undefined | Better HN

0 pointsloloquwowndueo6mo ago0 comments

Justin Trudeau said it best:

the U.S. launched the trade war against Canada, “their closest partner and ally, their closest friend. At the same time, they’re talking about working positively with Russia, appeasing Vladimir Putin, a lying, murderous dictator. Make that make sense.”

0 comments

pimlottc6mo ago

Ah, I was thinking of friends on an individual basis, not in geopolitical terms.

nomoreofthat6mo ago

Well, this has affected my friendships with Americans. Most of them I’m still friends with, but being politically ambivalent or worse, supporting the president, is no longer acceptable. I tried to be open minded and have friends from different political backgrounds, but at this point if you are not explicitly on our side, you are an enemy and I am no longer talking talking to you. You either oppose the American government or you are evil. There is no alternative remaining at this point, and I’m not friends with evil people.

BobaFloutist6mo ago

> Most of them I’m still friends with, but being politically ambivalent or worse, supporting the president, is no longer acceptable.

Don't worry, those of us not in those camps have long reached the same conclusion.

j / k navigate · click thread line to collapse