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.
A couple issues.
The Signal chat didn’t show that anyone wanted Europe dead. Agree or not, it showed that the administration wants Europe to be responsible for their own military interests (As though the US received nothing from being the security for the West over the past 75 years.)
If they want to see Europe destroyed, those receipts have to come from elsewhere.
Secondly, helping Ukraine is in everyone’s interest except for Trump and the GOP. Stopping the stupid fucking tariffs is in America’s interests. Trump succumbing to his age is in America’s interests.
Don’t confuse America’s interests with those of the people who want to destroy and weaken America. Other than that, the point is correct. Europe needs to be much more active in Ukraine, even if the US administration may object.
US as a security of the west is like running next to a bull to stay safe (better not wear anything red). They were never protecting other nations, but rather their business interests/opportunities. Look at the last example of “protection” deal. “Sign over minerals.”; “And then you will protect us, right?”; “You do not hold the cards.”… It’s more like finding an exploit, labeling terrorists/freedom fighters, deploying troops (“Say thank you troops”), kill anyone resisting the deal – profit.
You’re a fucking joke if you think the last two months is representative of the US over the past 75 years.
You’re a fucking joke if you think that the last 2 months won’t have ripple effects outside of the US for the next 75 years.
I’d argue that the last two months have been the culmination of the last ~50 years of US fascism.
I heard someone defederated from Hexbear, but I didn’t think it was us.
The difference these last few months has been the lack of any restraint when talking about it, because of the incredibly low IQ of people in charge rn. When did US ever engage in war without securing wealth or land? Selfless defence is not even on the list of general reasons for war. Number one is economic gain. It’s always a defence contract or straight up looting. When all you have is a hammer…
I assure you, the recent differences are more than just talk.