Interesting interview with Canadian Senator Paula Simons about the current Canada -US situation. "Everything presupposes that we are friends. It’s like having a joint checking account when you’re married. It presupposes that there’s a level of trust in one another. And now, all of our assumptions about what we can put our trust in have just been tossed to the wind. ". Looks like we are being forced into a divorce.
"The United States has a trade deficit. That is not like a budget deficit. The trade deficit means that you buy more from Canada than Canada buys from you. Why is that? It’s because you have 400 million people and we have 40 million people. There are more of you, with more money, buying more things. The reason for the trade deficit is not because Canadian are engaged in some plot to bring down the American economy," Canadian Senator Paula Simons in an inteview with Debby Waldman
My piece yesterday focused on our northern border at Lake of the Woods and a long history of peaceful border crossing and mutual benefit from trade and travel. I loved reading Paula Simon's take on things. Thanks!
I am so saddened by how badly our northern neighbors are being treated. There is no logical reason for it. It just makes me angry and sad. In my little way I am protesting. I have tickets to see 'Come from Away'. I can imagine the possibility of that scenario happening differently today but I do believe in the kindness of the human spirit so maybe it would happen today, but we have damaged the good relationship we have enjoyed for so long. It is important to maintain good relations with your neighbors. It is common sense. Neighbors look out for one another. My husband and I have a bucket list item to take a train excursion through the US and Canada. We had better act soon before Amtrak is decimated. When we go I feel like creating and wearing hats that say 'We're so sorry'.
I love that your protest is to see "Come from Away." After that, fly here and take the train from this side of the border. If you don't want to do the whole country, do Edmonton-Vancouver or Vancouver-Edmonton. Then you can come see me!! (In the almost 33 years I've lived here, I've had a few friends do that.)
Debby, thanks for this interview. We love Canada and often go to Montreal - it’s the closest Canadian city to us. We have dear friends who are Canadian. We have traveled throughout Canada and hope to do more in the future. The US is in a coup. The regime run by the Dick tator is repressive and sick.
I was raised six miles from canada. Both my great grandfathers came from the red river area by montreal One was mixted blood transporte with ox cart on the pembinal trail from St Paul to pembina. one traveled from the red river via minneapolis to pembina . both are burried in vassar manitobia. I was promoting trump before most people ever took notice. I have not read this whol article but what I have read is a complete misreading of trumps vision. If Canada will not team up for the good of there future of their people history will not bode well for their children. You will in the not to far future be slaves and be ruled by China. There was a bishop who once predicte china would rule the world. There is a lot I could say but I give you a link to a blog called redacted which give a glimpse co canada future. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=254thnTPMLI. You may hate the man and color your hair green and blue. For four years some errant canadians have allowed the Us. border to be violated Can you guess the dollar amount of the damages in this country Canadians have cost U>S citisens . all you had to do was stop the drugs an and gangs slipping in through the Lake of the woods. If you want to know this unedgucated truck driver who has been all over Canada would attempt to enlightent Gerald Fish
For what it’s worth, this American is making a deliberate effort to buy Canadian and EU products. We’re on your side.
On behalf of all of us on this side of the border, thank you! Come visit, too, since most folks I know don’t want to go to the US right now.
Interesting interview with Canadian Senator Paula Simons about the current Canada -US situation. "Everything presupposes that we are friends. It’s like having a joint checking account when you’re married. It presupposes that there’s a level of trust in one another. And now, all of our assumptions about what we can put our trust in have just been tossed to the wind. ". Looks like we are being forced into a divorce.
Interesting. I really liked her marriage and chequing account analogy.
You are not alone - others also commented on that. She is so smart and articulate!
And now he is sending Usha Vance to Greenland! Will the nonsense ever end? I think not.
Maybe he’s sending her to get her out of the house so JD can shtup the couch in peace….
mean mothing is injustice
What is mean mothing?
"The United States has a trade deficit. That is not like a budget deficit. The trade deficit means that you buy more from Canada than Canada buys from you. Why is that? It’s because you have 400 million people and we have 40 million people. There are more of you, with more money, buying more things. The reason for the trade deficit is not because Canadian are engaged in some plot to bring down the American economy," Canadian Senator Paula Simons in an inteview with Debby Waldman
Thanks for the restack, Jill.
My piece yesterday focused on our northern border at Lake of the Woods and a long history of peaceful border crossing and mutual benefit from trade and travel. I loved reading Paula Simon's take on things. Thanks!
I’ll read yours now!
I am so saddened by how badly our northern neighbors are being treated. There is no logical reason for it. It just makes me angry and sad. In my little way I am protesting. I have tickets to see 'Come from Away'. I can imagine the possibility of that scenario happening differently today but I do believe in the kindness of the human spirit so maybe it would happen today, but we have damaged the good relationship we have enjoyed for so long. It is important to maintain good relations with your neighbors. It is common sense. Neighbors look out for one another. My husband and I have a bucket list item to take a train excursion through the US and Canada. We had better act soon before Amtrak is decimated. When we go I feel like creating and wearing hats that say 'We're so sorry'.
I love that your protest is to see "Come from Away." After that, fly here and take the train from this side of the border. If you don't want to do the whole country, do Edmonton-Vancouver or Vancouver-Edmonton. Then you can come see me!! (In the almost 33 years I've lived here, I've had a few friends do that.)
Very enlightening interview. The joint checking account analogy made a lot of sense. Thanks Debby.
Thanks, David. That means a lot. If you think your readers would be interested, please consider restocking itz
Debby, thanks for this interview. We love Canada and often go to Montreal - it’s the closest Canadian city to us. We have dear friends who are Canadian. We have traveled throughout Canada and hope to do more in the future. The US is in a coup. The regime run by the Dick tator is repressive and sick.
I was raised six miles from canada. Both my great grandfathers came from the red river area by montreal One was mixted blood transporte with ox cart on the pembinal trail from St Paul to pembina. one traveled from the red river via minneapolis to pembina . both are burried in vassar manitobia. I was promoting trump before most people ever took notice. I have not read this whol article but what I have read is a complete misreading of trumps vision. If Canada will not team up for the good of there future of their people history will not bode well for their children. You will in the not to far future be slaves and be ruled by China. There was a bishop who once predicte china would rule the world. There is a lot I could say but I give you a link to a blog called redacted which give a glimpse co canada future. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=254thnTPMLI. You may hate the man and color your hair green and blue. For four years some errant canadians have allowed the Us. border to be violated Can you guess the dollar amount of the damages in this country Canadians have cost U>S citisens . all you had to do was stop the drugs an and gangs slipping in through the Lake of the woods. If you want to know this unedgucated truck driver who has been all over Canada would attempt to enlightent Gerald Fish
Please crawl back under the Earth with other racists where we don’t have to deal with you.
Wow! You totally do not understand Canada! And you obviously drank the Drumpf coolaid! Why are you here?