Sympathetic Canadians Have a Message for Americans: You Guys Are Great – The New York Times

Some Canadians watching as American politics have hit rock bottom in recent weeks decided that the United States needed a cross-border pep talk.

…Canadians warmly praising the United States for things like its diversity, its space program and for being the birthplace of Biggie Smalls and Tupac Shakur.

…To a jaded American eye, it may all look like the most Canadian thing ever.

…Canada and the United States have a unique relationship. They share the longest land border in the world, and their economies, societies, law enforcement and defense operations are deeply entwined. Over $1.8 billion a day changes hands in cross-border trade, and roughly 400,000 people travel between the two countries daily.

…Ms. Walczak said that close relationship is one reason Canadians were watching American politics so closely. “Everything is so intertwined, we can’t help but realize that we’ll also be affected by the outcome of this election,” she said.

Sympathetic Canadians Have a Message for Americans: You Guys Are Great – The New York Times

Awwww

Canadians Invited To Share What Makes America Great : NPR

“Tell America It’s Great”

The “Tell America It’s Great” campaign, was started by a Toronto-based creative agency. It put out an open call for Canadians to share videos of what they like about America and what makes it great.

UNIDENTIFIED WOMAN #4: But as you’re thinking about your future, we just want you to know that…

UNIDENTIFIED MAN #3: You guys are great.

UNIDENTIFIED WOMAN #4: You really are great.

 

Canadians Invited To Share What Makes America Great : NPR

Awwww….

No matter how messed up we make this things, Canada always has our back. They’re, like, one of our two best next-door neighbors!

Hillary Clinton is imperfect but the only choice for president: Editorial | NOLA.com

…For New Orleanians, perhaps the most compelling contrast between Mr. Trump and Mrs. Clinton is his intolerance and her inclusiveness. New Orleans has diversity in its DNA. A president who routinely degrades African-Americans, Hispanics, Muslims and women could not, and would not, represent us.

Our nation is divided. Healing it will require strength, emotional intelligence and respect for all people’s humanity and dignity. We don’t believe Hillary Clinton is everything America needs in a president. But we have no doubt that she is the best choice on the 2016 ballot to move the country forward.

Hillary Clinton is imperfect but the only choice for president: Editorial | NOLA.com

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Amy Goodman Is Facing Jail Time for Reporting on the Dakota Access Pipeline. That Should Scare Us All. 

Update: Case dismissed! On Monday, October 17, District Judge John Grinsteiner rejected the riot charge that had been leveled against Amy Goodman for her coverage of a September 3rd Dakota Access Pipeline protest.

Amy Goodman Is Facing Jail Time for Reporting on the Dakota Access Pipeline. That Should Scare Us All. | The Nation

Good on that judge!