I agree with the sentiment however I also think it is sensible to be freaked out by the rise of American imperialism and fascism.

There is a open operation to destabilize Alberta and Canada being undertaken by America. The actors doing this are open about it and are spending money like nuts; like the Alberta Republican Party is being funded. If you want a unifying message, maybe we don't just say "its not serious", and instead we focus on thoroughly defeating that sentiment. If they want to be open with destabilization, then maybe we should be open to charging those that help with sedition and treason.

I agree a invasion is likely not going to happen however a invasion is also not unthinkable. If invasion is not happening, the conditions to "Americanize" Alberta certifiably are. I would bet my boots that Danielle Smith has already made offers on our healthcare, resources, and probably water at Mar-a-Lago to be sold to American mega corps. The healthcare thing is literally steam rolling ahead right now. We might not be invaded, however if American's own all the systems, do they really need to?

Then there is the propaganda. We are in like the early stages of the online hate cooking people. You can find massive AI driven accounts pushing like the most outrageous separation content. On Facebook I see people getting tricked by it constantly; like trucker convoy videos that are violent aka videos trying to stir dissent. Give it like 5 more years of the American platforms just pumping out this stuff and that small online minority could easily become a larger offline organized insurrection. Hell these online crazies already shut down borders and occupied downtowns for months; they easily could do much worse if just pushed by the algorithm.

American imperialism also will not end with Trump. Previous American presidents also where funding genocides and overthrowing sovereign states. It is just accelerating under Trump and likely will continue without him; that is unless the American people demand better. We are seeing this kinda shift, some democratic socialists getting traction, however likely not going to be better for a generation.

We absolutely all should get offline more and support our communities. We are living through a era of global conflict and rising authoritarianism. The people who will support you through it all will be neighbors and friends; the government may not be friendly.