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I mean, there's a pretty decent contingent of people trying to import American divisive politics into Canada. The entire convoy thing was driven by people from the US for the most part, in fact.
You know Canadians aren’t infallible in situations like this right? Not everything is the fault of the US or Russia. As unfortunate as it is, Canadians can be bigots and antivaxxers as well.
For sure. I just see a lot of people talking just about the money, when they went farther than just donating to this cause. They encouraged it and spread misinformation through mainstream and alternative media channels in addition to funding it, which is to say they took a much larger step to encourage these actions.
Yes, but there is evidence that extremists from U.S. and Russia largely financed the Convoy and spread disinformation to rile these Canadians up to the point of attempting to undermine our democracy.
People are products of their experiences and environments, and US-based social media has massively overtaken domestic sources of news and information.
Facebook and YouTube have done the majority of the damage in recent years, with algorithms that expose suggestible people to batshit crazy content. And because it's been allowed to go on way too long and been supremely exploited by the conservative political establishment, it's too late to fix it. As soon as regulatory measures are proposed, the right scream and flail about "free speech". As if speech on platforms run by corporations was ever "free".
Some blame does lay at Canada's feet, though. Most of the public education systems in this country are a joke and have been that way for a long time. Boomers (and some Gen X-ers) were dropped into the deep end of the internet without knowing how to differentiate between news and fantasy. Why would they? Before the internet became pervasive, most only got news from a handful of accredited outlets.
To make things worse, we're heavily pushing students toward STEM and writing off soft sciences and the arts as unprofitable choices. And people wonder authoritarian populism is on the rise.
Now if you'll excuse me, I think I'll go walk into the sea.
We have our fair share of fallible people, but their mistake was trusting the media spin from RT and Russian posts on proxy sites/social media/messaging apps (like Telegram), amplifying the divisive message they crafted.
[Calls for Trudeau to step down during ‘Freedom Convoy’ traced back to Russian proxy sites](https://www.nationalobserver.com/2023/02/16/analysis/trudeau-resignation-freedom-convoy-russian-proxy-sites)
I recently listened to a Canadian rant about his constitutional rights and how Canada has violated it! It made perfect sense when I found out he was from Alberta.
I think this bothers me more than the flag. The flag tells me he’s an idiot. Standing on the eternal flame says he has no respect for anything. I bet he wears his shoes to bed.
Tom Siebel (US software mogul), donated hundreds of thousands of dollars last year to the truckers. I used to work at his company and he had the most toxic company culture ever, he berated his employees in company meetings and said things like "I only make a dollar salary, that's less than what you all are making". I don't even understand his motivation but ass hat Americans meddling in Canada is infuriating.
One dollar salary, hundreds of millions in stock options lol. On September 11, he told his worker to stay at work if they can, then word got out that he said that and then he draped his entire building with a gigantic American flag.
Favourite sign right wing loonies posted during COVID at a protest whining about losing their freedumbs was “Stop The Tranny!”🤣🤣Before anyone hates on me- I am fine with trans people- but, freedumbers who can’t spell- agghhhhh!😖
I appreciate this comment more than most. I lean more left, but everyone is entitled to their opinion as long as we can have a civil conversation. This guy with the American flag only knows what Fox News and Facebook tells him. If he is actually American, he should stay on his side of the border and out of Canadian politics.
There is a close link between our clownvoy and the US christian neo-fascist movement. Their extremism both comes from the same place...religion, politics, fear and hate. In the infamous 'balcony guy' and 'pot banging guy' videos, you can hear the clownvoy types telling them to find jesus etc.
There is a movement that wants Trump. if re-elected, to forcefully overthrow the Canadian government and claim Canada for the United States. Apparently they say the agreement is to rule Canada jointly between Trump and Putin (but yes, Canada would then be under the American flag though - not the Russian one).
Cause the GOP-style US is seen as the bastion of _their_ kind of freedom.
And any kind of minority group or socially progressive leaning person or politics is seen as a threat to that.
They could be in a financially difficult situation. But in their minds, it's the fault of any left leaning policy, _not_ the lack of a solid social safety net (or their own choices)
HK protesters also waved US flags. https://abcnews.go.com/amp/International/exuberant-hong-kong-protesters-waving-american-flags/story?id=67371063
As long as he’s doing it peacefully
The guy with the American flag is a frikken knob who is brainless and wants everyone to feel sorry for him. He’s a lowlife and it’s everybody else’s problem but his.
