“we do not generally just outright demand that partner nations and private entities within those nations give vocal support to a specific political line in exchange for business”
I’ve made it a point to check out more of these “political class” types as they cross my radar. Interviews, backstory, what have you. You get that condescension on both sides. Which makes sense, given that up until somewhat recently both parties were on the same neoliberalism train. Not to say they still aren’t but…
“It still amazes me that we, the people in this damn country, don’t start holding the police to be accountable for their actions.”
“I live in a nigh utopian society. It’s a good thing I’m so distrustful in spite of all the social conditioning to the contrary. Especially now, in a protracted emergency where every day brings a new stressor and my life depends on the few people around me.”
I don’t fully agree. But I mostly do.
I think you’re giving them a little more credit than they deserve by assuming they could consider anything beyond their gated community.
“former ambassador to Belgium”
Agreed, flailing is a good look for them.
Whoa. I hope she can sue the living hell out of them.
Cronies aren’t known for their spine.
You’d have to be convicted of something to be pardoned...
Meanwhile, I’m over here wondering when all the people who were saying we shouldn’t impeach are going to start digging into that big plate of crow.
Given it’s about 50/50 whether or not the universe is deterministic, I’m not sure you can reasonably make that statement.
Sure, but then, what if christianity was just a practical joke that got out of hand too? Or judaism? The jews are famous for their sense of humor. Maybe that’s not a coincidence.
Personally, I’d put more stock in the person telling me to not practice the religion that was forced on me than any of the other people involved.
Keep the title unchanged, of course. Or maybe, New York Undercover: Detroit
People really need to stop abusing their children by sending them to business school.