Canadians: "If it’s made in the US, I don’t buy it"
- Thread starter What Would Jesus Do?
- Start date
Because the dispute started in 1980 when his father was in power. The government's plan to nationalize Canada's oil and gas supply to make Canada energy-independent bumped up against the provinces traditional role in securing their own oil reserves, because previously the provinces had greater control over their own affairs. Read up
What about AB citizens who were disgusted by blackface's wokeness and decided they had had enough of Canada? That would have something to do with him - or are you claiming you somehow know there are no such people?
Those aren't ducks, they're geese.
Literally goose stepping, and marching in military formation armed with what appear to be automatic weapons.
Don't call them Nazis!
Wokeness is a maga culture war issue that doesn't apply to Alberta's long-standing issue with Canada nationalizing their oil and gas resources. Just because you don't like him because he was a liberal doesn't mean that applies to this situation that has nothing to do with "woke", unless you consider environmental concerns over tar sands "woke."
Many Albertans still associate the Liberal Party with the 1980 National Energy Program introduced by Trudeau's father, Pierre Trudeau, which had severely damaged the regional economy and disapprove of Ottawa intruding on their natural resources to this day. Think of Alberta as the equivalent of the old West pioneers in America and their desire to be somewhat autonomous from the national government.
The Trudeaus and western alienation
Like father, like son. Nearly 40 years ago, in February 1980, Pierre Trudeau won a majority government with two seats in western Canada and none west of Manitoba. A year later the Trudeau Liberals unveiled the infamous National Energy Program (NEP). Thus began the modern era of Alberta...
policyoptions.irpp.org
You do understand that as the one making the claim, it's on you to provide supporting evidence, right?
Spouting BS and saying "Prove me wrong" isn't how it works.
You're claiming Alberta secession is about "woke"?
There really aren't enough laugh emojis for this one.
Pfftt
"Partially grounded in real developments, but the post mixes confirmed past/ongoing issues with exaggeration, outdated framing, and unconfirmed claims—more social media spin than a precise snapshot of brand-new moves.
Here’s the breakdown of each claim as of late August 2026:
- Crown Royal (Diageo) pulling bottling out of Ontario: Confirmed, but not recent or “quick.” Diageo announced the closure of its Amherstburg, Ontario bottling plant in August 2025 as part of supply-chain streamlining. The plant closed in late February 2026 (about 200 jobs affected). Some bottling (especially volumes closer to the US market) shifted, while Canadian and non-US international bottling continued at other Canadian sites (e.g., Quebec).The facility was later put up for sale, with a sale agreement signed by July 2026. Doug Ford protested heavily (including dumping a bottle) and threatened to pull the brand from LCBO shelves; a deal involving ~$23 million in Diageo investments kept the product on shelves. This is old news relative to the August 30 post and the recent trade-war escalation.
- Stellantis shutting down the Brampton car factory and moving it to Illinois: Substantially true on the production shift and ongoing risk, but not a completed permanent shutdown. The Brampton Assembly Plant has been idle since late 2023 (retooling for Jeep models). Planned Jeep Compass production was redirected to Belvidere, Illinois, in 2025 amid tariff pressures and strategy shifts, leaving thousands of workers on layoff. In mid-August 2026, Unifor reported that Stellantis told the union it is “seriously considering” closing and selling the plant (and has begun discussions with a potential buyer). No formal one-year written notice required by the collective agreement has been issued yet. Stellantis has said it has nothing to announce and is focused on bargaining while seeking a “sustainable manufacturing solution.” The plant is already not producing vehicles in Canada, and production of the key model has moved to Illinois; permanent closure/sale remains under consideration rather than finalized.