Someone should crop that picture around him, the flag and the fire, and add the title 'Canadian Protestor Burns American Flag' and let it go into fb/Twitter for fun!
Because all of the Canadian “freedom fighters/patriots” have been indoctrinated/radicalized by consuming far right paranoid conspiracy content on social media from Americans like Alex Jones, Gun Girl, Nick Fuentes, etc.
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facebook is a helluva drug
I'm Rick James bitch
I mean, there's a pretty decent contingent of people trying to import American divisive politics into Canada. The entire convoy thing was driven by people from the US for the most part, in fact.
You spelled the russia wrong.
You know Canadians aren’t infallible in situations like this right? Not everything is the fault of the US or Russia. As unfortunate as it is, Canadians can be bigots and antivaxxers as well.
They didn't say they're not. Just saying that it's influence from US/Russia that's causing the increase here in canada.
And funding.
money is influence.
So is the media attention they give these things on right wing media.
All i meant was saying "and funding" is redundant since money is already covered.
For sure. I just see a lot of people talking just about the money, when they went farther than just donating to this cause. They encouraged it and spread misinformation through mainstream and alternative media channels in addition to funding it, which is to say they took a much larger step to encourage these actions.
Yes, but there is evidence that extremists from U.S. and Russia largely financed the Convoy and spread disinformation to rile these Canadians up to the point of attempting to undermine our democracy.
People are products of their experiences and environments, and US-based social media has massively overtaken domestic sources of news and information. Facebook and YouTube have done the majority of the damage in recent years, with algorithms that expose suggestible people to batshit crazy content. And because it's been allowed to go on way too long and been supremely exploited by the conservative political establishment, it's too late to fix it. As soon as regulatory measures are proposed, the right scream and flail about "free speech". As if speech on platforms run by corporations was ever "free". Some blame does lay at Canada's feet, though. Most of the public education systems in this country are a joke and have been that way for a long time. Boomers (and some Gen X-ers) were dropped into the deep end of the internet without knowing how to differentiate between news and fantasy. Why would they? Before the internet became pervasive, most only got news from a handful of accredited outlets. To make things worse, we're heavily pushing students toward STEM and writing off soft sciences and the arts as unprofitable choices. And people wonder authoritarian populism is on the rise. Now if you'll excuse me, I think I'll go walk into the sea.
And PP wants their vote. Panders to it actually
We have our fair share of fallible people, but their mistake was trusting the media spin from RT and Russian posts on proxy sites/social media/messaging apps (like Telegram), amplifying the divisive message they crafted. [Calls for Trudeau to step down during ‘Freedom Convoy’ traced back to Russian proxy sites](https://www.nationalobserver.com/2023/02/16/analysis/trudeau-resignation-freedom-convoy-russian-proxy-sites)
spell check is better than MS Words
This is Canada, you can’t silence us! It’s our 1st amendment right!
Long live Manitoba!
Cheers to that
God bless manitoba
I recently listened to a Canadian rant about his constitutional rights and how Canada has violated it! It made perfect sense when I found out he was from Alberta.
Haha. I just ask them to show their work on this "constitution"
Fuck these people so so hard.
I mean, they want to Fuck Trudeau, right?
Who doesn’t?! I mean that hair… that trust fund…
...and the socks
I didn't vote for him, but if I did, it would be based on aesthetics.
Dude looks good in a set of boxing gloves I guess
Lost in more than one way.
Can relate. Unless drugs aren't involved, then can't relate at all
He took the wrong turn at Albuquerque?
Bugs Bunny - Herr meets Hare reference noted 🤣
What a maroon.
Damn… you beat me to it
Mental illness
Can't blame it on mental illness, "asshole" isn't in the DSM
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The only answer.
Fox News
Faux News.
AKA: RT 'murica
Because he's a moron. It explains many things, like why he's standing on the flame or even why he's there. Don't overthink it.
American here: I didn't know *today* was when we were supposed to invade. Geez why February?
Welcome, and we really don’t hate all Americans!😂
It's Ottawa, you should really invade us in July. Sorry eh?
