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In reply to the discussion: Rubio reiterates Trump's view that Canada 'would be better off' as a US state [View all]Martin68
(25,634 posts)33. I'm not sure what you mean. Are you saying there is no "if" because Canada will definitely become a state, or
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because Canada definitely won't become a state? In either case, my post pointed out that the idea of Canada becoming a state is absurd if only because Republicans would never countenance a new Democratic majority.
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Rubio reiterates Trump's view that Canada 'would be better off' as a US state [View all]
BumRushDaShow
Monday
OP
we had a two week break from this crap now they are back with the Greenland/Canada/Panama saber rattling.
Blues Heron
Monday
#2
If you include services (as we should), Canada is subsidizing the US. But of course trade is never a subsidy. . . nt
Bernardo de La Paz
Monday
#32
Just throw your lying self under the bus Rubio, and save some time. You are now worthless.
58Sunliner
Monday
#16
To USA Republicans...Canadians also have those things called "Weapons" and they would use them.
chouchou
Monday
#23
Rubio, "but we actually don't like the way they treated us when it comes to trade."
Botany
Monday
#24
I'm not sure anybody takes this seriously. If Canada became a state, it would be a Blue state with a lot of
Martin68
Monday
#25
I'm not sure what you mean. Are you saying there is no "if" because Canada will definitely become a state, or
Martin68
Monday
#33
There is zero possibility "Cnadada" will become the 51st or 52nd or any state of the US. There is no "if" about it. . nt
Bernardo de La Paz
Monday
#34
There actually is a possibility because there is so much talk these days about US Civil War 2 and martial law. . .nt
Bernardo de La Paz
Monday
#37
I used "if" in this case not to suggest it as a realistic possibilty, but to express an opinion on one reason it would
Martin68
Monday
#42
I don't quite understand your point, but I understand you are upset. But I'm not sure why your are so determined to
Martin68
Monday
#46
Just because there will be no 51st state does not mean I think "Canada is safe from tRump"
Bernardo de La Paz
Tuesday
#47
You are an argumentative fellow! By "safe from Trump" I was merely agreeing with you that Canada will never become a
Martin68
Wednesday
#49
tRump & Rubio so stupid they think they are helping Pierre "Slogans R Us" Poilievre. . . . . nt
Bernardo de La Paz
Monday
#28
No...no they wouldn't...hey little marko shut up about Canada. Nobody wants to hear it!
PortTack
Monday
#29
Rubio's views 'would be better off' if he unplugged his head from trump ass.
republianmushroom
Tuesday
#48