kent_eh

High tech doesn't have to be abusive.

No, but they regularly seem to choose that path.

And, I would assume, if anyone had done that training it would be FBI agents.

As if anyone trusted Patel anyway.

Getting in a war of words with a professional stand up comedian.

That doesn't seem like a very "stable genius " move.

He should be making weekly statements to Canadians,

Saying what exactly?

"We are still attempting to negotiate with the Trump administration, but with the changing situation the negotiations are at a delicate point and I cannot risk divulging any further details that might further complicate already challenging discussions".

Assuming they survive that long.

doing everything in secret, no updates.

Do you think it would be beneficial for him to put out a press release saying what aces he has up his sleeve, what the plan is to counter Trump's next move, or any other parts of the negotiations?

Do you think the Americans won't love to learn those things?

holding Canada's cards close and not telling his bluffs.

That's what the "just tell us what you're doing in the negotiations" crowd seems to miss.

It would be colossally stupid to put out a press release that tells the other players what cards you're holding, and what your planned strategy is.

Yet another product that started as a Canadian brand, but was bought out by an American conglomerate.

Don't let the door hit you in the ass on your way out.

Nazi trains a nazi "speak & spell"

Whoopty fucking do.

The problem comes when large portions of the population use it and accept what it says without any shred of critical thinking.

Increasingly European governments are moving away from Microsoft to open source software.

That is an example (and a proven path) that Canada can follow.