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Why Has Trump Gone Soft on China and Hard on Canada? (paulkrugman.substack.com)
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[โ€“] [email protected] 22 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Because he knows Canada isn't a threat.

Bullies never bully other bullies.

[โ€“] [email protected] 5 points 3 weeks ago

Bullies only respond to force. They don't bully others who are a threat to them, and also only stop bullying those who stand up to them.