• humanspiral
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    20 hours ago

    Resources and climate refuge can’t be the major reason. Too long term payoffs.

    Military bases threatening Europe or the us depending on control, is only a big deal when considering policies that raise anger.

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      19 hours ago

      You’re giving too much credit if you think he thought of it. Others want him to get it for them. He’s old and unhealthy, but a useful stooge in the interim.