• HiddenLayer555@lemmy.ml
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    4 days ago

    There’s no point in talking to Trump because he has shown time and time again that his words are worthless. He’s also an attention addict and megalomaniac, so talking to him, especially if it’s televised and on the world stage, is giving him exactly what he wants.

    • ☆ Yσɠƚԋσʂ ☆@lemmy.ml
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      I’d argue that goes for any US president. Even if they’re completely genuine, everything can change on a dime when the next admin comes into power.

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        In a sense that’s true for any country, though. The only differences are (1) how often the policy changes and (2) by how much. US used to have a 4-year cycle and much less variance in the policies and so it made some sense to get into long-term agreements. Even in the last 8 years, agreements reached by Trump were continued by Biden (e.g. NAFTA). Now though the cycle is like 4 days and the policy swings are 180°, so it only makes sense to enter into extremely short-term, transactional agreements, or if you have no other choice (like Ukraine).

        • ☆ Yσɠƚԋσʂ ☆@lemmy.ml
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          That’s demonstrably false. Take China as an example where there is a stable political system, a single party in charge, and decisions are made across decades.

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    A lot of countries by now are stockpiling weapons and weapons accessories in preparation of a war. Talking is leaving the chat.

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      Hey, I mean, thats great, but it’s not just the people who voted for him who are going to suffer.

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        I’m past concern and moved into acceptance. Spent my life working in community affairs and human rights and always voted with everyone’s well being in mind, and since I have no control over the current situation, I accept whatever as long as I get to watch his voters eat shit. I’m tired of caring. It’s gotten us nowhere. My “liberal” coworkers still ignore boycotts and voting. My black and Mexicano bosses tout Trumpisms. My “liberal” family keeps ignoring the coup. I’m done caring. It’s clear we are getting what we deserve as a nation. I am sure you feel differently, and that’s also valid. But, for me? I’m here for the chaos, atp.