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STOP HELPING UKRAINE!
The war between Russia and Ukraine has dragged on for over a year now, and the West, particularly the United States and the United Kingdom, has poured billions into military aid, equipment, and financial assistance for Ukraine. The argument has been that Ukraine needs our support to defend itself against Russian aggression, which, in theory, could pose a broader threat to Europe and even global security. But is this endless funding truly in the best interest of our nations? I argue that it is not.
Unintended Consequences: Economic Strain on the West
Let’s start with the practical issue: the economic toll on our countries. We are facing significant domestic challenges – from economic recessions and rising inflation to unemployment and energy crises. Yet, despite these struggles, billions of taxpayer dollars and pounds continue to flow out to fund a conflict halfway across the world.
Consider the impact on everyday citizens. Energy prices have skyrocketed, in part because of sanctions on Russian oil and gas, but also due to our funding of this seemingly never-ending conflict. Instead of investing in infrastructure, healthcare, or education at home, we’re propping up a country that, quite frankly, needs to take responsibility for its own survival.
What’s Really at Stake?
While it's easy to frame this war as a moral crusade against tyranny, it’s far more complex than that. Ukraine is not a perfect democracy, and its issues with corruption are well-documented. Are we truly supporting a nation based on democratic ideals, or are we merely caught in a geopolitical tug-of-war with Russia? Either way, the continued funneling of funds is draining resources that could be better spent elsewhere.
Moreover, the West has already armed Ukraine to the teeth, providing advanced weaponry and training. The Ukrainian military is now well-equipped to hold its own. So why are we still providing an endless cash flow? At what point do we say, "Enough is enough"?
Ukraine's Responsibility to Defend Itself
At some point, we must allow Ukraine to stand on its own two feet. Nations throughout history have had to fend for themselves in times of crisis, and Ukraine should be no exception. This is their fight, after all. If they wish to preserve their sovereignty and independence, it’s their duty to do so.
One might argue that cutting off funding would be abandoning Ukraine to a Russian takeover. But that's an oversimplified view. Ukraine has proven its resilience time and time again. They have the will to fight; what they now need is the determination to do so without relying on endless Western support. The question isn't whether they can defend themselves – it's whether they will if left to their own devices.
Western Nations Need to Prioritize Their Own Citizens
The well-being of our own citizens should always be our primary concern. Our governments are elected to serve ourinterests, not to act as the world's police force or charity. With millions struggling to make ends meet, is it really fair to continue sending our hard-earned money to a foreign conflict?
We need to refocus on issues that matter at home: rebuilding our economies, strengthening national security, and addressing the energy crisis. Instead of being distracted by far-off wars, let’s direct our efforts toward solving our domestic problems.
The Risk of Prolonging the Conflict
Finally, there's the risk that by continuing to fund Ukraine, we are merely prolonging the conflict. If both sides know that Western money and weapons will keep flowing, where's the incentive for peace? By stepping back, we encourage diplomatic solutions rather than an endless military stalemate.
It’s time for the West to rethink its role in the Russia-Ukraine war. While supporting Ukraine was initially seen as a moral and strategic necessity, the continued funding is proving to be more of a burden than a benefit. Ukraine has the means to defend itself. Now it must find the resolve to do so independently. Our priorities should shift back to addressing the needs of our citizens, and it's high time we let Ukraine face Russia on its own terms.
After all, every nation must ultimately be responsible for its own survival.
