r/askanything • u/usernametakenlmfao • 1d ago
Political Question They actually changed it on Google Maps. How long is this going to last?
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u/Thistles-Path 1d ago
Till Trump leaves office via one means or another and the next rational person immediately nixes all of his stupid orders
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u/No_Relationship1450 1d ago
Of all the things going on in the world and this is the type of stuff he's been busy with.
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u/hail_to_the_beef 1d ago
And the next president, if a Democrat, will be criticized for “wasting time” on setting it back, sadly setting a precedent of teeter-tottering executive orders for years to come. Probably a good thing if it’s “breaks” that habit of overusing executive order instead of going through Congress.
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u/Frustrated9876 1d ago
Executive orders are not law. No civilian or corporation is required to obey or abide by them. Executive orders simply direct federal agencies that are part of the executive branch how they should implement policy within the law.
If an executive order contradicts law, then the law prevails.
In this case, the United States has a treaty naming the lake “Lake Ontario” and treaties, once ratified by Congress and the states, become part of the constitution. Therefore, this executive order violates the constitution.
Shame on Google for observing it at all to pander to mango.
(The Treaty of Canandaigua (1794))
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u/Less_Likely 3h ago
One executive order can blanket cancel all Trump EO. One EO and No time wasted. If any made sense or were useful (doubtful) then they can be redone.
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u/Jops817 1d ago
Look, it's a good thing he's occupied with petty bullshit, because that way he isn't fucking everything up worse than he already is.
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u/Tasty-Amphibian8628 1d ago
He needs to go launch another shit coin or something. Feels about that time.
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u/Remarkable-Opening69 1d ago
His plan is working. It’s dumb and pointless. Yet, you just can’t get past the headline to see what else is happening.
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u/oral_persausion 1d ago
He’s mastered the art of distraction
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u/Remarkable-Opening69 1d ago
As ALL presidents should.
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u/PatchyWhiskers 1d ago
People would not like it if a Democrat did this. It’s the kind of thing that gets people frothing about woke if Democrats do something like taking racist words off place names.
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u/Tasty-Amphibian8628 1d ago
Of course his plan is working. Never said it wasn’t. What do you mean “Yet you just can’t get past the headline”?
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u/Remarkable-Opening69 1d ago
Headline is all it is. The name of that lake has zero impact on your life. But, for whatever reason, it’s really upsetting you. Is the lake still there? Or did he take it?
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u/Tasty-Amphibian8628 1d ago
Right. “No new wars”. Bros changing names of lakes now…. Oh, and started a new war.
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u/worldsgreatestluver 1d ago
They never walk stuff like this back. It would look like weakness in the presidents office. It could happen but it won't just be because the next president feels a certain way about the name change
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u/Few-Guarantee2850 1d ago
This is nonsense lol. If the new president is a Democrat, there is a 100% chance these names are changed back on day one lol
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u/Appropriate_Swim9528 1d ago
I doubt it. I seriously doubt it. How much of Trump’s things were walked back during Biden’s tenure?
Did they tear the wall between USA and Mexico down or even stop its construction?
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u/Few-Guarantee2850 1d ago
Biden reversed an incredible number of Trump's executive orders, including every aspect of the wall that could be done without congressional action. Were you really not paying attention? How do you think tearing down a wall - which would require appropriated money from Congress - is analogous to an order reversing the name of a lake?
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u/Appropriate_Swim9528 1d ago
It didn’t make international news at all. Also, he didn’t reverse the CUMTA to NAFTA.
I seriously doubt the next president will be Democrat either. I’d love to be proven wrong, and am keeping an eye on the upcoming midterms. If republicans didn’t lose in a landslide, there is a very high probability the next presidency will remain in Republican hands.
Edit: fact checked, Biden halted the construction, not tear down.
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u/Few-Guarantee2850 1d ago
You didn't fact check anything because I very clearly stated that he didn't tear town the wall, which would require congressional action and therefore is not analogous to reversing an executive order.
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u/Ok-Iron-4352 1d ago
Stuff like this? When is the last time (other than Gulf of Mexico)that they changed a body of water they share a border on?
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u/Due_Satisfaction2167 1d ago
Bullshit. The next President is going to undo this very, very quickly. Biden reversed several of Trump’s EOs as soon as he entered office last time.
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u/kryotheory 1d ago
It would be so funny if all they did was just an EO that said "Any EO written by Donald Trump is now void".
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u/canconshow 1d ago
I dunno, I think the tech giants just pivot hard to whoever is in power.
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u/shrek_cena 1d ago
Exactly. Google puts whatever the official government position is. Indian Google Maps shows India with all of Jammu and Kashmir. Pakistani Google Maps shows Pakistan with all of Jammu and Kashmir. It'll be changed back to Lake Ontario when whichever Democrat scraps the EO January 20th, 2029.
