Is Canada leading the global resistance against Trump? | The Global Story Podcast

"if we're not at the table, we're on the menu" ~ Carney

Canadians never thought the 51st state was a joke.

Many Canadians did not see it as a joke when Trump first said "51st state."

Politicians usually don't do things that make me happy. I am very happy and proud by our PM's speech.

How could you not understand what Carney was proposing? He proposes that middle power countries stand together and not be bullied, the inference being that they make their own trade deals with countries that are not the US.

To Lyse Douset : Canadians never thought his 51 state rhetoric was a "joke". His statement that he would annex Canada by economic force was very clear. 🇨🇦 🍁 🇨🇦

Its not a transition, its a rupture. Nostalgia is not a strategy. If you're not at the table, you're on the menu. Take down the sign and join Canada as a third way. I can't remember the last time I was this proud to be Canadian. This speech is without a doubt the marker of a historic shift. Something we all could sense but couldn't articulate.

Canadians never thought those 51st state comments were a joke.

I’m an American and I have been following PM Mark Carney as he navigates our 🍊🤡 and Canadians you chose the best person to meet this moment. I am so embarrassed and ashamed of our highest ‘leaders’ and all that support their behaviors. Please know many of us are horrified. Canadian friendship has been one of our greatest blessings and and I am so sorry this has happened 😔❤️🇨🇦

One reason Mark Carney can speak out with such boldness is that he knows he has the backing of the majority of Canadians. We are an educated people with grandparents or great-grandparents who went through WW 11 and many immigrants who have lived under a dictatorship. We are ready to sacrifice for one another and for our country.