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In reply to the discussion: 3M officially responds to Trump's inhumane demands ... [View all]GulfCoast66
(11,949 posts)28. Respectfully, I think you are incorrect.
Historically the largest threat to humanity is war. Not pandemic, which often follows war.
And the most likely situation that causes war is by each nation bring and island among itself. And seeing all others as, well, others.
And we have prevented a major war for the longest time in human history, at least in the west, by insuring all democratic nations are tied to each other by economic realities.
That said, China is not yet a democracy so we should be more wary. But when considering Canada and Western European we should be in solidarity when in times of crisis.
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They might better let Jarvanka know this. These stupid, idiotic, egotistical assholes are in charge!
fwvinson
Apr 2020
#30
Germany will be front of the line to retaliate after Rump caused piracy of their masks
Celerity
Apr 2020
#3
So the only time he actually invokes the DPA, he misuses it in a way that screws everyone.
crickets
Apr 2020
#13
And if US made respirator depend on things like fabric made in another country!
GulfCoast66
Apr 2020
#25
How are US masks being made? There are fabic factories that are making fabrics for masks even as ...
marble falls
Apr 2020
#27
There is some comfort in knowing that most people are more compassionate than Trump....
dawg day
Apr 2020
#36