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[–] KingGordon@lemmy.world 5 points 1 year ago (4 children)

For the Canadians here. If i as an american wanted to come visit and spend money in Canada now, what would the reception be like?

[–] PlaidBaron@lemmy.world 4 points 1 year ago

Youd be fine. Might get a chirping from some old timers but nothing drastic. Just dont be an ass and youll be fine.

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[–] Snowclone@lemmy.world 5 points 1 year ago

Yes please. This is a time when things need to be corrected, and as long as Trump and his fascist party are in charge that will nene happen.

[–] WorkshopBubby@lemmy.ca 5 points 1 year ago

I wont go to the US unless im going as a part of a military operation. Every single magat needs to be gone before the US can be redeemed.

[–] DistressedDad@lemmy.ca 4 points 1 year ago

Back before the Canadian dollar was at or near par, we'd visit the US from Toronto monthly. We'd roll up to the outlets and score deals. I'd pick up parcels from my cross-border PO box. And then once we were all shopped out, we'd treat ourselves to a quality meal at Olive Garden and be on our merry way. Some nights we'd even get a room at the nearby casino, drop some money at the penny slots.

Since 2016, in addition to the low Canadian dollar, the political climate and the rise of anti-intellectuals have really forced us to think twice about spending any time across the border.

It used to be a fun day trip with great deals and cheap food. It's not the case anymore.

[–] bitchkat@lemmy.world 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I'm from a border state and I plan on driving as much as possible through Canada on my road trips. Hopefully the border is still open next year as I am planning a Maritimes road trip.

[–] imvii@lemmy.ca 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

PEI is worth the visit if you're in the area. I moved here 5 years ago. It's really nice.

[–] bitchkat@lemmy.world 4 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

Definitely planning on hitting NB, PEI, NS, and NL. I'll cross border at Grand Portage or Sault St Marie. I think Labrador isn't on the cards.

Maybe even hit up France (St Pierre and Milquon)

[–] CaptCanuck37@lemmy.ca 4 points 1 year ago

Never going back.

[–] LovableSidekick@lemmy.world 3 points 1 year ago

I don't blame you. Right now I wish I'd been born in New Zealand.

[–] pupbiru@aussie.zone 2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

(not canadian) i’m 100% in the same boat… i have commitments to some international events throat i have to fulfil, but im pulling any support from “international” things in the US after they’re done

i can’t in good conscience come and spend money in that economy, and i certainly can’t support events that draw other people into doing the same - especially when a lot of it is US-centrist-reinforcing the idea of what “international” is by providing only token nods to other cultures

[–] sartalon@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

You should come. Just bring a couple hundred thousand well armed friends and annex New England, New York, and Pennsylvania They won't complain, except the white trash in upstate NY, just throw some meth on their direction, that'll shut them up, but feel free to avoid Jersey, unless you've gotten your shots.

And now you are practically in mortar range of the White House.

[–] jerkface@lemmy.ca 2 points 1 year ago

I am still waiting for all the fuss after 9/11 to die down, haven't been there since before that.

[–] overcooked_sap@lemmy.ca 2 points 1 year ago

Trump is symptom, not the cause, of America’s ailment. His death or a change of president won’t alter the underlying currents for many years, if ever.

[–] MedicPigBabySaver@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

Good! Yet, I'll be happy to visit:

Messorem, Montreal

[–] Montreal_Metro@lemmy.ca 1 points 1 year ago

After they elected Trump the first time, I knew that something was seriously wrong with that country and haven't returned since (and don't plan to).

[–] Sop@lemmy.blahaj.zone -2 points 1 year ago

Genocide wasn’t enough apparently

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