• skarn@discuss.tchncs.de
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    6 days ago

    What is the stupid “freedom fries” thing and how does it compare to the current situation?

    What I know of “freedom fries” seemed to me an inconsequential little bit of cosmetic chauvinism, while the current status of things is that the US have decided to strongly oppose Europe in both economic and geopolitical terms.

    • gravitas_deficiency@sh.itjust.works
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      6 days ago

      I was simply making commentary on how that was an early example of the nationalist “FUCK YOU! ‘MURRICUH!!!” vibe that’s now been turned up to 11 🫠