#Ukraine War#Russia-Ukraine Conflict#Stop Funding Ukraine#Western Aid#Russia#Ukrainian Sovereignty#Economic Crisis#Military Aid#Foreign Policy#Self-Reliance#National Priorities#Energy Crisis#Taxpayer Money#Western Interests#Diplomacy vs War#Conservative Politics#Global Security#Geopolitics#Ukraine Defense#Western Economies#new blog#today on tumblr
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i think sacred music in the kryn dynasty would be very cyclical and repetitive in form to symbolize the idea that life is a continuous thing (at least those who are consecuted right right) and is a cycle across lifetimes and yeah
#court rambambles#cr#critical role#kryn dynasty#finishing up my religions class and i've used the last two topics to research non-western music because hi music major western music gets#super fucking boring. and i've been having a Blast listening to classical indian music. this shit slaps. i fucking LOVE music with drones.#but since this is a religions class obvs im researching in in the context of religion so I'm doing music in hinduism and this was something#brought up in like 2 sentences not even in a paper im using a a ref and it reminded me a lot of this and idk yknow. very neat.#ive been thinking a lot about fantasy music as well. okay like using western music and medieval western European music as inspo is fine and#dandy.#but like goodness guys there are so many other amazing cultures and styles and genres of music and subdivisions within cultures and i just.#im so amazed by them. give me that microtonal music give me these awesome instruments give me these great scales and rhythms and just. yes#if anyone comes from some non western European cultures and has neat traditional/folk/classical/whatever music and they want to share it my#dms and ask boxes are/should be open and stuff. please i just like learning about music across the world#*non western-european bc yknow eastern europe has unique things too#FOLLOW ME FOR MORE POSTS LIKE THIS WHERE I RAMBLE ABOUT MUSIC AND MY INTERESTS. SOMETIMES I EVEN POST ART AND TALK ABOUT MY OCS WHOAAAA#please talk to me about music i just really like music. it's not like im majoring in it at all. is it a smart idea in this economy with adh#wellll yknow
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A Sudanese content creator made this as a reminder for everyone to B O Y C O T T.
#free palestine#boycott israel#starbucks#israeli war crimes#settler colonialism#western imperialism#save gaza#end zionism#guys#the boycotts are causing MASSIVE damage to the zionist economy#tens of thousands of businesses have declared bankruptcy#thousands of people are out of a job#keep going#you're making a difference
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Turnip, the Greatest Prairie Chicken, and chicken chickens (and Hushpuppy)
🤠💖Yeehaw
#doodle#caffe art#western#caffe's cool western#hushpuppy#chicken horse#turnip#chicken#horse#chicken chicken#cause they're double chicken#I drew it with these little Tombow brush pens#and they're so great but disposable wasteful little things#not good for my fuel economy even if beautiful 😔#so they're for doodlin'
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(to the tune of we didn't start the fire): spaghetti western, Autodale, Richard Nixon, Oregon Trail, Suburbia Overture, Economy Boom, Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom
#spaghetti western#autodale#richard nixon#oregon trail#suburbia overture#economy boom#indiana jones and the temple of doom
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things the US needs to address:
the collective psychosis that leads people to make posts like these
#in case it's unclear what i mean:#1.) blaming gen z men or any of the listed grifters is useless idpol#2.) half of your country did not 'vote against [your] collective best interests' lmao#if you truly believe that you have a fundamental misunderstanding of the position your country occupies in the global economy#and the benefits conferred onto its citizens for supporting the imperial world order#3.) i feel like OP kept this point purposefully vague (ofc social media has on effect on the common good. what effect specifically?)#but i'll still respond by saying#social media has helped immensely in exposing how often traditional news outlets lie retract revise and outright fabricate information#the more aligned with bourgeois interests they are the worse it is#the past year of western media's reporting on the genocide in palestine has done nothing if not highlight the incongruence#between what people see n share on the ground and what narratives corporate interests deem fit to disseminate through traditional channels#the importance of following independent (which does not equal 'unbiased') journalists has never been greater#4.) 'lazy minds and lack of empathy' empathy is not some bulwark against fascism. it can actually serve to further it quite easily#idk what OP is trying to get at here. lazy point = lazy response#5.) i can't say anything here that isn't summed up better by that tweet that's like#'american *sees something american happening americanly in america*: what are we a bunch of ASIANS?!?!???'#cause there's just nooo way politicians and public figures in the US could spew reactionary nonsense and get a huge following#unless the evil russians had a hand in it#cause it's not like the US is racism central or anything#come on now#(for those unaware i'm citing this tweet bc orientalism of this kind has historically been directed at russians/slavs in addition to#people from MENA and asian countries broadly)#6.) see point number 3 above; trying to police AI is a fruitless endeavor; people need media literacy in order to#understand the interests of the parties involved in the coverage of any event and better discern the truth about what's happening;#identifying the bias inherent to any news channel and then examining how that bias impacts its reporting does far more to help dispel#misinformation than just labeling anything you don't like or you think influences people the 'wrong' way as misinformation#anyway i'm done. clown.#sansgwilie
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And forever thinking ab the Hungarian who got sick of arguing with me (ran out of arguments) so he just called me an Albanian in Hungarian. It was really telling on what immigrants he had a problem with.
