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Americans, take note, Zelenskyy is a man who will debase himself for the good of his country. Karma tends to be a huge asshole when it comes to stuff like this. (lemmy.world)

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[–] Clinicallydepressedpoochie@lemmy.world 2 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago) (2 children)

It's debasement because trump deserves no such respect. Zelenskyys character should never have to include bowing to this faux king. But on all accounts you are correct and I will humbly change my title if you ask.

[–] grue@lemmy.world 14 points 2 days ago

You're right that Trump deserves no respect and that Zelenskyy shouldn't have to bow to him. And to be honest, I'm not sure what the best word to replace "debase" would be. Maybe "prostrate" would be slightly better, in the sense that it has more of a connotation of being coerced instead of willing? I don't know that it's enough of an improvement to be worth an edit.

I'm not sure if English has a single word that fully conveys "performative capitulation to the petty demands of a small man in order to outmaneuver him diplomatically."

[–] chonglibloodsport@lemmy.world 5 points 2 days ago

He’s not showing Trump respect, he’s showing respect to the office of president and to the American people.