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Originally Posted by Robbie
No he's not saying that Canada possibly burning down the White House in 2018 is a security issue. That's absurd.
CNN and MSNBC try to parse his words.
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Wait, what? When did CNN or MSNBC say that Trump is afraid Canada will burn down the White House?
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Originally Posted by Robbie
What he is plainly saying is that the U.S. steel industry is crucial to national security. Canadian steel has helped put our steel industry in decline.
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Except this is ridiculous. Remember, when he imposed the initial sanctions in March, he EXEMPTED Canada (and Mexico). If he really thought Canada hurt the US steel industry, why except Canada?
I get that Trump wants to make more steel, and make the US more of an exporter of goods. That's great. The stupid trade war though is just the wrong way to do it. His movie, plus Canada's retaliation, is going to raise prices for everyone over time.
It's also completely stupid for Trump to call Canada a threat. Canadian steel is used in US Fighter Jets for fucksakes.
What Trump wants is fine. What he says and does to get what he wants is insane.
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Originally Posted by Robbie
What Trump is saying is that it is crucial for our country to be self-reliant on U.S. steel and have a vibrant steel industry here in case of crisis or war or both.
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Totally fine idea. And maybe not just steel but lots of other products too. Totally, totally fine. All countries should be self reliant where possible.
But the words.... the arrogance... the slaps in the face to his next-door neighbour and major trade partner... Seriously, What the Fuck, Donald Trump? What the fuck....
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Originally Posted by Robbie
But the media tries to pretend that Trump is "attacking" our allies.
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Hold up. Try not to say "The Media", because "The Media" includes just about every news outlet and blog and everything. Instead, be more specific.
When I google "trump attacking canada", look what I see:
You can see that only 2 of the media outlets use inflammatory language. For both you and I to become better versed on the subject, I think it is best that we both call-out specific media outlets that do this kind of thing. Let's get detailed, and critical.
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Originally Posted by Robbie
It's fucking stupid. He is not "attacking" anyone. He is HELPING our own citizens and our own economy.
The same way that Canada helps it's own citizens and it's own economy.
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Agreed! Time for a Libby-Republican Hug guaranteed to break GFY.
