• merc@sh.itjust.works
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    11 hours ago

    It shows them that he’s a strong leader who can get other world leaders to do what he wants. He made a threat, and Canada reacted by doing something he demanded. It’s incredibly stupid, and will be completely ineffective, but the show of strength is the important part.

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      3 hours ago

      I browse /r/conservative occasionally to get a laugh. The entire subreddit is full of “winning posts”.

      Canada called his bluff, said they’d tariff the US as well… He gets on a call… Canada says they’re going to do something they were already going to do, and all he gets is someone getting the title: “Fentanyl Czar”, apparently… and classifying cartels as terrorists.

      So much “winning” lmfao. These people are delusional.

      Kid A: You need to help me out.

      Kid B: I’ll help you out, np.

      Kid A: If you don’t help me out, I’m not letting you play with my toys!

      Kid B: Okay, then you can’t play with mine

      Kid A: You’re being so mean, I just need you to help me out!

      Kid B: Yeah, like i said I’ll help you out, and we can both play with each others toys.

      Kid A: puffs chest I’m such a good negotiator.