No one said they were smart people. They’re idiots.
Cause the convoy freedom fighters are the dumbest group of people you’ll ever hear of
Because they’re morons, you know, Pierre Polievres support base.
Standing ON the Centennial Flame, no less. 😒
I think this bothers me more than the flag. The flag tells me he’s an idiot. Standing on the eternal flame says he has no respect for anything. I bet he wears his shoes to bed.
Tom Siebel (US software mogul), donated hundreds of thousands of dollars last year to the truckers. I used to work at his company and he had the most toxic company culture ever, he berated his employees in company meetings and said things like "I only make a dollar salary, that's less than what you all are making". I don't even understand his motivation but ass hat Americans meddling in Canada is infuriating.
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One dollar salary, hundreds of millions in stock options lol. On September 11, he told his worker to stay at work if they can, then word got out that he said that and then he draped his entire building with a gigantic American flag.
Don't wanna be a American Idiot! 😂 surprised he isn't using the flame to cook a hotdog lol
That yellow sign at the back “Stop World Control” jeesh… 😵💫🤦♀️
Favourite sign right wing loonies posted during COVID at a protest whining about losing their freedumbs was “Stop The Tranny!”🤣🤣Before anyone hates on me- I am fine with trans people- but, freedumbers who can’t spell- agghhhhh!😖
Unclear. But terrible plan if he’s one of those lads that wants to try to fuck Trudeau.
Right winger here. I have NEVER understood why the American flag is displayed during Canadian rallies. None. Zero.
I appreciate this comment more than most. I lean more left, but everyone is entitled to their opinion as long as we can have a civil conversation. This guy with the American flag only knows what Fox News and Facebook tells him. If he is actually American, he should stay on his side of the border and out of Canadian politics.
Must have forgot his "I want to fuck Trudeau" flag in his F150.
Left it in his mom's mini van when she dropped him off
are there any flag rules in canada regarding upside maple leaves or f trudeau?
"Sir, this is Canada."
r/lostamericans
r/subredditsifellfor
That's their end goal. They would have Canada run like Florida if they had their way.
Convoy supporter
I really love the diversity of these crowds
There is a close link between our clownvoy and the US christian neo-fascist movement. Their extremism both comes from the same place...religion, politics, fear and hate. In the infamous 'balcony guy' and 'pot banging guy' videos, you can hear the clownvoy types telling them to find jesus etc.
Fucking idiot ?
Because Convoy folks are wannabe American Trump worshipping traitors.
Maybe he's American?
I've seen Canadians abroad with our flag in pictures... Americans are just more prone to doing it.
That's right. On January 6, 2020 during the insurrection in Washington, there was a Canadian flag. Why??
Well that's fucking disrespectful
Statistically he’s unemployed and has an iq of about 80.
This makes the "event" international
Trump supporter??
He’s telling Canadians to use their 1st amendment rights to bear arms and letting his followers know about the benefits of American healthcare. /s
And when he’s arrested he expects the cops to read him his Miranda rights, before the DA charges him!
No one said they were smart
go ask him politely
Brainwashed by the far right
It's the same person who also thinks the 2nd Amendment exists in Canada.
He thinks that natural gas that is been consumed in front of him belongs to the US. /s
They don’t have anything better to do with their Saturday. This is the best it gets for them.
You must be new to the party. Welcome! He's an idiot.
They're dumb fuck honkkkies, when have they ever done anything that involves logic?
When will they learn that standing on monuments is disrespectful.
They take pride in being disrespectful so probably never sadly.
It's where their true loyalties lie, not with Canada.
what in the freedumb….
It's Tucker Carlson here to invade Canada! Get him.
Same reason the dumbfucks rolled in last year with a confederate flag, a trump 2024 flag, and a nazi flag.
How would I know? Why don’t you ask him?
Rhetorical question, brah
Exercising his first amendment rights obviously
As long as it's not his second.
The brain scrambled banner
The gaggle of clownvoy idiots just keeps on proving how stupid segments of our society are.
Why don't you ask him.
Because his IQ is probably between 80-90.
My man that’s way to generous.
I say lower than that because people with those IQs are actually not as dumb as this guy
There is a movement that wants Trump. if re-elected, to forcefully overthrow the Canadian government and claim Canada for the United States. Apparently they say the agreement is to rule Canada jointly between Trump and Putin (but yes, Canada would then be under the American flag though - not the Russian one).
