Like many Canadians and other sensible people, I have been avoiding news reports that feature the face and voice of the 47th US President as he and his unqualified minions destroy American democracy and its once-respected image on the world stage.

Apparently, many of the faithful followers are becoming discontented with the state of affairs since the orange menace’s reign officially began less than one month ago. Amid a slew of hateful, backwards executive orders, he has not delivered on his election promise to bring down the price of groceries, especially eggs. The latter is due to other factors like a couple of diseases that are spreading through US farms. Let’s see how well their agriculture industry does this spring with less health inspectors and migrant farm workers.

We can commiserate with the folks who warned about the eventual outcome if he and his Project 2025 supporters won the 2024 election.

We can commiserate from Canada, the True North Strong and Free by watching the analysis through level-headed journalists and sharp-witted comedians.

Even our weekly Cross Country Checkup call-in show on CBC is asking Canadians “How has Trump changed the way you feel about Canada?”

Dahm. I feel more love and support for my country, its flag, its farmers, manufacturers and retailers who have answered consumers’ calls to boycott US companies and travel locations. Unfortunately, this will affect the livelihood of American workers. Those US citizens who voted for the current regime are likely kicking themselves in the arse and hiding their red baseball caps.

The next couple of months are going to be interesting as we watch from the sidelines while munching metaphorical popcorn.

Sorry not sorry.