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2020-07-28 at 5:52 AM UTC in China sides with Palestine
Originally posted by aldra I don't see how you could rate US diplomacy as 'better' considering it is literally nothing but threats anymore. Further they keep breaking agreements they themselves have negotiated; if it weren't for their dominant bargaining position they'd be considered completely untrustworthy. The Russians have a word for the US that translates roughly to 'non-agreement-capable' which pretty much outlines their understanding of US diplomacy.
You're putting a microscope on US diplomacy while glossing over Chinese diplomacy completely.
Look at the basics - China has un-resolved territorial disputes with all its neighbours. The United States does not. The USA isn't involved in deadly border skirmishes with Canada or Mexico.
Originally posted by aldra The EU has slowly been growing closer to Russia, which is the counterpart to China.
The Russia/China relationship is one of convenience. It's also not nearly as close as its made out to be - it's not a military alliance. You'll note that the Russian federation always makes sure it has a military hardware edge over the Chinese and does not sell its freshest stuff.
Originally posted by aldra Yeah, nobody else has the capacity though. The takeaway here is that if the US loses economic dominance to China, the entire west declines and Eurasia ascends. We're all integrated into this system that appears to be failing at multiple points.
The trade war has hurt China far more than the west. Let's face it, most of the capacity in China came from Taiwanese and Japanese business men setting up shop there when they opened up. While no one country can replace China, all countries can rely less on China, and manufacturing is moving not only back to more expensive countries (like Taiwan) but is flowing rapidly to cheaper countries (India and Vietnam). It won't happen overnight, but the trend is clear.
Originally posted by aldra Well, yeah, Germany's literally under military occupation. Even they are rejecting US demands to buy US instead of Russian gas though. Who do you think they need to defend themselves from, presently?
Poland and the Baltic states feel they need to defend themselves from Russia. The EU is unable or willing to provide the deterrence they want. Completely reliant on the US.The following users say it would be alright if the author of this post didn't die in a fire! -
2020-07-28 at 1 AM UTC in Where would you prefer to live big city or small townLiving in an inner city apartment, or on a rural property are both nice in their own way.
Suburbs are the worst of both worlds though, not a fan.The following users say it would be alright if the author of this post didn't die in a fire! -
2020-07-27 at 11:49 PM UTC in They're now murdering people for saying "All lives matter"People complaining about racism is a common pedophile dog whistle. All I'm saying is look into it.The following users say it would be alright if the author of this post didn't die in a fire!
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2020-07-26 at 10:45 PM UTC in JApan is internal should post the TOTSE tapesJoke's on you - my mothers a worthless whore!
You think I'd be posting on totse in 2004 if I had a healthy familiy life?The following users say it would be alright if the author of this post didn't die in a fire! -
2020-07-26 at 2:11 AM UTC in JApan is internal should post the TOTSE tapesThe year is 2006. I'm posting sage advice on Sex & Affection based on the wealth of knowledge I have from losing my virginity a month ago or whatever. HTS is a chad with a raging hard on ready to smash pussy. Hikki is... not there lol.
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2020-07-26 at 9:08 PM UTC in They're now murdering people for saying "All lives matter"The following users say it would be alright if the author of this post didn't die in a fire!
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2020-07-27 at 12:12 AM UTC in Let's Plays/Video Game videosThe following users say it would be alright if the author of this post didn't die in a fire!
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2020-07-25 at 11:49 PM UTC in Im brokeoh I get it. every time you see a 'good deal' you go ahead and blow all your money.
you two need to set a budget. shit isn't rocket science.The following users say it would be alright if the author of this post didn't die in a fire! -
2020-07-25 at 11:10 PM UTC in Im brokeNo shit you're broke. Your constantly telling us about all the dumb shit you buy, like a grill you can't use.The following users say it would be alright if the author of this post didn't die in a fire!
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2020-07-26 at 6:44 AM UTC in Donald Trump giving away almost FREE drugsDonald Trump?
I think you'll find his name is actually SKKKronald "King Cheeto" Glumpf.
