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> Why are we doing this, especially to our allies? Kissinger answered that pretty succinctly: America has no permanent friends or enemies, only interests.
by luckylion 7y ago
> Why are we doing this, especially to our allies?
Kissinger answered that pretty succinctly: America has no permanent friends or enemies, only interests.
- dang 7y agoKissinger was referring to a famous line of Palmerston, who of course was speaking of the UK. The statement doesn't apply to one country. (Edit: that might have been clearer with one more word: The statement doesn't apply to just one country.)
- luckylion 7y agoOf course it does, but it's still not understood by all.
- dang 7y agoI don't think I understand your comment, but in case my meaning wasn't clear: bringing up that quote in this context and acting like it applies to one nation more than others is flamebait. Nothing good can come of that.