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[–] BaldProphet@piefed.social 19 points 1 day ago

Any country that claims to be "morally superior" is lying. There are always compromises.

[–] Banzai51@midwest.social 7 points 1 day ago (1 children)

The problem is everyone demands the "morally superior" entity be PERFECT. One small misstep and you're on par with North Korea.

[–] Powderhorn@beehaw.org 2 points 1 day ago

We've been North Korea for decades. We just got the bomb first,

[–] Akasazh@feddit.nl 2 points 1 day ago (1 children)

I think they will however, gladly stroke at the Europeans that have gloated about their healthcare and democratic values over the Americans for two decades.

The anger over that will easily surpass the self reflection and introspection needed for criticism about their own governement.

[–] HumanPenguin@feddit.uk 2 points 1 day ago (1 children)

The anger over that

Considering, they criticize it and constantly claim it doesn't work or provides worse service.

Let them get angry. It really only points them to their own failures. If they were correct, they would have no reason for anger. Just pity.

[–] Akasazh@feddit.nl 1 points 1 day ago

I know. And would, bit the new Trump Putin alliance places Europe in a doubtful strategical position that quite a few of the maga crowd will squirm about.