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As a European, I’m trying to see the positive side of this situation. Here are a few thoughts: - It appears that Democrats are often seen as part of an "elite,
by antback 2y ago
As a European, I’m trying to see the positive side of this situation. Here are a few thoughts:
- It appears that Democrats are often seen as part of an "elite," which makes it difficult for people at home to relate to or understand their message. A full reset might be needed to bridge this gap.
- Europe has long been under the shadow of the United States. Perhaps this could be a good start toward greater independence for Europe.
- maxehmookau 2y agoRight-wing demagogues have been playing this game for years. Imagine being the party of billionaires and pointing to the other side and shouting "elites!" I've never understood it, but it's an impressive party trick.
- bigodbiel 2y agoIt worked. Putin now is on top. And Europe must prepare. America now will be hostile.
- bigodbiel 2y agoThere is no positive for Europe. Only bad to worse. Globalization is dead. In Africa hunger and mass migration to Europe. Europe needs to militarize: Defense budget >5%, deportations, conscription, nukes and a fully functional independent army against expansionist Russia who now will have Trump's acquiesence. America must be seen as possible enemy. I am not being hyperbolic. It's parabellum.
- antback 2y agoBut that’s precisely the point. If there are new adversaries, new obstacles, it’s essential to work toward becoming stronger, more independent, more prepared and building greater unity among states. I agree with you, things are looking bad... Today, I'm just trying to be positive. Tomorrow, maybe not ...
- arp242 2y agoI mean, all other things being equal, it would be better if we didn't have to do those things, no? Imagine we could spend those resources towards more constructive endeavours. Not just for Europeans, but also people in the US and Russia. Take a look at [1] – they could be doing so much better. It's all just so sad. And pointless. Also then there's the entire business with global warming. [1]: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/SP.DYN.LE00.MA.IN?locations=RU-US-IE https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/SP.DYN.LE00.MA.IN?locat...
- ossobuco 2y ago[flagged]
- piiritaja 2y agoThe end of the war on Russia's terms is not positive for any European.
- ossobuco 2y ago[flagged]
- spiderfarmer 2y agoYeah right, no sane person in the EU wants to be in any union with those thugs.
- ossobuco 2y agoI do! I'd much rather see that than a general war with Russia, thank you. Only the insane believe this war could end in anything but extinction or decades of misery and conflict.
- spiderfarmer 2y agoI never felt the need to become friends with the biggest bully in high school. Why start now?
- Tade0 2y agoThey're large by territory, but small in terms of economy. Russians put a lot of weight on the former, but it's not very relevant in this day and age, especially considering how uninhabitable a huge chunk of it is. In any case, I'm surprised this is an issue for you, considering this war revealed how inept Russia's military actually is.
- severino 2y ago
- sAbakumoff 2y agoFor me, the most positive outcome is the EUR to USD exchange rate. It's gonna be at least 1:1 pretty soon.
- agumonkey 2y agoAre there actual efforts or will to make a stronger Europe? Honest question
- antback 2y agoCurrently, It is the opposite, I think ..
- RugnirViking 2y agoitalian, greek and french prime ministers and presidents have spoken on their proposals for a european army
- pjerem 2y agoEurope did (mostly) nothing during and after the previous Trump presidency. I don’t see how it could be different. And it’s not like Europe was currently in a good state politically speaking.
- spiderfarmer 2y agoThere were a couple of moderately sane people around him during his first term. There will be less of them this time around.
- preisschild 2y ago> Europe has long been under the shadow of the United States. Perhaps this could be a good start toward greater independence for Europe. I wish this were true for so long, but so far we have seen nothing. Not even Draghis recommendations were really introduced.
- ossobuco 2y agoThe end of the war in Ukraine suddenly got much closer. I can't think of something more positive for me as an European.
- xyst 2y agoMaybe it’s a signal towards the end of flags.
- latentcall 2y agoThe elite comment is so funny considering the biggest sponsor of Trump aka not elite (?) is Elon Musk the richest man ever (?!).