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Trump bullied Canada over ‘digital taxes’ – and Ottawa submitted (www.theguardian.com)
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This is an excellent piece from Joseph Stiglitz.

Everyone should read it.

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[–] 18 points 1 year ago (3 children)

The last thing you do when a toddler throws a tantrum is give in to their demands. You reinforce their behaviour and teach them it works. Every child phsychologist can tell you that.

So why the fuck are world leaders, with the resources of an entire country, enabling this whiny man-child?!

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  • [–] 2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

    The last thing you do when a toddler throws a tantrum is give in to their demands.

    But when it's a toddler with a (nuclear) gun, you do have to tread very carefully and choose your battles wisely.

    I can't say yet if Carney has currently made all of the most wise choices. I don't think anyone has enough information (including him) yet to make that call. Time will tell.

    I certainly don't envy him this task.

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