u/Darkmoon_UK

So can you really!? Not helpful discourse at all.

To give you the benefit of the doubt; it's Russian vs Ukrainian spelling. With Chornobyl being the accepted Ukrainian spelling.

The massive infrastructure project 5 minutes from my house is not nothing. I'm very happy Labour are putting my taxes towards constructing the nation.

Recently joined the Tuta + Custom Domain gang myself... Can confirm a smooth User Experience!

I'd add that I also migrated my DNS from Squarespace (formerly Google Domains) to France's Scaleway. Altogether smooth transition.

Perfectly put.

and are still way better than China

Oh man, I have news for you. As a UK/Australian citizen I would genuinely feel much more at ease travelling to China tomorrow than the US.

That is not a recent change either.

The US has a very scary reputation worldwide for its psychotic police force and guns everywhere.

I have been to China before, just as a no-fuss tourist. I detected no edge, and had a fun time.

It's the only word journalist know to describe something that isn't plummeting.

???

What an utter piece of filth. I hope he gets everything he deserves.

• And don't forget to say thank you.

Hey now, beans on toast is a kingly feast! Grate some cheese on top... Pure comfort 😁

Disappointing that this isn't the overwhelming response; and shows how dangerously close to fascism a lot of the supposedly '*anti* fascist' respondents actually are.

To ban a thing, you'd better first clearly define what it is.

Right/Left are poor descriptors of often complex political stances, with 'far right' being no easier.

Clearly a dangerous path. Those beying for 'a ban on far right' need to take a pause and think, it's like they've forgotten what nuance is.

Better to a) fund the teaching of critical thinking and humanistic morality through the education system; and b) foster domestic economic policies that maximise opportunities for your citizens so they don't feel disenfranchised in large numbers.

That will help prevent the emergence of tribalistic, insular, moral-absolutist behaviour closer to the root.

It's a really bad idea - forcing your own political opinions is a key characteristic of the 'fascism' you claim to want to ban.

I'm doing my part! More to strengthen the EU, than to weaken the US, but: Cancelled all US tech subscriptions (not a small deal as a software dev). Cloud services all moved to Scaleway in France, AI migrated to Mistral, mail to Tuta, maps to Mapy.cz and more...

Do they really though? That's what writers want to write because it 'gets them views' - a malaise of modern media. I'm one of the 'people', I'd rather have a sober analysis.

Spoken like a true statesman... 🙄

Would you say they're at the top of that slippery slope, or part way down it already?

Maybe today's top brass wouldn't, but there are probably enough JD Vance types among the MAGA lovin' grunts to promote, to structure an army that'll take Trump at his word. If he says 'Europe were the enemy all along', enough times, with enough conviction...

Wouldn't have believed it myself until this year.

Judging by the language and behaviour we've seen so far; I doubt it's at all sophisticated. 'Might is right' and the US should belittle and subjugate others because they can - it's their right and furthermore their duty to the American people! In other words, he's probably a straightforward imperialist.

I don't know the guy though so if anyone can add nuance to that I'd be glad to understand better.

If his true feelings are benevolent towards Europe and he's 'merely' frustrated that they're not pulling their weight militarily, then he's got a ham-fisted and harmful way of showing it.

Any evidence for that other than 'the vibe'? I agree with @Pringles@lemm.ee

Enjoy it while you can, they're coming out on top.