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[–] Lemmyoutofhere@lemmy.ca 55 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) (2 children)

In a speech in Davos on Tuesday, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney urged "middle powers" to unite to push back against the might-makes-right world of great power rivalry that he warned was emerging.

"When we only negotiate bilaterally with a hegemon, we negotiate from weakness. We accept what is offered. We compete with each other to be the most accommodating," he warned. "This is not sovereignty. It is the performance of sovereignty while accepting subordination."

Take note EU.

[–] ViatorOmnium@piefed.social 9 points 2 months ago

Take note EU.

What do you think unblocked the EU trade deals with Mercosur and India? Suddenly almost all the grievances became small inconveniences in comparison.

[–] orbitz@lemmy.ca 6 points 2 months ago

Hopefully it pans out as the neighbor. But I still totally agree with that statement even if it fucks us, then if it does but we won't roll over quietly...I hope. Fascists cannot be appeased, let alone toddler narcissists who want their next soother. Someone needs to put that baby to bed. Placating but not appeasing them I mean, like you do a fussy toddler, not saying violence. No teaching this toddler but sometimes they can understand their place and stop making as big of a fuss and have a minor one when he doesn't get his diet coke.