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Using Tariffs to Try to Annex Canada Backfired in the 1890s (time.com)
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Republicans in the late 19th century wanted to annex Canada. And the episode ought to serve as a warning for President Donald Trump.

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[–] 9 points 2 months ago (3 children)

I suspect all it takes is a small handful of power hungry individuals.

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  • [–] 11 points 2 months ago (2 children)

    Providing people a common enemy is always the easiest way to keep them together and focused. It's a tactic as old as time.

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  • [–] 5 points 2 months ago

    Providing people a common enemy is always the easiest way to keep them together and focused. It's a tactic as old as time.

    For example:

    Naturally the common people don't want war . . . but after all it is the leaders of a country who determine policy, and it is always a simple matter to drag the people along, whether it is a democracy, or a fascist dictatorship, or parliament or a communist dictatorship. All you have to do is tell them they are being attacked, and denounce the pacifists for lack of patriotism and exposing the country to danger. It works the same in every country.

    --Hermann Goering (1893-1945)

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  • [–] 2 points 2 months ago

    China called Trump "the little patriot" because he united a lot of China with his bullshit, and I'd say its the same for Canada (except for some weak minded Albertans)

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