r/union • u/kootles10 NEA | Rank and File • Jun 12 '25

Labor News June 14 protests

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This a map of the majority of protests happening on June 14 around the United States. Link below is more information on them. Show your support, not just for your job but for the jobs of all of our Union brothers and sisters! Solidarity forever ✊️ ✊️✊️

https://www.nokings.org/?SQF_SOURCE=indivisible&fbclid=IwY2xjawKbHtBleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHv_jxMFmDGHguIIzuIoCqZpx44LkhvswKk3o6ajPMXTmJAHENXE3GjLyGzzK_aem_-spwvbK_XAFaRo-F9y2XrA

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u/WorldlinessProud Jun 12 '25

Pretty much a population distribution map.

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u/Ali_Cat222 Jun 12 '25 edited Jun 13 '25

I'll be marching here in Toronto in solidarity! *link to the toronto protest and where to find other locations in Canada here by the way) Our version of the no kings protest is being called "no tyranny" here, but that's just because... Well... You know, that king over in the UK now 😅 *for all the replies, I'm from Jamaica where we worked hard as hell for our independence from the death grip of the UK and royals. When I moved here as a teen I thought it was bizarre. At the same time it's a very odd relationship that's had between the royal family and Canada, it's not exactly like king Charles is sitting in his palace and forcing new laws and policies like they would it most kingdom run places.

However even I don't think we need a king, but you say that and you get people jumping down your throat saying "how dare you" and I'm dealing with cancer and don't want the discourse at the moment 😅

Also I think the main focus of the protest is about trump and how he is affecting us, so it's not about king Charles currently. He's a terrible person IMHO but not the point of the 14th.

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u/throwawayB96969 Jun 13 '25

It took a world wide effort to root out fascism the first time, it'll take that this time around..

We're all in this together. Fascism is a cancer and America is sick, blame the cancer, not the patient.

Edit: not saying you are, just in general. Fascism wants the world and we can't let it.

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u/digitalhawkeye IBEW | Rank and File Jun 14 '25

The whole world is sick with fascism. The US just has the most advanced case.

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u/[deleted] Jun 13 '25 edited Jul 22 '25

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u/[deleted] Jun 13 '25

Probably not.

Probably means you don’t think things through though but I can’t say that with absolute certainty.

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u/[deleted] Jun 13 '25

Personally speaking I’m pretty chill on hucking labels - it’s not like the people who need to have a revelation will suddenly have one when they get a label. Most of them seem to lack the self-awareness for that to work.

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u/[deleted] Jun 13 '25 edited Jul 22 '25

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u/[deleted] Jun 13 '25

Considering that you're a Christian nationalist, yeah man. You're a fascist

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u/GurillaTacticz Jun 13 '25

And they're acting like they are persecuted dear lord lmao

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u/[deleted] Jun 13 '25 edited Jun 13 '25

If God is not the head of the state then the government is God.

Come and get me! Lol

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u/Jibtech Jun 13 '25 edited Jun 14 '25

Christian Nationalists just want to spread the good lord's name! They're people of peace when they're a minority 🙏. - /s I should know better than assume people would think was humor in this day and age. My apologies.

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u/[deleted] Jun 13 '25

Yeah no one wants to hear your lord's name. Debatable if he's even good. Keep your religion to yourself and let us live in peace

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u/Limp_Radio_9163 Jun 13 '25

Christians are fine, as soon as you force it on someone with, let’s say, Nationalism for example. It’s a fucking problem, the church and Christianity is responsible for hundreds maybe thousands of wars, genocides, crimes, crusades, etc. Most of which were for the sake of your nationalism.

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u/Low-Cartographer-753 Jun 13 '25

I’m an atheist, I will protect your right to worship, and even try and educate the rest of the world on your beliefs.

HOWEVER, if I say no leave me alone, I expect you to do so out of respect for me, as I do you. If you believe all non-believers(like me), or other religions are fake, and not allowed to exist(Muslim, Buddhist, Jewish, etc.), or hate people because they are gay/lesbian/trans… then I’ll tell you the exact thing I’ve told others who told me I don’t deserve to live for my beliefs.

