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Trump is an asset of Vladimir Putin. When you look at who ultimately benefits from all the craziness because of Trump, it’s Putin. He is the benefactor of everything Trump is doing. We knew this a long time ago, he didn’t even want to peacefully transfer power, caused a riotous assault on the US capital, he has now given Putin everything when it comes to Ukraine, made a pathetic adolescent attempt to demonize Zelensky, and yet he still sits as the leader of the most power country in the world. He should be rotting in jail for the rest of his life. He has betrayed everything free democracies stand for.

Impeachment, while Democracy still has oxygen in its lungs and blood in its veins. Babylon will fall from within its own walls, if you remain idle.

England stands with Ukraine. Freedom and democracy against tyranny and dictatorship forever. Whatever the cost.

I support Canada! F*** us up Canada! Teach us a lesson. I will willingly suffer to save our democracy!

Dear Canada, many of us are so sorry for this. It's not what we want but idiots put our Democracy in much danger..... you are awesome! No blame for your response it is proper for your country...

Russia loves all of these developments. It will gain a wealthy ally to fight Western democracy. Trump loves this because he wants to become dictator, with MAGA and the Supreme Court supporting his wish.

Republicans will remove the tariffs after there tax cuts, they are trying to bankrupt our government to destroy Medicare and social security. Corporate greed will destroy democracy

Now that the US is led by a madman, Canada, Europe, Japan, South Korea, Australia, and New Zealand must strengthen their ties and cooperation. It's time to build a new alliance based on shared values and a commitment to freedom and democracy—because the US is falling, slowly turning into an idiocratic dystopia ruled by a corrupt oligarchy, just like Russia. We must also deepen our ties with other democracies worldwide and keep fighting for just causes and a better future.

Canadian here- I hate Trudeau just as much as most Canadians, and as it seems most Republican Americans do as well. But I fully stand behind him at this hour. He might have shit the bed for most Canadians during his time as PM, but when it mattered he has stood up for Canada. Review the facts and educate yourself on the current situation between CAN and the US. I will be the first to admit, Canada has not done enough in terms of its own security and military, but these failures should not be the decay in our friendship as nations. The US DOES NOT subsidize Canada, it DOES NOT give money to Canada. In simple terms- the larger country, with the largest economy in the world (USA) buys more from its Northern brother, which produces vast amounts of natural resources which the larger southern country requires. As for the booing seen at most recent sports events in Canada, that is directed at the President, not the average American. I myself would never boo a national anthem, an anthem that millions have sacrificed to protect and defend. But I understand the pain and anger that is coming from my country. We have always been allies, friends, and to most even family. I do hope that in the future our relationship can heal and move forward but the current actions being taken by the American admistration are horrendus and upsetting to most of the world outside of the US. I wish us all the best in the future, be nice to one another, and always remember that the US and Canada have fought, spilled blood, and died alongside one another in the fight for democracy and freedom around the world.

As a Canadian, I am proud to stand up for democracy, freedom and human rights..!

Trudeau may have become unpopular but witnessing this man stand for his country, stand for democracy I can only think of cloning him. This is the kind of man or politician that America needs right now. Sadly, most of our politicians are spineless flip-flopping with their principles and what they are supposed to represent and serve for not to the man in the oval office.

Where are the former US presidents? Have they said anything while their democracy and reputation is ruined? Where are the protests in US streets?

Stay strong Canada. Regarding democracy and freedom, we are united. A hug from Europe.

Trump domestic terrorists dismantling democracy Russian mole pos

As An American whose ancestors fought in the Revolutionary War, I am infuriated by the Russian puppet in our White House, and I hope that after we rid ourselves of the vile criminal Trump, we can restore our long happy friendship with our good neighbors in Canada. Please fight for democracy and stand with Ukraine.

