We once judged politicians for what they do — now we ignore performance and accountability if they virtue signal.
It works.
@JustinTrudeau failed on every file but ok because he lectures on virtue.
2/5 “Virtue Signalling”
Now contrast with @realDonaldTrump successfully delivered and delivering on every campaign promise: 1. NKorea 2. Lowest unemployment 3. Tax reform 4. 4.5% GDP 5. New trade agreements
But @POTUS doesn’t lecture “virtue signalling” so successes ignored
3/5 “Virtue Signalling”
In conclusion- disturbing trend happening where problem solving, success, accountability is no longer the standard- but virtue signalling is
One example is “Global Warming” the greatest abusers (@algore@LeoDiCaprio ) are respected advocates.
1/ Inept @JustinTrudeau should NOT have allowed Mexico-US to negotiate separately—but his obstructive behaviour cause it.
Mexico saw Canada obstructing at ever Trade session so in Mexico’s best interest to negotiate alone.
Trudeau sat in side lines as Mexico negotiated.
2/ Mexico agreed: 1) eliminate soft-wood subsidies 2) eliminate protectionist tariffs in AG, specifically dairy 3) accept 75% rules of origin that eliminates NAFTA loophole. 4) agree to enforcement mechanisms 5) open financial sector by allowing U.S. banks to operate in Canada
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3/ This is the new Trade Deal.
Both Mexico and USA knew what the ramifications of above 5 terms would have to Canada- as they knew each other’s positions fir a year. They were negotiating trilaterally for a year.
So critically think Mexico is as much to blame as USA