In which a Nobel prize winning economist tries to figure out Trump’s animus towards Canada, and concludes, reasonably, it’s because Trump just can’t stand decency.

#Elbowsup

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Even horrible and personalistic dictators such as Putin and Xi Jinping understand that the state needs to function somewhat and that you cannot fuck over too many people at the same time. I am not sure Trump (and Musk) understand this.

Another reminder tonight that MAGA’s ONLY ideology is devotion to Trump. When Trump said let’s extricate America from the rest of the world, focus on home, no more wars, no nation-building, MAGA cheered. But now Trump says let’s take over Greenland, Canada, the Panama Canal, & Gaza. And MAGA cheers.

we do not have the luxury of this bullshit anymore. we're not in your dorm debating Marxism. if you can't figure out the difference between a flawed but independent Canada and an American protectorate, you're a fucking dipshit

Red state alcohol is currently being removed at B.C. Liquor store in Victoria. #bcpoli

Anyone else tired of basement-level goalies turning into Vézina winners against the leafs for a night like f***ing Cinderella? Just me?