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Latest poll

What do you hope Trudeau said to Trump during their diplomatic tête-à-tête?

Well, they shook hands. We know that much.

Such is the diminished state of politics that because Donald Trump shakes hands like a maniac, if Justin Trudeau comes away looking only slightly constipated, our mainstream presses bray like Canada scored a major coup. But, there was important policy to discuss too, you know. Like the Liberals' bill that will cede sovereignty to U.S. border officials.

There sure was a lot on offer. Fascists like Steve Bannon in the White House; Muslim bans; walls between the U.S. and our NAFTA trading partner Mexico; general incompetence; wars in the Middle East; and so on. Oh yeah: and softwood lumber, amirite?

We assume that our PM Mr. Woke, warrior of human rights and freedom, said something like: "Your xenophobic and autocratic regime is a danger to democracy and world peace and Canada will do everything we can to ensure your darkest desires are thwarted in solidarity with all the vulnerable and marginalized peoples your evil policies target." But until we get a direct quote, which piece of his mind do you hope Trudeau gave Trump?

Choices

"¡NO PASARÀN!"

"If we give your border guards the right to interrogate Canadians on Canadian soil, will you leave us alone? No? Oh, you joker."

"Softwood lumber. Softwood lumber. Softwood lumber."

"Your regime is reckless and incompetent. Your policies are dangerous and hateful. Your appointments are terrifying and cartoonish. Canada will do everything it can to obstruct your administration and its dangerous goals."

"Yes, of course I'm a feminist. But I never let that get in the way of my politics or signing agreements with misogynist regimes."

"I'd be happy to let all that racism, homophobia and sexism go if we could just build a few pipelines. Awesome."

All of the above

None of the above.

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