Americans are stunningly narcissistic. They changed nothing and just assumed that we’d forget about all the insults and economic warfare just because time has passed?

As the narcissist’s prayer goes:

That didn't happen.

And if it did, it wasn't that bad.

And it it was, that's not a big deal.

And it it is, that's not my fault.

And if it was, I didn't mean it.

And if I did, you deserved it

[–] matlag@sh.itjust.works 4 points 17 hours ago

To balance this, I wonder how many Canadians would have to go to the US but leave their personal phone at home. I for sure would consider leaving it home so it's not searched through at the border (I have a pro phone with no personal data, no social network app, etc.)̈.

[–] monnier@lemmy.ca 1 points 17 hours ago

Yet, most people still spend several hours every day in "virtual US" (GAFAM).

[–] sixpaque@lemmy.ca 7 points 1 day ago (1 children)

We have not travelled to the States for many years, but I must admit, I miss the people and the exciting places we went. Can I find fun places like that in Canada? Absolutely. But it is too bad that one person, one man out of 50 billion people, can turn people against each other the way he has. So with today's events, I don't foresee going back to the States any time soon. But I believe that most of the people down agree with their fearless leader, but ... "what can they do?"

[–] melsaskca@lemmy.ca 5 points 17 hours ago

I agree but I think it's one man out of about 400 million people thereabouts, not 50 billion (unless you were exaggerating for effect).

[–] asg101@lemmy.ca 8 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Anyone still traveling to the U.S. for other than life threatening reasons at his point is an open supporter of fascism, and deserve whatever traumas they get.

[–] bluemite@lemmy.world 2 points 9 hours ago

Or work...

[–] Bebopalouie@lemmy.ca 16 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Until it’s zero it’s not enough IMO.

[–] ILikeBoobies@lemmy.ca 5 points 1 day ago

I'd like to see our government step up on the anti-US front though.

[–] SparroHawc@piefed.world 33 points 1 day ago (4 children)

The United States federal government has said loud and clear that not only are foreign visitors not wanted, they are risking their freedom by setting foot on American soil. I don't see how anyone would be interested in visiting under those conditions who doesn't have family or the like in the States.

"I'm telling everybody in Canada, please come. We love you, we need you, and we miss you,"

That's not what we're seeing from the White House, lady.

[–] Witchfire@lemmy.world 12 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) (1 children)

I know too many people who willingly go to Florida like nothing is happening. I get traveling in winter but why is it always fucking Florida?????

(I'd like to propose my original country of Costa Rica as an alternative)

[–] MutilationWave@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 10 hours ago (1 children)

Your birth country is amazing and better than anything in the state of Florida. Except the food. I haven't been in 20 years but is it still gallo pinto con lizano todos las dias?

[–] Witchfire@lemmy.world 2 points 9 hours ago* (last edited 8 hours ago) (1 children)

Yes, gallo pinto is the national dish (it's vegetarian/vegan!). We have a lot of fresh produce too, given it's a tropical country. The Costa Rican version uses black beans.

[–] MutilationWave@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 8 hours ago

Yeah gallo pinto is very good and healthy. The people of the country are extremely healthy.

What I was curious about was if the flavors of the cooking in the country have changed much over the past 20 years. I had to go to tourist restaurants sometimes for a change in spice and flavor.

[–] lobut@lemmy.ca 13 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) (1 children)

You keep seeing people say: "if you can make it to our State, we'll make you feel at home!"

Yeah ... but if we get nabbed by ICE along the way or on the streets then tough luck right?

Even IF I was willing to risk all of that. They're still threatening Canada as if it's a fucking joke and then it isn't. Americans saying shit like: "hey none of this travel would be an issue if join us ... ... and then we'll pillage your water, resources, taxes, and land ... then strip you of your freedoms, healthcare and voting rights".

So many people are talking about if this is all a PR issue and there aren't REAL problems.

[–] BarneyPiccolo@lemmy.cafe 11 points 1 day ago

There's a bridge near Detroit that is apparently easy on the Canadian side to accidentally head across the border into America. Used to be they'd just turn you around and sent you back, but I read at least one story of a guy who got detained in an American facility for a few weeks before he could back him, and all he did was take a wrong turn.

They've still got a 3000 per day quota, and they've never hit it, so they aren't looking for excuses to NOT arrest people, even if it gets kicked later. That's why they've found that something like 75% of ICE arrests have been bogus. If anything, the likelihood is that they'll get MORE aggressive, not less.

[–] lost_faith@lemmy.ca 12 points 1 day ago (1 children)

“I’m telling everybody in Canada, please come. We love you(r money), we need you(r money), and we miss you(r money),”

[–] logi@lemmy.world 4 points 1 day ago

“I’m telling everybody in Canada, please come. We love you(r money), we need you(r money), and we miss you(r money),”

Even that is not what we're seeing from the White House, lady.

[–] boonhet@sopuli.xyz 2 points 1 day ago (2 children)

The United States federal government has said loud and clear that not only are foreign visitors not wanted, they are risking their freedom by setting foot on American soil.

Which makes it even more puzzling that European automotive restoration YouTubers are now moving to the US, or starting to spend extended periods of time there. Mat Armstrong literally bought a house in Florida (might've been in Miami proper) so he and his crew could hang out while they restore that forex scammer's Bugatti and Sreten (M539Restorations) has been restoring a super rare E31 in Virginia for... I don't know how long he was in the states since the videos take longer to come out than all the action itself, but it must've been a few weeks at least to make 3 hour-long videos.

Granted they're all white folks, but so am I and I wouldn't want to park my ass there while Trump's in charge.

[–] bridgeburner@lemmy.world 1 points 8 hours ago

They prolly are rich then, the US government loves the rich

[–] anguo@piefed.ca 1 points 1 day ago (1 children)

automotive You have your answer

[–] boonhet@sopuli.xyz 2 points 23 hours ago

You don't really NEED to fly to the US to restore old BMWs or crashed Bugattis though. They're quite literally doing it voluntarily.

[–] Enkers@sh.itjust.works 16 points 2 days ago (3 children)

The researchers analyzed data from Canadian mobile devices travelling to U.S. metro areas

Yeah, there's your problem. People I know leave their phone at home and use a burner for US travel now.

[–] NarrativeBear@lemmy.world 5 points 2 days ago

Seems like the numbers might be skewed even more if people don't have a Canada/US plan.

[–] lividweasel@lemmy.world 4 points 2 days ago (1 children)

It isn’t even just burners. Even before everything got like it is now, I would get a US-based SIM/eSIM, because it was always cheaper than roaming with my Canadian plan.

[–] grey_maniac@lemmy.ca 3 points 1 day ago

Your phone's IMEI doesn't change when you change SIM cards, so it depends what they tracked.

[–] dom@lemmy.ca 0 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Wouldn't this mean they underestimate the number of people who are in the us from canada, rather than over estimate?

[–] Canconda@lemmy.ca 1 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Yes and I think that's what the person you're replying to is implying as well.

[–] dom@lemmy.ca 1 points 2 days ago

Oh durr. Thanks

[–] SubstituteTurkey@lemmy.ca 1 points 2 days ago

Hah, Good.