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Policy Critique
5,980 comments
Why is he talking. He lost a vote of no confidence and is going to jail for corruption. He should be thrown out of Canada
Why is he talking. He lost a vote of no confidence and is going to jail for corruption. He should be thrown out of Canada
Criticizes Trudeau's legitimacy based on legal/political circumstances and calls for his removal from office.
@wp70
Mar 4, 2025
Trump couldn’t even fix inflation like he promised. And so what does the idiot in chief do?\n\nImpose tariffs making everything even MORE expensive
Trump couldn’t even fix inflation like he promised. And so what does the idiot in chief do?\n\nImpose tariffs making everything even MORE expensive
Criticizes Trump's economic policy performance and tariff decisions as counterproductive.
Policy Critique
0.85
@Mouradin1224
Mar 4, 2025
The Canadian president’s approach to this situation seems highly immature, especially by pressuring the U.S. to contribute even more funds to this war. Forcing a 25% price increase on the American people is not just …
The Canadian president’s approach to this situation seems highly immature, especially by pressuring the U.S. to contribute even more funds to this war. Forcing a 25% price increase on the American people is not just irresponsible—it feels outright malicious. This kind of leadership doesn’t serve the people; it only fuels further economic strain. Truly disappointing
Criticizes the Canadian leader's policy decisions and approach as immature and irresponsible, with underlying moral judgment about leadership quality.
@artwizardlanguages
Mar 4, 2025
Canada should do 100% tariffs. Counter 25% shows weakness.
Canada should do 100% tariffs. Counter 25% shows weakness.
Directly critiques Canadian government policy on tariffs, arguing for a stronger negotiating stance.
Policy Critique
0.85
@rathad2656
Mar 4, 2025
Sorry Justin... even though I enjoyed this speech you're still responsible for ruining our country. Your woke policies and taxes have crippled the majority of Canadians and you have the nerve to say the government …
Sorry Justin... even though I enjoyed this speech you're still responsible for ruining our country. Your woke policies and taxes have crippled the majority of Canadians and you have the nerve to say the government has our backs is an absolute joke. I don't believe a word you say and I never will. If Pierre was in office right now Trump would have respect for us Canadians. Trump despises JT and so do 80% of Canadians.
Criticizes Trudeau's policies (taxes, woke policies) and governance while asserting Canadian identity preferences; primarily policy-focused critique.
@RazerFlex
Mar 4, 2025
Typical Trudeau. Says a lot does nothing. On the other hand, you have Trump, who says a lot and does a lot.
Typical Trudeau. Says a lot does nothing. On the other hand, you have Trump, who says a lot and does a lot.
Criticizes Trudeau's effectiveness while contrasting him with Trump's action-oriented approach, evaluating government performance.
@user-wd8lm6zt2u
Mar 4, 2025
Every country is an adversary to trump - except Russia and North Korea ….\nHe is tearing the Uas and the world apart.\nAn absolute disaster of a leader
Every country is an adversary to trump - except Russia and North Korea ….\nHe is tearing the Uas and the world apart.\nAn absolute disaster of a leader
Critique of Trump's foreign policy approach with comparative framing (Russia, North Korea) and assessment of leadership failure.
