Posted by Johannes Borgen on January 17, 2026, 5:34 pm, in reply to "Re: Trump and America are now a global threat" to be honest, being rid of the finance curse would be a phenomenal blessing for both them and us. The most delicious of moral treats. Responses You think Americans would be happy with that? - Makis January 17, 2026, 7:07 pm Trade's okay. I'm not suggesting an Edo shogunate - Johannes Borgen January 17, 2026, 8:24 pm They won't be making their own chips. They don't have the tech. - Makis January 17, 2026, 10:56 pm Indeed. I'm suggesting they start rectifying that if it's critical - Johannes Borgen January 18, 2026, 9:09 am It's way more complicated than that. - Makis January 18, 2026, 11:00 am There's no alternative, to coin a phrase (accurately this time) - Johannes Borgen January 18, 2026, 11:31 am Not only cost, it would take at least a decade no matter how much money is put into it. - Makis January 18, 2026, 11:35 am Yes. They'd have to shunt the sinecure-securing classes to one side where they can do no harm* - Johannes Borgen January 18, 2026, 11:56 am Thinking on, simply stealing it is also an option - Johannes Borgen January 18, 2026, 12:08 pm The Americans think they’re still the technological leaders. It’s adorable. (nt) - HansSegers January 17, 2026, 10:58 pm Re: The Americans think they’re still the technological leaders. It’s adorable. (nt) - Ianb January 17, 2026, 11:48 pm Fuel? - MikeJ January 17, 2026, 5:48 pm They export the stuff year round - Johannes Borgen January 17, 2026, 5:55 pm « Back to index
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