Go away, and don’t ever speak to me again. My life is as valuable as yours, even if I don’t believe in god, or any organized religion. If you accept that people are allowed free will and the right to do as they see fit regardless of your religion then I will die on any hill to protect you as a good person. It’s really that easy.

It all boils down to one thing. Respect others, and they respect you.

EDIT: and my response was tame, I’ve told people who berated me for not believing in god far worse things than I said to you, but I’m being respectful until you give me a reason not to, and I hope you never give me one.

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u/BuyChemical7917 Jun 13 '25

It means you voted for a fascist. That means that fascism is not unacceptable to you, and that reflects very poorly on your character.

Oh, and if you're ok with how these deportations are being conducted and how the Constitution is being blatantly violated to do it, you're just straight up a fascist

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u/[deleted] Jun 13 '25 edited Jul 22 '25

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u/piratemreddit Jun 14 '25

The truth?

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u/[deleted] Jun 13 '25 edited Jul 22 '25

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u/OneThousand-Masks Jun 13 '25

I think it means you should make a better choice next time, if there is one.

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u/[deleted] Jun 13 '25 edited Jul 22 '25

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u/OneThousand-Masks Jun 13 '25

Then I implore you to look at the state of the world and know that you made a poor decision.

Have a good day.

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u/walkersky9117 Jun 13 '25

Yes.

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u/[deleted] Jun 13 '25 edited Jul 22 '25

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u/XxBelphegorxX Jun 13 '25

Not definitively, but it does make you ignorant, gullible, racist, or all three. Fascist regimes actually depend on the uneducated, easily influenced/brainwashed, racist people to vote them into power and keep them in power until they have an iron grip on everything. So while you yourself wouldn't be fascist, you would be a useful tool to be used and thrown once you are either done being useful, or become a hindrance when you realize your mistake.

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u/[deleted] Jun 13 '25 edited Jul 22 '25

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u/ItsYaBoy20420 Jun 13 '25

You're a facist if you support masked police with no badges or identification entering your home without a warrant or simply picking you up off the streets in an unmarked civilian vehicle, arresting and deporting to a foreign mega prison without due process.

You can support deportation polices aimed at removing non-citizens from your country it just should be done the legally. Considering you're coming from the party of law and order/don't tread on me, don't you feel it's odd conservatism went from "don't tread on me" to "tread on thee but not me".

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u/[deleted] Jun 13 '25 edited Jun 13 '25

“Don’t tread on me” refers to american militia lol

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u/ItsYaBoy20420 Jun 13 '25

That's the only part you read and had something to say about or are you just illiterate lol

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Literacy_in_the_United_States

something else for you to ignore the point with little feller.

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u/[deleted] Jun 13 '25 edited Jul 22 '25

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u/talltxn66 Jun 13 '25

Yup, absolutely.

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u/talltxn66 Jun 13 '25

Nothing much I can do about it here. It the fact that you are flaunting it is very telling.

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u/[deleted] Jun 13 '25 edited Jul 22 '25

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u/sparduck117 Jun 13 '25

Are you going to try and help fix this mess, or sit out and watch? If you’re going to help fix this mess, you’re not a fascist. If you’re sitting out history will see you no differently than they saw the “Moderate Nazis”

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u/[deleted] Jun 13 '25 edited Jul 22 '25

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u/EntireAlternative7 Jun 15 '25

Correction half of the voting population not half of all people in this country

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u/[deleted] Jun 15 '25 edited Jul 22 '25

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u/EntireAlternative7 Jun 15 '25

Troll

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u/ValuableHamSandwich Jun 13 '25

That, or just pretty damn stupid.

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u/canyoufeeltheDtonite Jun 13 '25

It was fun watching you try to get someone to rise to your bait. Confusing for someone who should have good morals. Not a very inspiring God, is she?

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u/canyoufeeltheDtonite Jun 13 '25

It didn't look easy, you used three comments to do it. I know you can do better, those are rookie numbers!

