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Originally Posted by PepsiFree
Well, no, not doing previous deals with Trump doesn’t mean she isn’t the right person, she isn’t the right person because she doesn’t have any authority, of which there are many reasons why, but not least of which is the fact that she wasn’t even down there on “official business.”
Seems like it might be pretty hollow coming from who actually has no authority to make any sort of deal with Trump, right?
And if export taxes or shutting off the taps just isn’t viable and is a hollow threat… remind me why you’re sitting here arguing about why Smith is right for stomping her feet around and freaking out because it was put on the table in the first place? I mean if they’re not going to do it anyway, why debase yourself defending her incompetence and the fact that she made up reasons why it couldn’t happen instead of just calling their bluff? Wouldn’t the smart thing to do have been to just sit quiet and let what was never going to happen not happen? You know, maintain “unity”? Why so scared if it’s not going to happen?
You’re right though, I’m having trouble dumbing myself down enough to understand your position. Can you answer these to help me get there?
- How will others tariffs, but just not this one little one that Alberta cares about, “strengthen the relationship?”
- Explain how our pension and the RCMP are harming Alberta.
- Explain how the federal government giving money to municipalities in Alberta is harmful to Alberta.
- In a negotiation, how is one person who is not authorized to make any sort of terms going against the wishes of the people responsible for that negotiation and advocating for themselves not “undermining” the position?
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I don't think you should be wasting your energy "dumbing down", that doesn't seem to be a problem for you at all. Pulling your head out of the sand, or your ass will likely result in a better understanding. Though, I don't believe this is something you have any genuine interest in anyway.
I could turn it right back around, and say if she has no say in any of this as you suggest, why is everyone so up in arms about her supposed anti-team Canada treachery? If she has no authority, no impact on negotiations, what she says or does shouldn't matter, right? But we both know that's a load of horses##t. Or maybe you don't. That's a you problem.
Agree or disagree with Trumps statements regarding tariffs, it's what he's said. He's the trading partner we have to deal with. It's the path he's said he's chosen. Nothing we can do about that. You can either realize he's a narcissist that just says a bunch of things (often ridiculous) hoping it gets him a better deal, and fight for a deal that works for Canadians, or you can follow him, play his game, and say a bunch of stupid #### too. Issuing ridiculous empty threats, again, unless you are willing to burn it all to the ground, is definitely not productive, or in Canadas best interest. If you can't comprehend how even an empty threat can still be damaging, that's a you problem.
If you can't comprehend how advocating for a win-win deal, is fundamentally different from getting a deal done, well, again, that's a you problem.
Your first question, more so "this one little one", referring to Canadas largest export, paints a pretty clear picture how disingenuous you truly are.