#me personally i admit i'm a xenophobe i fucking hate rich westerners who choose to move here to take advantage#of ''cheap'' life (when on their western salaries) while giving nothing to the country and economy#but that guy was in denial of his own xenophobia. sad !
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Seeing people talk about their country's eurovison performance when yours is too poor to go
#how the fuck is moldova able to pay the costs but not bulgaria#bulgaria#macedonia#eurovision#eurovison 2023#north macedonia#slav#balkans#егатиии#бааааааааааааааааааааа#I love being eastern european but I also hate it#like the ee cultures are cooler than the western ones but man the economy is shit
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i'm surprised i haven't seen more people talking about the recent kate winslet show that deepthroats NATO & the U.S. state department so passionately that it must make even aaron sorkin blush. it was so incoherent and anti-communist that it even reaches into old school european anti-slav/balkan-coded white-on-white racist at times, twas truly a spectacle to behold!
#the weird digs about backwards peasants worshiping potatoes & practicing ineffective folk medicine... okay.#reducing anti-western sentiments to this weird inconsistent mockery#portraying china as predatory & intentionally ruining the economies of vulnerable nations 🙄#the hamfisted russia-ukraine analogies#(sometimes they are evil ussr sometimes evil russian fed sometimes dprk sometimes hyper-capitalist sometimes its impossible to tell)#critical support to elena in her crusade against NATO dogs o7 wish a real US ambassador would get chased out of a country like that lmao#the cringe 'crazy hereditary authoritarian leader' crap is so over the top#the predictable strong man cult of personality trope 🙄 bc only evil countries respect their leaders obviously#oOo she's irrational & kinda fascist & sexually inappropriate & a slight lisp that makes her expressions slightly strange oOo gimme a break#'what was all that?' 'oh just a wobble' camera fades to black LMAO SO LUDICROUS#i do like how the social democrat was portrayed as a chauvinist lmao fuck that guy too#dani talks about tv#the regime
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this is so nothing but i'm reading the false dawn: the delusions of global capitalism by john gray and its really good !! but he repeatedly refers to the US, UK, and "other anglo saxon countries" (what others?) In a way that is both nonspecific and annoying, and also wrong. even if a good case could be made for calling the UK anglo-saxon, I really don't think, in the 21st century, the US can be described that way at all. it feels like what he's really trying to say is "anglophone" or "white" countries-- both of which also not good ways to describe these places !!
#the same way that the term “western” kind of pisses me off when really you mean “advanced economy” or “high income” or “keynesian” idk !!!#be more specific !!!!