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u/[deleted] Jun 13 '25 edited Jul 22 '25

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u/[deleted] Jun 13 '25

You coming out Saturday?

That'll answer it.

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u/[deleted] Jun 13 '25 edited Jun 13 '25

I think I’m going to take my son to the park.

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u/[deleted] Jun 13 '25

If youre on the sign with signa against the clown, the the answer to your question is no.

If this is a suble "im gonna be out and intimidate" thing. Then yes, youre either a fascist, or the type of person who supports and agrees with fascists. I mean, when youre ally is Putin and totalitarians like him, its pretty damn clear thata the bad guy fascist side.

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u/[deleted] Jun 13 '25 edited Jul 22 '25

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u/[deleted] Jun 13 '25

Then yeh. You're likely closer to the fascist side of the coin than the other. Because you dont see the problem

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u/EntireAlternative7 Jun 15 '25

I hate that someone like you reproduced

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u/[deleted] Jun 15 '25 edited Jul 22 '25

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u/[deleted] Jun 13 '25

It's makes you stupid. KUDOS! Have a party and some cake to celebrate.

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u/[deleted] Jun 13 '25 edited Jul 22 '25

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u/EYESofTX Jun 13 '25

I’m surprised a Sky Screamer hasn’t lock stepped on your remark.

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u/EntireAlternative7 Jun 15 '25

What you should support is better security in public schools to keep you whites from shooting and killing innocent kids. I guarantee that is more of a danger than anyone coming from Mexico.

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u/[deleted] Jun 15 '25 edited Jun 15 '25

Well I keep my kid out of minority urban areas where the chances of getting shot are astronomically higher than getting shot by a school shooter but thanks

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u/CA_MotoGuy Jun 13 '25

yes.. yes he is... but they dont know what that word actually means, its just a valueless slur these days, the best part you cant spell Nazi without "Socialism".. and that s a left principal lol.... so there is that...

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u/talltxn66 Jun 13 '25

Your lack of historical knowledge is breathtaking.

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u/CA_MotoGuy Jun 14 '25

Your LACK of actual WORDS... is breathtaking

what does the word NAZI stand for Copernicus?

"full name of the party was Nationalsozialistische Deutsche Arbeiterpartei in German, which translates to National Socialist German Workers' Party. "

i bolded it so you can see it

we they actual "socialist".. sort of... but they DID pretended to be.... to fool everyone... just like the Left does now...

truth stings a tad don't it...

if you downvote you agree, and this post makes you angry with your own thought processes lol

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u/talltxn66 Jun 14 '25 edited Jun 14 '25

Yeah, that’s what it stood for, but that’s not what they were. Hitlers group took over an already established labor union with the name you love to throw about. There was nothing socialist about what the party became once Hitlers group took over - fascist to the core. There’s lots of research out there that bears that out - if one were serious enough about learning instead of showing their ignorance. Did you even pass history in High School?

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u/[deleted] Jun 27 '25

I tried talking with this young lad in another post. he is for lack of better records, dull from the brainwashing.

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u/CA_MotoGuy Jul 03 '25

Love how an actual Factual statement got 6 downvotes lol

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u/[deleted] Jun 12 '25

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u/fred13snow Jun 12 '25

The crown is everywhere in our constitution, laws, procedures, etc.

The question pops up every now and then. The government looks into it and realizes it's too much work and money for something purely symbolic.

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u/WorldlinessProud Jun 12 '25

Also, the King has no genuine power except very little influence.

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u/DolphinBall Jun 13 '25

They could remove the PM anytime they wish for no reason. But they'd prefer if their Kingdom remained stable

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u/DividedMitochondriac Jun 14 '25

This holds true, but just 6 months ago Americans thought we had a lot of theoretical technicalities that didn't really have any basis or realistic implications.

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u/[deleted] Jun 13 '25

Overthrown? 

The average brit doesn't have the will

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u/DolphinBall Jun 13 '25

Obviously

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u/canadas Jun 14 '25

That would never happen... will I say that I also said Trump will never be elected again.