- Ford considering moving tens of thousands of jobs from Canada to the U.S.: Not supported by available reporting.Recent Ford actions in Canada include investments and labor agreements to support production (e.g., Super Duty trucks at the retooling Oakville plant, which is expected to create/recall jobs and export some units to the US; engine investments at Windsor/Essex facilities that supply US assembly plants). Ford has also announced US job additions in states like Michigan, Ohio, and Missouri, but these are not framed as a mass relocation of tens of thousands of Canadian jobs. Broader surveys show many Canadian manufacturers are weighing or considering US moves amid trade uncertainty and tariffs, but no specific Ford announcement matches the scale or wording in the post.
However, the specific corporate actions cited are not instantaneous reactions that unfolded “that was quick” right after the most recent political rhetoric—the Crown Royal closure is months old, the Stellantis Compass move happened in 2025, and the Brampton sale talk is recent but still speculative. The Ford claim appears overstated or unverified.
In short: real underlying pressures and some confirmed shifts exist (especially around Stellantis), but the post amplifies and packages them for rhetorical effect rather than delivering fully precise, just-confirmed news. Check primary reporting from outlets covering Unifor, Stellantis statements, Diageo, and Ford labor/investment announcements for the latest status, as the situation with Brampton remains fluid."
Google AI: Yes, support for Alberta separation experienced a notable increase under the Liberal government of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, particularly peaking after the 2019 federal election.Wokeness is a maga culture war issue that doesn't apply to Alberta's long-standing issue with Canada nationalizing their oil and gas resources. Just because you don't like him because he was a liberal doesn't mean that applies to this situation that has nothing to do with "woke", unless you consider environmental concerns over tar sands "woke."
Many Albertans still associate the Liberal Party with the 1980 National Energy Program introduced by Trudeau's father, Pierre Trudeau, which had severely damaged the regional economy and disapprove of Ottawa intruding on their natural resources to this day. Think of Alberta as the equivalent of the old West pioneers in America and their desire to be somewhat autonomous from the national government.
The Trudeaus and western alienation
Like father, like son. Nearly 40 years ago, in February 1980, Pierre Trudeau won a majority government with two seats in western Canada and none west of Manitoba. A year later the Trudeau Liberals unveiled the infamous National Energy Program (NEP). Thus began the modern era of Alberta...
Did it say it was due to "wokeness?"
Wexit is performative and will not happen.
No, and certainly some of it could have been his general incompetence, if that is what you are suggesting.Did it say it was due to "wokeness?"
Wexit is performative and will not happen.
Young Canadians have turned against Trudeau - UnHerd
No I 'literally' did not. I simply said you don't know the reasons of every AB citizen who wants to exit.
Your critical reasoning skills are down there with Huey and the other libs on this board.
Uhhh…yeah. It’s pretty much the exact same thing, dopey. Smaht indeed.
Following France's refusal to support the 2003 Iraq War, a widespread public backlash in the United States led to a short-term drop in specific French imports. Non-military French exports to the U.S. fell by 21 percent during the first four months of 2003, largely driven by consumer boycotts and geopolitical tensions
Holy hell... even you can't be this f'n dumb. "Freedom fries" had not one thing to do with the boycotts. That had zero economic impact. But I am glad to see that you recognize the cost of Trump's stupidity. That's progress. The difference, of course, is this won't be a short-term response from Canada. Or from any of the other countries that are making deals to avoid American trade.
Oh Jesus, STFU. I made a little joke about the idiots who you definitely hated as did I and you MUST argue about something we agree about. Unless you were one of those Freedom fries guys. Maybe your were. They were quite dumb.
The freedom friers were dumb. And they didn't look for another market to source their "freedom fries". They ate the exact same **** they always had. The Canadians are cutting ties with US producers - some of whom they've used for decades. They are signing long term deals with other countries. They aren't coming back. And they won't be the only ones. You tried to minimize that with your "whataboutism". Do better.
There was a lady in the article acting like a Freedom Fry person. Boycotting buying our stuff in the supermarket. Get it?
Freedom friers didn't boycott sh*t. Get it?
Were you not alive then or just completely goddamned stupid? Nevermind. I already know. Here time for your your next flailing spin and movement of the goalposts.
