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Former Minnesota governor says state should seek to become part of Canada (www.mlive.com)

submitted 3 days ago by Sine_Fine_Belli@lemmy.world to c/canadapolitics@lemmy.ca

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cross-posted from: https://lemmy.ca/post/59455315

Former Minnesota Governor Jesse Ventura says the people of his state should consider leaving the United States. In an interview on the SpinSisters podcast that premiered Saturday, Ventura pitched his plan by saying that it’s clear President Donald Trump doesn’t want the state.

“How about since Trump dislikes Minnesota so bad and we’re so out of control, let’s join Canada. Instead of Canada becoming the 51st state of America and lose their healthcare.... I’d like to see Minnesota, all of us become Canadians,” Ventura said. Make this part of Canada, because it’s obvious Donald Trump don’t want us. It’s obviously he’s ready to fracture the whole country for his own folly."

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[–] kent_eh@lemmy.ca 16 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago) (2 children)

I’d like to see Minnesota, all of us become Canadians,” Ventura said. Make this part of Canada, because it’s obvious Donald Trump don’t want us.

The thing is, Jessie, Canada doest want the ~40% of Minnesotans who did vote for Trump.

Figure out how to leave them behind then maybe we can talk.

[–] ILikeBoobies@lemmy.ca 1 points 1 day ago

And whatever % that are Americans.

[–] ScoffingLizard@lemmy.dbzer0.com 10 points 3 days ago (2 children)

I seriously doubt there were 40%. Canada gas their own problems as well. It's not like it would be over saturated any more than it already is. Think Canada doesn't have racists? Where are they on those abuse cases against native women?

[–] kent_eh@lemmy.ca 11 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago)

I seriously doubt there were 40%.

46% actually.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2024_United_States_presidential_election_in_Minnesota

Think Canada doesn’t have racists?

Obviously we do. And we need to prevent their bullshit from spreading.

But I don't see how adopting a bunch more from another country improves the situation.

[–] Thedogdrinkscoffee@lemmy.ca 6 points 3 days ago

We have maga style racists and neo-nazis, but they tend to be relegated to the dark corners of society. The loosers, the dweebs, the Conservative Party of Canada, the Police...