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It's not a trade war. We are just recouping what we have lost do to the lack of border control on your side, just like Mexico did to use. We don't need you, you need …
It's not a trade war. We are just recouping what we have lost do to the lack of border control on your side, just like Mexico did to use. We don't need you, you need us and our protection.
Defends U.S. trade actions as justified retaliation for border control failures, asserting U.S. dominance and necessity.
@qwq203 Mar 4, 2025
How America have a convicted Felon as there president is beyond me
How America have a convicted Felon as there president is beyond me
Rhetorical question expressing disbelief and criticism of US electoral/legal system allowing a convicted felon as president.
@user-ms4zc6cm3j Mar 4, 2025
It's awesome to hear the REAL TRUTH from a real leader!\nTragically it's NOT the president of my country, the USA!!\nTRUMP IS AN UNHINGED IDIOT, AS ARE HIS CULT FOLLOWERS!
It's awesome to hear the REAL TRUTH from a real leader!\nTragically it's NOT the president of my country, the USA!!\nTRUMP IS AN UNHINGED IDIOT, AS ARE HIS CULT FOLLOWERS!
Criticizes Trump's leadership and supporters as unfit, contrasting with approval of the video's subject (implied Canadian leader).
@gailcook6583 Mar 4, 2025
HE NEVER MENTIONS WHAT LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT IS DOING DIFFERENT IN CANADA JUST LOOP HOLES THAT ERODE SUBSTANCE
HE NEVER MENTIONS WHAT LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT IS DOING DIFFERENT IN CANADA JUST LOOP HOLES THAT ERODE SUBSTANCE
Criticizes the speaker for omitting discussion of local law enforcement actions and focusing only on legal loopholes.
@arnoldmullins8475 Mar 4, 2025
Jason Kenny the man who imprisons pastors for no good reason. Go play in traffic.
Jason Kenny the man who imprisons pastors for no good reason. Go play in traffic.
Commenter attacks Kenney's record on civil liberties (pastor imprisonment), implicitly critiquing his fitness to lead on any policy including immigration.
peterslupek6561 Feb 17, 2026
Trudeau complained, begged, threatened, retaliated at the same time. ???
Trudeau complained, begged, threatened, retaliated at the same time. ???
Critiques Trudeau's contradictory diplomatic approach (complaining, threatening, retaliating simultaneously).
@natduinfo Mar 4, 2025
Trump sticking to his words is like telling a con men to tell the truth. So he didn't end the Ukraine war in 1 day like he promised, he didn't lower food price on day …
Trump sticking to his words is like telling a con men to tell the truth. So he didn't end the Ukraine war in 1 day like he promised, he didn't lower food price on day 1 that he promised too! ?
Criticizes Trump for failing to deliver on campaign promises (Ukraine war, food prices), with unverified claims about specific unfulfilled pledges.
@RicePho Mar 4, 2025
If it wasnt for Trump you wouldnt have taken action to stop the fentanyl. WE HAVE A STRONG PRESIDENT! You should have been securing the border in the first place not wait for the motivation …
If it wasnt for Trump you wouldnt have taken action to stop the fentanyl. WE HAVE A STRONG PRESIDENT! You should have been securing the border in the first place not wait for the motivation from our President!
Criticizes Canadian border policy while comparing favorably to Trump's approach on fentanyl.
@galyaatanasova4953 Mar 4, 2025
I dont like the fact that Trump behaves like Mussolini - adores Hitler.
I dont like the fact that Trump behaves like Mussolini - adores Hitler.
Criticizes Trump's political behavior and style by comparing him to authoritarian figures.
@lubova5732 Mar 4, 2025
Are people in both countries unaware that this is simply a tax on them? The government is raping their own people.
Are people in both countries unaware that this is simply a tax on them? The government is raping their own people.
Critiques government taxation policy as exploitative of citizens, using inflammatory language to express economic grievance.
@BGP369 Mar 4, 2025
Not everybody is with forced lock down and forced vaccination like you people shouldn’t forget what leaders like trudo done to their own people on the plandemy times. God bless trump
Not everybody is with forced lock down and forced vaccination like you people shouldn’t forget what leaders like trudo done to their own people on the plandemy times. God bless trump
Criticizes pandemic policies (lockdowns, vaccination mandates) attributed to Trudeau, with conspiratorial framing ('plandemy').
