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I've got Charlie Angus here, member of the Canadian House of Commons. You know his video that went viral here on the Midas Touch Network, where he gave that speech pushing back against Donald Trump, saying, you don't bully Canada, Donald Trump. Mr. Angus, what's the latest? What do you want to say to Donald Trump?
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well listen mr trump uh right now you're trying to shut down the american economy for christmas i mean who does that and what because elon told you to do that like you are plunging your nation and your people into a world of hurt and so what are
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you doing you decided you're going to pick on your quiet next door neighbor that's like going to the librarian down the street and shouting at them to divert attention because the cops are after you no we're not going to put up with it donald Here's the thing. We've got the world's longest undefended border.

Canadian MP Charlie Angus Takes a Stand Against Trump on MeidasTouch

In an exclusive interview on MeidasTouch from this week, Angus delivers a fiery critique of Trump’s economic tactics and rallying cry for pro-democracy leadership across borders.

This week, the MeidasTouch Network was proud to continue its coverage of Canada by welcoming back Canadian Member of Parliament Charlie Angus. Angus pulled no punches as he discussed Donald Trump’s economic disruptions and political tactics, which he likened to bullying Canada to deflect from his domestic failures. The viral sensation known for his passionate defense of Canadian sovereignty emphasized the need for pro-democracy unity across borders, warning against appeasement policies.

Angus called Trump’s threats to the U.S.-Canada trade relationship a distraction and highlighted how Trump’s chaotic leadership style undermines democracy globally. “We’ve got the world’s longest undefended border and $100 billion worth of trade,” Angus stated. “But Trump’s actions hurt his own citizens as much as they hurt us. Canadians won’t back down—we see him for what he is: a convicted felon leading a grifting operation.”

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The MP also called out Canada’s political leaders, urging them to rise above partisan squabbles and confront Trump’s tactics head-on with coherent policies. Angus argued that Canada, like other democracies, must adapt to combat the chaos spread by far-right ideologies.

The conversation ended with a rallying cry for a cross-border pro-democracy movement to counter the rise of neo-fascism. “We need international alliances to stop the spread of this chaos-seeking politics,” Angus concluded.

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Frank Morganti's avatar

Sweet!!! Quote: “But Trump’s actions hurt his own citizens as much as they hurt us. Canadians won’t back down—we see him for what he is: a convicted felon leading a grifting operation.”

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T L Mills's avatar

Wish Americans were as clear-sighted...but then, Canadians had the infinite wisdom of refusing to let wizened Rupie Murdoch the chance to set up operations in Canada. And Canadians are doubtless smart enough not to watch the lies and drivel that is emitted by that obscenity of a so-called "news" entertainment network.

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Becky Gibson's avatar

For a minute there, I read Rupie’s last name as “Murdouche”-and then I thought, Why the hell NOT??? That’s EXACTLY what he is! So he will to me be forevermore be known as Rupie Murdouche, because it fits him so perfectly!!! A very fitting name for such a scum bucket.

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Susieq's avatar

I love it Rupie Murdouché 😆 🤣 😂

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ABossy's avatar

lol! 👍

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Steve Doll's avatar

I call him Ruptured Murder.

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trimreader's avatar

To say we arent clear sighted would be wrong . More like drug down by the stupid portion of our nation.

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Tyronda's avatar

Yes .

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Ed Garland's avatar

Agree!

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Annie Moore's avatar

This was excellent yesterday. So enjoy hearing the truth & what will occur with these horrific tariffs. Sickened to the core that so many Americans thought a failed business man (again) was good for our country.

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Ed Garland's avatar

Truth.

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Laurie's avatar

exactly. they think he is the best at business. like they are in an alternative reality.

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Lonnie E's avatar

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Ed Garland's avatar

Amen.

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Chris Burgess's avatar

We love Charlie in Vancouver Canada 🇨🇦

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CaptJim's avatar

He the orange nincompoop and his dancing twinkey boss have over stepped with their attacks on our neighbors

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Ed Garland's avatar

Two dummies who think they're Einsteins. Neither knows our government and how it is to be run as a Democracy. Everyone around Trump is smarter than he is. And, Trump doesn't share the spotlight easily. In fact, when he's not the center of attention he craps out. I predict this stupid bromance between Trump and Musk is on the skids.