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The collapse of China is like Biden being pushed to the left,ain't happening, and the muricans should give up on it
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The collective is on telegram
😂 Per mesi, i propagandisti anti-Cinesi hanno diffuso notizie fasulle ed esagerate contro la Cina sul Tema dell'Economia, riproponendo l'imbarazzante "China Collapse Theory" 🤹♂️
😂 Ogni ciclo della "China Collapse Theory" si è concluso con il collasso della teoria stessa, e anche questo ciclo non ha fatto eccezione 😄
🤩 这些小丑对所谓的 "中国崩溃 "早有准备。2001 年、2002 年、2003 年......、2023 年都没有发生,但也许 2024 年会发生!是的,它会发生在你们恶心可笑的梦里 😀
🤡 Nonostante tutti gli articoli dei 小丑 d'Occidente in stile terrorismo psicologico, con titoli come «Trema l'Economia Mondiale» o«Una nuova Lehman Brothers», l'Economia Cinese ha continuato a crescere nel Q3 del 2023, superando le aspettative e le previsioni degli economisti occidentali 📈
😂 Persino il FMI, non esattamente il circolo degli economisti di 乌有之乡, non esattamente l'organizzazione legata al Pensiero di 左大培, ha corretto al rialzo le previsioni sulla crescita dell'Economia Cinese per il 2023 nel Documento: "IMF Staff Completes 2023 Article IV Mission to the People’s Republic of China" - «The Chinese economy is projected to grow at 5.4 percent in 2023» 🤣
😂 E il "Collasso"?, e tutti gli articoli anti-Cinesi ricolmi di wishful-thinking su 恒大集团 - Evergrande Group? 哈哈哈哈哈 😂
😭 È davvero un giorno triste per i propagandisti anti-Cinesi. Ai propagandisti anti-Cinesi, dall'Italia del "miracolo economico" alla Germania in ginocchio, passando per gli USA in deficit di trilioni di dollari, consiglio l'articolo: 中医怎么缓解胃痛 中医7大偏方火速解决胃痛 - 7 Rimedi della Medicina Tradizionale Cinese per risolvere il mal di stomaco ☕️
😂 Si attendono con ansia i futuri articoli nello stile "[La Cina ha ottenuto un'altra vittoria], ma a quale prezzo?!" 😂
😀 Al prezzo della sanità mentale degli occidentali anti-Cinesi 🤣
😂 意大利期刊与法国或德国期刊一样,都是美利坚合众国的奴隶。它们不断重复美国对中国的宣传。读意大利期刊对中国经济的 "分析 "非常有趣,因为意大利经济就是个笑话,被债务、可怕的基础设施和糟糕的市场环境摧毁了 🇮🇹 🇫🇷 🇩🇪 😂
🔍 Approfondimenti:
一 Q1: +4,5% | Q2: +6,3% | Q3: +4,9% 📈
二 "China will collapse!" / "China is the biggest World threat!" - il dualismo ridicolo della propaganda anti-Cinese 🤹♂️
三 Il (nuovo) collasso della "China Collapse Theory" | La Cina sconfigge la "deflazione" in un solo mese, e continua a crescere 📈
四 La Cina sarà il motore della crescita dell'Economia del Mondo nel 2023 📈
五 Ogni previsione Occidentale sul "Collasso della Cina" è fallita 😂
🌸 Iscriviti 👉 @collettivoshaoshan 😘
😂 For months, anti-China propagandists have spread fake and exaggerated news against China on the topic of the economy, re-proposing the embarrassing "China Collapse Theory" 🤹♂️
😂 Every cycle of the "China Collapse Theory" ended with the collapse of the theory itself, and this cycle was no exception 😄
🤩 这些小丑对所谓的 "中国崩溃 "早有准备。2001 年、2002 年、2003 年......、2023 年都没有发生,但也许 2024 年会发生!是的,它会发生在你们恶心可笑的梦里 😀
🤡 Despite all the articles from the Western 小丑 in the style of psychological terrorism, with titles like "The World Economy is Trembling" or "A New Lehman Brothers", the Chinese Economy continued to grow in Q3 2023, exceeding expectations and the forecasts of Western economists 📈
😂 Even the IMF, not exactly the circle of economists of 乌有之乡, not exactly the organization linked to the Thought of 左大培, has corrected upwards the forecasts on the growth of the Chinese Economy for 2023 in the Document: "IMF Staff Completes 2023 Article IV Mission to the People's Republic of China" - «The Chinese economy is projected to grow at 5.4 percent in 2023» 🤣
😂 And the "Collapse"?, and all the anti-Chinese articles full of wishful-thinking on 恒大集团 - Evergrande Group? 哈哈哈哈哈 😂
😭 It is indeed a sad day for anti-China propagandists. To anti-Chinese propagandists, from the Italy of the "economic miracle" to Germany on its knees, passing through the USA in deficit of trillions of dollars, I recommend the article: Traditional Chinese Medicine to solve stomach ache ☕️
😂 Look forward to future articles in the style of "[China has achieved another victory], but at what cost?!" 😂
😀 At the price of the sanity of anti-Chinese Westerners 🤣
😂 意大利期刊与法国或德国期刊一样,都是美利坚合众国的奴隶。它们不断重复美国对中国的宣传。读意大利期刊对中国经济的 "分析 "非常有趣,因为意大利经济就是个笑话,被债务、可怕的基础设施和糟糕的市场环境摧毁了 🇮🇹 🇫🇷 🇩🇪 😂