@markbattle5886 Mar 4, 2025
Can Trump Become a Dictator Like Putin? \nTrump has authoritarian tendencies, but turning the U.S. into a full dictatorship like Putin’s Russia would be extremely difficult. Here’s why: \n1⃣ The U.S. Has Strong Institutional Barriers …
Can Trump Become a Dictator Like Putin? \nTrump has authoritarian tendencies, but turning the U.S. into a full dictatorship like Putin’s Russia would be extremely difficult. Here’s why: \n1⃣ The U.S. Has Strong Institutional Barriers \nUnlike Russia, where Putin gradually dismantled democracy, the U.S. has checks and balances (Congress, courts, states, the military). \nTrump tried to challenge the system, but courts often ruled against him, showing that he doesn’t have full control. \nTo become a true dictator, he would need to take over the judicial system, military, and elections—none of which are fully in his hands. \n? Example: \nTrump lost multiple court cases on election fraud claims, proving he does not yet have absolute control. \n2⃣ He Lacks Full Control Over the Military & Law Enforcement \nPutin controls the Russian military and secret police, allowing him to silence opposition. \nIn the U.S., the military swears loyalty to the Constitution, not the president. \nTrump tried to use the military against protesters, but military leaders refused, signaling that they wouldn’t blindly follow him. \n? Example: \nOn Jan 6, 2021, Trump encouraged an attack on the Capitol, but the military did not intervene on his behalf. \n3⃣ American Democracy is Deeply Embedded in Culture \nUnlike Russia, where people are used to strongmen leaders, Americans are culturally resistant to dictatorship. \nU.S. citizens, journalists, and activists openly resist government overreach, making it harder for an authoritarian to rise. \nFree press and independent media make it difficult to spread unchecked propaganda the way Putin does in Russia. \n? Example: \nTrump was impeached twice, showing that Congress still holds power over the president. \n4⃣ Trump’s Path to Dictatorship Would Require More Control Over Elections \nPutin rigged elections, eliminated opponents, and rewrote laws to stay in power. \nTrump has tried to change voting laws and delegitimize elections, but the system still blocked him. \nIf Trump could fully control elections, he could remove opposition and rule indefinitely. \n? Example: \nHe’s trying to install loyalists in key election positions for 2024, but this does not guarantee full control. \n5⃣ Could He Still Try? Yes. Could He Succeed? Unlikely (For Now). \n✔ Trump has authoritarian instincts and wants more power. \n✔ He is trying to weaken institutions to increase control. \n✔ But the U.S. system makes dictatorship much harder than in Russia. \n✔ Unless he completely controls elections, the courts, and the military, he cannot rule like Putin.
Detailed analysis of Trump's authoritarian potential compared to Putin's dictatorship, examining institutional checks and democratic resilience in the U.S. system.
@stevenchang9022 Mar 4, 2025
I’m not a fan of Trudeau but well done on a great speech . Unfortunately Donald will simply say we haven’t done enough to curtail the flow of fentanyl into the US
I’m not a fan of Trudeau but well done on a great speech . Unfortunately Donald will simply say we haven’t done enough to curtail the flow of fentanyl into the US
Acknowledges Trudeau's speech positively but predicts Trump will criticize Canada's fentanyl efforts as insufficient.
@winstonwinston3487 Mar 4, 2025
Trudeau is just loving the spotlight … narcissistic simpleton ?
Trudeau is just loving the spotlight … narcissistic simpleton ?
Critiques Trudeau's motivations and character as narcissistic, questioning his sincerity in political engagement.
@VH-gw3qi Mar 4, 2025
So tariffs will prevent Canada from protecting Americans ? That’s not a friend this is politics
So tariffs will prevent Canada from protecting Americans ? That’s not a friend this is politics
Critiques tariff policy as contradicting friendly relations and prioritizing politics over mutual benefit.
@DonYo345 Mar 4, 2025
Any time you are on any kind of team, the teammates you want are ones you can trust, ones that will keep their word. One thing that has made the US strong is the allies …
Any time you are on any kind of team, the teammates you want are ones you can trust, ones that will keep their word. One thing that has made the US strong is the allies we have. He have been able to keep these allies because, in general, we have stuck to agreements we have made with other countries historically. If you have an ally that doesn’t fulfill their end of agreements then they are not much of an allie. If Trump is thinking he can “replace” our current allies and just go become allies with Russia—Russia doesn’t have a good track record on following through on agreements in the last few decades.
Analyzes alliance-building and international agreements as policy concerns, comparing Trump's approach to historical US practice.
@SylvanFosters Mar 4, 2025
Wow. Imagine having a real leader instead of a bitter, selfish, authoritarian burning your whole country to the ground without any regard to 90% of the population.
Wow. Imagine having a real leader instead of a bitter, selfish, authoritarian burning your whole country to the ground without any regard to 90% of the population.
Criticizes leadership as authoritarian and harmful to the population, combining ethical judgment with critique of governance.
@jesshoup3134 Mar 4, 2025
Nobody cares about phentanyl, it's you Mr. Prime Minister who Trump doesn't like. Once you're out, everything will get back to normal like before.
Nobody cares about phentanyl, it's you Mr. Prime Minister who Trump doesn't like. Once you're out, everything will get back to normal like before.
Critiques the Prime Minister as the real issue in the trade dispute, suggesting policy change (removal) would resolve tensions.
@SanjayJ2012 Mar 4, 2025
When is Trump going to say that he'll support Americans during the trade war he started?? No, he says he's going to bring us pain so that billionaires can get $4.5 T in tax breaks. …
When is Trump going to say that he'll support Americans during the trade war he started?? No, he says he's going to bring us pain so that billionaires can get $4.5 T in tax breaks. Why MAGAs? What could possibly justify voting for that guy?
Criticizes Trump's trade war policy and tax breaks for billionaires, questioning voter support with rhetorical challenge.
@kellyrusso4816 Mar 4, 2025
You say you want to work with us hell yall have been getting over on us so you saying it’s ok for you to charge us more money for trade but where not supposed to …
You say you want to work with us hell yall have been getting over on us so you saying it’s ok for you to charge us more money for trade but where not supposed to charge yall don’t just speak half the truth
Criticizes trade policy and accuses the government of inconsistency and dishonesty in negotiations.
@BatmanBath Mar 4, 2025
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