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Wishing you all much love and as much support as a Canadian watching from the north can offer. I hope for the very best for you all today and in the coming months.
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Thank you so very much!
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My heart is broken for our friends and neighbours in the States. I cannot believe that this has happened.
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Quoting Rosa seems appropriate today. “F***, f***, f***”
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This decision will bring so much uncertainty to the lives of so many. Iain Thomas (who lived in South Africa and now lives in America) wrote a line that I am holding onto, “Darkness will always give you an opportunity to create your own light.”
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Thank you, everyone.
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So appreciate your kind thoughts.Having such caring neighbors to our North helps immensely!
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And good to see you here, Amy Baker.
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I’m American, metro Detroit. We are only 2 weeks out from the election, but it feels like months. Every day there is so much information to try and absorb. I’m in mourning. Many of my friends and family are as well. I dont know where to turn and while I am usually not a crier, I find my eyes welling up at random times for no reason. I appreciate my Canadian friends and thank you for your empathy. The day after the election, someone posted “Take heart. Your emotional support Canadian will be contacting you shortly”. I feel the love.
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There are many Canadians here, and we are all ready and willing to provide any kind of support that our American friends need. Always. Sending you a big hug. ❤
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The love and support coming from our friends in Canada gives me hope and encouragement. I am shocked, disappointed, sad and embarrassed that the regime in DC treats your country as enemy. I grew up in Spokane, Washington, a 5th generation Washingtonian. Canada was less than 3 hours drive to the north. Closer than any state, except Idaho. I have always trusted our neighborly friendship. Without question. I am impressed the way your country has bonded together against the cruelty of Donald Trump. It reminds me of how the United States came together after September 11, 2001. Your strength and unity against the tariffs and tyranny of Trump inspire me. I just want you to know that I see you. I respect you and I am grateful for you. I support your taking economic measures against the United States. I hope it helps DT to back off his unnecessary and cruel tariff war
I am fortunate to live in Oregon. Yet, what happens in DC impacts all of us, especially lately.
My Dad left high school for the US Navy in WWII. Enlisting was his patriotic response to fighting tyranny in the world. He always regretted not completing high school and I think he had undiagnosed PTSD as a result of the death and destruction he saw during the war. I don’t understand how at least one of my brothers supports the current regime. I am so sad for my Dad. He died in 1992. The thought he gave up so much for a country whose leaders embrace the thing he fought against is disturbing and heart breaking.
In less than 3 weeks my husband and I are traveling to Italy for 6 weeks. I bought Canadian and Ukrainian flag patches for my small rucksack and lapel pins with flags to wear on my clothing. I want the Italians to know that we support our neighbors in Canada and we support an independent Ukraine.
Do you think that it is okay for me to donn these as statements of my support? Or do you think it gives a wrong message? I am worried about how we will be treated when we return from our time away. In November I was so shocked and depressed after the election that I did not want to get out of bed. There was an underlying dread as to what was coming. A real depression. Anyone who really payed attention knew there was not good coming our way. I am not giving in. I am not obeying in advance, Never ever thought these days would really arrive. Thank you for listening and supporting, Dolores
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I think your idea is not only OK but admirable. It is always a bit presumptuous to generalize about people but my experience in traveling in lots of places, most recently Canada or Europe, is that I have met people willing to see travelers from America as individuals rather than as emblems of the U.S. government.
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I used to drive down to Bellingham or Seattle with my girlfriends regularly when I was in high school. It was just as normal to go shopping in the States as it was to go to one of our local malls back then. We all carried USD in our wallets at all times, just in case we felt like going for a longer trip on a day out. I hope one day I’ll be able to visit the States again.
I agree with Jane and Katherine about your idea Dolores. Enjoy your trip, stay strong and take good care of yourself. And I also agree that there will always be an endless supply of love and support here for you and all our friends.
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I think your patch idea is very good, Dolores. When I used to travel more extensively, I would always have the Canadian flag somewhere on my travel bags. Showing support for Ukraine and Canada as an American is greatly appreciated at this time.
Know that it’s not the tariffs, nor the insults or lies about drugs or trade, it’s the intent to annex Canada that has really angered Canadians – economic force through tariffs is no less threatening than military force. There may not be bombs, but there will still be unnecessary suffering, all because a neighbour has looked over the property line and suddenly decided that they want our home. We are in a very similar position to Ukraine. If American boots ever storm into our country, I have decided that I will learn to fire a weapon or learn what I need to learn to defend our home. A strange idea for an old lady, but we are all capable of much more than we realize. I know many who would rather die as Canadians than capitulate.
We do understand that all of you Americans who did not vote for this are our friends, and that you, too, are suffering. The damage that’s been done to your country by those in power is quite devastating. I hope you will be able to find a bridge with your brother and anyone else who voted for what’s happening. Decreasing support for your administration is an important aspect to taking away the power that your current administration has.
I hope you have a wonderful trip with your husband, but I hope we’ll see you more here before you go, and afterwards when you return. We’re in this fight together and there is always love and support here for our wonderful American friends.
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