As a U.S. Army veteran who proudly served this country, my love for America and unwavering respect for the Constitution drive me to speak out. What Trump did in that meeting with Zelensky wasn’t strength, it was weakness disguised as tough talk. Pressuring Ukraine to negotiate from a position of desperation only empowers Russia and signals to the world that U.S. commitments mean nothing.\n\nTrue leadership isn’t about catering to dictators or throwing allies under the bus. It’s about standing firm for democracy, national security, and the principles this country was built on. If we let billionaires and politicians treat global conflicts like a business deal, we’re betraying everything generations of Americans fought and died for. I won’t stay silent while our country’s integrity is sold off for personal gain. America deserves better.

Democracy does not works if majority voters are not intelligence enough.\nOr you will have majority house own will down vote lowering house or pensioners will vote for increase pention even if economy can not afford it

At least Canada has a functioning democracy with sane and reasonable leaders. From where I’m sitting, they are in better shape than the US.

During the cold war with russia once again trump's boyfriend putin then KGB spy tried using the Canadian border to gain access to the USA. Because Ukraine was forced by russia once again to be part of the USSR, many Ukrainian families were outright painted as red communists and forced to give up farms they had spent generations building from scratch. Ukainians were forced to live in brutal concentration camps in the far northern Canada. Unlike the Japanese, they have never been recognized nor compensated for losing everything and being imprisoned because of fear of russians. Ukrainians are always paying for others' poor behaviour. When will Ukrainians get the respect as human beings rather than an easy escape for delinquent politicians? stand up for the good people who are the dignified Ukrainians who fight now for democracy. Stop trump's public display of his intimate relations with putin before telling others that they are the problem contrary to all the evidence and historical persecution of the Ukrainian people.

I say the USA should sell out State by State to Global Police operated by the UN Councils. Then people could come to the USA and go home under a Joint Task Force Flag and still be a democracy while capitalizing on the Global Merger and spend the US Defense Budget on monitoring the Morality of the Government that invested in the State Ownership. It would be the USA and the State would be International. Also, immigrants coming here now are part of an Orthodox Holy War and will run out of people soon because they are focused on living out their Last Days...high ?

Hi, please keep reporting, we need more truth tellers on the ground. People need to see the problem, so that we can take appropriate action. Legitimate migrants can apply for migration, under asylum, working migration or investment reasons, in the USA, as elsewhere in other democracies.

There are BILLIONS of ppl who in Africa, South America and Islam multiplied one thousand times in 100 yrs. They will not stop rapidly recklessly multiplying and of course, high numbers of kids per adult, esp abandoned mothers, creates poverty. Even if they make it to adulthood on hand outs stolen from your tax dollars they cannot possibly keep up with infrastructure, housing, sanitation, education, roads etc for an exploding population. You cannot possibly keep up with their needs. Then they blame us for causing their poverty when ctually it's their own fault and these smears are propaganda to justify invading us, robbing us of our jobs, driving housing prices sky high and stealing our ID's, posing as us, and getting jobs they use to deny us survival in govt, banks, medical, housing, HR etc. YES THEY ARE> It's very obvious. They get a stolen passport then change the name, photo, reissue it and voila. They have their own corrupt people in position to do it on the back end. It's already been exposed in the UK for many years. It's a global program, carefully coordinated. And people in the inside are helping them led by foreign men in dresses. YES THEY ARE. The pope wants this. The Vatican has sworn to destroy democracy for as long as it's existed. That's a fact. There's zero liberty, votes, free speech in the Bible. ZERO. Read it again. Jesus rules with an iron rod over a global slave world in the end of the Bible after all the groomers promises. Seditious treason is a very serious crime. Acting to disassemble law and order in our world is TREASON. IDGAF if you think you are doing it for your god. Go to a country that wants a king who vows to slave you...not our democracy.

The left has been doing this for my entire life, and I’m old. Put it this way the left has no respect for democracy or laws at all don’t let the fool you into believing otherwise. They hide their law breaking as a “human right” almost always. Like the current immigration debate and past as well. The reality of you look at the number’s is that their friends want slaves.

Some elected officials don't care about US citizens. Their main objective is controlling the masses by sowing chaos and keeping morale low. A healthy democracy = thinner bank accounts for the corrupt.

