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Trump wants denuclearization talks with Russia and China, hopes for defense spending cuts (apnews.com)

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[–] BrainInABox@lemmy.ml 19 points 1 week ago (1 children)

An American does something bad I'm America in an American way:

Liberals: "this is the fault of foreigners!"

[–] __nobodynowhere@sh.itjust.works -2 points 1 week ago (2 children)

Trump is but a figurehead.

[–] BrainInABox@lemmy.ml 15 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Yeah, for an American fascist movement

[–] dx1@lemmy.ml 5 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago)

I'd say, of the ruling class. Said fascist movement being basically a stage production of their creation. Said neutered opposition (Democrats) likewise being a stage production of their creation.

People often disagree with this framing, but honestly, spend a few years comparing viewing events through this lens vs through the D vs R lens. Things will make a lot more sense.