@abocas
Mar 4, 2025
Could Canada Win a Trade War?\n Trump has waged Economic War on Canada in order to bring us to our knees so that we will eventually capitulate to become the 51st state.\n\n Had he come …
Could Canada Win a Trade War?\n Trump has waged Economic War on Canada in order to bring us to our knees so that we will eventually capitulate to become the 51st state.\n\n Had he come in a nice way, as a friend verses a foe, he would have had a lot more interest, especially from Alberta. \n\n Now that we are here, the question has to be asked, can we actually win a trade war that has probably been extensively war-gamed by the U.S.?\n\n Our politicians want us to go toe to toe with a 900 lb gorilla. The U.S. economy is at least 10 times our size and are less dependent on our trade than we are. We may give them a black eye but they could rip our arms and legs off. \n\n Retaliatory tariffs play into their hands. It’s the perfect excuse to increase the tax to 50 or 100%. So will we do the same? This would devastate us, achieving their goals.\n\n Canadians are already fighting back without the government making things worse. People are boycotting U.S. goods en masse and cancelling travel plans, etc. and this is already having a strong effect.\n\n Some say turn off the electricity and oil, but who will pay price? It will be the businesses and employees, not the politicians who are now trying to act tough. If we want this to turn into a real kinetic war, then turning off the taps may do it. \n\n We have seen countless times where politicians tell us what we want to hear, making us think they are heading is a certain direction, only to find they do the exact opposite. This proves you can not believe what career politicians say and have to go by what they do, or don’t do, instead. Yet now, they confidently declare that Canada will never become the 51st state. This should raise eyebrows. \n\n Almost all of the MPs and Premiers are unanimous in entering into a trade war we can not win. After tariffs go ballistic, our dollar drops to .35 cents, and we get utterly crushed, I can see them say, “in order to save what’s left of our economy and society we must reluctantly join the U.S. or face certain destruction”. \n\n Not only would the decades old goal of a North American Union be accomplished, but we would take a large step towards the video statement that the World Economic Forum - WEF posted on their website. “By 2030, you will own nothing and be happy”. \n\n The WEF is working with the UN to achieve their Agenda 2030 goals and is what Pierre Poilievre and the “Conservatives” signed Canada onto Sept. 27, 2015. This is what Trudeau has been implementing. Mark Carnie, Pierre, and Jagmeet Singh would finish off the job. Read the redistribution of wealth goal #10. Are you feeling poorer yet? Remember, one has to dig deeper to see through the document’s ultimate double speak written for public consumption. \n\n There is much more going on than meets the eye. Our best defence is to not play into their hands. A much better plan needs to be developed by minds who see the big picture for creative solutions, and it does not seem to be those in office now
Detailed analysis of trade war strategy, economic asymmetries, and critique of government policy responses with underlying anxiety about power imbalances.
@rvaillant
Mar 4, 2025
Canada was already charging the United States terrifs. But the United States wasn't charging Canada terrifs
Canada was already charging the United States terrifs. But the United States wasn't charging Canada terrifs
Critiques asymmetrical tariff policy between Canada and the US, comparing their respective trade positions.
@jim4justice43
Mar 4, 2025
Canada, Mexico, and China will lose. If you don't know, you don't know. Trudeau has acted with his feelings.. not with the interest of his people. It will take a minute for the left blinded …
Canada, Mexico, and China will lose. If you don't know, you don't know. Trudeau has acted with his feelings.. not with the interest of his people. It will take a minute for the left blinded to understand.. GOOD LUCK!
Criticizes Trudeau's policy decisions as emotionally-driven rather than in the people's interest, with implicit national identity framing.
@WinX4206
Mar 4, 2025
Where is the money going, Donald? Seems like you are lining your pockets to enrich the vaults of you and your friends while over ninety percent of us are fitting the bill. ?
Where is the money going, Donald? Seems like you are lining your pockets to enrich the vaults of you and your friends while over ninety percent of us are fitting the bill. ?
Criticizes government fiscal policy and alleged corruption, with economic concerns about wealth distribution.
@Lycurgus1982
Mar 4, 2025
Don’t let his BS fool you! Look around in your own communities. Look at the health care system. How many do you know that don’t have a GP so can’t get proper care even though …
Don’t let his BS fool you! Look around in your own communities. Look at the health care system. How many do you know that don’t have a GP so can’t get proper care even though they are sick. The ER tells us we have to have a general practitioner to get anything done! And then there are communities like on Vancouver Island that have closed ER’s in many cities leaving the injured to drive for 2 to 4 hours to the nearest ER. Have any Canadian citizens not heard of fentanyl deaths? Or had someone within 6 people from them have related addiction issues. How many homeless people wander the streets of your communities? This list goes on and on including things like affordable groceries , affordable homes , affordable utilities! \nACTIONS SPEAK LOUDER THAN WORDS! Do Justin Trudeau and his parties actions over their term in office really covey their concern for Canadian citizens? I say NOT!