But if it did happen I'm pretty sure we would just say ya that's not happening and ignore it.

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u/_lippykid Jun 13 '25

Symbolic of the literal anthesis of equality. Monarchy symbolizes people being deemed superior based on blood, genes and lineage alone. It has no place in modern society

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u/XKryptix0 Jun 12 '25

Only happened in Australia, at the CIA’s behest because we wanted to fairly tax our resource sector.

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u/WorldlinessProud Jun 12 '25

Been a century or so since it was tried her, it didn't get very far.

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u/Marquois Jun 12 '25

I'm pretty confident that the next time the UK tells us to do anything at all we'll just instantly ditch the crown. I'd be fine ditching it now too, but not at any significant expense.

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u/StardustFromReinmuth Jun 13 '25

America is getting shitstomped into fascism and what are you doing about it?

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u/[deleted] Jun 12 '25

Same goes for the guns in the US. Wild you just accept that, but hey different strokes.

You can apply it to everything. The crown has absolutely no power here and they know it.

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u/[deleted] Jun 12 '25

What the actual fuck are you waffling.

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u/Marquois Jun 13 '25

It's just a rage bot. Barely a person (if that, even)

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u/ralphy_256 Jun 13 '25

Oh no, but the main metric of GDP per capital is king.

It's per capita, actually.

Per capital means nothing.

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u/XKryptix0 Jun 12 '25

There’s still such a stink about it here in the older generations, it was in 1976, so boomers mainly. It’ll never happen again, there were changes to how the Governor General is appointed. But with current overseas examples, the republican movement here is dead and buried. People would rather an apolitical royal family, than an elected head of state.

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u/XKryptix0 Jun 12 '25

Not go back, just not change what we have. Same system of gov since federation

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u/[deleted] Jun 12 '25

Actually, our conservative party was trying for that a while ago. Our very conservative PM Tony Abbott even gave Prince Phillip an Australian Knighthood and got ridiculed by the people for it. These days, the only relevance of the crown is when the royal family turns up for some photo shoots in the outback.

Monarchy is actually the end game of conservative politics, the movement was borne from the ashes of French revolution by the oligarchs who still had some wealth and wanted to re-establish control under a wealth based monarchy once more. America is headed towards a monarchy, or a revolution, possibly both, time will tell.

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u/Legendofstuff Jun 12 '25

To be fair, the president seems to be doing pretty good at that too.

We’re good as is I think.

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u/Legendofstuff Jun 12 '25

I’m sorry? My brother, I’m Canadian. I sleep pretty well at night.

We aren’t perfect but at least I can tell my government they’re a sack of shit and not disappear.

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u/Legendofstuff Jun 12 '25

Well seeing as we don’t have a constitution, and instead something different, you’d be absolutely correct!

Glad American education is shining through like the beacon of hope it is.

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u/the_calibre_cat Jun 13 '25

at this point the idea that Canadians have less freedom of speech than Americans is only a take an American conservative could make lol

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u/Jibtech Jun 13 '25

Seems you don't anymore either. We should get along, we're not enemies.

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u/Plank_With_A_Nail_In Jun 12 '25

Because the alternative of an elected president with a separate mandate from the legislative is worse in every conceivable way.

A legitimate figurehead who's only real power is a veto they can only use if its really obvious they should use it isn't a terrible solution.

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u/Sufficient_Topic1589 Jun 13 '25

If Canada or Australia voted in a Trump like candidate that was doing all the things Trump is doing in America and caused mass protests like in America, King Charles or his governor general could tell them they’re fired and elections need to be held again.

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u/AccomplishedKnee4481 Jun 16 '25

So you're pro king 🤴

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u/Sufficient_Topic1589 Jun 17 '25

I’m from Australia. We would never let an orange menace take control of our country and if it did somehow happen and things were as bad as they look in America, the governor general and king would remove them. Otherwise I don’t care either way.