🔍 Further information:
一 Q1: +4.5% | Q2: +6.3% | Q3: +4.9% 📈
二 "China will collapse!" / "China is the biggest World threat!" - the ridiculous dualism of anti-Chinese propaganda 🤹♂️
三 The (new) collapse of the "China Collapse Theory" | China defeats "deflation" in just one month, and continues to grow 📈
四 China will be the engine of growth of the World Economy in 2023 📈
五 Every Western prediction about the "Collapse of China" has failed 😂
🌸 Subscribe 👉 @collectivoshaoshan 😘
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one thing thats crazy to think about is how the japanese economy has not really grown past its peak in the early 90s, meaning that it has experienced three decades of stagnation. but it was so wealthy then that, even after thirty years without growth, it remains one of the worlds largest economies
#the economy isnt really enviable now and salaries are low by european standards#minimum wage in tokyo is about six euros an hour... but cost of living is also much lower by western european standards#my sense is that there are many aspects of the economy that are quite singular and hard to understand but seem to more or less work for the#m
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Hmm… Cornish Western story… hm
#OKAY BUT THIS HAS SOME HISTORICAL VALIDATION#bc okay. in the 1830s there was this MASSIVE Cornish emigration#Cornish tin and copper was drying up and the mining business overall in the uk was coming to its heat death#so boom. no more work for a VAST MAJORITY of Cornish folk#so a lot went to South and Cebtral America and a lot went into the US west and Midwest#because westward expansion was also happening (fuck) and so hey#there’s more work out west and in the Americas#just grass valley Cal. was 3/4 Cornish by descent by 1911#so there was a huge Cornish diaspora group in the American west#there were tons of places labelled as “’little Cornwalls’ all throughout the west#and in mexico too!! real de monte!#that’s the only place I can think of atm that retained the status#now clearly there’s way more nuance to it and a far more complex history#especially when talking abt Manifest Destiny and the suchlike#ik that Cornish miners were being PAID to leave Cornwall for Australia to work but I can’t find anything about anything like that happening#re: immigration to america. it’s an incredibly fascinating history bc it did help out the Cornish economy in ways#still quite a few men went over and sent money back to their families#but anyways. to bastardise an entire period in history#cornish western#(multigenerational story? classic revenge ie escaping a past?)#I should be banned from thinking I don’t do anything good with this ability#its actually an idea I’ve had for a while but only in vague shapes#I just think Cornwall is pretty and I’m deep in its history. I also think the American west is pretty and I’m fascinated by ITS history#kicking a tin can around in my brain with my hands in my pockets#anyways
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We literally are creating jobs in the US by helping Ukraine. We are showing Russia we can stand as a proper democracy and Ukraine asked for our help. So if we do not answer we would be no better than how the Brirish and French responded to the Czechs being invaded by Hitler.
In short. Boowomp.
STOP HELPING UKRAINE!
The war between Russia and Ukraine has dragged on for over a year now, and the West, particularly the United States and the United Kingdom, has poured billions into military aid, equipment, and financial assistance for Ukraine. The argument has been that Ukraine needs our support to defend itself against Russian aggression, which, in theory, could pose a broader threat to Europe and even global security. But is this endless funding truly in the best interest of our nations? I argue that it is not.
Unintended Consequences: Economic Strain on the West
Let’s start with the practical issue: the economic toll on our countries. We are facing significant domestic challenges – from economic recessions and rising inflation to unemployment and energy crises. Yet, despite these struggles, billions of taxpayer dollars and pounds continue to flow out to fund a conflict halfway across the world.
