Summary
A new Leger poll reveals that 27% of Canadians now consider the U.S. an “enemy” country, while 30% still see it as an ally.
The survey follows escalating tensions, including President Trump’s tariff threats and his suggestion that Canada should become a U.S. state.
Trump remains widely unpopular in Canada, with 74% viewing him unfavorably. Political affiliation influences perceptions, with Conservatives more likely to see the U.S. as an ally.
Liberals, NDP, and Bloc Québécois supporters view the U.S. more negatively.
I’m an American, and I have never felt more politically or ideologically alienated from the country that is supposedly “mine”. Seriously considering fucking off, finding somewhere else to live, and renouncing my citizenship.
We gotta fight this. Can’t just leave.
But the majority of people here want this.
They can have Kentucky, but I’d fight for the PNW. We shouldn’t be one big country anyway.
the majority who bothered to vote, that is. I’d be willing to bet that even the shiftless morons who spend all day posting selfies and ignoring reality could eventually be motivated to action if things get bad enough down there. once they lose their followers and have nobody to pose for, what’s left for them to do? everybody needs a cause, even if it’s an idiotic one. you gotta fight— for your right— to post seellllllfies
I’m honestly not sure this context is winnable.
Your country is under siege. If control isn’t regained, the America we once knew will be as history as the Weimar Republic.
Precisely the comparison I’ve been trying to make for a while now
I’m currently setting that in motion for myself. Taking the chance to go back to college in another country and hoping to basically getting a do over for my life
That’s because you are not America. When they talk about making America better, they’re not talking about you. Never did
Edit: I want to make it clear that what I mean is that they don’t care about the people, not that they shouldn’t
Yep. I’m a cishet white dude but even just as an atheist I’ve never been a “real” American in the eyes of far too many. And now the Christofascists are seizing control.
You should know that until you do renounce your citizenship, you’ll have to pay taxes in the US even if you live in another country. AFAIK only 2 countries in the world still use citizenship-based taxation: USA and Eritrea.
Also, if you ever do try to renounce your citizenship, it’s much more difficult than you might think. The people I know who have done it had to pay tens of thousands of dollars to complete the process, despite being up to date on their taxes and not being at all rich.