"anti-immigration, white fear of losing power, anger, hatred of government and frankly a poorly educated, violent and authoritarian loving base"...

Isn't that what I said?  "if you want to sign on to the Trump train, your big complaint tends to be racial or religious bias"  Yep, that's what I said.

In the US, many of the people who supported Trump claimed to do so for economic benefits.  Frankly, electing a protectionist government to start a trade war would very well be the dumbest idea imaginable given our overwhelming dependence on exports to drive our economy.  If you're voting for some variation of Trump policies in Canada, there's no other justification for it other than racism or some sort of irrational rage. (although, to be fair, I see that around here all the time)

I'm not saying it WON'T happen.  I'm saying we lack many of the triggers that came together south of the border... but make no mistake, we're not lacking for stupid people.  Look at Ford Nation.