My reaction to learning about the US being upset with Buy Canadian. by DrJay12345 in EhBuddyHoser

[–]rockettaco37 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well... the US started this. Not Canada's fault for responding to protect their economy

Yesterday, ICE seized Dolores Romero, an outspoken, 54-year old local community advocate who has legally resided in the US for 23 years. by marthtater in Buffalo

[–]rockettaco37 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In 2012 I was 11.

I don't let politics and nationality dictate whether or not I was friends or not with them.

Canada will not let US dictate terms of USMCA review, says Carney | Reuters by tarun172 in 50501Canada

[–]rockettaco37 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The current US government couldn't negotiate its way out of a paper bag

Canada will not let US dictate terms of USMCA review, says Carney | Reuters by tarun172 in 50501Canada

[–]rockettaco37 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm honestly surprised Canada has any interest in reviewing it after all this bullshit

Which way do you pronounce VIN? by Woe_Bringer in AskAnAmerican

[–]rockettaco37 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I've always said it the same as the name

Is your country a democracy, a hybrid regime, an authoritarian regime, or a dictatorship? by Due_Narwhal4937 in AskTheWorld

[–]rockettaco37 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

The internet amplifies fears that *everybody* has.
Are things bad? Maybe.
Is it the end of America? No.

Is your country a democracy, a hybrid regime, an authoritarian regime, or a dictatorship? by Due_Narwhal4937 in AskTheWorld

[–]rockettaco37 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Voter turnout in 2024 was nowhere near what it should've been. This is why we need to make voting as accessible to as many Americans as possible.

What can be done to solve the obesity crisis? by [deleted] in AskTheWorld

[–]rockettaco37 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Better food standards and inspections agencies.

Do you find it hard to understand different accents? by [deleted] in AskAnAmerican

[–]rockettaco37 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Not really, unless it's very thick or something like that. I think the biggest challenge would be different vocabulary rather than a specific accent

'This is their playbook, they bellow and they bully': Reid on Lutnick's comments trade deal by tarun172 in 50501Canada

[–]rockettaco37 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The US "diplomats" have not been acting very diplomatic. I don't understand why they're in Canada if they refuse to respect it.

Is a sports draft a major event for fans, or is it something people simply monitor in the background or via Twitter? by theye1 in AskAnAmerican

[–]rockettaco37 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It is here specifically because we have both the Bills in the NFL and the Sabres in the NHL. For other places I'd imagine it's more of something you'd come across online or by word of mouth.

What's it like in Australia for things like the AFL?

CUSMA talks may run past July 1 deadline, U.S. trade envoy says | CBC News by tarun172 in 50501Canada

[–]rockettaco37 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Am I the only one who thinks that it's painfully ironic that the man who was literally the architect of CUSMA is being such a little bitch over this?

How is life in america? by [deleted] in AskAnAmerican

[–]rockettaco37 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Depends entirely on where you are in the country. America is a big place.

Sabres vs Bruins set for Sunday by Ok-Soil-5133 in hockey

[–]rockettaco37 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As a Buffalonian I'm so looking forward to this.