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[–] workerONE@lemmy.world 56 points 3 days ago (3 children)

When I went to Greece, I was surprised to see footage of the war on TV. In the US we'd never see anything like this. We are really isolated from the reality of what is going on in the world and the consequences of our actions. This makes it easier for our government to create policy that is wrong and immoral.

[–] SirEDCaLot@lemmy.today 18 points 3 days ago (1 children)

When you say footage, do you mean like actual combat footage? If so I think that's excellent. You are absolutely right the US is completely isolated from the reality of unpleasantness that is often in the world, often because of us. Our only exposure to real evil and violence is in movies and TV and everything else is 'tastefully' censored. So we debate policy like war and diplomacy completely isolated from the actual reality that those policies create.

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[–] oyzmo@lemmy.world 19 points 2 days ago (2 children)

While China's military power is still growing and not yet on par with the U.S., its ability to shape global affairs through economic and infrastructural investments is undeniable. This raises the question: Is China the world's only superpower now?

[–] angrystego@lemmy.world 7 points 2 days ago (11 children)
[–] KeenFlame@feddit.nu 15 points 2 days ago (2 children)

Ah, you missed that they voted now to change it to a superreich. To the rest it will be known as a superclowner

[–] angrystego@lemmy.world 1 points 1 day ago

Good point. Would LOL if it was not so terrifying.

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[–] oyzmo@lemmy.world 8 points 2 days ago (2 children)

True, true! For now. I really hope US will reverse its current direction. A superpower needs both military strength and global influence through aid and presence. While the U.S. has cut foreign aid and withdrawn from international agreements, China is expanding its influence - especially in Africa.

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[–] MyOpinion@lemm.ee 36 points 3 days ago (1 children)
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[–] Adulated_Aspersion@lemmy.world 24 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago) (1 children)

Yo Zelenskyy!

You haven't lost all of us. There are still those who support the Ukranian people and believe in your efforts.

[–] samus12345@lemm.ee 31 points 3 days ago (2 children)

Unfortunately, he lost the people who have the power to actually help him.

[–] khannie@lemmy.world 17 points 3 days ago (3 children)

That's true to some extent, but the EU did announce they were preparing their biggest aid package yet. The unconfirmed number was €700B which works out at about €1500 per citizen and I am all fucking in on that if it's true.

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