When our PM Mark Carney spoke recently to a pro- Canada rally in advance of today’s referendum in Alberta (including a question on separating from canada) , the biggest cheers were for “decreasing our dependence on USA”. Then there was a giggle on “they’re touchy down there. We’re not. We’re getting on with things. “
Tells you all you need to know. Americans should prepare for a world without USA at the centre. Which may not be a bad world, without you carrying the burden of exceptionalism.
When our PM Mark Carney spoke recently to a pro- Canada rally in advance of today’s referendum in Alberta (including a question on separating from canada) , the biggest cheers were for “decreasing our dependence on USA”. Then there was a giggle on “they’re touchy down there. We’re not. We’re getting on with things. “
Tells you all you need to know. Americans should prepare for a world without USA at the centre. Which may not be a bad world, without you carrying the burden of exceptionalism.
We are in agreement again, Meg. I'm excited about a middle-power world with the U.S. as one of many players.