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Ford’s office made the announcement Monday and said the government is also banning other American companies from provincial contracts going forward

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[–] [email protected] 48 points 1 week ago (70 children)

Just be precise, watch out for the 'little guy'. It's not sane US citizens doing this. We're experiencing a coup over here, neighbor. And the sane ones are trying to figure out how to get back to being good neighbors, and stop the corporate coup. srsly.

[–] wise_pancake 46 points 1 week ago (9 children)

With all due respect, and I’m sorry to those who voted Kamala, this is our only option.

The only way Canada succeeds is when the American people are hurting enough that they push for change from the inside.

I’m very sorry to small honest US companies, but we don’t have the luxury of choice or leniency on this matter anymore.

Also this is the second time Trump has been elected. Whatever excuses people have, I can’t look at this as a one off or crazy event. I have to see this as the future of American diplomacy and how we can expect to be treated.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 week ago (2 children)

I understand. And of course my concerns are mostly aimed towards those, regardless of nationality who are less well off than myself. When I suggest one support local and small, I know that lessens both of our larger groupings (nations, corporations), at the same time it strengthens our smaller groupings (communities, neighborhoods, families). If you wish, you could buy bicycle parts from these small companies, regardless of location, for instance I just heard of a bike frame builder, Mone' (http://www.monebikes.com/) in Silver City, NM who runs his operation out of a van. If you look, you can find similar in your area. Together, supporting the small circles, we'll move forward humanely. I feel your respect. And, hey, look at us, doing international relations, on a non-corporate federated social media. Nothing to feel sorry about in that. Peace.

[–] [email protected] 10 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Nothing against the guy making bikes in his van, but if anyone is looking for a good made in canada bike frame, moose bicycle is awesome and very reasonably priced.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 week ago

That's exactly what I'm talkin' about! Now I want a Moose Bike! https://moosebicycle.com/

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