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Canadian boycott of US travel shows no sign of slowing
- jleyank 1y agoThe common internet meme is “Canadians have two modes. ‘Sorry’ and ‘You’ll be sorry.’” And the latter has been triggered. It’s a big world, tourism and travel is discretionary and people are pissed. There’s a goods boycott going on as well, with BABA as its acronym. This looks and feels like a significant shift in attitude, and it’s possible people here will realize there are reasonable and interesting alternatives. And the US continues to pick at the scab, preventing it from healing.
- retrac 1y agoFor the first time in about a century there is uncertainty about the future of Canada's economic and security alignment. It's like starting a business with your best friend. And now he's gone manic and has shown up at your doorstep at 2 am with a knife demanding the money he is convinced you owe him. Even if he gets better it won't be the same relationship again.
- PaulKeeble 1y agoThis never goes back together, not with Canada nor any of the NATO countries. The shift that is happening internationally to move away from the USA will be mean the future relationship will be changed for at least decades. Everyone is working out how to put things together without the USA involved at all.
- mig39 1y agoI used to travel to the USA at least twice a year. These days I'm off to Europe instead.
- jeromegv 1y agoYep. It’s been refreshing to see Canadians standing up. Why go spend money somewhere that tries to bully you, tries to destroy your economy, threatens to invade you and become a state?
- rich_sasha 1y agoI never skied that side of the pond, but why would Canadians go skiing in the US? Surely plenty/more snow in Canada, and just as much mountains?
- mcphage 1y ago> Surely plenty/more snow in Canada, and just as much mountains? Most people go skiing where the ski resorts are.
- silexia 1y agoSounds like it's high time the US of A expands again.
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- bmitch3020 1y agoA boycott is a form of protest. There's more than just a protest happening here. Foreigners are legitimately afraid to travel to the US after seeing stories of others being detained and treated inhumanely.