In March 2003, House Republicans led a symbolic boycott of French goods by renaming "french fries" and "french toast" to "freedom fries" and "freedom toast" in congressional cafeterias, though Canada was not a target of this specific protest. [1, 2]
The French Boycott and "Freedom Fries"
- The Cause: France opposed the U.S.-led invasion of Iraq and threatened a UN Security Council veto.
- The Action: Republican Representatives Bob Ney and Walter B. Jones directed House cafeterias to strip the word "french" from menus.
- Consumer Impact: Some American consumers and private restaurants briefly boycotted French wine, bottled water, and other luxury goods.
McDonald's wasn't suddenly unable to sell fries, idiots just chose to refer to them as freedom fries.
It's pretty funny that he posts videos of himself doing that handjob dance. Senility in action.
You said, “Freedom friers didn't boycott sh*t. Get it?”
Reality says:
- Consumer Impact: Some American consumers and private restaurants briefly boycotted French wine, bottled water, and other luxury goods.
- You are a dishonest moron.
Jesus christ on a trike
Rivet: Canadians in Alberta don't like the Canucks and will be voting on a referendum to secede.
Me: Carney has the highest approval rating with Albertans than any liberal has had in many years.
Rivet: It's because of the woke libtard before him.
Me: No, this is due to a decades long grievance they've had since 1980
Rivet: How do you know it wasn't because of the woke libtard before him?
Me: Here are the facts
Rivet: What about AB citizens who were disgusted by blackface's wokeness?
Me: Woke has nothing to do with it.
Rivet: But they didn't like him much, look at this poll.
Thanks for the compliment because Huey and the other board libs seem a lot smarter than you.
I never said that, another poster did. You are trying to compare a silly name change to a boycott. Some people may have boycotted French products, but they certainly didn't stop buying and eating fries.
In the end, France was right. There was no reason to go to war with Iraq.
Do you support these additional tariffs on Canada and the great lake name change? How do you think these moves will benefit average Americans?
Trump is retarded. Everything he does and is doing especially in regards to Canada and Lake Ontario.
The French were right.
The Freedom fry people were dumb and boycotting French goods was even dumber.
The lady boycotting American goods in the supermarket is the same. Good for her but who gives a ****?
also…
The people keying Teslas are retarded.
As well as those burning Dixie Chick CDs.
Also those who don’t eat Chick Fil A or shop at targets because of gays and bathrooms.
plenty more…
He really doesn’t see the disconnect but he’s a failed comic so it’s understandable. Even the brief interlude in buying French goods doesn’t compare. This Canadian company ain’t coming back to its American suppliers. I’m sure other Canadian companies buying raw materials from the US are doing the same where they can. France in 2003 didn’t suddenly become a completely f*cked up trading partner. We’ve become exactly that.
@Yellowsnow51 Its. Not. The. Same. Thing.
Eh, the only time I am ever on here is when I’m at work so I can’t get on him too much about that. Although I’m also not supposed to be teaching kids when I am on here.
I see the king of false equivalencies is still at it. Such a joke.
The disconnect is YOU being too stupid to know that I was comparing a lady saying she wasn’t going to buy Degree deodorant in the supermarket to idiots back then saying they weren’t going to buy French Wine in order to stick it to the superpower. That’s been the disconnect from the start. You having no idea WTF is going on. As usual.
Latest
-
01
Tiger Illustrated
What the Clemson - LSU game may come down to
-
02
Tiger Illustrated
TUESDAY NEWS CONFERENCE: Swinney names Vizzina QB starter, Lane Kiffin, LSU - NFL additions, team info & more
-
03
Tiger Illustrated
Talking season is in its final hours in Clemson
-
04
Tiger Illustrated
VIDEO: Tom Allen, Will Heldt, Vizzina and Olsen Patt-Henry
-
05
On3
What happens next for LSU, the SEC and former NFL players trying to play in college?