Trump may want you to think he is joking. One's reaction shows either strength or weakness. But nothing Trump says can be taken as a joke and laughing only shows weakness. This is dead serious and needs to be treated as such.
TRUMP’S THREATS ARE NO JOKE
Imagine a very powerful neighbour saying something that makes you laugh, but what they say could come back to bite you – and hard. That happened when Justin Trudeau traipsed to Mar-a-Largo to kiss Trump’s ring. The Canadian group's reaction showed their fear and submissiveness to a bully and a goof
At their dinner party, Trump seemed to be joking, suggesting that Canada become the 51st state of the United States. He even suggested Trudeau become the governor of this new state! Dominic LeBlanc, a Canadian cabinet minister, said Trump meant it as a lighthearted joke, a bit of teasing during a friendly get-together.
But was it just a joke? Or did Trudeau and the other representatives show their nervous and fearful hands? Trump’s statements carry a serious threat, even if they are jokes.
Think about it: Trump has a history of saying things that are shocking and upsetting. He often makes threats, and sometimes he follows through. So, even if he said something jokingly, it's hard to ignore the possibility he might do what he says and unlike a great poker player, the Canadian entourage showed their hands.
WHY THE JOKES MATTER
The joke about Canada becoming the 51st state isn't just funny words. It points to a much bigger issue: the power of words and how they can influence the relationship between countries. Here's why this matters:
Trade—Canada and the US trade extensively. Trump has previously threatened to increase tariffs on Canadian goods, and this is no joke.
Sovereignty – Even suggesting taking over another country is a threat to attack our sovereignty. Who can laugh at that?
The Power of Words - Trump's joke highlights the power of words, even if they are meant as jokes. Subliminal threats couched as jokes can tear relationships between countries apart. As a defensive mechanism, the Canadian delegation has pushed the threat off, hoping it will go away. It will not.
WHAT OTHER’S ARE SAYING
Rona Ambrose, a former Canadian politician, pointed out that the "joke" had serious economic implications. A major US tariff increase would significantly harm the Canadian economy, and she doesn't see the humour in the threat.
This threat cannot be addressed as a joke; it is too serious an issue. Handling the threat as a joke shows the Liberal government as less than prepared and as unsure of what to do. Unlike Mexico, Panama, and Greenland, the Liberals are showing their submissiveness to the bully.
WHAT WE NEED TO DO
What can we learn from this? We need to listen carefully to what powerful people say, even if they seem to be joking. Sometimes, a harmless joke could be a warning sign or a serious threat.
We need to be prepared for the possibility of real consequences, even if they're delivered as a supposed joke. The world isn't always a joke; sometimes, it's serious business. And with Trump, that is abundantly true.
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