Oh, Canada

Trump gets his uppance

I was awakened at 4 am by my phone lighting up with a newsflash. The Canadian Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, had made a response to President Trump's diplomatic idiocy of imposing 25% trade tariffs "beautiful word" against Canada and Mexico. What a cockwomble! 

Trudeau's response to the flat-track bully was diplomatic, courteous, and respectful of international friendship and agreements. It was delivered in French and English, as were questions from the assembled press. Watch Trudeau's response to President Trump. The Mexican President was equally strong in her response. Hopefully, this is the beginning of world leaders standing up to Trump rather than genuflecting to him.

It made me thankful that the Madness of X President Trump had been challenged. I hope that other world leaders take note before Trump further damages international agreements and institutions with his nationalistic transactional rhetoric.

It was 5 a.m. and I made a coffee while listening to some classic live Canadian music that summed up Trump's view of Canada, Helpless and Canada's response Both Sides Now. 

And with Mark Carney possibly becoming the next Canadian Prime Minister, Canada may be able to do the world a big favour in bringing down the American oligarch before he trashes the world.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c24760vqdz5o

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