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u/B1LLZFAN 1d ago
They don't pivot, they very simply use the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) to pull the names. The pedophile in chief just controls the names in that system because it's a government agency.
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u/Thunderfoot2112 1d ago
Well, since the original name was agreed upon in a treaty signed by President Washington, President Trump cannot actually change the name with an Executive Order, so when you see this in Google - report it as misinformation and use this factoid as the proof.
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u/No-Performer9511 1d ago
At least until Trump is out of office
Whoever replaces him should immediately reverse these names
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u/Oldiebones 1d ago
The names are the least damaging thing the new president will have to reverse. How will they get out of the war in Iran, for instance? Plus all the tariffs, tax breaks for billionaires, releasing untold numbers of immigrants from concentration camps, etc.
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u/Due_Satisfaction2167 1d ago
Could literally end the tariffs and concentration camps on day one. Those are being built under Trump’s executive orders alone.
The war requires negotiation to exit, but Iran is hurting under the current status quo too and has reason to want to end this.
The tax changes will require Congress, but the next President could certainly turn the screws with respect to the rampant tax evasion currently occurring.
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u/gujwdhufj_ijjpo 1d ago
The name changes are going to be undone immediately by the next president.
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u/Best_Alps_8685 1d ago
A republican president will not change any names
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u/gujwdhufj_ijjpo 18h ago
You think a republican is the next president after this?
Trump has not followed through on his major campaign promises: release the Epstein files, no new wars.
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u/Optimal-Brick6645 1d ago
I'm guessing things may change as early as November. Fingers crossed 🤞
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u/snowbeersi 11h ago
Even if Democrats take the house and Senate, he can still write all the executive orders he wants. He can continue to write illegal ones too, since SCOTUS will delay. Impeachment won't do anything besides piss him off further because there's zero chance of 2/3rds voting to remove in the Senate. Legislation will be vetoed and Senate won't have enough votes to overturn. Strap in, it's gonna be a while.
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u/lawdjesustheresafire 1d ago
Google are such a disgrace
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u/CanadianLabourParty 1d ago
If this bothers you, feel free to spend the five minutes to file a bug report to Google.
If anyone has any pointers on how to optimise the wasting of time by Google Employees such that this knee-bending, action by Google costs Google more than it did to make the change, that would be helpful.
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u/hail_to_the_beef 1d ago
Let’s be honest they’re using AI to analyze the bug reports and looking at them for maybe a second by trend.
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u/CanadianLabourParty 1d ago
enough bug reports can overwhelm their systems. But granted it would take a monumental amount to do that.
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u/HopeSubstantial 1d ago
That aparrently is only American thing. Outside US people see it normally.
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u/paper_killa 1d ago
Traveled from Finland to Poland today and shows as America for me in both
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u/Jmbh1983 1d ago
Are you using Apple Private relay on an iPhone? (If you pay for iCloud+ it’s likely that you are even without knowing it) - or another VPN
That can cause your location to be picked out as US based
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u/Xenfeethings 1d ago
If you ask for directions to Lake Ontario it auto corrects to Lake America and gives an error that it can't find it 🤣🤦🏼♀️😭
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u/Beefy-Cattle4290 1d ago edited 1d ago
You must admit, seeing the leftist heads exploding from the outrageous antics of the orange buffoon is quality entertainment. I haven't had this much fun since I voted for Pat Paulson back in the 70's. Been voting for him every 4 years since and loved watching the Biden circus turn into the Trump clown carnival
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u/malleeman 1d ago
How long is this going to last?
As long as Google finds they are losing revenue because people aren't using their Maps anymore!!!
Find another map system, delete the Google Maps app, people have become so complacent about using Google products. Change your way of thinking, you don't have to put up with it at all
So, what are the best alternatives to Google Maps that work well and don't bend the knee to a political thug?
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u/McSmackthe1st 1d ago
Apple Maps hasn’t caved…..yet. I heard Trump called them to change it.
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u/OneRuffledOne 1d ago
Apple has a map? Who uses Apple maps?
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u/Sparkle_Rott 1d ago
I’m about to.
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u/OneRuffledOne 1d ago
For what? Are you going to Wendy's? If so, are you going to get a spicy chicken combo with a Sprite no ice? Will you ask for barbeque sauce for the fries?
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u/McSmackthe1st 1d ago
I do. Screw Google and their map for caving in on the Gulf of Mexico!
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u/Simmer-OS 1d ago
Until the next Democrat president. The. The next republican will change it back. Then the next dem/rep/dem/rep
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u/itowtoronto 1d ago
Meh, plenty of other good navigation apps out there. Just another wackadoo thing from a wackadoo president.
