I think Rutte thinks this. But appeasing an autocrat will only make things worse. Plus what he's doing is pretty insulting to the NATO members that quite rightly have refused to join this war.
I get your point, there are many elections where people vote for the lesser evil. But voting for Trump two times, in my view, wasn't voting for the lesser evil.
Ok. The trade bazooka is something else entirely. Look it up and learn something. I said sell some US bonds AND use the trade bazooka. Since you're only after a fight I'm not going to indulge you any further. Have a nice day.
You start your comment by insinuating you hold all knowledge but that it’s a waste of time explaining things to a dumb fuck like me. Just so you know, that’s not a great way of engaging with someone.
How about showing some strenght and just completely scrap it instead of freezing it. Let's dump some US debt and use the trade bazooka while we are at it. We need to show the power we have.
He has the best sphincters, they are so good he replaced his mouth with one.
I think Rutte thinks this. But appeasing an autocrat will only make things worse. Plus what he's doing is pretty insulting to the NATO members that quite rightly have refused to join this war.
The US admin obviously knows this. It's just gaslighting/bullying/distraction, as it is with almost everything they say.
As you say, it's a decision (a choice). That's all I'm saying as well.
For most people not voting is a choice. It's accepting whoever wins.
I get your point, there are many elections where people vote for the lesser evil. But voting for Trump two times, in my view, wasn't voting for the lesser evil.
Aren't these the same? The rulers are elected by the people.
What are US values? Imperialism, corruption, racism, intimidation, doing whatever you want if you have enough power...?
Ok. The trade bazooka is something else entirely. Look it up and learn something. I said sell some US bonds AND use the trade bazooka. Since you're only after a fight I'm not going to indulge you any further. Have a nice day.
I said some US debt. Some is not all. I can see you're not acting in good faith here.
You start your comment by insinuating you hold all knowledge but that it’s a waste of time explaining things to a dumb fuck like me. Just so you know, that’s not a great way of engaging with someone.
I’m not saying dump all US bonds. I’m saying send a signal. It’s been done before, with some success (https://edition.cnn.com/2025/04/11/business/bond-market-trump-treasury-yield-rates). I agree it’s not a perfect solution to the problem, but showing strength is the only thing a bully understands.
It's not just some social media post. It's repeated threats to annex a part of europe.
How about showing some strenght and just completely scrap it instead of freezing it. Let's dump some US debt and use the trade bazooka while we are at it. We need to show the power we have.
Let's start dumping US debt.
Fear, money, indifference,... Take your pick.
Nixon resigned to avoid impeachment.
Yes, but only if it is not marketed to us.
Nazis gonna nazi.
They are using a law? Wow, I bet republicans are very impressed.