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Re: US destroying its reputation as a scientific leader – European science diplomat

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Post by AndrewKemendo » Wed, Dec 24, 2025, 4:54 AM UTC

JumpCrisscross wrote: post #182

AndrewKemendo wrote: post #181

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…Which will kick off a new set of revolutions worldwide where small groups of well armed people can compete with state on a more equal footing

> where small groups of well armed people can compete with state on a more equal footing Yes. This is happening in Sudan, the DRC, Burma, Yemen, Nicaragua, et cetera . It entertains some people from afar, but is generally a miserable state of affairs for the people on the ground.

It’s not bad enough yet for anyone to make any meaningful change apparently

Re: US destroying its reputation as a scientific leader – European science diplomat

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Post by AndrewKemendo » Wed, Dec 24, 2025, 4:54 AM UTC

idiotsecant wrote: post #184

AndrewKemendo wrote: post #147

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It’s a flawed question. The concept that living in a hegemony is acceptable is incoherent.

Oh, so you figured out a way to make people not be terrible. Awesome. How's that work?

Just need to make everyone have to look into the black mirror

Re: US destroying its reputation as a scientific leader – European science diplomat

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Post by disgruntledphd2 » Wed, Dec 24, 2025, 8:06 AM UTC

JumpCrisscross wrote: post #167

disgruntledphd2 wrote: post #161

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This was starting to change even during Trump 1. It's unlikely to last throughout this current term.

> This was starting to change even during Trump 1 What is your source? We’re entering a multipolar world. That means more border wars, not less. Everything I’ve seen indicates more demand for American military and intelligence sharing, not less, despite the paradox therein.

Just general EU political news, I remember the UK not sharing some intelligence in Trump 1. I presume that a lot more of that happens behind the scenes.

I totally take your point around border wars, but I would expect to see substantial efforts to reduce the need for US intelligence, given the caprice shown by the current administration.

Re: US destroying its reputation as a scientific leader – European science diplomat

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Post by tremon » Wed, Dec 24, 2025, 8:02 PM UTC

sointeresting wrote: post #155

djaouen wrote: post #105

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> The whole point is working together with opponents for common goals. When your opponent wants you dead, it's a different story! I am just exercising my right to self-defense.

- two assassination attempts on Trump - Kirk assassinated - Ella Cook shot and killed last week at Brown hmmmmm

So interesting how you omit democratic representative Hortman and democratic senator Hoffman from your list, and also fail to mention that all shooters (except the last one -- affiliation unknown) were right wing.

hmmm indeed.