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#1

Off the Record / Re: What does a TRUMP presiden...

Last post by Jacob - Today at 02:24:32 PM

Yes, I think there is a lot more to it than emotional needs of one special person.  Society that elects Trump to be a president, especially in 2024, has to already start off very unwell.  I think it was very damning that political analysts judged, probably correctly, that the "threat to democracy" message doesn't sell.  It indicates some kind of basic bankruptcy on a social level.

Yeah fair enough. IMO both things are true at the same time (and other things are true besides).

It is absolutely an indication of "some kind of basic basic bankruptcy on a social level" as you say. At the same time, the way Trump's perversity and personal failings are directly impacting day-tooday world political events is darkly comical all on its own.

#2

Off the Record / Re: US - Greenland Crisis Thre...

Last post by Zanza - Today at 02:24:19 PM

Who would have thought that Obama winning that prize and making a few jokes would eventually cause the destruction of NATO and the end of Pax Americana. Truly the Vienna art school rejection of our times.

#3

Gaming HQ / Re: Victoria 3

Last post by Zanza - Today at 02:20:02 PM

I played games with Spain, Brazil, and Prussia recently.

With Spain I could conquer the Spanish colonial empire with little opposition. Had to fight the US once over Mexico, but that was it.

With Brazil I also took over most of South America. And with Prussia, I accidentally created Super-Germany and then the Holy Roman Empire.

In all games, I reached a point after some decades where there was little to build as my private sector created such gigantic investment pools.

I guess I should try a mod like the above to see if it reduces the snowball effect.

#4

Off the Record / Re: It Was Nice Knowing You Al...

Last post by Baron von Schtinkenbutt - Today at 02:00:10 PM

I thought only scorpions would survive.

Cockroaches, scorpions, mole rats, and secret US government genetic engineering experiments will survive.

#5

Off the Record / Re: What does a TRUMP presiden...

Last post by The Brain - Today at 01:57:40 PM

Yeah, the US isn't a hereditary empire where you're just unlucky to get a destructive imbecile. The US elected Trump. Twice. Trump isn't the problem.

#6

Off the Record / Re: What does a TRUMP presiden...

Last post by DGuller - Today at 01:50:40 PM

Also... it is tragicomical beyond measure that the post-War order and the West as a geopolitical entity is coming crashing down because the world is unable to satisfy the emotional needs of the "very special boy" that is Donald Trump.

... who was voted for by tens of millions. As bad as he is, keep in mind that there was a huge chunk of people who looked at him and said, "Yeah, give me a couple more years of that!"

Yes, I think there is a lot more to it than emotional needs of one special person.  Society that elects Trump to be a president, especially in 2024, has to already start off very unwell.  I think it was very damning that political analysts judged, probably correctly, that the "threat to democracy" message doesn't sell.  It indicates some kind of basic bankruptcy on a social level.

#7

Off the Record / Re: It Was Nice Knowing You Al...

Last post by Valmy - Today at 01:43:32 PM

Oh, banks and other cockroaches will survive.

Yeah well they can send collection agencies after my irradiated corpse.

#8

Off the Record / Re: It Was Nice Knowing You Al...

Last post by Legbiter - Today at 01:36:49 PM

Oh, banks and other cockroaches will survive.

Max 3 years until you have to pay VAT on your cod purchase.

#9

Off the Record / Re: It Was Nice Knowing You Al...

Last post by Duque de Bragança - Today at 01:31:20 PM

I thought only scorpions would survive.

#10

Off the Record / Re: It Was Nice Knowing You Al...

Last post by Norgy - Today at 01:30:25 PM

Oh, banks and other cockroaches will survive.