They hate it cuz it's true
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talkpoliticsWhen speaking truth to power political cartoons are not always meant to be funny. Many times they have slapped us in the face and forced us to look at reality.
While this was originally published in a Canadian newspaper, the owner seems to have a fear of retaliation from Trump with his other business ventures. Thus, killing freedom of speech and press.
J.D. Irving, Limited is not only a privately owned conglomerate headquartered in New Brunswick, it's also an international behemoth with global reach. Trade has been an issue since Trump took office, trade that affects the Irvings directly, not to mention a host of other issues. And the POTUS himself is someone who doesn't usually shy away from punishing those who appear to oppose him.
You must have noticed that about Trump and revenge by now. He'll send you to the cornfield.
Of course, now the newspaper has painted itself into a corner, first having run the cartoon and then turning around and firing the guy for it. The problem is, the cartoon spoke truth. And Trump's ego couldn't handle it. These guys should be ashamed of themselves.
While this was originally published in a Canadian newspaper, the owner seems to have a fear of retaliation from Trump with his other business ventures. Thus, killing freedom of speech and press.
J.D. Irving, Limited is not only a privately owned conglomerate headquartered in New Brunswick, it's also an international behemoth with global reach. Trade has been an issue since Trump took office, trade that affects the Irvings directly, not to mention a host of other issues. And the POTUS himself is someone who doesn't usually shy away from punishing those who appear to oppose him.
You must have noticed that about Trump and revenge by now. He'll send you to the cornfield.
Of course, now the newspaper has painted itself into a corner, first having run the cartoon and then turning around and firing the guy for it. The problem is, the cartoon spoke truth. And Trump's ego couldn't handle it. These guys should be ashamed of themselves.
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Date: 3/7/19 18:59 (UTC)Even at a government pace - we could have been close.