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This. I don't know why people think the US should be in love with every anti-US regime and any attempt to hurt that regime is suddenly "OMG EVIL USA" when we se

This. I don't know why people think the US should be in love with every anti-US regime and any attempt to hurt that regime is suddenly "OMG EVIL USA" when we see the same realpolitik everywhere else without protest. Most well off nations have strategic reserves of things, offensive trade policies, protectionist economic policies, etc that can be used offensively. How many sanctions, targeted import taxes, bans, and tariffs and such are active right now between nations? Hundreds? Thousands? Tens of thousands?

JoeAltmaier 11y ago
Because what's fair for most, is not fair for the gorilla. The USA dominates the world in so many ways, when it takes action it is viewed very differently than when, say, Sweden takes action.
- drzaiusapelord 11y ago
  Maybe leadership in those countries should take that into account before proudly declaring themselves against US interests, nationalizing US wealth, blocking US ships, kidnapping US citizens, proxy warring against US allies, exporting terrorism, spreading anti-US propaganda, radicalizing its citizens to be anti-West, etc. Jesus man, the US isn't some charity, its a nation with its own self-interests and it will move to protect those interests. Not to mention, its obligations of defense in regards to being part of NATO and its post-war relationships with Korea and Japan and Israel. Also, its a moral hazard, and frankly stupid, to make non-US nations above criticism just because they're small. Assad is mass murdering his people in Syria, for example. He deserves that criticism, and more. Hell, Allende's downfall had everything to do with running a radical administration hell bent on nationalizing everything and pissing off business owners, the workers, congress, and the military. Of course, people like you shout, "OMG THE USA OVERTHREW HIM... somehow" and here we are. Sadly, this is further anti-US propaganda. Allende dug his own grave yet the US gets the blame. It is possible to be disliked by the US and also be a domestic fuckup on a level where your own people get rid of you. How nice to always have someone else to blame for your troubles.
  - JoeAltmaier 11y ago
    Criticizing the USA isn't the same thing as being its enemy. Blocking unfair USA policies in their sphere is the right of any nation. The alternative? Rolling over whenever the USA says Boo!? The USA, for its part, needs to then be very circumspect in who it steamrollers and when. Not because it can't get away with it; because its wrong.
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logfromblammo 11y ago
Canada has had a strategic maple syrup reserve since 2000. It hit the news when someone stole $30000 worth of the sweet stuff from it. It's basically there to both protect Canada's domestic syrup producers and extend the sales market internationally. You can bet your tuque that the reserve would be put into play if New England syrup producers made a move that might hurt the Quebec producers across the border.
- dudus 11y ago
  I'll never forget the Gawker article on it. It was actually worth $30 Million http://gawker.com/we-gave-canada-one-job-dont-lose-all-the-maple-syrup-5939581 http://gawker.com/we-gave-canada-one-job-dont-lose-all-the-m... My favourite quote: """ The Federation of Québec Maple Syrup Producers (three magical elves) noticed that the syrup was missing during a routine inspection of the warehouse, which is maintained as part of the world's "global strategic maple syrup reserve." """
  - logfromblammo 11y ago
    I actually think that the story could be successfully adapted into the best comedic caper movie ever to be filmed in Montreal.
PhasmaFelis 11y ago
> I don't know why people think the US should be in love with every anti-US regime and any attempt to hurt that regime is suddenly "OMG EVIL USA" when we see the same realpolitik everywhere else without protest. You may have heard the phrase "two wrongs don't make a right."

JoeAltmaier 11y ago

Because what's fair for most, is not fair for the gorilla. The USA dominates the world in so many ways, when it takes action it is viewed very differently than when, say, Sweden takes action.

drzaiusapelord 11y ago
Maybe leadership in those countries should take that into account before proudly declaring themselves against US interests, nationalizing US wealth, blocking US ships, kidnapping US citizens, proxy warring against US allies, exporting terrorism, spreading anti-US propaganda, radicalizing its citizens to be anti-West, etc. Jesus man, the US isn't some charity, its a nation with its own self-interests and it will move to protect those interests. Not to mention, its obligations of defense in regards to being part of NATO and its post-war relationships with Korea and Japan and Israel. Also, its a moral hazard, and frankly stupid, to make non-US nations above criticism just because they're small. Assad is mass murdering his people in Syria, for example. He deserves that criticism, and more. Hell, Allende's downfall had everything to do with running a radical administration hell bent on nationalizing everything and pissing off business owners, the workers, congress, and the military. Of course, people like you shout, "OMG THE USA OVERTHREW HIM... somehow" and here we are. Sadly, this is further anti-US propaganda. Allende dug his own grave yet the US gets the blame. It is possible to be disliked by the US and also be a domestic fuckup on a level where your own people get rid of you. How nice to always have someone else to blame for your troubles.
- JoeAltmaier 11y ago
  Criticizing the USA isn't the same thing as being its enemy. Blocking unfair USA policies in their sphere is the right of any nation. The alternative? Rolling over whenever the USA says Boo!? The USA, for its part, needs to then be very circumspect in who it steamrollers and when. Not because it can't get away with it; because its wrong.
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logfromblammo 11y ago

Canada has had a strategic maple syrup reserve since 2000. It hit the news when someone stole $30000 worth of the sweet stuff from it. It's basically there to both protect Canada's domestic syrup producers and extend the sales market internationally. You can bet your tuque that the reserve would be put into play if New England syrup producers made a move that might hurt the Quebec producers across the border.

dudus 11y ago
I'll never forget the Gawker article on it. It was actually worth $30 Million http://gawker.com/we-gave-canada-one-job-dont-lose-all-the-maple-syrup-5939581 http://gawker.com/we-gave-canada-one-job-dont-lose-all-the-m... My favourite quote: """ The Federation of Québec Maple Syrup Producers (three magical elves) noticed that the syrup was missing during a routine inspection of the warehouse, which is maintained as part of the world's "global strategic maple syrup reserve." """
- logfromblammo 11y ago
  I actually think that the story could be successfully adapted into the best comedic caper movie ever to be filmed in Montreal.

PhasmaFelis 11y ago

> I don't know why people think the US should be in love with every anti-US regime and any attempt to hurt that regime is suddenly "OMG EVIL USA" when we see the same realpolitik everywhere else without protest. You may have heard the phrase "two wrongs don't make a right."