Not Going Away

So, here's the scoop: We’ve got this new guy in the neighbourhood, and let's just say he's quite the boor and buffoon. But unlike your typical troublesome neighbour, this guy isn't just a headache for the folks nearby—oh no, he's a well-known nuisance to everyone up and down the street, and even to the people across the block.

The kicker is the crew he's got living under the same roof with him. You've got J.D. Vance, Pete Hegseth, Marco Rubio, Tulsi Gabbard, RFK Jr., Howard Lutnick, Kash Patel—the list keeps going. And then there are the friends who just can't stay away, like Marjorie Taylor Greene, Lindsey Graham, and Ted Cruz, all adding to the chaos. It's like a never-ending parade of drama and misery that these new folks are bringing to everyone around them.

Picture this: We used to have civilized people in that house. Now, it's filled with nasty folks who can't seem to get along with anyone, always tossing around insults. There's no kindness, just this glaring sense of entitlement.

And then there’s Donald Trump, who loves to repeat his mantra—“We don’t need Canada” or “Canada would make a fine 51st state.” Seriously, it's like he wants Canada but also claims the USA doesn’t need it. Who in their right mind thinks this is a way to win friends? It's maddening, insulting, and downright bullying.

This is the backdrop as Canadian voters head to the polls next week. Why Trump gets a kick out of this is anyone's guess, but it's definitely something for the voters to think about as they cast their ballots.

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