Let the MAGA infighting continue! Let's watch Speaker Johnson get the boot--which he so richly deserves. Fake a** "christian" (lc intentional) white bread Trumper idiot.

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T L Mills's avatar

Little Mikey Johnson is even worse than a regular holier-than-thou evangelical Christian. He is a white christian nationalist and wants the US to be a theocracy where we all follow the rules of the xtian nationalists because they are convinced that the Rapture won't occur until this country is 100% pure christian--their kind, of course.

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CaptJim's avatar

Just refer to him as tRump’s little Johnson, he can be proud of himself.

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CaptJim's avatar

Nicely put.

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George Marron's avatar

O CANADA YES CANADA WE BELIEVE IN U A 100 PER CENT. THE MEIDAS MIGHTY STAND RIGHT ALONG WITH U. DONT LISTEN TO PRESIDENT ELON MUSK HES A JOKE LIKE THE JANITOR DONALD TRUMP AND HIS OTHER GARBAGE HANDLER J D VANCE!

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Cheryl Wood's avatar

A friend just told me Trump is PINO.

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Ed Garland's avatar

Perfect!

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Mare's avatar

PO1135809-33-99

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Ed Garland's avatar

Lord Have Mercy! Nobody is giving way to Trump's shenanigans. Nobody!!! Love this video. Grateful to MTN and the Meidas Mighty. We are family and we are strong and growing. My goodness. This video gives me hope. It's spot on. It demonstrates how The Resistance is growing and it's growing right along with MTN. I'm over here SHOUTING "Yeah, You go, Ben!" "Yeah, you go, MTN and The Meidas Mighty and Canada." Wow!

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Lewiekee's avatar

I love MP Charlie Angus! Now if all Canadians & US citizens could hold that thought we’d live in a better world. Thank you, spread your courage across both countries.

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Dennis King's avatar

"Grifters, thieves, thugs..." Charlie Angus has his finger on the pulse of drumpf's Capone-style operation. Back in the 1930's one of my buddy's gramps ran booze for the mafioso between Canada and Chicago during Prohibition. We need Canada to stand up now from where half of our once proud nation has fallen. "O Tempora, o Mores!"

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Ed Garland's avatar

BOOM!

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Louis's avatar

This is exactly what we need to push back the felon grifter president. Keep broadcasting this push back. Thanks for what you do.

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John Wachuta's avatar

Nailed it 💯%

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zada's avatar

Tell him Canada

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Ed Garland's avatar

Yup!

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Jennifer Dyke's avatar

"Gong Show politics"🤣

MP Angus couldn't have better hit the nail on the head with his one-liner innuendo of Trump's politics. Mr. Angus is right, and he should take heart, in the fact that MILLIONS of Americans never wanted Trump in office, even back in 2016, let alone now. We are absolutely ready to band together with like-minded, democracy-loving people on both sides of our shared border. Trump loves to pick on the weak, but there's a surprise waiting for him, as Mr. Angus clearly said, that Canada is NOT weak and they're not going to take Trump's crap, nor should they have to, ever. And frankly, Trump will screw up enough that even the Americans that voted for him will turn on him sooner than later!

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L Peluso's avatar

This is what leadership looks like!

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MissTerri2's avatar

More of this, please!!

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Peggy Lou Samas's avatar

trump doesn't care about the American people! We the people love Canada and Mexico. To hell with trump and musk!

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JA's avatar

Hurrah for Angus! Good for the Canadian view on our country. Raw feelings from our faithful neighbors! Wish the U.S. citizens would express themselves in such an honest nature?

After all, our democracy is in grave danger from this wicked man and from his attackers.

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Cathy's avatar

I wish Mr Angus lived in the US. At least he has a pair.

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Kathy Truslow NP's avatar

A fundamental issue of value. Looking for leadership.

