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Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau taunted Donald Trump after Canada defeated the United States 3-2 in overtime in the 4 Nations ice hockey competition in Boston.

Trudeau’s viral post, “You can’t take our country – and you can’t take our game,” came amid ongoing tensions between the leaders.

Trump, who previously mocked Trudeau as “Governor Trudeau” and floated annexing Canada, had earlier imposed tariffs on Canadian produce.

Amid boos of the American anthem and a surge in Canadian nationalism, the rivalry highlights both political and sporting divisions between the nations.

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[–] someguy3@lemmy.world 2 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Trudeau is retiring, it doesn't matter. And you need Trump to be vindictive in 12 hours or it won't happen? Seriously?

[–] CanadaPlus@lemmy.sdf.org 7 points 1 day ago (1 children)

And you need Trump to be vindictive in 12 hours or it won’t happen?

Knowing Trump, yeah, probably.

[–] someguy3@lemmy.world 1 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) (1 children)

Jeez we have rolling 30 day delays in tariff wars. Trump is stupid in lots of ways but you/he doesn't lose sight of being slighted that quickly. How long was it between Obama mocking him at the dinner and him running for president? Lot more than 12 hours.

[–] CanadaPlus@lemmy.sdf.org 4 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) (1 children)

I see little chance that was the only reason for running, and the people he doesn't like tend to slight him a lot - far more than he could keep track of even if he was intellectually normal. By all appearances, the input -> brain -> shitpost/order chain on the guy is very short and fast.

He could have fired back and said "now it's 50%", I guess. It's also possible someone will remind him. Either way, I don't think it will resonate as a huge mistake a year from now.

[–] someguy3@lemmy.world 1 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) (2 children)

Being offended is not quickly forgotten. Ever hear the phrase "it's not what you say, it's how you make people feel"? That's because emotions are held for a loonngg time. Next time tariffs come up it's just a feeling of "Trudeau's an asshole, fuck him and Canada".

[–] SreudianFlip@sh.itjust.works 2 points 8 hours ago (1 children)

No one threatens the sovereignty of another nation in a credible way and gets away with it. Pushback is necessary.

[–] someguy3@lemmy.world 1 points 1 hour ago

Push back but don't taunt. Don't taunt a fucking idiot who's holding a knife.

[–] CanadaPlus@lemmy.sdf.org 4 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Don't forget, he already hates Trudeau, and probably won't love his successor either.

[–] someguy3@lemmy.world 0 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) (1 children)

And this isn't helping. It's only adding fuel to the fire. FFS, why are you so intent on being a stick in the mud.

[–] CanadaPlus@lemmy.sdf.org 5 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Doesn't that imply your plan is to put out the fire? That's not an option.

FFS, why are you so intent on being a stick in the mud.

I feel like we haven't been at this nearly long enough for that distinction. It hasn't even been an hour.

[–] someguy3@lemmy.world 1 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Seriously? No, not adding more fuel means NOT ADDING MORE FUEL. Let Trump get distracted with the next thing, god knows there's enough, and let this thing peter out.

And so you are a stick in the mud. Thanks, lets me know who I'm conversing with. Not worth it. Ciao.