i wasn't make a statement on whether or not we should be buddies with them. i just mean they're likely a less reliable trading partner than a country like canada, and certainly the logistics are simpler given that canada is right there. no boats required, just trucks & trains. oh well. i don't own a farm, but i do like to eat.
also, there's an entire podcast dedicated to viewing geopolitics through the lens of the hood. i don't know prop's politics, i just know he's been a guest on BtB (so probably left-leaning at minimum) and has plugged it before:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcas...p/id1493858530