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[–] Mzuark@lemmygrad.ml 47 points 2 months ago (1 children)

It's honestly really funny how transparent our attempts to goad China into a war are. Nothing short of a suicidal false flag would get them to make a military move.

[–] yogthos@lemmygrad.ml 41 points 2 months ago

Exactly, China is winning by default right now and they have no reason to escalate.

[–] SugandeseDelegation@lemmygrad.ml 33 points 2 months ago (2 children)

Lol isn't there a faction in the Republicans that basically wants the opposite (getting Russia to help them against China)?

[–] yogthos@lemmygrad.ml 34 points 2 months ago (1 children)

lol yeah, funny part is that before the war US likely could've convinced Russia to join the western camp too if they just gave Russia a bit of respect

[–] SugandeseDelegation@lemmygrad.ml 11 points 2 months ago (1 children)

if they just gave Russia a bit of respect

Too racist for that, fortunately

[–] yogthos@lemmygrad.ml 7 points 2 months ago
[–] ksynwa@lemmygrad.ml 19 points 2 months ago (2 children)

I don't think so. The closest think I have heard is the liberal mythology that some Republicans are Russian agents.

[–] DiaMatEnjoyer@lemmygrad.ml 17 points 2 months ago

There is the Tucker Carlson camp which I'd not consider to be completely pro Russian, but it's certainly friendlier to them and rabidly anti china

[–] dumpster_dove@hexbear.net 10 points 2 months ago

John Mearsheimer comes to mind

[–] EuthanatosMurderhobo@lemmygrad.ml 16 points 2 months ago (2 children)

"...expected to attempt to pressure Beijing..."

...with what, mate?

[–] yogthos@lemmygrad.ml 12 points 2 months ago

lol right, China holds all the cards because it's where actual material things that burgerlanders need are produced

[–] RedFortress@lemmygrad.ml 10 points 2 months ago

Kissinger, but he's dead now.

[–] DankZedong@lemmygrad.ml 14 points 2 months ago

'Hey China, wanna nuke your relation for a conflict in which we are in over our head?'

'Nah'

'Wait what?'

[–] GlueBear@lemmygrad.ml 11 points 2 months ago
[–] RedColossus@lemmygrad.ml 8 points 2 months ago

Reminds me of Kim il Sung that said, “It’s better to close up like a clam until the war is over.”, very wise words to live by.