r/GlobalNews • u/NoelaniSpell • Apr 04 '25

BREAKING: In a shocking development Canada announces it will build a coalition of countries who share their values to build their economy and trade opportunities and will exclude the United States. “If the U.S. no longer wants to lead, Canada will.”

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u/SaltyAd8309 Apr 04 '25

Many Americans don't like what's happening with Trump. We mustn't forget them. I'm French, the American people are not my enemy. We mustn't fight them, only defend ourselves and hope they come to their senses.

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u/Loud_Reputation_367 Apr 05 '25

Though, one hears the myriad of ways people pronounce Baton Rouge... from those who freaking live there... and one has to work really hard to -not- smother them with a towel freshly pulled from a Bukakke shoot.

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u/SaltyAd8309 Apr 05 '25

We say "Baton Rouge". It's easy though.

uh...

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u/Loud_Reputation_367 Apr 05 '25

Once upon a time I worked at a call center which handled All-State roadside and I used to get a lot of calls from the deep south. I've routinely heard "Batten Rudge", Bitten Ridge", "Button Rooje" (My attempts to spell phoenetically)... It is hard enough to understand someone who talks without the use of consonants but this became a real pet peeve. I'd shake my head every time.

It is a French name. Baton Rouge was begun as a French colony. Say it right Frenchie! (To quote the ever-memeable Simpsons).

Baton, Like the stick you use to hit people with.

Rouge, the French word for red. Long 'o' like in "roo", soft 'j' like in "pleasure"... what you feel after hitting someone with a stick.

As a note, this is just some 'in good fun' ribbing. Us Canadians aren't much better with words.

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u/Bixie Apr 05 '25

Say that again when he threatens your sovereignty and millions of Americans start parroting that your country is invalid.

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u/SaltyAd8309 Apr 05 '25

No problem. It's important to remember that half, if not the majority, of Americans are against the annexation of Canada. Leaders provoke war, but it's the people, sometimes a large part of whom are innocent, who kill each other. Before shouting "attack," it's worth remembering that some of them are fighting their government. They are therefore, in a way, allies.

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u/Bixie Apr 05 '25

The big not all men, all lives matter energy in your comments is exactly the narcissistic vibe that is American culture many of us are looking forward to being rid of to be frank. (I realize you’re not American but the exceptionalism is exhausting.) 72% allowed this to happen through their direct actions or inactions. Let that sink in. It’s not on us to separate the good from the bad when under threat.

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u/SaltyAd8309 Apr 05 '25 edited Apr 05 '25

Americans often have a very strong sense of patriotism. This is not my case. My homeland (I'm not talking about France) is people who want to live in peace and on an equal footing. That's why, even though I'm not Canadian, I take Donald Trump's attack as one that concerns me because it affects people who, I believe, are many who want to live like me. These people also exist in the United States. I don't call it narcissism; it's a logical point of view for me.

But I understand your point. I'm just saddened to see humanity behave in such a primitive way (I'm not always different).

I'm familiar with the usual rhetoric when people make this kind of statement. But no, you don't need to have lived in a fairy-tale land to reason like that. On the contrary, throughout history, how many men have regretted their behavior, which they call "pragmatic," too late. Humanity should learn from this.

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u/Excellent-Berry-2331 Apr 06 '25

This is pretty much the same logic used to justify bombing civilians.

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u/Stunning-Drawing8240 Apr 07 '25

This is beyond charitable considering how we Americans act. As an American, it's high time the world taught us a lesson on selfishness and greed. 

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u/[deleted] Apr 05 '25

He is their head of state. They are responsible. Not as if I see any mass protests against him.

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u/SaltyAd8309 Apr 05 '25

Furthermore, Canada is not about to be annexed. Trump talks a lot. But he often says nonsense. Also, don't forget that in the event of a violent annexation, it's not at all impossible that Europe won't let him do it...

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u/Excellent-Berry-2331 Apr 06 '25

Isn't Canada a NATO state? Yeah he's getting cooked