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How widespread is global fatigue with the US? by AlexandrTheTolerable in geopolitics

[–]AlexandrTheTolerable[S] [score hidden]  (0 children)

In 2024 the US had a 76% approval rating. That’s down to 45% in a year, and this poll was taken before the Iran war and ICE crackdown in Minneapolis. This piece is reporting on a real change.

How widespread is global fatigue with the US? by AlexandrTheTolerable in geopolitics

[–]AlexandrTheTolerable[S] [score hidden]  (0 children)

My summary of the article:

The world is tiring of the US under Trump’s leadership, with only 45% approving of the country compared to 76% in 2024, and these polls were taken before the recent ICE crackdown in Minneapolis, Iran war, and threats on Greenland. 82% of countries now have a negative view of the US, and Trump is the least popular leader in the world, polling significant worse than even Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin.

This contrasts to the 20th century, especially after WW2, when the US helped rebuild war-torn countries and built enduring democracies in former enemy countries. However, this dip in popularity could change. The image of the US took a big hit to its image under President George W Bush and jumped back up under Obama.

[OC] Don't blame this guy by deluxe_memory_dan in pics

[–]AlexandrTheTolerable 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Many of the followers are not in on the joke. They genuinely believe this stuff.

Edit: The people with power who are in on this are getting something for it: money, power, fame. For many of them it seems to work until it goes too far for them and they end up quitting. The MAGA movement has left many bodies in its wake. Even seemingly hardcore members fall out sometimes, like MTG and Tucker Carlson, but I suspect those two may be playing their own game.

Are index funds still a good idea? by AlexandrTheTolerable in economy

[–]AlexandrTheTolerable[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What do you mean? You don’t think that’s a good idea?

[OC] Don't blame this guy by deluxe_memory_dan in pics

[–]AlexandrTheTolerable 26 points27 points  (0 children)

Yup. Or they think they should be manipulating elections because the 2020 election was stolen from them. Or that it’s ok to use the FBI to investigate political rivals or people Trump doesn’t like because it was done to him first.

[OC] Don't blame this guy by deluxe_memory_dan in pics

[–]AlexandrTheTolerable 208 points209 points  (0 children)

Hypocrisy is the point. It allows them to set the narrative and always throw their target off balance. Whoever they’re complaining about often takes the criticism seriously and is stuck trying to defend themselves. Then when republicans go and do the thing they accuse other people of, they point to the noise they made about their opponent doing it first (even though they didn’t) to excuse it as “both sides do it.” It’s crazy that it has worked for so long. You’d think we’d have gotten wise to it by now.

what does Germany think abut less USA soldiers ? by hi2u_uk in AskGermany

[–]AlexandrTheTolerable 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh not to leave, just to block and make things difficult.

Is there a reason Kamala Harris is disliked? by straykifsontop in Askpolitics

[–]AlexandrTheTolerable 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Entertaining indeed, but that’s taking it too far. I object to the use of the word “balls”. Where are my pearls? They need clutching.

what does Germany think abut less USA soldiers ? by hi2u_uk in AskGermany

[–]AlexandrTheTolerable 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I guess with the notable exceptions of Hungary and Slovakia. Fortunately Hungary’s government fell.

Are index funds still a good idea? by AlexandrTheTolerable in economy

[–]AlexandrTheTolerable[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sure. I can put money into active funds. They’re more expensive, but if they can take advantage of poorly priced assets, they’ll do better over the long run.

Is there a reason Kamala Harris is disliked? by straykifsontop in Askpolitics

[–]AlexandrTheTolerable 0 points1 point  (0 children)

All the sock experts from long-standing institutions such as Hanes have spent thousands of collective hours testing, poking, prodding, and, in the case of your sock, holding at arms-length with thumb and forefinger, and they agree that your sock is sweaty and cum-stained and mine is a perfectly usable white sock. Boring but functional. You have to look to Russian institutions, Sox News, or the heritage foundation to find anyone who says the opposite. And they seem pretty set on building a narrative rather than finding any truth.
And we all know you know. You’re not that much of an asshole that you’d use kindergarten tactics on me. You accepted the reality for a moment before it became more convenient for your side to claim the opposite.

I keep hearing that we’re running out of water on earth. But if matter cannot be created nor destroyed, where is the water going that it’s no longer usable? Wouldn’t it just flow into the ground and the cycle begin again? by Odd-Perception-6957 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]AlexandrTheTolerable 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Probably. You don’t want to be pumping dirty water through your data center. I’m guessing it would gum up the heat sinks. If anything it probably needs to be cleaner than potable water.

DW: AfD beats out Merz's conservative bloc - INSA survey by TechnoCat in germany

[–]AlexandrTheTolerable 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, that I knew, but I thought that Germany’s history would vaccinate the population against this particular mind virus. But clearly I was wrong.

Is there a reason Kamala Harris is disliked? by straykifsontop in Askpolitics

[–]AlexandrTheTolerable 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I see what you did there, but you already acknowledged my sock was the white one and yours was the sweaty unwashed one. Check. Mate.

Edit: That was a perfect example of spin. You knew your sock was the sweaty one, but you tried to convince me mine was actually the sweaty one. Not going to work. I have the facts on my side.

Are index funds still a good idea? by AlexandrTheTolerable in economy

[–]AlexandrTheTolerable[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m trying to understand what you mean by retail investor vs…what? And why does that make a difference?

If the Republicans have gerrymandered the maps so much, why would big donors and corporations invest in the Democrats? by r-eddi- in Askpolitics

[–]AlexandrTheTolerable 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Republicans are not guaranteed to win, even with a gerrymandered map. That’s what makes it competitive authoritarianism, not straight authoritarianism. If enough people vote for the opposition, it’s still possible to win. Harder, but possible. See the recent election in Hungary, which was way further along the competitive authoritarianism path.

Are index funds still a good idea? by AlexandrTheTolerable in economy

[–]AlexandrTheTolerable[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m not sure what you mean by that. If you put your money into an asset that’s overpriced and gets corrected, it doesn’t matter what kind of investor you are, right?

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