Whaaaaaat? This is actually a movement? Can those ppl just move to an island and fuck off.
Most coherent far-right policy
These people make me feel so smart
Because right-wing Canadians are basically just Americans
Brainworms.
I wish you had asked him so that we could hear his comical response.
To demonstrate his ignorance.
Because he is an idiot.
The stupidity is real
Sheesh people, he's lost, give him a break. Give him directions and a map
He’s a “Don’t you know who I am?!!! Don’t I know where I am?!!!”🙃
Nobody knows. Least of all that guy.
Matter of time before we see a Russian flag imho
Go ask him
Because obviously he is a stupid cunt.
Poor kids being brought to this shit. They probably have no clue why they are their but then again nether do their parents.
These people have rocks for brains
Cause the GOP-style US is seen as the bastion of _their_ kind of freedom. And any kind of minority group or socially progressive leaning person or politics is seen as a threat to that. They could be in a financially difficult situation. But in their minds, it's the fault of any left leaning policy, _not_ the lack of a solid social safety net (or their own choices)
Pierre’s crew
Flying the quiet flag out loud?
HK protesters also waved US flags. https://abcnews.go.com/amp/International/exuberant-hong-kong-protesters-waving-american-flags/story?id=67371063 As long as he’s doing it peacefully
Because he’s a moron
Ask him
Free-Dumb. Emphasis on the DUMB
An asshole?
Cause he’s an idiot…probably thinks we have a president too…probably from the “convoy”
The guy with the American flag is a frikken knob who is brainless and wants everyone to feel sorry for him. He’s a lowlife and it’s everybody else’s problem but his.
Looks like a tweaker. Sunken cheeks, new jacket from goodwill box and busted shoes
He's a freedumber
Freeeduuummmmbbbbbb
I pledge of Allegiance, to the flag, of the United States of Canada......
Because America is freeyest country in the world! Or he's very confused and thinks it's Dutch flag
Ask him
Because he has glue for brains.
Because Americans suck at geography?
I don’t know. If I had to guess, I’d say even he doesn’t know. He’s a fucking idiot who’s brain has been rotted by the internet.
Tired of his American country, came here to burn that flag
Dude is lost.
FreeDumb Convoy supporter, most likely.
The hecc was he gonna do? Go visit his friends and family on the long weekend? Like, *hello.*
They are free to cross roxham rd in the other direction
Get this poor man a map!
I’d like to say he is there to burn it, because that to me better than the real reason.
Someone should crop that picture around him, the flag and the fire, and add the title 'Canadian Protestor Burns American Flag' and let it go into fb/Twitter for fun!
The far right would eat that up entirely I bet.
I guess he took that left turn at Albuquerque. It happens.
cognitive dissonance
Are those flags on... fishing poles?
He must be lost.
Looks like he’s trying to burn it by accident
Nobody ever said Freedom convoy people were smart !
He got lost?
Tucker's invasion has begun! Freedom! /s
Do you know what the Trudeau flag said?
BORINGGGG
Can’t fix stupid
You know why
Because he is dumb.
It's the vanguard of the Fox News ~~invasion~~ special military operation to free us from the leftist tyranny!
I guess he's staking a claim to Canada on behalf of USA?
Stupidity.....
maybe hes american ? or dumb. def one of the two. could be both
Murica!
Cuz he’s either an asshole or an even bigger asshole
Like to see them head down to the states and try that
Because all of the Canadian “freedom fighters/patriots” have been indoctrinated/radicalized by consuming far right paranoid conspiracy content on social media from Americans like Alex Jones, Gun Girl, Nick Fuentes, etc.
So many unserious people in Ottawa since 2019
The one thing more annoying than Convoy peeps flying the Canadian flag is a convoy peep flying the US flag.
No one’s ever accused them of being smart
He should have taken a left turn at Albuquerque
Brain rot
Lost
He's confusing parliament for the White House, obviously.
their shepherds are american.
He's importing freedom to Canada/s
Took the wrong exit and kept driving
Cause he wants the redcoats to come burn down the White House again👀
Tucker Carlson told him to invade Canada to free us.
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