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Trump says US being 'invaded by filthy air' as he threatens Canada with tariffs over wildfires (lemmy.ca)

submitted 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) by theacharnian@lemmy.ca to c/nottheonion@lemmy.world

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[–] SirEDCaLot@lemmy.today 13 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

This is fucked up. I don't usually jump too hard on the anti-Trump bandwagon (I don't like the guy but I'm not usually rabid about it) but this really takes the fucking cake.

When CA had wildfires, Canada sent us a ton of help-- a bunch of firefighting aircraft, complete with air crews and ground support. It made a big difference.

We have firefighting aircraft. And my understanding is they are parked on the fucking ground while our friends and neighbors to the north are burning. Meanwhile our so-called leader is hurling insults and threats at our friends, while they are literally on fire.

I love my country, but today I'm ashamed. We are supposed to be better than this. Better neighbors, better humans. It's pathetic. It's not us. It shouldn't be us. We should be better than this, as a nation.

[–] PlaidBaron@lemmy.world 8 points 2 weeks ago (3 children)

If it helps, we actually view you guys as rotten neighbours.

[–] Mediocre_Bard_Redeux@lemmy.world 1 points 2 weeks ago

Thank you, that does help, and I apologize.

[–] captainlezbian@lemmy.world 1 points 2 weeks ago

Cool, but we should still be offering to help you fight your fire

[–] impairedimperator@lemmy.zip 1 points 1 week ago

Don't send help next time, let us burn.

Also, if possible, let me cross the border when it comes time for that. I'll make cookies and invent new stuff for you! If you give me immunity from international prosecution, I'll share all the IP I already have in my brain.

Want bunkers made of stuff that's four times stronger than concrete for half the price? For the same price, you could build shit that will shrug off modern bunker busters, and would probably survive a direct tactical nuke!