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A new Leger poll reveals that 27% of Canadians now consider the U.S. an "enemy" country, while 30% still see it as an ally.

The survey follows escalating tensions, including President Trump’s tariff threats and his suggestion that Canada should become a U.S. state.

Trump remains widely unpopular in Canada, with 74% viewing him unfavorably. Political affiliation influences perceptions, with Conservatives more likely to see the U.S. as an ally.

Liberals, NDP, and Bloc Québécois supporters view the U.S. more negatively.

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago)

Lol are you trying to say I’m being racist towards US citizens?

Nope. There's definitely too much anti-Latin American sentiment here, that's part of why we're in this mess. But I would say a good portion of people here aren't racist toward Mexicans. But, a large part of that same portion just doesn't have empathy for their situation because of a self-focused attitude.

Again, it feels like you're preemptively judging US citizens. We're the evil empire, there's no denying that. But, no doubt, some of us will be the victims when it's all said and done. Just as you are one of the victims of US aggression now, US aggression will eventually turn toward its own citizens. Now, this is me preemptively judging the situation, albeit with more real life experience of our citizenry, but I do think many here will put up a fight on their turf (mostly because of that self-focused attitude mentioned earlier).

That said, if the situation escalates into civil war, there will be plenty of innocents caught in the crossfire - and those are the potential refugees to which I'm referring. Nobody wants you to let MAGA jump ship after they unleashed the plague rats. God willing, that attitude will crumble as it makes DC crumble.