America ranks 17th on the World Freedom List, Canada ranks 10th. There are so many words Americans use that they have no concept of the meaning. Freedom being the main one, but closely followed by democracy, socialism, communism, Marxism. When the left use the term Nazism, they do know what it means. But Americans call Russia/Putin Commu…
America ranks 17th on the World Freedom List, Canada ranks 10th. There are so many words Americans use that they have no concept of the meaning. Freedom being the main one, but closely followed by democracy, socialism, communism, Marxism. When the left use the term Nazism, they do know what it means. But Americans call Russia/Putin Communist. Russia has not been communist since 1992. It is full blown Fascist. Though as is often noted the ends of the horseshoe come close at the extremes. Did you look at the map of how Germany voted? The former East Germany went solid AfD. Not much different if any from the "Communism" they enjoyed uder the Stasi.
Any country that tried to treat its citizens fairly has been attacked by the USA. Central America in the 50s and 80s. Or Venezuela or Cuba or Chili. Like Putin attacking Ukraine, they fear a vibrant free country on the border would give their own people ideas and they would ask why not us.
Canada has to fear Trump right now with his tariffs. But good luck in forcing us to bend. We have a lot of friends and US has none now but Russia, North Korea and Iran and Venezuela. Also Canadian soldiers in WWI wrote the Geneva convention and we have not forgotten. Read Steinbeck's "The Moon is Down"
I know a lot of Canadians with dual citizenships. Lawyers, physicans, bankers, etc.
AI: Canada's investments in Florida contribute to the state's economy in many ways, including construction, transportation, and real estate. Canadian consulting firms also help Florida modernize its infrastructure.
How Canada contributes to Florida's economy:
Canada's exports to the Florida market have grown by 32.5% over the past five years and are valued at more than $5.8 billion in 2022.In 2022, Canada was Florida's third largest source of imports, with $408.7 million in repaired exports, $268.1 million of furniture, $230.1 million of bread, cakes and pastries, $201.4 million in refined petroleum and $197 million in turbojets and turbines, according to SelectFlorida.org.
Construction: Canadian firms help build roads, bridges, and public transit
Real estate: More than 500,000 Canadian homeowners in Florida pay state real estate taxes. Canadian firms help develop and manage real estate, including the Miami Dade County Civil and Probate Courthouse When a Canadian resident sells U.S. real property, whether it is in Florida or elsewhere, withholding tax of 15% of the sale price is payable.
Transportation: Canadian firms help develop and implement transportation projects, including ports and airports
Clean water: Canadian firms help develop and implement clean water projects
Jobs: Canadian-owned companies in Florida employ more than 54,000 people
America ranks 17th on the World Freedom List, Canada ranks 10th. There are so many words Americans use that they have no concept of the meaning. Freedom being the main one, but closely followed by democracy, socialism, communism, Marxism. When the left use the term Nazism, they do know what it means. But Americans call Russia/Putin Communist. Russia has not been communist since 1992. It is full blown Fascist. Though as is often noted the ends of the horseshoe come close at the extremes. Did you look at the map of how Germany voted? The former East Germany went solid AfD. Not much different if any from the "Communism" they enjoyed uder the Stasi.
Any country that tried to treat its citizens fairly has been attacked by the USA. Central America in the 50s and 80s. Or Venezuela or Cuba or Chili. Like Putin attacking Ukraine, they fear a vibrant free country on the border would give their own people ideas and they would ask why not us.
Canada has to fear Trump right now with his tariffs. But good luck in forcing us to bend. We have a lot of friends and US has none now but Russia, North Korea and Iran and Venezuela. Also Canadian soldiers in WWI wrote the Geneva convention and we have not forgotten. Read Steinbeck's "The Moon is Down"
Like I said yesterday, we have more Canadians in Baghdad By the Sea than some Canadian provinces. They seem to be extermely prosperous. https://www.international.gc.ca/country-pays/us-eu/miami.aspx?lang=eng
I know a lot of Canadians with dual citizenships. Lawyers, physicans, bankers, etc.
AI: Canada's investments in Florida contribute to the state's economy in many ways, including construction, transportation, and real estate. Canadian consulting firms also help Florida modernize its infrastructure.
How Canada contributes to Florida's economy:
Canada's exports to the Florida market have grown by 32.5% over the past five years and are valued at more than $5.8 billion in 2022.In 2022, Canada was Florida's third largest source of imports, with $408.7 million in repaired exports, $268.1 million of furniture, $230.1 million of bread, cakes and pastries, $201.4 million in refined petroleum and $197 million in turbojets and turbines, according to SelectFlorida.org.
Construction: Canadian firms help build roads, bridges, and public transit
Real estate: More than 500,000 Canadian homeowners in Florida pay state real estate taxes. Canadian firms help develop and manage real estate, including the Miami Dade County Civil and Probate Courthouse When a Canadian resident sells U.S. real property, whether it is in Florida or elsewhere, withholding tax of 15% of the sale price is payable.
Transportation: Canadian firms help develop and implement transportation projects, including ports and airports
Clean water: Canadian firms help develop and implement clean water projects
Jobs: Canadian-owned companies in Florida employ more than 54,000 people