We need to cancel the next G7. Let's resume them when Trump is gone

[Judi Lynn]

Michael H Fuchs
Right now, the G7 is not equipped to work towards its goals. And the biggest obstacle is US President Donald Trump

Tue 27 Aug 2019 02.00 EDT Last modified on Tue 27 Aug 2019 02.01 EDT

The takeaway from the 2019 Group of 7 (G7) Summit? We need to cancel the 2020 G7.

The goal of the G7 is to bring together some of the world’s most prosperous democracies to coordinate on the most important issues of the day. Whether on climate change or responding to Russia’s invasion of Crimea or making gender equality a reality, the G7 countries are supposed to lead, crafting policies that can foster global peace and prosperity in ways that uphold democratic values.

Right now, the G7 is not equipped to work towards these goals.

The biggest obstacle is US President Donald Trump, whose policies are antithetical to the goals of the G7 – he wants America to work alone, to destroy the current global trading system, slash foreign assistance that helps address transnational challenges, ignore human rights, and doesn’t believe climate change is real. When Trump attends, chances are high that he causes a diplomatic incident, like he did at the 2018 G7 when he threw a temper tantrum and insulted his Canadian host. The G7 is an annual long weekend of toddler day care for Trump.

But Trump isn’t the only problem right now. The United Kingdom is also led by an irresponsible leader who is in the process of pushing through Brexit no matter the consequences, which will undermine the UK’s role in the world and its ability to work with its G7 partners. Italy’s government is in crisis as far-right parties drive Italy to a dangerous place and its economy teeters on the brink of calamity. Japan is in the midst of a trade war and dangerous escalating tensions with South Korea, a fellow democracy and US ally.

More:
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2019/aug/27/cancel-g7-lets-resume-them-when-trump-is-gone

[dchill]

1. G6.

[Mike Nelson]

2. Good idea, but...

... I'm not sure... who decides to cancel?

[Kurt V.]

3. why do them at all?

[pansypoo53219]

4. camp david or no where. NO MORON money grab. shit. no more fl trips too. or no trump properties.