What is eropian Democracy versus USA ??? Seems like dictatorship to me.

As a US citizen, I am sad for both Canada and the US. We were great allies, and now that is gone. I wanted to move to Nova Scotia and start a new life doing my art and be a part of a culture I love. This is why it is so important to participate in the election process! The future is uncertain, but for those who care about our countries, we need to work together to bring back democracy and bring down the cost of living. It is insane what we are experiencing now!

Only country who acys so entitled, nothing wrong with India not war torn, democracy. Playing us for fools.

My observation of Canada is that the people are generally friendlier, the streets are generally cleaner, the food is generally healthier, the atmosphere is generally more chill, and the people are generally more intelligent. America has turned stupid because of social media pushing MAGA. We are now run by oligarchs who are trying to kill our democracy, and they are backed by a bunch of boneheaded Christian theocrats who are banning books and banning words and banning our free press. If you are INTELLIGENT, you would be better off in Canada.

We wrestle not against Flesh or Blood but against Powers against Principalities against the Rulers of this so called world against Spiritual Wickedness in High Places. One big Narrative, Pyramid Ponzi schemes where only the very few Profit, Control, Manipulate, Shape, Deceive Enslave humanity. A great Deception where Humanity is being played along like a Fiddle. Global Tyrannical Psychopathic Governments controlled by Secret Societies, Elites, Lobbyists not us the people. Time to wake up Everyone and take back our so called Democracy, Hypocrisy!!!!

India is a confused nation. 200 million Indian Muslims are told daily that they are not Indians, but invaders. \n\n The Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), which effectively excludes Muslims from fast-tracked citizenship while favoring non-Muslim refugees. Many Muslims live in fear of being stripped of their citizenship under the guise of the National Register of Citizens (NRC), disproportionately impacting poor and marginalized Muslim communities. Vigilante violence, often under the pretext of “cow protection” or “love jihad,” has led to brutal lynchings and attacks on Muslim individuals with little to no accountability. Muslims are frequently accused of being foreign invaders, their loyalty to India questioned despite centuries of deep-rooted presence in the land. This persecution runs counter to India’s constitutional secularism and democratic principles, exposing a dangerous shift towards religious majoritarianism rather than the pluralistic, inclusive democracy it claims to uphold.

Ooga booga can afford their cow democracy so maybe it’s better there for them. It’s a win win for Canadians and Indians to live in their home land.

If I were an American of Indian Origin n well documented then I would say I am an Innocent Indian in America (meaning Not So Clever) & these Clever Indians are coming into the US & ruining my Party in The US. Well moral of the story is Burey Kaam Ka Bura Nateeja ie Do Wrong & Get Treated Wrong. But it’s definitely a Shame & a Momentary Set Back on The Countries that promote Democracy & The Free World.

America is the country of fraud and human rights violations in the world. smart to talk about human rights violations in other countries but in America there are destroyers of human rights and democracy. America is the dirty, seedy, racist, robber country in the world.

Trump should be stopped- he has no respect. Trump Elon and the Maga cult are the ones who should be shackled as Trump is a convicted felon and insurrectionist and with his cult is dismantling the Constitution of the US and destroying democracy… he is following Hitler… this is how fascism works - please read History of Germany through the 1930s. This is shocking and a shame. A felon and insurrectionist does not follow the rule of law and hence the madness of what is happening to so many people there. May God save America and democracy from autocratic oligarchy.

India is  a rouge ter*rorist country. Fake democracy and very hostile to it's neighbours.Huge supporter of Putin and against western sanctions to Putin regime.\nIndian RAW is embedded in american Banks and technology companies to steal personal data.

Tragic but yet we can’t accommodate these people in our country no more - return to sender unfortunately maybe if these dictator countries actually had normal democracy. These people wouldn’t be looking to come to America.

Hey USA! You should give democracy to trans people. They must be in your US army. ????

As an American - I'm ashamed. Trump is NOT an Example of a man who believes in a Democracy! Shameless!