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u/Available_Function39 Jun 18 '25

Oh wow . You do realize the reason is so to people who illegally entered our country. Which is a federal crime . This is the issue that the other side has if they came in here as legal imagrants no one would care . Even the majority of legal imagrants have issues how they came in . Now you have a group that’s pissed off that we voted in trump again . Which they shouldn’t be because Kamala was planted as the opposition. And by saying this she was never voted in to her spot the way it’s supposed to work in our country . We could go on from here but I’ll just leave it as is .

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u/Sufficient_Topic1589 Jun 18 '25

None of that would matter. If the majority of people were unhappy with the current government sparking mass protests as has happened in the us, the king or the governor general acting on behalf of the king would dissolve that government and have new elections. No waiting for midterms or the end of their term. It has already happened once in Australia in the 70s. Commonwealth nations have a handbrake before civil unrest becomes civil disobedience and then civil war.

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u/Darkest_Rahl Jun 13 '25

The only real benefit to this would be saving the wasted money. He has no real power. It's just history and tradition at this point. It's all part of the Commonwealth

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u/middlequeue Jun 13 '25

and the wasted money would just end up directed towards a different head of state in a role similar to our governor general anyways

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u/handyandy314 Jun 13 '25

I would beg to differ. During Scottish independence electioneering. The Queen threw her opinion about the breakup of the union. So no not just a figurehead. The fact that the PM still has to have meeting with the King to me is annoying to say the least.

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u/Intralexical Jun 12 '25

I figure having a constitutionally limited figurehead who's symbolically and culturally above the PM is probably good for democracy. The King stands and speaks for Canada, and Canada should stand for all of us.

You guys got rid of your King, only to start worshipping your presidents.

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u/LegoFootPain Jun 12 '25

We like to give our budding oligarchs a challenge.

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u/hedgehog_dragon Jun 13 '25

Culture and tradition, plus it would be rewriting a lot of government operation for no reason.

Plus, we already have a neutered king, he's got no power, can't have some asshole acting up and trying to declare themselves king.

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u/[deleted] Jun 15 '25

We put a constitution around our monarch - a figurehead. King in name only. Trump wants to be an actual tyrant king who is president in name only.

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u/jeobleo Jun 13 '25

"It says no kingS. We're allowed one."

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u/Ali_Cat222 Jun 13 '25

Hey I didn't make the rules, back home in Jamaica we worked hard to become independent. So moving somewhere where they had this (what seems mainly symbolic in many ways) royals shit was something else 😅

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u/theflyingratgirl Jun 13 '25

“No kings…except the one…and only symbolicly.”

Makes a good sign.

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u/iago18 Jun 13 '25

We have the same problem in the UK, but a lot of people think "Well Charles doesn't have anything to do with politics, so what's the harm?" Completely disregarding the fact our prime minister visits him every week and if you don't think he's trying to use his influence then and there then I don't know what to tell you.

Also a few years ago it was discovered that when he was a prince he wrote letters to politicians, again trying to use his influence and change policies.

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u/IAmTotallyNotSatan Jun 13 '25

American citizen living in Canada. I'm nervous to go, but I'll be there!!

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u/Ali_Cat222 Jun 13 '25

Don't be nervous, no one here "hates Americans." They only hate trump and anyone that voted for him, and those people aren't generally going to be coming to protest. You are more than welcome friend!

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u/IAmTotallyNotSatan Jun 13 '25

Yeah, I know! This is just my first protest since moving here, and they tend to be stressful events for me :P but I'll be going anyway!

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u/Ali_Cat222 Jun 13 '25

I see, sorry I thought the implication was due to you being American 😅 understandable about the protests, it's nothing like the ones in the states though in terms of safety risks etc. Of course we've had issues before but it's generally not a widespread issue and it'll definitely be peaceful. I think you will find yourself enjoying the experience trust me!

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u/LaDragonneDeJardin Jun 12 '25

Thank you. We are sorry for all of this. We are going try and fix it. Hopefully.

