Ask Lemmy

What does it really mean to have each-other's backs?

I think one thing would be making some agreements in advance when it comes to refugees. Make it easier for Canadians to escape to the EU if the US does something stupid, and make it easier for Europeans to move to Canada if Russia does something crazy.

Other than that, I don't know what immediate steps could really be done. I'd love it if Canada would adopt some of the European privacy regulations, ditching the American-style laws currently in effect. But, a lot of things wouldn't be easy to change. Our cars, appliances, construction techniques, electricity voltages, plug designs, etc. are all very American-style, and those kinds of things have a lot of momentum.

But, I don't really see a downside to making the movement of people a little easier. I think plenty of Canadians would love to live and work in Europe. I think a fair number of Europeans would love to live and work in Canada -- at least once Canada finally adopts proper vacation lengths, parental leave laws, etc.

Australia too, we got ya..

FWIW, most people in blue states would probably have your backs too. The province most at risk would probably be Alberta, which... is Alberta

If it ever comes to it you can count on me. Sorry we put you guys in this position.

yes i am the president of those countries im glad you asked

Most Americans have your back too...it's just our messed up voting and education systems that let the lunatic fringe gain all the power. For a representative democracy, it really doesn't represent the people.

Hey, Canada! Have you considered EU membership?

i was wondering around Berlin once upon a time. in the park behind the parliament.

a slightly overly helpful german said "excuse me. are you lost?" i mumbled "no no, not really"

they walked beside me for a bit and said "ah you are english. i will take you to the parliament it's just over there". and i agreed

then they said "your boys died for my country" which really took my breath away

so yeah we got your back cananadia. that's what we do when the fundamentalists kick off. even if we have to die

From the UK and personally, 100% yes but not sure I feel the rest of the population would agree. I mean, a lot of us turned our backs on the EU and there's a lot of cross over with US right wing nutters.

However, I would believe that when push comes to shove, we would be generally willing to defend Canada, Australia and NZ over anyone else, and then European countries at the next level. The reaction in support for Ukraine was pretty universal here and there are still lots of donations and support that is not shared with any African, Asian or Central/South American countries having similar problems.

Basically, you're white so yes you can count on us!

France here, oui bien sûr!

Fuck trump. Canadians are our friends and family.

Northern Brit here: we have to have each other's backs. The only way we're getting off Mr Bones' Wild Ride is together ❤️ we can do this.

Resist. Rebel. Revolt. ✊

Hell, a lot of Americans still have your ~~banks~~ backs.

Hey EU, we'll upvote your countries if you upvote Canada. Interested in equal trade?

Uk here, for sure.

Sure we will help you refound the FLQ