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2020-07-26 at 1:52 AM UTC in republicans are like benadryl
Originally posted by aldra I would seriously wager that it doesn't matter who wins in November because the opposition won't accept it, regardless of which side
What slice of power do democratically elected officials actually "win". 20%? 10%? Compared to what's held by the permanent civil service, the press, and universities.The following users say it would be alright if the author of this post didn't die in a fire! -
2020-07-26 at 1:38 AM UTC in republicans are like benadrylVoting republican (or conservative) is a lot like homeopathic medicine - it does nothing; you're still going to have to cut the tumor out.The following users say it would be alright if the author of this post didn't die in a fire!
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2020-07-26 at 12:55 AM UTC in How does one deal with a drunk snoring girlfriend?So, let me get this straight:
Beginning of the month you were suicidal drug addict. Then you got a new girlfriend. Then you went to France to fuck hookers. Then you broke up with your girlfriend. And now your girlfriend (new? old?) is snoring and it annoys you?
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2020-07-25 at 10:53 PM UTC in Technologist MURDERED my uncle and I am livid.It's an open and shut case.The following users say it would be alright if the author of this post didn't die in a fire!
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2020-07-24 at 10:29 PM UTC in Finally, proof of the existence of God!"White fragility" is a fascinating term. If you have any grievances, you only have them because you're fragile. If you don't agree with a long list of (at this point largely made up) of grievances other races have, you're evil.
It's a very clever term, because most whites don't want to be seen complaining. The phrase strikes at the heart of it. Progressive English is fascinating. They truly speak a different language to us.
Do progressive white people enioy operating under these narrow constraints? I suppose they find it noble. Sacrificing their own group interests (like Jesus) on the endless journey towards a brave new world.The following users say it would be alright if the author of this post didn't die in a fire! -
2020-07-19 at 9:50 PM UTC in Moscow rich kids gas themselves with dry ice and swimming poolI was going to be a bit sympathetic, because I did a lot of dumb shit that could have easily gotten me killed when I was younger... but at 29 you should know better.
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2020-07-13 at 1:18 AM UTC in I need to pass a drug test.The following users say it would be alright if the author of this post didn't die in a fire!
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2020-07-25 at 12:02 AM UTC in Technologist: let's have a 'constructive conversation about systemic racism'
Originally posted by MORALLY SUPERIOR BEING 2020 IV: Intravenous Soyposting Larry does plumb new depths of inarticulate rage alright.
Yeah but I really don't feel good about debating people that dumb. It's classless to be a bully. Like the guy admitted he had trouble reading my 244 word post on progressives being graceless winners. He complained about how long winded it was, and all the paragraphs! At some point you have to realise you're the dick if you continue the conversation.
Where as with Obbe and Technologist, you do feel like they pick up on some of what you're saying. I mean they should know better, but the lights are on and someone is home. I feel like Obbe copy pasting everything is more a case of him being a lazy stoner than being actually stupid.The following users say it would be alright if the author of this post didn't die in a fire! -
2020-07-24 at 11:44 PM UTC in Technologist: let's have a 'constructive conversation about systemic racism'
Originally posted by Technologist the white supremacists, the trash of society.
I don't follow - you believe the US is under an invisible force called systemic racism. And also that it's a white supremacist society. If it was a white supremacist society, then surely white supremacists would form an elite social group, and not be trash? How could a white supremacist society have white supremacists as its lowest tier?
Guess I'm not educated enough to understand this.The following users say it would be alright if the author of this post didn't die in a fire! -
2020-07-24 at 10:54 PM UTC in Technologist: let's have a 'constructive conversation about systemic racism'These 'arguments' are so pathetic.
"Blacks perform worse than whites. Here are the statistics. I think the most likely conclusion is that an invisible force - which can't be measured, defined, or quantified - is the cause. This force only manages to make things worse for groups that perform worse than whites. The fact that Indians, jedis and East Asians perform better than whites is completely un-related to this force."
It's like caucasian voodoo magic.The following users say it would be alright if the author of this post didn't die in a fire!
