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Prairie Gates

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3. This is precisely the kind of story we should absolutely ignore
Wed Dec 4, 2024, 08:55 AM
Dec 4

The Dictator will throw out little outrages for us to discuss and cathect on from time to time. Their only purpose is to keep his name in our mouths and his presence in our heads. This is how he has won. If you hear a little story like Republicans want to annex Canada, shrug your shoulders and ay "Oh, OK, whatever." And get on with your day. No clicks. No discussions. Nothing.

Stop giving the Dictator power over your mind and attention.

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Another way to call it: "Trump on a fucking troll trip again. Ignore it and he'll forget Scrivener7 Dec 4 #1
He wants to rule a country similar in size of China and Russia. Norbert Dec 4 #2
May well be! He's also just a massively trolling asshole LymphocyteLover Dec 4 #11
Canada has a population about the size of California, & they must all think we are nuts by now Hekate Dec 4 #14
Not all, Disaffected Dec 4 #18
I think the majority of you are, yes. canuckledragger Dec 4 #21
This is precisely the kind of story we should absolutely ignore Prairie Gates Dec 4 #3
Very wise words GusBob Dec 4 #6
The article is satire. greatauntoftriplets Dec 4 #10
yes, but here, the piece is just for comedy... but I agree, there should be no serious discussion LymphocyteLover Dec 4 #12
Exactly... Blue_Tires Dec 4 #16
"Cathect" to invest with mental or emotional energy Shambala Dec 4 #17
Annexing Canada is a horribly bad Idea. Omnipresent Dec 4 #4
I wouldn't be too opposed to Canada annexing Jerry2144 Dec 4 #5
Same for Canada annexing Vermont karynnj Dec 4 #7
If Canada tries to annex Washington State, I will stand in staunch opposition Aristus Dec 4 #15
Some irony bdamomma Dec 4 #8
Look at a map. It looms over us. Sneederbunk Dec 4 #9
Archived (no signup needed) usonian Dec 4 #13
Trump thinks he's Hitler 4catsmom Dec 4 #19
Annexing Canada is not a good idea, especially for the Canadians. republianmushroom Dec 4 #20
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