Summary

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.

  • @[email protected]
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    24 days ago

    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.

    • BarqsHasBite
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      24 days ago

      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”.

      • @[email protected]
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        424 days ago

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

        • BarqsHasBite
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          24 days ago

          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.

          • @[email protected]
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            524 days ago

            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.

            • BarqsHasBite
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              124 days ago

              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.

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        222 days ago

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

        • BarqsHasBite
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          122 days ago

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