• PlaidBaron@lemmy.world
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    4 days ago

    Its not a hatred of Americans. Its a hatred of America.

    The culture. The arrogance. The lack of respect for other nations. The blatant ignoring of rules and agreements they brokered. The list goes on.

    All things Americans have turned a blind eye towards for decades.

    So yeah, we know not all Americans are bad but theres no denying this has been allowed to happen.

    • IntangibleSloth@lemmy.world
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      3 days ago

      I’m not one for conspiracy theories, but I’m not quite convinced this was a legitimate victory. He mumbled something about “Elon knowing voting machine numbers” or some such on inauguration day. He’s letting Elon’s kid tell him to STFU on camera and is just sitting there taking it? Nah, something doesn’t add up to me.

    • Snot Flickerman@lemmy.blahaj.zone
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      Right, unfortunately it’s not Canadians job to make sure every single American they interact is “one of the good ones.”

      It’s an unfortunate guilt by association, but many, many, many of us Americans exhibit all of those qualities: arrogance, lack of respect for others, blatant ignoring of rules and agreements. Just generally being an asshole bully.

    • merc@sh.itjust.works
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      Nah, it’s some hatred of Americans too.

      Trump isn’t some dude who took power in a coup, he was elected by a pretty decisive margin. The house and senate are also GOP and were elected by a majority. And, this isn’t just about Trump. I clearly remember how the US verbally attacked Canada under George Bush Jr. too, because even though Canada was willing to send soldiers to fight and die alongside US soldiers in Afghanistan, it wasn’t willing to go on an adventure in Iraq too.

      This is who the US is now. Some dude posting on social media that “hey, it’s not all of us” or “this isn’t who we are” or whatever is empty. If you’re out in the streets, day after day, then sure, I’ll respect that effort. But, really, the US is now the Nazi Bar, and I don’t like Nazis.

    • Tiefling IRL@lemmy.blahaj.zone
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      4 days ago

      I just hope that y’all understand that those of us trying to flee are on your side 🥲

      It’s the ones who want to stay behind that you should be worried about

      • Snot Flickerman@lemmy.blahaj.zone
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        4 days ago

        Ehhhh, just wait till shit really hits the fan.

        The ones who helped this all happen will be the first demanding to be let in because… *checks notes… They are entirely selfish and arrogant.

        Give it time, and you’ll be competing with them to flee somewhere.

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      4 days ago

      At some point in life you’ll realize this is about homo sapiens when they form crowds and hierarchies, and not about just America.