then he'll likely lose that vote, and since he's obviously pro pipeline and will likely approve another pipeline by the end of the year he'll likely lose any of the environmental crowd...even with all that he will get a second term, the NDP and Cons still need a leader...so I see him winning a second term, I would prefer an NDP minority.
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I have certain rules I live by ... My First Rule ... I don't believe anything the government tells me ... George Carlin
"Life Is What Happens To You When Your Busy Making Other Plans" John Lennon
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"Life Is What Happens To You When Your Busy Making Other Plans" John Lennon
"Life Is What Happens To You When Your Busy Making Other Plans" John Lennon
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"Life Is What Happens To You When Your Busy Making Other Plans" John Lennon
I said a few times somewhere but don't quote where that coming on this forum makes me lose track that I am Canadian sometimes.
Getting caught up in some of the ways Americans think and act over politics pushes buttons. I have to remind myself every now and then I am in an American forum.
We are neighbours but we are different.
Both in good ways.
And there is a LOT of hate towards Trudeau right now. Reminds of the disgust towards Obama.
-EV 8/14/93
Wow Trudeau has it rough, still high in popular support, must be tough. If Trudeau is facing voter backlash it's because people have come to the realization that they a elected a conservative in liberal clothes...as I've said "meet the new boss, same as the old".
"Life Is What Happens To You When Your Busy Making Other Plans" John Lennon
I just saw someone post something on facebook about trudeau, and the sheer amount of hate towards the guy was astounding. and it was from the right, as far as I could tell. I was pretty surprised.
-EV 8/14/93
If, and that's a big if he did throw his hat in the ring, then I believe he'd be doing it because he wants to be PM, unlike Trump who doesn't want to be president, who likely never thought his run would get this far and is doing everything in power to undermine his own campaign.
And both Trump and O'Leary becoming leaders of their respective countries would be a considerable downgrade in lifestyle, don't yeah think?
Well I wouldn't rely on facebook or any online comments to really gauge how people feel toward Trudeau, Trudeau is nothing like the POTUS, for starters he saw the value in withdrawing our jets from the Middle East, he sees the value in peacekeeping...the us and their POTUS does not share Canadian values, they are war mongers and always will be. From what I understand he brought out the youth vote in the last election...now if he doesn't follow through on electoral reform, pot legalization then he'll likely lose that vote, and since he's obviously pro pipeline and will likely approve another pipeline by the end of the year he'll likely lose any of the environmental crowd...even with all that he will get a second term, the NDP and Cons still need a leader...so I see him winning a second term, I would prefer an NDP minority.
"Life Is What Happens To You When Your Busy Making Other Plans" John Lennon