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Mario Speedwagon's avatar

Hail Canada! And ty for recognition that our people are suffering as well because of these Oligarchs!

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Pat Robinson's avatar

I love the quote, "we see him for what he is, a convicted felon leading a grifting operation". Can't be said any better!

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Larry Schmidt's avatar

LIAR, Criminal, Traitor, Trump, is a Very Ignorant Corrupt MAGA Moron which is on Display every time he opens his Foul Mouth! Glad to see People see are seeing What a Sick Fool he is!

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Peggy Lou Samas's avatar

I hope the World turns against trump!

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Phgladko's avatar

Agree. It would suck for the US, but trump needs to be put in his place.

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Karen Scofield's avatar

Great piece today,Ben, I'm not looking forward to the bloody Tariffs trump plans on implementing, neither is the rest of the World 🌎 Canadia will Retaliate, and so will Mexico. This next administration is doomed to fail. Thank You, and will reStack ASAP 💯👍

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zada's avatar

Alhamdulillah

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Ed Garland's avatar

Allah yesalamek!

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Phgladko's avatar

MP Angus is exactly right, trump doesn't think ahead, and cannot fathom the consequences of his actions - bullies rarely do. Canada and Mexico should not back down one bit.

Only thing I ask is please do not think all Americans like or want Trump, not all Americans are magas. This is a shit situation that we gave to deal with and hopefully we'll be back in 4 years. We love you Canada!

Thank you Ben for bringing us this interview!

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Leslie Seitz's avatar

Thank you for another great interview Ben. I hope you have more interviews in the near future.❤️❤️

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Teresa G's avatar

Such a nice interview awesome to hear that MTN is gaining traction for “real” news in Canada also.

Glad that most of the Canadians feel as I do.

I have a friend who works sort of remotely with some Canadians and they have offered to sponsor her to work and a job in Canada. The day after the election.

The orange blob is finding out other countries will stand up to him.

Probably why musk melon is trying to interfere in other countries elections/politics.

MTN keep up the awesome work and fight!

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Ed Garland's avatar

Don't waste time. Every so-called "Megachurch" is a CULT. Every single last dang one of 'em. Remember this? (Paraphrase) "I like your Christ. I don't like your Christians."

--Mahatma Gandhi

Just substitute the last part with: "I don't like your MAGATS."

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lynda greer's avatar

You go, Mr Angus! You have to stand up to bullies...especially ego-maniacal bullies

like the Round Orange Man.

Lynda Greer, Atlanta, GA.

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MJean's avatar

Love Charlie Angus. He exemplifies everything that is decent and right. 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦

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Catherine Pruissen's avatar

Honourable MP Charlie Angus, I hope your voice prevails as the voice of reason in Ottawa. This topic has weighed heavily on a lot of people's minds since PM Trudeau went to Mar-a-logo. Trudeau seems so weak at this moment. He has yet to instill a sense of calm in Canadians as he appears to be without a clear and concise plan on to deal with the incoming president. I'm hoping he takes the reigns of his leadership, steps out in front of the Canadian people, and pronounces a "We got this and we will protect Canadian interests" attitude. There are a lot of Canadians hiding under the covers, waiting for someone to lead the charge and tell us, "It's okay to come out now." Thank you to the Meidas Touch Network for this interview and all interviews with MP Angus.

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Kirsten Hockaday's avatar

I am so proud of Canada and Mr Angus for their stance against the Orange Traitor. I am so glad he pointed out that the Orange Traitor is a convicted felon. If I could emigrate to Canada, I would. We the People never voted for the Orange Traitor, only insects (magates) voted for him.

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Canadian Red Racer's avatar

As a Canadian living in California, I'm certainly going to stand tall for my country!! Certainly we and other countries don't need to put up with the disrespectfully BS from an immature, uneducated, convicted MAGA felon who enjoys bullying!! He and his boot lickers need to bugger off!!! 🇨🇦💪🏻❣️🇨🇦💪🏻❣️🇨🇦

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KaHa's avatar

Grew up (from 1950s) in a very small US town on the Canadian border near a similarly small town in Canada. Back in the day (pre-9/11) we all moved across the border pretty seamlessly, shopping, visiting friends, going to restaurants, seeing movies... Like we would any nearby town. Just a DL to cross. Now to visit my hometown I bring my passport in case I want to go out to dinner nearby? Half the time my phone thinks I'm in another country? These political assaults on our friends are unacceptable.