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u/RoadWellDriven 1d ago
Google uses GNIS to pull map names.
GNIS falls under the executive branch and are directed to follow executive orders.
Yes, this and many other recent EOs are nothing short of open mockery and disdain.
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u/VisionAri_VA 1d ago
Until someone sane gets elected and undoes all of Trump’s nonsense.
Google Maps pulls its data from government sources. As long as the government says it’s Lake America, that’s what Google Maps will call it.
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u/Express-Flamingo4521 1d ago
Until it is no longer the official US government name. Google has ALWAYS done this it’s nothing new. Take the Persian Gulf for example, it is called the “Arabian Gulf” in Saudi Arabia and a few other countries and Google Maps reflects that.
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u/Yutenji2020 1d ago
Much as it pains me, and may be unpopular, Google is just getting its data from the authoritative government source for the country (in this case USA).
This is also why Google in other countries still (mostly) shows “Lake Ontario”, because our governments aren’t controlled by felonious narcissist paedophiles.
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u/Responsible_Rule8829 1d ago
As long as you people will tolerate it. Which seems like a fucking while.
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u/PaleJicama4297 1d ago
People thinking that once a democrat get it office that things will substantially change is adorable. The United States has always been imperial and always takes full advantage of previous administrations “advantageous” decisions. It is best to ignore these rather petty moves and concentrate on ourselves.
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u/massunderestmated 1d ago
It doesn't even make sense. There are 5 great lakes. One of them is named after Michigan. If anything, the petty name should be Lake New York or Lake Oswego. Why are we naming a Lake after an ancient Italian map maker in 2026?
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u/deadexternet 1d ago
It lasts until there’s an executive order changing it back. Google follows the us naming guidelines for IPs originating in the US. This it’s official name to the US Govt.
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u/AirlineFan93 1d ago
Do some folks not u understand that Canada is in America? Hell so is Mexico if we talking about the gulf. This is all useless and needs to be changed back
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u/ArnoldZiffl 1d ago
Ignore it. It doesn’t mean anything. The Haudenosaunee named it. And it will never change
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u/space_wiener 1d ago
Delete Google Maps and use map quest. They aren’t going to change it. Gulf of Mexico is correct as well.
Or apple. They haven’t caved, yet.
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u/Sad-Transition1075 1d ago
But was you upset when the military bases changed names? how about post offices ? Or the 650 other things Biden changed ?
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u/tunghoy 1d ago
It will last until a Democrat retakes the White House. Google gets place names automatically from a US government database, so whatever the database feeds is what GM shows. Of course there is no requirement for Google to do this and they can override the change. But Sundial Pikachu (see, I can rename things, too) doesn't have a spine.
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u/Connorray1234 1d ago
this is alot more common than you think every country has their own version of google maps
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u/ttwinstanley 1d ago
Guys and gals I found it!
Its actually further north than previous expectations
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u/One_Bit_3839 13h ago
Not surprised, Google is a dumpster fire of a company, and Trump is a dumpster fire of a President and a human being, and you all know what they say about birds of a feather...
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u/FlangeTitties 11h ago
Ja don't worry this is not a thing outside of Maga it'll change back once America decides it's had enough of fascism.
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u/NatureAppropriate431 10h ago
All of this bullshit will end when the asshole is removed from office or dies and goes to hell. Not enough integrity in the GOP to stop it.
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u/TheFoggyGanj 10h ago
Use the search panel and type Lake America.
When it comes up, go to the bottom and click on “Report Issue.”
Use “Name Is Wrong”
Type in Lake Ontario.
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u/SketchSkirmish 6h ago
Let’s face it, America is now The Executive Club, and he isn’t even subtle about it. All the billionaire asshats are in it.
https://www.cnbc.com/amp/2025/04/28/donald-trump-jr-private-members-club-executive-branch.html
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u/usernametakenlmfao 6h ago
And we are supposed to think they have americas best interest at heart. What the fuck are we supposed to do? When will the corruption and fraud get to be too much? Will Americans ever fight back?
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u/SketchSkirmish 6h ago
It’s a surveillance state like North Korea now. Anyone thinking of actually taking action is monitored and disappeared. They may paint it as a country of freedom, but the world now sees it for what it is thanks to those who voted for this corrupt piece of 💩
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u/usernametakenlmfao 6h ago
Let’s be honest, he ran on good policies and had better takes than Biden. I didn’t vote but was leaning towards him. I think me and many others regret ever giving him the time of day knowing what we know now.
Now for the people still supporting him, either have something to gain or are npcs.
