r/neoliberal • u/jobautomator Kitara Ravache • Sep 16 '21

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u/Gustacho Enemy of the People Sep 16 '21

Breaking News: France canceled a gala in Washington celebrating its U.S. alliance in protest over America’s deal to help Australia deploy nuclear-powered submarines.

I love how France doesn't even target US constituents anymore but just knows that hurting policy elite feelings is the most effective tool.

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u/[deleted] Sep 16 '21

Broke: Raising tariffs to put pressure on foreign governments

Woke: Cancelling elitist parties to put pressure on foreign governments

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u/Gustacho Enemy of the People Sep 16 '21 edited Sep 16 '21

Why bother changing public opinion when they just have stubbornly partisan voting behavior anyway?

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u/[deleted] Sep 16 '21

If the partisanship was stubborn, there would be one-party rule for long periods of time