Morgan Sembrat

Woman in the kitchen | Follower of Christ | Die-hard Caniac | Gamecock | Mental heath advocate | Jurist

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@sadams961 @Reil76 Pt. 8: …been very low for years. Yes, they’re protectionist with their dairy industry, but their high tariff only kicks in if we sell a certain amount. I still need to verify this, but it’s my understanding the U.S. has never passed that threshold.

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@sadams961 @Reil76 Pt. 7: …that the United States is the beneficiary? After all, we’d be selling more of our goods abroad. Tariffs because of that seem counterproductive and result in the costs of our goods rising. To bring Canada back into it, the tariffs between our two countries have mostly…

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@sadams961 @Reil76 Pt. 6 : …in your personal life. If a friend wanted something from you and inflicted the maximum pressure to get it, you might also complain. This all started with trade deficits. However, if the U.S. is exporting more to one country than it does with us, does that not mean…

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@sadams961 @Reil76 Pt. 5: …says that you should inflict maximum pressure on the opposing side. I admit this is hearsay on my end, but it aligns with what we see from the president. Inflicting maximum pressure is how you treat an adversary, not a friend. Imagine how that would play out in your…

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@sadams961 @Reil76 Pt. 4: The president is the one who negotiated the USMC trade agreement in his first term, so it’s odd for him to now argue it’s a raw deal. Nonetheless, it’s my understand that the president’s theory on getting results is contained in The Art of the Deal, which supposedly…

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@sadams961 @Reil76 Pt. 3: When we do and say things like that, it causes concern in allied nations for their safety and sovereignty. Arguably, they wouldn’t feel like they’re sleeping in the safety we provide.

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@sadams961 @Reil76 Pt. 2: For example, there was a time that the president said that he might use force to seize Greenland. Talking about Canada being 51st raises concerns in Canada about how that happens. The president has randomly pulled out of joint military exercises in Poland and South Korea.

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@sadams961 @Reil76 Pt. 1: Alright, so I have several thoughts to answer this. Firstly, you’re right that we have contributed significantly to the protection of our allies over the years. 100%. But the president has said and done things that would reasonably concern the complaining countries.

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@jame24584 @Reil76 Pt. 2: It benefits both of our countries to work out a trade deal. Doing things to anger Canada doesn’t advance that goal. It just hurts Americans and Canadians. I think Wayne’s right to be upset.

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@jame24584 @Reil76 Pt. 1: So, I’ll tell you where I’m coming from. I think President Trump’s decision was made entirely to spite the Canadians. I would feel disrespected if, for example, the Canadians had said, “We’re renaming Lake Michigan to Lake Alberta.” This comes at a time of high tension.

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@john_nordic @SimplynewR @Reil76 Pt. 4: It’s distressing to watch the damage that’s being done. The only thing I can do is speak out about it and hope to find Canadians who can hear me affirm your importance. I honestly feel like I have to be a positive ambassador on my country’s behalf.

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@john_nordic @SimplynewR @Reil76 Pt. 3: And to your last point, I’m not surprised that you don’t see our countries as friends, which breaks my heart. I would feel the same if I were you. I think our current foreign policy dramatically cripples us by destroying our goodwill, reliability, and soft power.

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@john_nordic @SimplynewR @Reil76 Pt. 2: I don’t think Democrats or Republicans have a monopoly on morality. I feel deeply bothered by the Administration’s actions towards Canadians and intentional desire to spite you. I deeply apologize for this. Friends don’t behave this way.

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@john_nordic @SimplynewR @Reil76 My apologies. Here, it seems like more people hate than just dislike. It’s easy to conflate the two.

I identify as evangelical, but I’ve voted for Democrats in the last two presidential cycles. I just can’t sanction such awful behavior. I wasn’t raised to behave that way.

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@sadams961 @Reil76 I’ll respond to this tomorrow. Just want to say thanks for the civil conversation. I didn’t hop on X to pick a fight, but I didn’t expect anyone who disagreed with me to respectfully engage in conversation. I appreciate you taking the time to talk things out like an adult. 👍🏻

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@john_nordic @SimplynewR @Reil76 Pt. 5: I don’t defend their choice, but I try to remind people of their humanity since there’s so much hate in the world. I do the same when talking with them about the political Left. And I do my best to change their mind in the meantime.

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@john_nordic @SimplynewR @Reil76 Pt. 3: They voted for him because they feel his policies more align with law and order, lower taxes, and their views on abortion. I don’t agree with their decision, but they still reflect a lot of good. They are super giving. They look after others in their community.

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@john_nordic @SimplynewR @Reil76 Pt. 2: This has a lot to do with my religious beliefs. I have never been able to support the president because of how he acts, which is contrary to my faith values. My family doesn’t like how he acts and they believe he’s egotistical.

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@john_nordic @SimplynewR @Reil76 Pt. 1: I understand why you feel that way. I’m an Independent, but I grew up in a Republican family. This means I have political leanings in both directions. I sincerely disagree with my family members who voted for the president.