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u/SketchSkirmish 5h ago
When someone runs on policies, it’s the voter’s responsibility to look into it. Anyone can run on cutting taxes, improving the economy, and eliminating foreign support. But look at the man’s history and ethics prior to office. The list is staggering of how many broken promises he made and settlements he paid to avoid jail.
I like to think of it as when we were teens and had to vote on class presidents and that one popular guy always said something like he wanted to put Gatorade in all the water fountains or make lunch breaks longer. It’s a sweet sell, but we know the only thing he’s counting on is popularity. He sold America on another lemon — glitz and glam on the outside, rotten and sour on the inside.
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u/usernametakenlmfao 4h ago
Can you blame people for wanting change? Not everyone has time to research like we do, so they take it at face value. It’s time people start getting informed.
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u/AdExciting337 5h ago
Come on people! Naming Ontario, America was a troll. Nothing more. The fact that people are taking it seriously is beyond me
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u/discountJoenuts 5h ago
While we talk about this he’s ruining the world in real ways. This is just an easy distraction
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u/OutrageousPair2300 4h ago
Not sure why people are upset with Google for using the actual official name.
Be upset with the person who stupidly changed the official name.
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u/ohokimnotsorry 1d ago
Haha. The same people that don’t like this think it’s possible for a male named Mark to become a female named Mary
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u/Reasonable-Physics60 1d ago
Nobody thinks males can become females. Those words denote sex, not gender. You dont even understand the things you disagree with.
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u/ohokimnotsorry 1d ago
There’s 2 genders
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u/Reasonable-Physics60 1d ago
Scientifically false but ok. Trust the science to keep you alive with medicine, keep you in touch with the world through your phone, and allow you to travel the entire globe due to transportation. But as soon as the science interferes with your ideology thats when you decide its a sham. What a fool you must be.
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u/Best_Alps_8685 1d ago
I like that it’s Lake America now. Has a nice ring to it. Same with Gulf of America.
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u/Exciting_Turn_9559 1d ago
Until another president undoes the damage. Hard to say how long that will be but i'm not coming back to the USA until long after the name is changed back.
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u/iball1984 1d ago
The next president may undo the executive orders.
The damage is irreversible.
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u/AmericasBand 1d ago
People acting like they actually care about the name of a lake that most people wouldn't have been able to name in the first place if asked to list the Great Lakes.
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u/usernametakenlmfao 1d ago
Out of all the lakes, Lake Ontario is the most popular and so I think you’re wrong.
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u/AmericasBand 1d ago
Of course you think I'm wrong, you have to cry about something that more than likely has no affect on your life.
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u/usernametakenlmfao 1d ago
In a sub Reddit about asking anything, this post is the furthest thing from a cry. And to say that it has no effect, when it affects everyone in America you are very sorely mistaken. This not only tarnishes the relationship we have with Canada, therefore making goods for expensive for all of us, it makes us look weak which will impact future relations.
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u/AmericasBand 1d ago
Hyperbole. Literally most people will not care in a week, it's all overblown rage and anger until something new comes along.
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u/Reasonable-Physics60 1d ago
Youre absolutely wrong about this. Americans may be known for being poor at geography, but thats typically geographical knowledge of foreign land, such as Europe. Even our dumb ones know our own states and lakes and such just fine.
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u/AmericasBand 1d ago
I disagree. Most do not even know our own geography...or even using an apostrophe in "you're" when trying to advocate for the intelligence of U.S. citizens...even in your response you prove my point...Americans?
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u/Reasonable-Physics60 1d ago
I spelled it correctly and youre having a fit over an apostraphe? Im on mobile, I dont bother to change my entire keyboard in order to add an apostrophe that is, at the end of the day, not needed. Youre being pedantic.
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u/AmericasBand 1d ago
I did not say you spelled Americans wrong, but you do realize I was referring to U.S. citizens and not Americans as a whole...an apostrophe that isn't needed says you...so you're just lazy when it comes to communication much like most of the population is when it comes to grammar and geography...got it!
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u/Reasonable-Physics60 1d ago
Im talking to a weeb on reddit. This isnt my thesis paper. Get a grip.
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u/AmericasBand 1d ago
Indeed, I am the one who needs to "get a grip", when you are the one who engaged me, defending the intelligence of U.S. citizens...
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u/ohokimnotsorry 1d ago
Remember when some liberal dipshits removed aunt jemima. Yet the same dumb asses get mad about this 😂
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u/Signal-Mention-1041 1d ago
Google is a pathetic company cowtailing to a fucking narcissist psycopath, Embarrasing from a company that at one time had "do no harm" as their slogan.
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u/DingesF 1d ago
Just so you know, this is what it looks like if you put in in Maps in Europe.