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We used to take two annual trips to the US, and cross the border every 4-6 weeks to shop, eat, and fill up our gas on the way home. We haven't been there since

We used to take two annual trips to the US, and cross the border every 4-6 weeks to shop, eat, and fill up our gas on the way home. We haven't been there since this current administration took over, and have no plans on it until something changes. Trumps comments regarding Canada, and the whole "51st state" rhetoric triggered the decision, but these stories absolutely play a part in it. I'm not about to put myself, or my family, in a position where someone might be detained for anywhere from days to weeks for no reason. There's a big, beautiful world out there, and plenty of countries who are happy to have us and take our tourist dollars, all without me having to worry about getting detained for silly pictures on my phone. It's a pretty easy decision if you ask me.

promptdaddy 1y ago
So sad that one little man can affect your view of an entire place. The tone of this thread really pins Trump as a true King.
- jjkaczor 1y ago
  So sad that the policies and actions implemented by the current "regime" can affect the views of people that are not living there, or perhaps you just haven't been paying attention to the news since February 2025...
  - promptdaddy 1y ago
    The world might be much better off if we could remember that a place is that place, not just the few rich people who own the guns and the news.
    - jjkaczor 1y ago
      Places are filled with people... 70 million of whom wanted this nonsense and another 90 million too apathetic to vote, so willing to accept whatever the incoming administration would be. Sure - America is a beautiful country, and people that I had met while on vacations and business trips were all very nice - I have driven thousands of miles (to/from Las Vegas from AB, Florida from ON) and never had a bad experience. But - unfortunately, the current political and cultural climate down there is just a little too "hot" - I hope it works out for the average person, but I don't have high hopes.
- stanmancan 1y ago
  It’s not just one man, it’s also the millions of individuals who voted for him.

promptdaddy 1y ago

So sad that one little man can affect your view of an entire place. The tone of this thread really pins Trump as a true King.

jjkaczor 1y ago
So sad that the policies and actions implemented by the current "regime" can affect the views of people that are not living there, or perhaps you just haven't been paying attention to the news since February 2025...
- promptdaddy 1y ago
  The world might be much better off if we could remember that a place is that place, not just the few rich people who own the guns and the news.
  - jjkaczor 1y ago
    Places are filled with people... 70 million of whom wanted this nonsense and another 90 million too apathetic to vote, so willing to accept whatever the incoming administration would be. Sure - America is a beautiful country, and people that I had met while on vacations and business trips were all very nice - I have driven thousands of miles (to/from Las Vegas from AB, Florida from ON) and never had a bad experience. But - unfortunately, the current political and cultural climate down there is just a little too "hot" - I hope it works out for the average person, but I don't have high hopes.
stanmancan 1y ago
It’s not just one man, it’s also the millions of individuals who voted for him.