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These people almost universally believe their opinions and thoughts are uniquely special and always worth bowing to.

They are egotists. It’s one of the biggest parts of who they are.

The guy made an offhand remark. Someone else chose to write a whole article about it, and we all chose to leave hundreds of comments here.

The guy is a massive asshole but I don’t see the issue commenting on other countries policies, that’s what we all do

Maybe he's suggesting it for Canada?

Multiple Canadian billionaires are pro trump and wouldn't mind becoming a 51st state.

There’s no such thing for the billionaire class.