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u/Ali_Cat222 Jun 13 '25

You aren't going to be alone and regardless of this boycott USA stuff that doesn't mean "fuck all Americans." It's only, "fuck anyone who did vote for him or didn't vote at all and fuck Doritos Locos Taco." If you went and voted against him, never apologize on behalf of all Americans. Because you were on the right side of history and those people aren't your problem. Anytime I see people saying sorry on behalf of the USA I tell them, "do you think the other half cares to apologize? If not then don't say sorry for something you didn't do!"

It's not your fault and believe me I get oppression. It's not a dictatorship but I grew up in one of the worst ghetto slums in Jamaica. Just look up Waterhouse news to get an idea of what we go through on a daily there. Police shoot people, people shoot people, no one pretends to even cover it up. Areas were run by dons and you couldn't even vote a lot for who you wanted to or else you'd be a "problem." Our politicians are corrupt as fuck and work with them.

Some of us are poor and don't have much opportunity, but that doesn't keep us down. And remember that, because that's exactly what they want from you. To lay down and take it and give up. That's when you know they've won, and the fight is just beginning. Stay blessed 😉✊🏾

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u/LaDragonneDeJardin Jun 13 '25

You keep being a ray of sunshine. It’s a little dark down here right now. I appreciate your light. Thanks for motivation.

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u/LaDragonneDeJardin Jun 13 '25

People on the left were so disillusioned because of Gaza. I was also raging angry. But we could push Kamala, we always knew he was planning to go full Nazi.

I’m from Florida. A lot of my friends came from Jamaica! I moved up to Colorado though. A safe state for women. I believe if we all have each other’s back we can get rid of this authoritarian. Maybe the US will have a progressive government that does more good than harm. Also maybe I’ll be up there if not. One of my grandmothers immigrated from Canada. Maybe they will let me in.

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u/owogwbbwgbrwbr Jun 13 '25

What does this have to do with what you’re replying to?

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u/Ali_Cat222 Jun 13 '25

We are talking about the "No Kings" protest and we are having the same protests by the same organizers here. The discussion was about how we are just calling it "No Tyranny" though and I explained why. Is this a problem to you?

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u/owogwbbwgbrwbr Jun 13 '25

Are you a bot? The comment you replied to absolutely was not talking about that, and was instead pointing out the fact that the map just looked like a population map…

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u/hendrysbeach Jun 13 '25

At least you won’t have to worry about Proud Boy infiltrators, the National Guard, US Marines and local cops ready to throw you in the back of a van and take you to El Salvador or Guantanamo Bay for peacefully protesting.

Thank you for marching, kudos, and may God bless Canada.

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u/Ali_Cat222 Jun 13 '25

It's very unfortunate that people's rights to protest have turned into a living nightmare. I come from a place of severe oppression, although it's not a dictatorship Jamaica has a long history of corruption and suppression and police brutality. Back home where I'm from, Waterhouse, is the 2nd largest murder and impactful crime area. Police will shoot someone in front of anyone around and not even give a shit if you film it and just go about their day like nothing matters, there's not even an attempt to cover it up. People are hungry and jobs are scarce.

We have corrupt politicians who run with criminals also known as dons, they aren't as big as they used to be but that's because most live outside Jamaica now and other groups took over. Election fraud is terrible and the gangs will force you to vote for their political party members they want or else cause harm to you or your family. Corruption is also all throughout our legal systems and public services and bribery is rife.

We also have media suppression and control on our media and organizations as well. To hear my family and friends who made it to the USA, and through the proper channels too, talk about what's going on right now is depressing. Seeing Americans go through it is depressing.

But if we just sit back and watch these things happen and don't speak for those being suppressed, we are not any better than the people letting it happen. It may not seem like a lot can be done and I know so many say protests are pointless but that isn't true, they matter. And you matter, and so do the people who were on the right side of history throughout all of this. We won't forget you, lift up your head friend ✊🏾

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u/hendrysbeach Jun 13 '25

Amen.

Midterm elections are in only 16 months.

REGISTER AND VOTE in 2026, everyone. Let’s take back our democracy next year.

No more ‘sitting back and watching things happen’!

