The article discusses a family gathering where the topic of Donald Trump's threats, specifically regarding the potential annexation of Canada, was raised. Initially met with cynicism, the conversation highlighted growing concerns about the normalization of such imperialist rhetoric. The author reflects on responses from friends and the reluctance among Canadians to seriously engage with the topic. Jelani Cobb's perspective on media treatment of Trump's threats likens them to a child’s tantrum, advocating for avoidance of normalizing dangerous discourse unless backed by action.
"It's starting to get scary," she said, as we joked about Trump's tariffs and threats, acknowledging the underlying anxiety regarding his imperialist ambitions towards Canada.
Jelani Cobb suggests that the media should treat Trump's takeover threats like a child's tantrum: ignoring it to avoid normalizing disturbing rhetoric unless there's concrete action to back it up.
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