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The world is in the midst of the biggest global geopolitical re-alignment of the last 100 years. Imperialism and authoritarianism are growing and we're seeing the big players make power moves for natural resources, wealth and clout going forward.
Russia into Ukraine. China into Taiwan. USA into Venezuela, possibly Greenland. EU preparing for war in Russia.
Perhaps the biggest change is happening in Iran. Should their Islamic theocracy fall it could have a huge impact on the countries where Iran has been funding the societal destabilization we're all seeing in the west.
The biggest imperialist player is, of course, our neighbor to the south. Historically friendly to us in a "you gotta take care of the little brother" kinda way America is run by a different kinda cat now.
Carney's Canada, like Trudeau's, seems to have grown up on those after school specials where the weakling main character punches the bully on the nose and becomes a hero to the whole school.
Unfortunately in the real world bullies often win and while the Liberals "elbows up" strategy won them an election it may lose us a country.
While we continue to antagonize our neighbour and protector south of the border Carney seeks friends elsewhere. He recently signed Canada into a military alliance with the EU as they and the UK prepare for a war with Russia which their leaders seem to relish. Carney would rather see Canadians die in Ukraine than make nice with Trump (i.e. concessions like ending supply management). Even the name "coalition of the willing" is a thinly veiled shot at the "unwilling to go to war with Russia" Trump. Personally I don't see the strategy in taunting someone as thin skinned as Trump but Liberals gonna Liberal.
Carney also seeks to increase trade and who knows what else with China. Even ignoring the in your face evidence of CCP interference in our elections and government, bringing China in to resource deals through their Belt and Road initiative will end with them owning our resources. Just look at the African countries they've loaned money to. Yes Canada needs to expand our client base and sell more of our natural resources to the world, no we don't need China to do any more than pay a fair price for the product they purchase.
Meanwhile in Canada our economy is stalled as one might expect in a country where nearly 1/2 of GDP comes from government spending and 1 in 4 working people work for some level of government. Add in stifling regulations, high taxes, corruption, the bottomless money pit known as reconciliation, problems brought on by unchecked mass immigration and failing infrastructure (healthcare and housing to start) and one can understand why Carney might look to the Belt and Road initiative for investment - both large corporations and private individuals just don't see Canada as a viable place to do business.
I see some people on X fear mongering about an American invasion of Canada.
CUSMA/USMCA comes up for renegotiation this summer, ending it would put huge economic pressure on a Canada which has for decades depended on a look-the-other-way USA. I'm sure Trump plans to use this economic force to get what he wants from Canada but if Carney's liberals (or Poillievre's CPC, they're all the same uniparty) get any further into bed with China all bets are off. Trump won't accept China on his doorstep any more than Putin will accept NATO on his.
I don't know how things will end up but I'm amazed and frankly frightened at how many people have no clue about the scale of change going on. When people do engage they're still stuck in their small minded red team/blue team tribal bunker mentality with zero critical thinking. People admit everything is strange... weird...changed... but make no effort to understand -beyond blaming the other team.
Buckle in, It's going to be a hell of a ride, make sure you're paying attention and look out for yourself and for your family first because no one else will. I'm not a prepper and I'm not predicting the worst but I've taken some precautions. Basic needs like food, water, power, shelter, self defense. You might want to think about doing the same.
I'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments.
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