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@AndreasSteno I don't share your pessimism. If the next president shows Europe just a little bit of respect, they'll be scurrying back to fawn over the U.S. in no time. Decades of being a U.S. dependency have left them completely incapable of true independence.

We are watching the complete meltdown of the EU / US relationship in real time currently

@DrNeilStone Never in human history has an aggressor failed to dress up their acts of aggression as righteous deeds carried out in the name of divine justice.

I care more about freedom for Iran than about oil prices

@HeathMayo Rest assured, the whole world knows Trump is just bluffing. NATO is nothing but a tool for the U.S. to control Europe and flex its military muscles around the globe. America will never, ever withdraw on its own initiative.

Abandoning NATO right now would be such a harmful own-goal to the interests of the United States and the free world. Why are we playing our enemies’ hands for them?

@mattvanswol Here is a question: under Nazi rule, should the German people have supported or opposed their country?

I'm seeing thousands of Americans in my timeline on X today: a) rooting against America b) hoping Trump is dead c) rooting against THE RESCUE of an American pilot Where do we go from here?

@nypost For an average person, does it really make any difference where their personal data is stored? Would anything actually happen if it's stored abroad?

FBI warns iPhone, Android users against installing certain apps - as personal data could be collected, stored overseas trib.al/liHwge9

@MTomasson @polidemitolog I thought this was common sense even for a kindergartner.

@polidemitolog The great Sinologist Vera Schwartz had a good pearl about the two incorrect ways of viewing China: 1. That the Chinese are just like us and 2. The Chinese are nothing like us.

There are two schools of thought on China. According to the first, China is a genius empire doing mostly nothing because that's a brilliant strategy. The second school of thought, which I adhere to, explains China's inaction with a simple fact: it is not in reality a global superpower, and can only bully its immediate neighbors to no end.

@Dainago80822508 America doesn’t like China but is powerless against it; America likes Japan, but only because Japan is obedient. For such a country, respect is simply not necessary.

America respects China, but doesn’t like it; America likes Japan, but doesn’t respect it.

@RobboLaw For the United States, if it wants to defend its global hegemony, it must fight China and emerge victorious.

We're not fighting China. If we do, we lose. So let's not fight China.

@shaunmmaguire Here is a question: under Nazi rule, should the German people have supported or opposed their country?

How did we get to the point Where so many Americans are rooting against America?

@StevenCheung47 He’s only out for himself and his family. Trust me, by the time he leaves office, he’ll go down in history as the president whose personal wealth grew the most during his term.

There has never been a President who has worked harder for the American people than President Trump. On this Easter weekend, he has been working nonstop in the White House and Oval Office. God Bless him.

@ViktorShvets @ArthurLHerman We’ll have to agree to disagree on that. However, if Europe and the U.S. continue down their long-standing paths, things will definitely get worse. Mark my words.

@moling @ArthurLHerman I think this a more accurate description that Russia and China have with their neighbors when compared to global relations the US has developed and buttered for the last seven decades…until 2010s.

European nations face two choices. Partners of the US; or vassals of China. The notion that there is some path as "middle power" is a dangerous fantasy.

@pmddomingos You've been thoroughly brainwashed by the US propaganda. From the very day of its founding, America has only ever defended its own interests. During WWII, if Japan hadn't smashed the U.S. at Pearl Harbor, America would have remained a bystander and never entered the war.

Europeans don't understand that America has been the world's daddy for the last 80 years out of idealism, not self-interest. Americans genuinely believe in defending freedom and democracy, and they elected Trump because they're tired of receiving only hate and contempt in return for their sacrifices.

@ViktorShvets @ArthurLHerman This is mostly just wishful thinking on the part of Europeans. Bystanders see it clearly: an arrogant America has never considered any country worthy of being its ally. You are either a vassal that prioritizes American interests, or you are an enemy.

@moling @ArthurLHerman Until recently, it has been recognised as a mutually beneficial relationship.

@JoeySalads Leaders who refuse to support acts of aggression are clearly better described as “wise” rather than “weak”.

I have zero respect for European countries. Ran by a bunch of weak leaders.

@McFaul It is entirely understandable that European countries are increasingly unwilling to act as pawns for American interests in its invasions of other nations.

Even if you did not support Trumps decision to launch of war of choice against Iran (like me), restricting the use of US airbases in NATO countries imprudently damages NATO unity. Yes, Trumps threats to invade/annex NATO countries does too. But 2 wrongs don’t make a right.

@McFaul Aggressors never admit to their own aggression; even Hitler portrayed himself as a liberator. However, an aggressive war does not become a just war simply because of such window-dressing.

@ViktorShvets @ArthurLHerman There is a clear gap in how Europe and the US perceive their relationship. Europe pretends to be an ally and partner of the US, whereas the US has viewed Europe as vassals since World War II. Trump was simply the first American president unwilling to save face for Europe anymore.

@ArthurLHerman Unfortunately, there is no one to partner any longer with. Europe would love to partner with the US but that is no longer feasible.

@ArthurLHerman The US has viewed Europe as vassals since the end of WWII. What Europe needs to figure out is whether it wants to be a partner with China based on equality and mutual benefit. If all Europeans think like you, a stubborn old-timer brainwashed by America, Europe is doomed.

@defense_civil25 Fair enough, that’s war. You don’t get to whine just because someone is helping your opponent.

🚨Alert: Iran’s Revolutionary Guard have Russian and Chinese military advisers helping Iran fight the US, and possesses advanced Chinese-made anti-aircraft weapons, which they have used to shoot down U.S. fighter jets over the past 24 hours!!

@MariaBartiromo The real question is who he's found by.

Everyone pls pray for our pilot. He must be found 🙏