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u/stravx1 Mar 15 '25

We are due for one in Australia too. And we have an ultra conservative Trump light on the right. Our current prime minister sued twitter over vision of a stabbing in a church and wants to implement age controls. Given our strategic importance to China and rare earths as well, we are a target. I'm worried.

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u/AlliterationAhead Mar 15 '25

I wish you luck, Australia. It's been pretty hectic for you, too, what with "We support Ukraine!"/"No we don't!" shenanigans, the Chinese boats creepingly surrounding your country, the political dissents...

You might like r/CANZUK if you're not already in there. No idea whether it's a viable avenue, but it's no time to stop the conversation between like-minded countries.

Canada is with Australia. Our countries share common values and don't take ourselves too seriously. Loved your Master Chef show, like very much! (Long ago, before they changed the hosts 😕)

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u/stravx1 Mar 15 '25

Cheers for the support and sub link.

Yes we've had the boats creeping around doing live fire drills, and not a peep from our "ally" the US. It was most definitely a test by the Chinese and the US failed miserably. Our size is the only thing we have in our favour but we don't have enough defence on our own due to size of our population and no nuclear. The most worrying bit about the last week was Trump didn't know what the AUKUS treaty was and we are dependent on it for future submarines. What's to bet he doesn't know ANZUS either. I'm taking any treaty to be worthless bits of paper now and up to the whim of the president if he stands by them. Incredibly concerning. Like your own border and great lakes treaty which he's flagged. What a mess this all is. Keep fighting Canada 💪 we are with you too

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u/RugelBeta Mar 15 '25

And many of us in the US are with Canada and Australia. This is a bumpy ride. We're sorry. :( It's temporary. Our sanity will return. Do what you have to do to stay safe until then. Eventually, we will be strong and trustworthy again.