Hey frens,
First off, I’m pro-Trump all the way. I would have voted for him three times if not for the little fact that I’m not American. I’ve followed Q since the beginning with y’all and the whole nine yards. WWG1WGA.
That said, I’ve noticed a recurring theme lately that concerns me.
Vladimir Putin recently said that Trump will “restore order quickly” and that U.S. allies—including Europe—will “stand at the master’s feet and gently wag their tails.”
That’s probably true.
Putin’s framing suggests that Trump’s America isn’t about partnerships—it’s about submission. He sees power as dominance, not cooperation.
Regarding Canada, Trump recently said:
“We don’t need anything they have. We have unlimited energy, should make our own cars, and have more lumber than we can ever use. Without this massive subsidy, Canada ceases to exist as a viable country. Harsh but true! Therefore, Canada should become our cherished 51st State. Much lower taxes, and far better military protection for the people of Canada — AND NO TARIFFS!”
I get that he’s negotiating, but this kind of rhetoric doesn’t sit well with a lot of Canadians. Imagine being told by the most powerful man on Earth that your country is useless and non-viable.
Now, I’m not making excuses for Canada. We should have invested in value-added exports decades ago instead of relying on raw oil and lumber. That’s on us. But it’s something we can change.
A huge reason why Trump has been popular worldwide is that he’s worked to reduce American interference in global affairs. Unlike his modern predecessors, he didn’t start any wars. He stayed out of conflicts that weren’t his fight and actively pursued peace. He’s campaigned on—and is delivering on—a promise to dismantle the deep state, and the world has cheered him on for it.
The old American empire spent decades toppling governments, enforcing financial dependence, and projecting military power across the world. That’s the legacy people wanted to see end. And for that, we thank Trump a thousand times over.
But what the world doesn’t want is a new American empire—one based on dominance, even if the deep state has been removed.
If Canada (or any country) doesn’t produce something America needs, fine—shop elsewhere, build it yourself. But does that mean we need to be assimilated? I don’t think so.
I don’t fully understand why Trump wants to move into Gaza. From what I gather, Greenland is getting a deal they like, and I have no issue with that. But this general shift toward an America First, everyone else submits model isn’t what many of us expected.
I hope it’s just a bargaining tactic. But it’s been on my mind, so I figured I’d throw it out here. Maybe I’ll catch some flak, but hopefully, it sparks some discussion too.
You guys are amazing, btw—this board is coolbeans.
Thanks for reading!
Beyond just a bargaining tactic, I believe he wants to happen in Canada, and literally every country, what is happening now in America. Throw off your oppressors. Develop national pride. Stop being sorry for everything that isn’t your fault. Tell America, oh yeah? You’re wrong! We’re awesome!! (That would have been white pride hate speech just a few days ago) Now, it’s anti-Trump so it’s okay.
I wholeheartedly agree! He doesn’t really want to “dominate” any country, he wants them to stand up for themselves and find the prosperity that’s within the people. I’m so giddy for what this year is going to bring!
Its not him just saying, but a fact that most economies around the world are non-viable and depend on the Petro-dollar scam.
This is part of the disclosure phase where ugly things comes to light. Will it be enjoyable? You bet it wont be.
But without shining light on the cockroach infestation, people wont decide to clean their house.
That’s a fair point.
Canada is subservient to the British Empire. And, the current iteration of the British Empire has been fucking around way too much on the American side of the pond and, collaborating with global forces antagonistic towards America. It will end by any means necessary. It's past time to put the euro-monarchy back in its old-world place.
I am confident that Canada can, and will liberate itself long before any proposed annexation happens, thus negating the need for liberation from the USA.
What you think of as the "old American empire" is actually the neo-American empire. The real old American empire was mostly an isolationist nation that followed the Monroe doctrine, prior to world war 1.
I have had similar concerns. But I’m pretty sure it’s a bargaining tactic. “Art of the Deal.” 😉
Yeah it seems contrary to everything up till now, which puts a lot of weight into the bargaining tactic camp.
I suppose if you need to foment change, you pull whatever levers are at your fingers to at least break things loose. Nothing changes while everything remains frozen.
Good point to consider.
As others already said, and I will expand on it, Trump wants other countries to be successful.
He said this, for instance, yesterday, about Iran, considered to be his enemy. He said it towards the Palestinians, towards the Kurds, towards China, etc. The list is quite long.
This leaves room for some pause to examine the reason for this item to be on your mind. Instinctively, you reject to be dominated. That's good. On the other hand, the facts on the ground are, SHOULD the US dissolve any form of subsidy to Canada, it is over.
If Greenlenad is needed for National/ International Security, than it follows that Canada is not far behind. Simply look at a map.
From a security point of view, if you can create a region that is self-sufficient, what do you need the rest for? IT makes international diplomacy so much easier.
At any rate, it creates a driver for a different alignment, and it will show, each country has look within itself and go back to the foundation of the raison d'etre: What is the primary function of government in relation to the people?
IF government, and state , is a consequence of and by the people, then it follows, the people are the "parens patriae". Not the state. And thus, the State is subservient to the people, not the other way around.
This turned upside down world, this Davy Jones Locker type of world needs to end. This also means to end the endless state of emergency by means of which .gov grows and grows and grows and metastasizes all over the body politic. .gov is and remains a necessary evil.
The bloat needs to be removed. Those that are capable of this, will win. Those that do not, will finally perish.
Well, anon, you said it yourself: "I get that he’s negotiating, but..."
As a transactional president, a businessman all of his life, EVERYTHING is a negotiation. His words (sorry if they're hurtful to you) are not aimed at you, but at your leadership, the ones who can make change happen. The old "art of diplomacy" has not been working well, at least for America, for a long time now. With Trump, the velvet gloves are off and he's going straight for the throat.
It's the only way things can get done to bring about positive change, both for America AND, in the long run, for Canada and other nations as well. Yes, Trump is a wrecking ball, but that's precisely what I voted for.
Take a deep breath, all this posturing by Trump is what's called "The Art of the Deal". The 48hr. rule doesn't apply here, more like the 48 DAY rule.
Sit back with your popcorn and enjoy the show!