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In reply to the discussion: Newsom didn't do anyone any favors by blowing up at the European leaders [View all]cachukis
(3,694 posts)28. European parliaments have frank discussion, at
least from what I have seen. I have been in a few pubs and taverns where offense is a challenge for repaste or rebuttal.
The Eurpoeans need a calling out. They have been milking our largesse while we have been reaping financial rewards. Trump has played this well.
The Eurpopeans have been exposed, but we have had the best of it. Trump has brought this to a head.
The symbiosis is unraveling. It has been good while it lasted. The pax romana inevitably ends.
Not sure this will turn out well.
Regardless, I suspect American comeuppance has been awaited by the world.
We'll see how well our oligarchs manage our needs.
Not particularly confident watching oligarchs elsewhere.
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Newsom didn't do anyone any favors by blowing up at the European leaders [View all]
bigtree
Yesterday
OP
+ 1. If I were casting a remake of The Darkest Hour starring DUers I know who would be playing Lord Halifax.
BannonsLiver
Yesterday
#13
i'm a considered writer, not a kneejerk poster, and I always make the effort to be clear
bigtree
Yesterday
#23
I would say he is right. It's a fucking embarassment from all corners. Not excusing any US politician.
boston bean
Yesterday
#17
I'm on Newsom's side here. The entire world needs to be more vocal in their stances against Trump.
LonePirate
Yesterday
#27
Newsom is right about the complicity of the world's superrich. He's doing his part. I don't see any other Democratic
ancianita
23 hrs ago
#39
Meh, when you lead an economy as large as California's, you get to say certain things
JonAndKatePlusABird
8 hrs ago
#45