Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Canada

Bernardo de La Paz

(57,189 posts)

2. If tRump was serious that Canadians want to be 51st state, then tariffs are a hell of a way to thank them

Reply to applegrove (Original post)

Wed Feb 12, 2025, 01:41 AM

Feb 2025

tRump to Vance and Thiel: How do you think we can convince more Canadians to join us?

V&T: Treat them well like great friends?

tRump: I have a more genius idea, we'll crush them with tariffs, and more treasury money for our Money bro tax cuts! Then when they join us they'll be so glad for relief, but we'll treat them like Puerto Ricans!

V&T: Yeah, brilliant!

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

Recommendations

0 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

2 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

Margaret Atwood has written a memoir, which will be out on Nov. 4. Why? "My publishers made me do it," the Canadian [View all] applegrove Feb 2025 OP

Lol, I love the way she thinks. Dave Bowman Feb 2025 #1

If tRump was serious that Canadians want to be 51st state, then tariffs are a hell of a way to thank them Bernardo de La Paz Feb 2025 #2