• MotoAsh@lemmy.world
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    13 hours ago

    I understand the sentiment, but remember what happened to Germany post WWI. Austerity-like treatment (as if Trump isn’t doing that himself with tariffs, the dumbass…) is most likely to only foster resentment of “others” and ossify MAGAt-like mindsets.

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      10 hours ago

      It is different though. Germany post WWI was doing poorly. USA, for now, is a strong bully. This more akin to sanctions on Russia, say.

      I think.

    • grue@lemmy.world
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      8 hours ago

      Austerity-like treatment (as if Trump isn’t doing that himself with tariffs, the dumbass…) is most likely to only foster resentment of “others” and ossify MAGAt-like mindsets.

      You call Trump a dumbass and then immediately explain why it’s a good strategy for him.