Extensive critique of government performance on healthcare, homelessness, and cost-of-living issues, arguing actions contradict stated values.
@Myrtle11123
Mar 4, 2025
You have put tariffs on us for years. We just evened the deal. Pizz off
You have put tariffs on us for years. We just evened the deal. Pizz off
Commenter justifies tariffs as retaliation for past US tariffs, framing it as evening the deal while criticizing US policy.
@bartgomez4872
Mar 4, 2025
Zelensky you don’t have a leg to stand on.. You should have made the boarder and drugs coming into America more of a priority…! Now you will be tariffed until you comply! Simple! It’s going …
Zelensky you don’t have a leg to stand on.. You should have made the boarder and drugs coming into America more of a priority…! Now you will be tariffed until you comply! Simple! It’s going to hurt your country more than ours he knows this and now is panicking!!
Criticizes border and drug policy priorities while expressing economic threat concerns about tariffs.
@TheModifiedChannelAddiction
Mar 4, 2025
Trump is a disaster. This guy clearly doesn't know what he's doing. He's not a real politician and had no business ever touching the oval office. This guy has gone bankrupt multiple times. He's running …
Trump is a disaster. This guy clearly doesn't know what he's doing. He's not a real politician and had no business ever touching the oval office. This guy has gone bankrupt multiple times. He's running our country into the ground.
Criticism of Trump's competence and political record, though off-topic to Canadian immigration.
Policy Critique
0.85
@dantheman1984
Mar 4, 2025
Honestly, I can totally understand the actions of Trump and JD in their last interview with Zelensky but these tariffs against Mexico and Canada is something I don't get it all! Trump should be getting …
Honestly, I can totally understand the actions of Trump and JD in their last interview with Zelensky but these tariffs against Mexico and Canada is something I don't get it all! Trump should be getting as many allies as possible in such trouble times.
Analysis and criticism of Trump's tariff strategy against Canada and Mexico as counterproductive to alliance-building.
Policy Critique
0.85
@felipeg.2733
Mar 4, 2025
If Trudeau acted like this and primarily focused on the economy he would’ve been unstoppable \n\nI hate Trudeau but what a good speech man
If Trudeau acted like this and primarily focused on the economy he would’ve been unstoppable \n\nI hate Trudeau but what a good speech man
Criticizes Trudeau's usual governance while praising this specific speech, expressing personal political disagreement.
@deadfullyawesome
Mar 4, 2025
This dude is a socialist that locked his people up during covid never forget
This dude is a socialist that locked his people up during covid never forget
Criticizes the Prime Minister's COVID policies and political ideology (socialism) while making a broader identity claim about governance.
@mister4tay568
Mar 4, 2025
I am shocked by all the praising comments from American on this site. As Canadians we are ashamed of this dumbass who is most disgraceful dumbass leader Canada has seen. He has destroyed Canada. People …
I am shocked by all the praising comments from American on this site. As Canadians we are ashamed of this dumbass who is most disgraceful dumbass leader Canada has seen. He has destroyed Canada. People are lining up at food banks. We are very poor. Joining the U.S.A is our only way out.
Primarily criticizes the Prime Minister and government policy (food banks, poverty), with secondary identity assertion (Canadian shame) and fear/threat framing (joining USA as escape).
@fatimaalzahra2644
Mar 4, 2025
Then Stop ripping us off Mr Govener
Then Stop ripping us off Mr Govener
Criticizes government policies or practices as exploitative toward citizens.
Policy Critique
0.85
@Slimmy47
Mar 4, 2025
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