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Policy Critique

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Trumps policies are 100% to make his country better, stronger and prosperous, and is totally fair!!?
Trumps policies are 100% to make his country better, stronger and prosperous, and is totally fair!!?
Defends Trump's policies as beneficial and fair, though the questioning tone suggests some skepticism about this framing.
@ronellerheeder1992 Mar 4, 2025
Ummm maybe we shouldn't trade with Canada at all
Ummm maybe we shouldn't trade with Canada at all
Suggests avoiding trade with Canada, framing it as a policy position with implicit call to action.
@roxannerego9830 Mar 4, 2025
Justin Trudeau is a liar ?
Justin Trudeau is a liar ?
Brief accusation of dishonesty directed at Trudeau, functioning as a critique of his credibility.
@InfoWaveMediaNews Mar 4, 2025
I think President Trump should make America great again on it's enemies not allies. Get some around the country and to help make it greater again tho
I think President Trump should make America great again on it's enemies not allies. Get some around the country and to help make it greater again tho
Critique of Trump's foreign policy priorities, arguing he should focus on enemies rather than allies.
@emmanuelappiah7849 Mar 4, 2025
Change is always difficult. Canada and Europe have always enjoyed freebies ?
Change is always difficult. Canada and Europe have always enjoyed freebies ?
Critiques Canadian and European social policies as unsustainable 'freebies' while acknowledging difficulty of change.
@michaelfaraday8391 Mar 4, 2025
What a loser..
What a loser..
Brief dismissive statement expressing disapproval of Trudeau, though minimal substantive content.
@kyler-jl7nk Mar 4, 2025
Carney should get lost
Carney should get lost
Dismissive statement directed at a government official (Carney), expressing disapproval of their position or actions on immigration.
alexcher4606 Jan 19, 2026
Not a single mention of them stopping the money laundering from the drug cartels though.
Not a single mention of them stopping the money laundering from the drug cartels though.
Critiques government policy for failing to address money laundering, implying a specific factual claim without evidence but primarily framed as policy oversight.
@craigerjacks2582 Mar 4, 2025
Canada is a complete joke ?????????
Canada is a complete joke ?????????
Dismissive statement criticizing Canada's government or policies without specific substantive claims.
@MagnaRads Mar 4, 2025
a little trade jab here and there is how we get to crux of what needs to happen
a little trade jab here and there is how we get to crux of what needs to happen
Commentary on trade negotiations as a necessary tactical approach to resolve underlying issues.
@Chromasophy Mar 4, 2025
@8:18 How dude didn't cut and run from that conversation/the operation when it was obvious he was dealing with something other than an Indian student looking to make the hop... He's either very bold, very …
@8:18 How dude didn't cut and run from that conversation/the operation when it was obvious he was dealing with something other than an Indian student looking to make the hop... He's either very bold, very stupid, or he's moving much more than innocent students around on the regular, and facing no consequences
Critiques enforcement and suggests systemic corruption in student visa operations, mixing speculation with policy concern.
regdomain4690 Jan 27, 2026
Canadians passive? Hell no. We are surpressed by a left wing take over in the form of a Liberal government subscribed to the evil that is the WEF.
Canadians passive? Hell no. We are surpressed by a left wing take over in the form of a Liberal government subscribed to the evil that is the WEF.
Critiques government policy and WEF influence, though includes unsubstantiated claims about a 'left wing takeover.'
yosecretsquirrel Aug 26, 2025
Well how about your trade being just as fair!!!
Well how about your trade being just as fair!!!
Critiques trade policy fairness, implying Canadian trade practices should be reciprocal or equally scrutinized.
@WilliamJones-u7i Mar 4, 2025
Your government has chosen to do this to you is so powerful ??
Your government has chosen to do this to you is so powerful ??
Questions government decision-making with implied criticism of policy choices.
@batistapamela Mar 4, 2025
trudeau You are such a loser go away permanently
trudeau You are such a loser go away permanently
Dismissive criticism of Trudeau as a leader, calling for his removal from office.
@mikethornton7263 Mar 4, 2025
I seem to recall the whole tariff thing started when Donald wanted to even up the 200 billion dollar subsidy to Canada which doesn’t exist, then he chose the immigration and fentanyl crisis that doesn’t …
I seem to recall the whole tariff thing started when Donald wanted to even up the 200 billion dollar subsidy to Canada which doesn’t exist, then he chose the immigration and fentanyl crisis that doesn’t exist … can’t wait to hear the next excuse. I would love to hear the real reason for this, and we will one day. I have no doubt that we Canadians will survive this nonsense as we always do.
Commenter disputes the justifications for tariffs and immigration/fentanyl claims while critiquing government policy reasoning, though some claims lack evidence.
@pauldickie9158 Mar 4, 2025
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kw9r_b-ohuo here's a better take, that doesn't involve the delusions of Lilley types/Kenney, this isn't new, it's been going on for 50 yrs, take the part where they won't speak English/French, assimilate, there are people …
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kw9r_b-ohuo here's a better take, that doesn't involve the delusions of Lilley types/Kenney, this isn't new, it's been going on for 50 yrs, take the part where they won't speak English/French, assimilate, there are people here who've been here for decades, still can't, but they supposedly got in cause we needed them, they were "skilled" they could speak the language, Lilley, Ivison, Gunter in these rags keep lying saying it was great, people wanted it, who? when? real people, no, Politian's, businesses, media, NDP Zealots
Critiques media figures and politicians for misrepresenting immigration benefits, citing assimilation failures and claiming decades of deception by elites.
rona3393 Feb 27, 2026
What an idiot. Canada has tariffs on the US for years. To hell with Canada
What an idiot. Canada has tariffs on the US for years. To hell with Canada
Critiques Canadian tariff policy by comparing it to US tariffs, dismissing Canada's position as hypocritical.
@JimBethards-k2z Mar 4, 2025
“We two fighting is exactly what our opponents around the world want to see.” Unfortunately, I suspect that is exactly why Trump is doing this.
“We two fighting is exactly what our opponents around the world want to see.” Unfortunately, I suspect that is exactly why Trump is doing this.
Critiques Trump's strategic decision-making as deliberately divisive and harmful to national interests.
@johnjulianelle4392 Mar 4, 2025
Isn’t trudeau the same guy the whole world agreed upon is a complete idiot
Isn’t trudeau the same guy the whole world agreed upon is a complete idiot
Dismissive criticism of Trudeau's competence and judgment, framed as global consensus.
@scottcecil5441 Mar 4, 2025
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