Re: making a run south: Oh noooo, refugees are generally not heading for the American side. Resistance folks do slip over the border if needed, but they fully intend to and make a point of coming back. You really don't see Canadians who aren't connected with helping Americans make the trip over going south.

I'll reserve what I think about your current Prime Minister for another time, otherwise *I* might start mixing my swear words! I do it too, in a few languages. Can't blame your friend in the slightest for her enchantment, by the way. *goes a little starry-eyed for a second*