cross-posted from: https://lemmy.ca/post/59455315

Former Minnesota Governor Jesse Ventura says the people of his state should consider leaving the United States. In an interview on the SpinSisters podcast that premiered Saturday, Ventura pitched his plan by saying that it’s clear President Donald Trump doesn’t want the state.

“How about since Trump dislikes Minnesota so bad and we’re so out of control, let’s join Canada. Instead of Canada becoming the 51st state of America and lose their healthcare… I’d like to see Minnesota, all of us become Canadians,” Ventura said. Make this part of Canada, because it’s obvious Donald Trump don’t want us. It’s obviously he’s ready to fracture the whole country for his own folly."

  • ChillPenguin@lemmy.world
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    Agreed. Nobody wins. But right now, our communities and neighbors are being ripped from their homes, walking around streets, in public.

    Eventually people will say enough is enough if our state or federal government doesn’t change anything. And right now, words and signs don’t seem to be doing anything. Just trying to stay hopeful, while I can.

    • Pat_Riot@lemmy.today
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      Arm and train while you can too, if you are comfortable owning weapons and can afford to get one. Private sales are best for privacy. If the violence just isn’t for you, learn how to give emergency medical care, stopping bleeding, CPR, and the like, and carry what supplies aren’t too inconvenient. Hope and effort are all we’ve got left.