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Are people in the US aware that they are now definitely a rogue state, or is this fact covered up by the usual patriotism somehow? (lemmy.world)

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[–] [email protected] 63 points 1 week ago (10 children)

Good luck with the gardens. I've never really been a fan of US gun laws, but now it all seems strangely sensible.

[–] [email protected] 79 points 1 week ago (8 children)

This is the literal, specific scenario 2A was intended to counter. We'll have to see over the next few years if it works as intended.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 week ago (3 children)

The US don't have a few years it will probably not exist at the end of the years if nothing is done

[–] [email protected] 11 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Never underestimate how much damage a dying empire can do when lashing out trying to hold on to power. The world needs to prepare to deal with the US for decades if necessary.