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[–] k_rol@lemmy.ca 30 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago) (3 children)

“Lots needs to happen,” Carney later added. “We all have to support (the deal). But moving to this position, where that’s been taken off the table. Yes, that’s worth it.”

Maybe my English comprehension is not that great, but doesn't this mean the deal is worth it, not the conflict?

I confused.

[–] avidamoeba@lemmy.ca 15 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago)

I think that, you know, the number one risk. I answered this question three years ago or so at Davos. And I was asked what's the number one risk in the global economy? And I said Iran and it was at a time when people were not focused on Iran because I've always believed that it's the biggest exporter of terror. It was hell-bent, sorry if I can say that on getting a nuclear weapon, uh, and the force multiplier on that. Of course was terrible. And so going and getting to a position where Iran is not going to have a nuclear weapon. Look, I'm not naive about this, the reintegration of Iran. This is a regime that needs to learn to be civilized, needs to behave. That's why you have performance measures. Lots needs to happen. We all have to support it, but moving to this position where that's been taken off the table was worth it.

Adding the rest of his statement makes it clear. It's also consistent with his initial reaction to the news about the war that got swept under the rug after the uproar from the public. What's more, considering Iran to be the number one risk in the world because it's "the biggest exporter of terror" is straight up hasbara. Calls into question his judgement.

[–] grte@lemmy.ca 13 points 2 days ago (1 children)

He's saying that in his opinion this deal will stop Iran from getting nuclear weapons and so the conflict was worth it. Which presupposes the American position that Iran was seeking nuclear weapons, was close to getting them, and that this war was about stopping that. Which you would have to be a dimwit to do.

[–] SaveTheTuaHawk@lemmy.ca 2 points 1 day ago

The concept of Iran preparing nukes imminently has been solely driven by Netanyahu since 2012.

[–] lobut@lemmy.ca -1 points 2 days ago

I think others are confused.

[–] karlhungus@lemmy.ca 22 points 2 days ago

It only cost at least 168 school girls. What a fuckin dick head

[–] cecilkorik@lemmy.ca 22 points 2 days ago

Money's still money, and bankers gotta bank. Like George Carlin observed about all politicians: "They don't give a fuck about you"

[–] MadMadBunny@lemmy.ca 9 points 2 days ago

Clickbait title deforming what he actually said.

[–] grte@lemmy.ca 15 points 2 days ago (1 children)

I fucking hate this asshole.

[–] Reannlegge@lemmy.ca 15 points 2 days ago (2 children)

I really hope this hatred gets the country to vote orange!

[–] crank0271@lemmy.world 20 points 2 days ago (1 children)
[–] Typotyper@sh.itjust.works 8 points 2 days ago

PP would be worse

[–] RainbowBlite@piefed.ca 3 points 2 days ago

People are too scared of a Maple MAGA regime. So they vote for the lesser evil. Still evil though.

[–] CapuccinoCoretto@lemmy.world 4 points 2 days ago (1 children)
[–] grte@lemmy.ca 0 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago) (1 children)

It's not my favourite news outlet, but he's on video saying what he said. They aren't twisting his words.

[–] howrar@lemmy.ca 1 points 1 day ago

Having a video clip doesn't mean we have the full context. Meanings can change a lot based on context.

[–] AGM@lemmy.ca 6 points 2 days ago

What a truly awful statement.