Really shameful on USA so called democracy treating indian people like animals and thats the reason we Indians will never trust USA and will always support Russia who are dependable freind and parner

This is SHAMEFUL treating these migrants like criminals especially with women and children to see. There is no reason for this we are heading into what happen to the Jews in world war two. This is deplorable what this President is doing to these citizens. It does not matter what faith, or who you are no person should not be treated this way. STAND UP AMERICA for your rights and Democracy as we fight not with weapons but your voices to be heard. These are human being and I know if Jesus walked among us he would treat all people with compassion and love. We all have different faiths but we have to get back to respect each other, be open minded to listen, and open our hearts which is missing amongst us today. We need leaders out there Democrats and Republicans who will fight for the decencies of all the people. God bless you all and GOD BLESS AMERICA LAND OF THE FREE, from Canada who stands with our neighbours. ????????????????????????????

Its corporate greed which has trickled down into all areas of life. Rents, property values etc etc. No government can fix it in a democracy because capitalism gives greed the platform. Record profits during covid says it all. Recessions give a partial temporary reboot and depressions are devastating and take a long time to recoup from. I live in a rural small town, retired, own my house and debt free . Low property tax and affordable housing and rents but in the Maritimes. Cities are the worst to survive in. I feel for all that are struggling but Canada is a great country and better than most but one must be willing to relocate to areas that they can afford to live in and still have steady work.

Democracy is a Scam Most leaders said that is now I believe realise that

We have had immigrants at our borders before. Don’t believe Felon president’s mass hysteria. I live in Texas. We’ve always deported illegals when caught and they are frequently deported. We have had border patrol and a wall for decades and decades . We have the military if necessary. Mexico has police on their side. \n\nThe felon just wants you to be distracted by this while he chips away at our democracy. \n\nThe real danger is the convicted Felon in the White House who broke our laws and thinks he is above the law!!!! Also that crazy billionaire who is collecting our data from the treasury. That’s not okay! He should be sued by the American people! I do not consent to Elon musk having access to any of my info!

The problem with transgenders in the military is it's absurd should go back to don't ask don't tell that's the way it should be that's the way it was why did it change it was going along just fine as it was until some weirdo want to walk around like a woman plain and simple it has no rights in the military the military is not a democracy the service member knows this so why are they trying to change it for six people Ottawa 500,400,000 troops that's ridiculous

The armed forces is not a democracy you know this eufaula rules in the army forces it's always been that way and it always will be that way that's the way it should be the army the Navy the Air Force is not a democracy and you follow it is a dictatorship when you're in the military you know this you have to follow the law of the military it's not a public service I'm glad he did two three tours I respect them for that but it don't give him the right to try to force his views in the military that has no nothing to do with being in the military it makes us look weak around the world you know this I know this the American people know this we need this stuff out of the military plain and simple

Almost ALL our illegal guns, drugs and illegal border crossings come from the United States! Not the other way around. It sucks being beside a country in collapse with a failed democracy run by foreign government lobbies and wall street/tech oligarchs

Keep in mind that the Trump's Trade War is a distraction to cover for the horrific dismantling of the American Government and Democracy, as well as his horrific choices for Cabinet positions and Heads of Departments. / NO, Pierre Poilievre will not be our PM, he's a smarmy Trumplican.

I'm from eastern EU. I hope EU can make an improved trade agreement with Canada. One that will last future decades. \n\nThey are a reliable partner. My country (Romania) has been using Canadian CANDU nuclear tech for our reactors since the 1970s and we are collaborating again for other new reactors. This is what governments want : stable democracies + reliable partners. Canada has both.

Hopefully people around the world respond by buying as little as possible from the US (especially from the billionaires and states that support Trump). Trump is going to try to divide and conquer, and if the US will attack Canada, no democracy is immune.

Just for perspective….a belligerent communist dictatorship has a 10% tariff ; and friends and allies of America get 25% tariffs. Really sends a message on how America values friendship, peaceful neighbours, loyalty and democracy, doesn’t it?