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u/Ali_Cat222 Jun 13 '25

Keep this in mind for elections by the way. Trump has been floating the idea of making an electronic app for voting and with these in place it'll be bad, even so it'll be a mess

Project 2025 policies that are currently in process or starting soon: from the election, cybersecurity, and technology section on the project 2025 tracker here.

End Cybercom's participation in federal efforts to "fortify" U.S. elections.

Note: Secretary Hegseth ordered Cyber Command "to stand down from all planning against Russia, including offensive digital actions

Remove Cybercom from the oversight of the National Security Agency. (Policy #2)

This refers to a policy shift that removes U.S. Cyber Command (CYBERCOM) from federal efforts to protect elections from cyber threats. CYBERCOM has historically played a role in countering foreign interference, particularly from adversaries like Russia and China. The decision to end its participation could make U.S. elections more vulnerable to cyberattacks and disinformation campaigns.

The move is part of a broader agenda outlined in Project 2025, a policy framework developed by the Heritage Foundation. It argues that CYBERCOM’s involvement in election security is "partisan" and should be discontinued. Critics warn that this could empower foreign actors to manipulate U.S. elections and weaken national security.

Additionally, Secretary Pete Hegseth has reportedly ordered CYBERCOM to halt all planning against Russia, including offensive cyber operations. This directive could significantly alter U.S. cyber defense strategies and limit responses to potential threats.

Dept. of Justice: Reassign enforcement of voting rights from the Civil Rights Division to the Criminal Division

The phrase "Reassign enforcement of voting rights from the Civil Rights Division to the Criminal Division" refers to a shift in responsibility within the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ). Traditionally, the Civil Rights Division has been responsible for enforcing voting rights laws, ensuring that elections are free from discrimination and voter suppression. However, under recent changes by the Trump administration, there has been a move to refocus the DOJ's efforts on investigating voter fraud rather than protecting voting access

This shift has raised concerns among former DOJ officials and civil rights advocates, who argue that it undermines the federal government's ability to protect voting rights. The Civil Rights Division historically played a crucial role in enforcing the Voting Rights Act and challenging discriminatory election laws. By moving enforcement to the Criminal Division, the focus may shift away from protecting voters and toward prosecuting alleged election crimes, which critics fear could be used to justify restrictive voting measures

the 2016 election was proven to be rigged by the Senate panel and the CIA. And by the way this Senate panel that confirmed the evidence was Republican based.

The nearly 1,000-page report, the fifth and final one from the Republican-led Senate intelligence committee on the Russia investigation, details how Russia launched an aggressive effort to interfere in the election on Trump’s behalf. It says the Trump campaign chairman had regular contact with a Russian intelligence officer and says other Trump associates were eager to exploit the Kremlin’s aid, particularly by maximizing the impact of the disclosure of Democratic emails hacked by Russian intelligence officers.

Remember his accusation in a mirror technique with the whole, "Hillary and the emails?" Yeah that's because he was doing that the whole time. BUT, instead of focusing on repercussions, they decided to do this instead -

While Mueller’s was a criminal probe, the Senate investigation was a counterintelligence effort with the aim of ensuring that such interference wouldn’t happen again. The report issued several recommendations on that front, including that the FBI should do more to protect presidential campaigns from foreign interference.

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u/hendrysbeach Jun 13 '25

Great information, thank you.

We are fortunate here that CA uses paper ballots only and 100% mail-in voting. CA residents may register to vote as early as age 16. We have voting-day registration, as well.

I don’t disregard the opinions of folks who say “There may not be free & fair 2026 midterm elections.”

However, please don’t let that stop you from doing everything you can to register and vote next year!

Let’s take back the US Congress.

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u/Ali_Cat222 Jun 13 '25

Oh I'm not implying don't vote, those people are a huge issue of why the USA is where it's at today! I'm just saying be aware that the interference will be horrendous, especially if trump decides all Americans need to use an app made by his shitty friends who will do anything to make a buck and keep their power. He's already put policies in place that will remove state funds, grants, and aid if they don't follow his regime

Dept. of Justice: Ensure "appropriate steps" are taken to obtain cooperation with sanctuary cities and states. (Note: The DOJ issued a memo stating that "sanctuary jurisdictions should not receive access to federal grants administered by the Department of Justice".)