Consider the impact on everyday citizens. Energy prices have skyrocketed, in part because of sanctions on Russian oil and gas, but also due to our funding of this seemingly never-ending conflict. Instead of investing in infrastructure, healthcare, or education at home, we’re propping up a country that, quite frankly, needs to take responsibility for its own survival.
What’s Really at Stake?
While it's easy to frame this war as a moral crusade against tyranny, it’s far more complex than that. Ukraine is not a perfect democracy, and its issues with corruption are well-documented. Are we truly supporting a nation based on democratic ideals, or are we merely caught in a geopolitical tug-of-war with Russia? Either way, the continued funneling of funds is draining resources that could be better spent elsewhere.
Moreover, the West has already armed Ukraine to the teeth, providing advanced weaponry and training. The Ukrainian military is now well-equipped to hold its own. So why are we still providing an endless cash flow? At what point do we say, "Enough is enough"?
Ukraine's Responsibility to Defend Itself
At some point, we must allow Ukraine to stand on its own two feet. Nations throughout history have had to fend for themselves in times of crisis, and Ukraine should be no exception. This is their fight, after all. If they wish to preserve their sovereignty and independence, it’s their duty to do so.
One might argue that cutting off funding would be abandoning Ukraine to a Russian takeover. But that's an oversimplified view. Ukraine has proven its resilience time and time again. They have the will to fight; what they now need is the determination to do so without relying on endless Western support. The question isn't whether they can defend themselves – it's whether they will if left to their own devices.
Western Nations Need to Prioritize Their Own Citizens
The well-being of our own citizens should always be our primary concern. Our governments are elected to serve ourinterests, not to act as the world's police force or charity. With millions struggling to make ends meet, is it really fair to continue sending our hard-earned money to a foreign conflict?
We need to refocus on issues that matter at home: rebuilding our economies, strengthening national security, and addressing the energy crisis. Instead of being distracted by far-off wars, let’s direct our efforts toward solving our domestic problems.
The Risk of Prolonging the Conflict
Finally, there's the risk that by continuing to fund Ukraine, we are merely prolonging the conflict. If both sides know that Western money and weapons will keep flowing, where's the incentive for peace? By stepping back, we encourage diplomatic solutions rather than an endless military stalemate.
It’s time for the West to rethink its role in the Russia-Ukraine war. While supporting Ukraine was initially seen as a moral and strategic necessity, the continued funding is proving to be more of a burden than a benefit. Ukraine has the means to defend itself. Now it must find the resolve to do so independently. Our priorities should shift back to addressing the needs of our citizens, and it's high time we let Ukraine face Russia on its own terms.
After all, every nation must ultimately be responsible for its own survival.
#Ukraine War#Russia-Ukraine Conflict#Western Aid#Russia#Ukrainian Sovereignty#Military Aid#Foreign Policy#Geopolitics#Global Security#Ukraine Defense#Western Economies#slava ukraini#god bless america#we stand together or not at all#stand with ukraine
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#western society is not in decline#it just isnt#bert knows best#and he said the economy is better than ever#he has so much money invested in bertcoin and NFTs and he said that they are the future#so yeah#things are going great#bo burnham#bert gifs#bo burnham inside#bo burnham make happy#bo burnham what#egghead#robert pickering burnham#inside bo burnham#happy Wednesday!
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Note to self this woman's work along with Genevieve Z.'s and Irena G.'s is going to be Essential for the last section of Fake Thesis, she is literally just Tweeting It Out:
#fake thesis tag#assimilation and its discontents#my argument of course is that the modern nation-state uses this sort of selective multiculturalism &#'collective historical memory' & the Idea of Europe to reify its continued existence & justify#the violence that entails lol#the modern former Ostbloc nation-state that is trying to Become Western that is#interwar Poland wanted to be France & England so bad it made them look stupid & this generation of well-meaning#liberal-minded academics & activists want to be Berlin with a Scandinavian economy a Schengen visa & fluent English so bad it makes them#give me sympathetic secondhand embarrassment#is the EXTREMELY reductive tl;dr#the Cold War never ended and neither did the Napoleonic Wars which makes everything very temporally insane
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