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Still.Resisting's avatar

Bravo! We need to find that same courage in this country and unfortunately we have way too many greedy, spineless, traitorous ‘representatives’ in Congress and the Courts.

We look like fools and while one third of this country understands the situation, one third want to end democracy and annul our constitution for their own benefit, and one third are uninterested and feckless in their apathy. It will be a rocky road going forward; I just hope this country’s youth have the foresight and understanding to shut this oligarchy down before it becomes more entrenched. I fear 2026 will be our last real chance at preserving our democracy.

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Mario Speedwagon's avatar

I still wonder how the fascist piggie got selected! I seriously can't imagine such support for a horrible fetid soul! At this point; I'd be sooo happy if NY, Michigan and West Coast a province of Canada. The map works for a contiguous Canada here! Dreams...

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Adriana's avatar

No they did it once liberals will do it again that’s for sure they know what to do but you don’t start with what if final you work up to it as to not hurt the people in USA 🇺🇸

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Phgladko's avatar

What?

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Merill Warden's avatar

What happens if Canada places export tarrifs on goods into the US upon which Trump does not place import tarrifs. Fur example, he tarrifs Canadian built cars, so Canada tarrifs Canadian construction lumber?

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Pat Barrett's avatar

Here’s a virtual fist bump MP Charlie Angus!!!

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FeralAF's avatar

I think he's right about Trump trolling... but the need to be prepared. Good interview!

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FeralAF's avatar

Lol! Gong Show Politics!

Gong Show... what a blast from the past! But spot on!

I ❤️ Canada!

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zada's avatar

Alhamdulillah

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Ed Garland's avatar

Allah yesalamek!

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Constance Nieto's avatar

Go Canada!

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Ed Evans's avatar

Dead on! The world needs to stop this bullshit. Destroy Putin.

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Doug Canuck's avatar

Nailed it, Charlie! Love to see this cross-border momentum towards a broad-based pro-democracy movement. There is power in people joining together in a common cause. Keep up the great work MTN!

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James G. Hermsen's avatar

Thank God and Goodness for our great partners to the North. Partners not only in trade, but in standing up for Democracy, Decency, Truth, and Justice.

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Eddie's avatar

We, the sane people, despise the actions of tRump, his husband Elon, and Speaker Mike of Gilead! We must RESIST 💪

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Kelly Rundel's avatar

Charlie Angus for President 🎆🎇🎆

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jan martin's avatar

O Canada!

Thanks for Charlie Angus

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Carolyn Bertrand's avatar

Good for you Neighbor! Don’t put up with this Bloated BULLY Donald J Trump!!! 🐂

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Renee's avatar

Thank you again for all the insites.

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Michael Dennis's avatar

Time spent today with a friend I’ve had for six decades, who now faces a life of diagnosed dementia, has caused me to ponder our current political predicament. I know much has been said, often in tones of incredulity, about the “other guys” apparent cognitive slips but, unless you’ve seen the dementia monster up close it’s not possible to understand the true gravity of the diagnosed persons destructive behavior. They have no awareness of their malfunction therefore also have none of the familiar reactions of shame, guilt, or responsibility. They literally do not know who, why or where they are in time and space.

The “other guy” is displaying every symptom of early dementia that, not my education or expertise informs me, but years of coping with loved ones who are or have lost touch with what passes for reality for most of us.

I apologize for rambling. It’s occurred to me, this may also explain the unexplainable 51% of the country who voted against their own best interests. We may have reached a tipping point into drug induced irrationality. The total lack of courtesy on our highways, the near suicidal behavior of a large percentage of the drivers, causes me to wonder and become concerned for sanity overruling, well, insanity.