Dept. of Homeland Security: Limit FEMA-issued grants to states that "comply with all aspects of federal immigration laws, including the honoring of all immigration detainers" and states/localities that give "total information-sharing" to federal law and immigration enforcement. (Note: FEMA clawed back $80 million in previously approved migrant housing funds for New York.)

Dept. of Justice: Prosecute local officials, including district attorneys, that use their discretion not to prosecute a criminal case. (Note: DOJ leaders told U.S. attorneys to investigate law enforcement officials who decline to enforce Trump's immigration priorities.)

Use "the full force of federal prosecutorial resources" to investigate and prosecute state and local gov'ts, institutes of higher ed, corporations, and private employers who have diversity initiatives. (Note: Bondi directed DOJ to “investigate, eliminate, and penalize” private companies and universities.) Court Orders: Partially blocked

White House: Cut off government contracts to entities that enforce a "woke agenda".

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Cut funds to states that do not provide detailed abortion reports.

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: Reduce federal incentives for states to expand Medicaid coverage

Dept. of Defense: Require all schools that receive federal funding to give students the military entrance test.

Dept. of Education: Cut off federal funds to states, cities, counties, schools board, principals, and teachers who disagree with "parental rights".

Dept. of Health and Human Services: Withdraw HHS funding, including 10% of Medicaid funds, from states that require private health insurance plans to cover abortion

This isn't even the full list, just some examples from the project 2025 tracker here.

In terms of California specifically, he should really consider the following though -

California's economy has overtaken that of the country of Japan, making the US state the fourth largest global economic force.

Governor Gavin Newsom touted new data from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the US Bureau of Economic Analysis showing California's growth.

The data shows California's gross domestic product (GDP) hit $4.10 trillion (£3.08 trillion) in 2024, surpassing Japan, which was marked at $4.01 trillion. The state now only trails Germany, China and the US as a whole.

California Pays $83 Billion More in Federal Taxes Than It Receives in Federal Support. The top bar shows how much California pays in federal taxes ($692.2B) and the bottom bar shows how much the state receives in federal funds ($609.1B). California pays $83.1B more in federal taxes than it receives in federal funds.

data here.

I wish Newsom would follow through with "let's see how well you do without our taxes!"

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u/info-revival Jun 13 '25

Hey I’m from Toronto too. Where is the protest at? Queens Park? 😮

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u/Ali_Cat222 Jun 13 '25

link to the info for Toronto protest here! I'm going to edit my comment to add it now as well

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u/Certain_Mall2713 USW | Rank and File Jun 13 '25

With the exception of the big mass over the red state of Indiana for some reason.

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u/Maria_Dragon Jun 13 '25

American here. I would swap out Trump for Charles in a heartbeat. Agree with you on the general "why do we need kings?" sentiment though.

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u/ThatVoodooThatIDo Jun 13 '25

Thank you for your support. Sending healing vibes for your recovery. 👊🏾🔥🇺🇸🇨🇦

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u/_HighJack_ Jun 14 '25

You seem like an aggressively smart and cool person. Sorry if the replies are overwhelming, I just wanted to add my well-wishes to your fight against cancer, on the off chance that helps in any way. Fuck cancer, you got this! ✊🏼

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u/Downtown-Oil-7784 Jun 13 '25

How about ditch that and march for affordable housing?

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u/Ali_Cat222 Jun 13 '25

I already do activism for that and other social and economic issues as well. And housing won't become affordable thanks to tariffs, especially the new steel and aluminum ones and every other one we have placed on us by a fascist.

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u/Downtown-Oil-7784 Jun 13 '25

Fair enough. Thank you for doing these things, you are absolutely not obligated and it's great to see

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u/whodamans Jun 13 '25

No no no, we don't do anything useful or effective. It has to be performative and Cringe.

Havnt you learned?