Bro... condemning them is such a low bar and these ass politicians here are not even willing to take that step. It takes almost 0 effort and is very low risk. We have territories that "belong" to the Netherlands close by that are afraid of what's going on with their neighbor and you won't even speak up about it. Weak.
All these assholes would have a different song to sing if China did an overnight kidnapping of taiwans leader or Russia did an overnight kidnapping of Zelensky.
There's a Dutch possession, Bonaire, right off the coast of Venezuela.
It's only industry is tourism. I have to think that the Dutch don't want any military operations going on in that area, and don't want the US to blockade the island.
"Boinaire will be handing over 50 million tourists, that will 'agree' to use some money in the US right before we prosecute and expel them to a random South-American dictatorship. This will cover the cost of managing the island indefinitely."
Guys this is horrible and widely reported here, but pls keep in mind we have a "lame-duck" caretaker government atm before the new ruling coalition forms (it's taking a hell of a long time and is difficult).
This caretaker government was a coalition with the PVV, who are our modern fascist party, and other "normal" conservatives, so it's sad but not surprising.
If you think England out of all the countries in Europe is most like the US, or is really similar in general, you need to learn more about Europe and England
Politicians all over Europe have been utterly limp in reacting to the USA's attack. They're sending a strong message of "you can do anything to anyone, including us, and we'll let you and probably praise you."
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coyootje@lemmy.world · 58 pts · 207d
Bro... condemning them is such a low bar and these ass politicians here are not even willing to take that step. It takes almost 0 effort and is very low risk. We have territories that "belong" to the Netherlands close by that are afraid of what's going on with their neighbor and you won't even speak up about it. Weak.
Pyr_Pressure@lemmy.ca · 27 pts · 207d
All these assholes would have a different song to sing if China did an overnight kidnapping of taiwans leader or Russia did an overnight kidnapping of Zelensky.
knowone@slrpnk.net · 9 pts · 207d
Or a kidnapping of Netanyahu
DagwoodIII@piefed.social · 23 pts · 207d
There's a Dutch possession, Bonaire, right off the coast of Venezuela.
It's only industry is tourism. I have to think that the Dutch don't want any military operations going on in that area, and don't want the US to blockade the island.
random_character_a@lemmy.world · 7 pts · 207d
"Boinaire will be handing over 50 million tourists, that will 'agree' to use some money in the US right before we prosecute and expel them to a random South-American dictatorship. This will cover the cost of managing the island indefinitely."
RecursiveParadox@lemmy.world · 19 pts · 207d
Guys this is horrible and widely reported here, but pls keep in mind we have a "lame-duck" caretaker government atm before the new ruling coalition forms (it's taking a hell of a long time and is difficult).
This caretaker government was a coalition with the PVV, who are our modern fascist party, and other "normal" conservatives, so it's sad but not surprising.
ieatpwns@lemmy.world · 13 pts · 207d
Politicians want us to choose them to make the hard decisions. But pussy out when they need to make hard decisions
kubok@fedia.io · 10 pts · 207d
The Dutch govenment is a fucking disgrace. I am ashamed to be Dutch.
Kyrgizion@lemmy.world · 6 pts · 207d
Don't forget Rutte called Trump daddy. Cockroaches.
rayyy@piefed.social · 6 pts · 207d
The Dutch are already fearful of further upsetting the demented old mobster. All it takes is some dance moves and he sends a strike force in.
bdonvr@thelemmy.club · 3 pts · 207d
When we take Greenland they'll get around to condemning. Nothing more.
pet1t@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 207d
the US of Europe strikes again!
FerretyFever0@fedia.io · 7 pts · 207d
Silly goose, that's England! Shockingly similar. Makes sense, a decent chunk of us are English.
knowone@slrpnk.net · 1 pts · 207d
If you think England out of all the countries in Europe is most like the US, or is really similar in general, you need to learn more about Europe and England
FerretyFever0@fedia.io · 2 pts · 206d
Enlighten me, what countries do you think are more similar, and why?
ms_lane@lemmy.world · 6 pts · 207d
Damn those... Bicycle highways, just one more lane!
pet1t@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 207d
stupid, sexy bicycle lanes
floofloof@lemmy.ca · 3 pts · 207d
Politicians all over Europe have been utterly limp in reacting to the USA's attack. They're sending a strong message of "you can do anything to anyone, including us, and we'll let you and probably praise you."