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2026-04-20 22:36 UTC
@virtuous_sloth@cosocial.ca Yep, I know that’s what Doctorow said. But intentionally or not, he framed it in a way that gives all of the credit to Trump for a business deal that occurred between two independent countries, neither of which he controls. It’s akin to the language of colonialism in that it denies the agency of the two non-white parties, who deserve more credit for entering into the agreement than just chalking it all up to the white guy.
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@virtuous_sloth@cosocial.ca 2026-04-20 23:51
@johncormier@cosocial.ca In my previous reading of Doctorow, I would be surprised hearing he did inadvertently or intentionally put things in such a manner, and indeed I was surprised at your take. I believe I've seen him take feedback/criticism well (although I don't have any specific recollection), so you could have tried to make a human connection and related your concerns. I will say that I still am not seeing what you are saying you are seeing.