• Gloomy@mander.xyz
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    5 个月前

    Is it just me or did he use more simple words when addressing “Donald”?

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      Trudeau did adopt some of Trump’s lingo when addressing him –by his forename, as you point out–, using “big” several times and referring to some treaty they negotiated as a “deal”. He also slowed down, as if talking to someone with impaired understanding. Finally, Trudeau delivered this gem:

      Now, it’s not in my habit to agree with the Wall Street Journal, but Donald, they point out that, even though you’re a very smart guy, this is a very dumb thing to do.

      — starting at 10:34 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eT_ePmJyIcw

      It was brilliant; out in plain sight for anyone with mild linguistic skills yet too subtle for the Trump base to grasp any of it.