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Canadians Are TERRIFIED to Visit Donald Trump's America (The Saad Truth with Dr. Saad_899)

Oct 18, 2025
Canadians express fears about visiting the U.S. due to perceptions of danger under Donald Trump. Parents worry about a school trip to NYC, highlighting exaggerated anxieties. Dr. Saad discusses the concept of parasitic thinking and his upcoming book on suicidal empathy. He challenges misconceptions about violence in Mississippi, arguing against the irrational fears that paint a distorted picture. With humor and logic, he reassures listeners there’s no need for trepidation when considering a trip to America.
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ANECDOTE

Parental Panic Over NYC School Trip

  • Gad Saad recounts parents panicking about a school trip to New York City, fearing widespread violence under Donald Trump.
  • He describes exaggerated claims that Trump is causing genocides, rounding up people, and endangering travelers.
INSIGHT

Hyperbole Reveals Parasitic Thinking

  • Gad Saad diagnoses what he calls 'suicidal stupidity' and 'parasitic thinking' driving extreme reactions to U.S. politics.
  • He argues this hyperbole shows human stupidity is boundless and undermines rational judgment.
ANECDOTE

Misconceptions About Ole Miss And Mississippi

  • Gad Saad shares reactions when he says he's a scholar at Ole Miss and people imagine Mississippi as violent and racist.
  • He mocks the caricature that Mississippi is universally lynching and hostile to minorities.
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