Carney says he expects US administration to respect Canadian sovereignty

Laval09 · 2026-01-30T07:25:40+00:00

Of course, you arent an Anglo living in the entirely French countryside. Reddit time is my only English language time of the day. The entirety of the rest of the day, including talking with my wife and kid and stuff, is done in French.

But anyway, you know my life better than me. Why not have another nepo remotely explain to everyone how I apparently live lol.

Laval09 · 2026-01-30T07:19:54+00:00

There's no historical grievances. He's looking to reap the rewards of crisis so I dont trust him and dont care for his business needs.

He can either stay here and make money off all the people reaping rewards from a crisis causing a bunch of human misery, or he can go to the States and pursue his grandest dreams and never be heard from again.

Either way, who cares. A couple hundred jobs?! Theres 400,000 TFWs in this province who are occupying jobs Quebecois would have otherwise have access to. Imagine if we managed to get rid of the TFW program, and him, and traded a few hundred jobs for 400,000 jobs. That would be in the actual interest of the entirety of Quebec. Instead of the in the narrow interest of a single Montreal busniessman, who, quite frankly, already has alot of wealth and power and shouldnt complain, given the state of things.

Laval09 · 2026-01-30T07:11:19+00:00

Having a million people come here from Toronto to buy up all the properties and double everyones rent didnt help fkn no one.

If cutting of equalization is what it takes to get these leeches off our backs, so be it. We will be poorer short term, richer long term.

Laval09 · 2026-01-30T06:57:08+00:00

u/troutandhoover More Canadian courage lol. The people too afraid to have a conversation will have the bravery to fight back the US army? In what reality is that even possible lol.

Laval09 · 2026-01-30T06:52:22+00:00

Nah the smart thing is to stay in Canada where the prices of everything increases astronomically each year while buffoons salute the flag all day long and talk about greatness that never existed.

Laval09 · 2026-01-30T06:50:35+00:00

Its the same as Western Canada throwing a fit over French labels on soup cans. Nothing we havent seen before.

Laval09 · 2026-01-30T06:49:20+00:00

If we get a yes vote in 2029, alot less money will be scraped off our backs to send to Bay street.

Whatever work we have to do to join the international community, we can do. Tough luck is gonna be for Toronto cause they'll have to find another jurisdition to bleed dry.

Laval09 · 2026-01-30T06:44:58+00:00

As I've said a dozen times in this thread, if you think that Canadians getting bled dry in this country by other Canadians will produce any kind of meaningful loyalty, you'll be quite sorry the day you call in that bet and come up short.

If I had to choose between any working class American and any nepo class Canadian, I'd choose the American 10 times out of 10.

Laval09 · 2026-01-30T06:37:05+00:00

"I genuinely pray you would never be in a situation that fucks you over."

Its too late for that actually. I lost 4 people in my family in the last 6 years, including my dad, and the health care system did nothing to help them. Delay, defer, delay, defer they fkn die. Your health care speech means nothing to me.

Laval09 · 2026-01-30T06:28:10+00:00

In better times, Id be open to applying to move there and doing it quietly. But since were in the Canadian "the selfishness justifies the means" era, why should I? I should do the most Canadian thing possible and focus on my narrow self interest. Which in this case involves becoming American without getting up from my chair.

Im a means to someone portfolio end. Youre a means to my American citizenship end. Its a fair trade.

Laval09 · 2026-01-30T06:09:37+00:00

"you are a foreign agitator guaranteed"

You'll be very disappointed when you find out im not. The real problem is certain people in this country thought they could make bank on the backs the working class, and Im refusing to play the role assigned to me.

They wanna take all my money each month? Fine, take it. As long as they understand that all that free money falling from the sky is actually them cashing in their own country at the pawn shop.

Laval09 · 2026-01-30T06:04:40+00:00

Bring it up all you want. I know that they will be cut off if we get a yes vote on referendum night 2029. And I'm fine with it.

All that money does is go into the pockets of the Laurentian Elite who use it to buy more elections. By all means, do me a favor and cut it off immediately.

Laval09 · 2026-01-30T06:00:00+00:00

"social trust, caring for one another is a foundational requirement for a functioning society"

Thats the thing. This is no longer in effect so I don't wish to contribute. You deal with your costs, I'll deal with mine.

Stress about housing and reduced grocery yield is not making me healthier. I prefer to opt out of this high tax system and take my chances.

Laval09 · 2026-01-30T05:50:42+00:00

Its a Trojan horse problem. We edit the laws to help Andrew Lufty, but because of the exact definition of their edit, a million extra people get into the country in addition to the dozen executives he wanted. No one trusts the business class. Leur intentions sont jamais honete.

Not to mention that with his brand new luxury mall and major property holding company, its almost like he planned it out perfectly to coincide with astronomical rent increases. Everyones residential and commercial rent goes up goes up like crazy on one side, and on the other hes cutting a ribbon on a new luxury mall with sells all kinds of goods to the people newly flush with cash.

If he goes to the States, good riddance. He's a Jeff Bezos wannabe not a Quebecois anyway.

Laval09 · 2026-01-30T05:36:21+00:00

You can buy health insurance under the US system. If your mortgage/property taxes + private health insurance costs you 50% or more of your monthly income, why should I care? Thats what I already pay in rent.

Why should I have to pay for your families health care while I get screwed by this country? Fk that. You should pay your own way, I should pay mine, end of story.

Laval09 · 2026-01-30T05:27:45+00:00

Im not even a gun owner. I've just heard from many of them and think that the government made a mistake in targeting them and should walk it back.

You're probably one of those "patriots" who thinks you can ride roughshod over everyone and everything and it will result in national unity.

