Summary

The “Signalgate” scandal confirms the Trump administration’s deep disdain for Europe, viewing it not just as obsolete but actively wanting its demise.

There are 3 major implications: an inevitable trade war where Europe must unite; continued US pressure on Greenland despite European pushback; and Europe needing to support Ukraine not just without US help, but potentially against US interests.

European leaders who stand firm against US bullying are seeing rising approval ratings.

Europe should “with firmness, courage and politeness” chart its own path forward.

  • InvertedParallax@lemm.ee
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    4 days ago

    Don’t sweat it, everyone is just gatekeeping, because only their specific religion is true and everyone else is just evil and siding with Satan.

    • gravitas_deficiency@sh.itjust.works
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      And they’re all mutually exclusive! So if you’re religious and believe in one of the various Christian offshoots (or really, any faith of Abrahamic origin), no matter which one you pick, you’re going to hell according to most of the others.