• Jax@sh.itjust.works
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    Seriously, how any U.S. citizen thinks that Canada should be offering the olive branch is beyond me. What mindless self importance, as if buying less alcohol won’t be a net positive overall (presuming they don’t replace it with another countries alcohol).

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      I mean,

      Swonger said he recognized “the great emotions” in play over the political divide between the American and Canadian governments.

      “On behalf of the distilled spirits industry, we wish that wasn’t the case and we apologize,” said Swonger. “And, you know, at some point, we hope things will get better.”

      Guy isn’t exactly promoting Molotov cocktail recipes to Americans or being as direct as he should be, but I don’t think he’s criticizing Canadians either

      • corsicanguppy@lemmy.ca
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        but I don’t think he’s criticizing Canadians

        But he put the onus on Canadians to go back to normal consumption - giving up any leverage if that’s what this was about - as a mere peace offering.

        That’s like Russian ceasefire terms. The guy should understand that’s not how we restore friendships.

        And while I only miss a little bourbon on the high holidays and some ‘medicinal’ JD Honey, I’m starting to think boycotting America is a great operating procedure when they elect cruel and stupid leaders.