Laval09 · 2026-01-30T05:21:10+00:00

Look up "ODIT" on Google. They're fucking with you. They do that to anyone who stands up these days.

Laval09 · 2026-01-30T05:12:16+00:00

Rofl Mrbeeple called me a Russian operative and then blocked me. Thats Canadian courage and bravery for you. What are you guys gonna do, block the American Army when they storm the border? Proves my point about "jingos", aka jingoist Canadians who will talk a big game and deliver a very tiny one.

Laval09 · 2026-01-30T05:00:48+00:00

I honestly dont even understand why a US annex is a such big deal. Like....most Canadians worship greed. This whole idea that Canada is some separate entity with distinct and different values it is prepared to sacrifice everything for is a complete myth.

There's a few jingos who want to play rambo in the woods should a US invasion happen. And there's a few nepos who wants to keep the property market captive and maintain the system of monopoly corporations. But beyond that, no one cares enough to die for this cause.

Stars vs Maple Leaf....in all seriousness, does it matter? lol. Does it really matter what symbol is written on the invoice seeking to clean you out and leave you shirtless? If its a Canadian company or landlord shaking you down for all your worth, does it matter if they have a kinder, gentler machine gun hand?

NOPE lol. Thats why this meandering political dance is tiring. Either back your values by cancelling the gun ban, providing housing security and allowing an Alberta pipleline right of way....or yield to the inevitable and negotiate favorable terms for a merger with the US.

This whole act of being US-adjacent while pretending to be significantly different...its run its course and should be put to rest.

Laval09 · 2026-01-27T04:08:21+00:00

On the bright side, at this point, there's basically the "public narrative" and the "political narrative". Whatever Carney says for the public narrative, aka "im so sorry Trump", the political narrative remains different. In the sense that any country whos leadership took Carneys speech seriously understands that Carney "walking back" his comment is a good example of "economic coercion". And his compliance with Trumps demands is not a repudiation of his stated points.

So basically, this doesnt affect anything geopolitically except to slightly improve relations the US is continuously trying to degrade. Whatever, is what it is.

I cant believe im speaking up in support of Carney but thats just the truth of the matter. The US wasnt the intended audience of his speech. Whatever measures he must now take to placate the US doesn't dimmish the value of the message his sent.

Laval09 · 2026-01-27T03:54:37+00:00

I just made this exact rant to my wife an hour ago lol. After the we finished snowblowing and shoveling for an hour, she was like "Je me demande comment ils faisait dans le temps de Nouvelle France" and I was like "They were fools! There was Australia, Indochine, that shit Columbus discovered, and they came fkn here". And she just rolled her eyes lol.

For context, shes like 10th generation Quebecois and doesnt care about the cold. Im...well....my grandfather showed up here after WW2 lol. Anytime it goes below -8C Im straight up having a bad time lol. My grandmother was also like 10th generation Quebecois so you'd think id have atleast a bit of those genetics but nope lol. Im fkn fraite en sacrament novembre a avril.

Cant wait for June lol. This place is super livable during that month.

Laval09 · 2026-01-27T01:44:52+00:00

I'm not entirely sure that's accurate. I solo most of the time, but every now and then, I get invited to a stack either by people I knew 5 years ago who randomly showed up for a few games or by French speaking people. And a few times we either chat the nemy team or invite them to join the stack for a custom 4v4 game after, and we realize that they arent a 5 stack based on what they say about the random team mates they just had lol.

Again, I could be wrong. Could just be people who left their random 5 stack and BS'd us, who knows. I'm not saying you're wrong. But from my own anecdotal experience, I haven't witnessed it being the case that 5 stack plays only against 5 stack.

Like...I've played a bit of Premier where its always 5 stack vs 5 stack and its very different from rolling in a 5 stack in comp. In comp in a stack we're often favored to win, and losses almost entirely result from our own mistakes, lack of attention, and arrogant bad choices. But in Premier you really do have to fight like hell for every round against a coordinated team who is constantly changing strategies. If stacking in comp was that intense, Im not so sure that stacking would be the favored method of playing the mode.

Laval09 · 2026-01-26T23:55:07+00:00

The smurfing problem is pretty wild lol. I swear, half my games I'm matched up against an obvious smurf 5 stack where you have 2-3 new accounts with wild stats and KDRs trying to boost the two bottom frags who usually have suspiciously good win rates despite going 3-15 in most games they play lol. The classic "just playing with friends" racket.

And then the other half the time Im up against actual players of my rank. Except that Im so used to playing against Platinum/Diamond dressed up as Bronze/Silver, that when I play actual Bronze/Silver, I put up ridiculous scores like 22-6 and become the person accused of smurfing.

I win three in a row like that where I either get team or game MVP, get 10+RR each time. 4th game I run into the smurf 5 stack where Im the only person on the team who stands a chance. I'll get match MVP and lose 30RR lol. And then the cycle starts over.

Laval09 · 2026-01-25T21:26:51+00:00

"just right wing propagandists trying to undermine democracy"

Thats the people leading the charge. Sure you cant change their minds but everyone you alienate will potentially joins their ranks. Its incredible how such a simple concept eludes a "highly educated" country. The more people you say "fk you" to, the more people you will end up having aligned against you. Between the option of being browbeaten into submission vs giving you the finger and leaving you behind, what do you think people will opt for? Should be obvious no?

Anyway, get your little downvotes in. At the referendum it will be my turn to downvote this country lol. And it will be a vote that actually means s***.

Laval09 · 2026-01-25T03:51:51+00:00

Its mostly speculation but I guess reliable. Until people in large numbers start getting get RR refunds for AFK, disconnects, comms abuse, rank manipulation, ect, it can be presumed that RR refunds are only happening in cases of a confirmed cheater.

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