I’m not inclined to doomsday thinking, but five decades of slowly boiling the frog has allowed us as a society to normalize chemical dependency until we call it “recreational.” I’m not calling out for a pendulum swing, I’m attempting to raise awareness of how we might be being led by an increasing number of leaders who themselves have deprived themselves of common sense.

Ick! I’m still not saying what I’m thinking! No matter who makes a pronouncement about anything, political, religious, social, or whatever, apply a simple test to the noise. DIMS. Does it make sense. Then behave, vote, particularly VOTE, or choose appropriately, because your own common sense will not be able to resolve the non sense. Trust your instincts and I hope more than half our population still possess the ability to do so. Never underestimate the power of ignorance, either real or induced. Ignorance is probably the wrong word there. Stupid is more accurate if the following is true. “The difference between stupid and ignorant? Ignorant is what one is when you don’t know better, when you do know, and do it anyway, that’s stupid.

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Linda Morway's avatar

We need Charlie Angus here in the US. Could we take Trump for Angus!

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Linda Morway's avatar

I meant trade!

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Halford House's avatar

As your skills suggest, the language that we use as we confront the current crazies are so very important! It would be great to never hear the term "strongman" again while referring to Trump, Orban, Putin and their ilk. The people that stand up to them are strong! Meidas and Charlie Angus have strong spines with direct language that is needed. Your podcast show that we the people can be civil and also direct!

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Lisa Bradley's avatar

Please remember, there are so many of us who didn’t vote for tRump and we are going to resist against his tyranny in every way possible! We are traumatized yet determined.

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Tammie Honican's avatar

I live in Washington state, about 150 miles from the border. I lived with my sister in Canada, when i was a teen. And I have quite a few family members living in Canada. This whole thing is just sad and embarrassing! And all I can say to them is, the majority of the people actually did vote against him. But thanks to the electoral BS, we ended up with the large orange pile of💩🤡💩🤡💩!!!!!

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Susieq's avatar

Thank you Charlie! We love Canada for joining us by standing up to DonOld!

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Linda's avatar

Canada stay strong, don’t give in to trump, call his bluff…his bluff is all hot air

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Jeanne Webster's avatar

Is Perrie Pollivere going to show his leadership with the bastard rapist criminal 45? He certainly had t stated wtf his platform is except to take away some of the “Canadian Rights” and not stating what rights he is going to take away! He is a little trimpian and unqualified to be this country’s leader!

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Karen Nielsen's avatar

I don’t generally have a problem with trying diplomacy first, but it was the fact that Trudeau flew down and kissed the big orange butt before it’s even in office!!

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Roberta's avatar

Gong Show Politics! So embarrassing for us.

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Mishtu's avatar

Anyway we can get Charlie Angus as a regular on Meidas? It would count as CanCon I would bet ;-)

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Beth A. Shoenfeld's avatar

Thank you!

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Sandi Bohle's avatar

Thanks for another great interview, Ben. I've followed MP Angus for a while. Canadians are a lot smarter than most Americans. As far as I can tell, the clown's first 100 days will be filled with retribution and trying to annex our allies. He's using the playbook of the little man with the little mustache. We are spiraling around the drain. We have to keep fighting. My Norwegian relatives are aghast.

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Tyronda's avatar

I agree , all of this is distractions by trump

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Tyronda's avatar

Omg there's a "maga maple" ,I'm sick

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P0113580

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Ginger's avatar

This is an awesome interview... love this guy..thank you...behave like adults instead of a "politician" call it out if it is wrong period

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James Franklin's avatar

Awesome!

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Rona Demmy's avatar

Stop buying American goods, push back hard! I want to see Americans storm the Government and tear it down and over throw Strump!

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trimreader's avatar

More Americands didnt vote for Djt than did. ! Donald if you are reading this you keep fucking around you are going to find out!

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Mare's avatar

PO1135809-33-99

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Mare's avatar

Let's just not say his name...ir spell it out

PO1135809-33-99+

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you doing you decided you're going to pick on your quiet next door neighbor that's like going to the librarian down the street and shouting at them to divert attention because the cops are after you no we're not going to put up with it donald Here's the thing. We've got the world's longest undefended border.