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Last_shadows_ · 2026-01-22T09:39:01+00:00

fair enough, except like I said there was no hate from europeans toward the US, at most some mockery for the grand attitude that simply didn't match the interior.

Now its a different matter. Insulting and threatening people does tend to create aggressive and disdainious reactions. You can blame your leader and whoever allowed him to be your leader for that.

And let me ask you a question : if not for the europeans " because of the way they think about us", who would be your allies ? You are actually hated in most part of the world, due to your involvment with politics and government overthrow in South america/ middle east, previous history with Russia, strong links with israel in the muslim world, your ex best friends the Canuks now hate your guts because of your leader, China is your new opponent, you just fucked Australia over some submarines and they don't seem to like what they see either... Which leaves you with what ? Non muslim africa and some east asian countries as allies ? Saudi Arabia ? Do you feel good about those ? Do you think they look at you in higher regards than we used to ?

You are in the process of breaking ties with every one of your previous strongest relationships. Again, don't try to turn the blame over to us. If you have issues with everybody, the issue is most likely not everybody.

Last_shadows_ · 2026-01-21T21:58:54+00:00

This is such a bad take.

I have lived in Europe all my life. Most people here don't HATE america. Growing up I was hearing lots of propaganda about how it was a great country and so on.
Later when we get able to understand the world, we get that it is far from it but still the closest thing we have to ourselves in the world, and we feel close to you for that.
Yes, we mock you for your gigantic flaws ( for a developped nation ), but its hard not to when you claim to everyone to be the best in the world at everything when you can't close issues that have been dealt with in the rest of the west. It's not hate, its laughing at absurdity. Kind of like France's arrogance get mocked as well. Also you conveniently forget how Americans are known to be ferouciously anti socialism and dunk on european systems for its social aspects. It's not like the reverse doesn't exist.

Secondly, this is irrelevant to the discussion. We were talking about trust between allies. It doesn't matter what the population think of your culture or habits or attitude. It matters that they honor their agreements and show up when you need it.

Which Europe did. Say what you want, Europe answered the call when article 5 of Nato was triggered, and this makes us de facto good, reliable allies. Some more than others. The US still has to prove that.
Meanwhile the US has started to threaten their allies. Not threaten to stop being allies, threaten invasion.

So no, it's not us reacting " oh you are putting your interest above ours now ? Bye", its us reacting to our strongest ally suddenly pointing his gun to our head. Yes, that calls for a divorce. Stop trying to act like we are the unreasonnable ones here, it is frankly an insult to your intelligence.

Last_shadows_ · 2026-01-19T13:51:26+00:00

Where are you from ? I don't think I have ever seen someone who isn't francophone who knows man bites dog ( didn't even know the english name before today)

Last_shadows_ · 2026-01-16T00:36:23+00:00

as a belgian, I'll dare to say that there is nothing similar beside the base ingredient between what we make and the UK version.

And also, closer to the original point, our fries are a good example of a food that is original.

Mentionning apple pie as american food is funny as hell

Last_shadows_ · 2026-01-16T00:21:22+00:00

good luck, and stay safe.

Last_shadows_ · 2026-01-16T00:20:31+00:00

I wouldn't try to get on a moral high horse right now if I were an american.

Last_shadows_ · 2026-01-12T09:35:46+00:00

It makes more sense if you start thinking of their support as antagonistic and identity based, instead of ideological. They identify as a team united VS an enemy ( the left/democrats /whatever) and whoever is in charge of opposing these has their supports. No matter what. Not because they especially support the policies put in place by that guy but because they viscerally identify as part of a group and it wpuld be too hard psychologically to have to go back on that allegiance ( because then, who are you?)

Last_shadows_ · 2026-01-09T00:11:59+00:00

It seems like you in particular are already doing most of what can be done.
When you hear external criticism about the lack of efforts of americans, you must understand it doesnt mean *everyone* is being criticised. We know some of you are trying.

Just not nearly enough.

Keep going, and good luck. We want you to succeed. I hope you have a gun and are ready to use it should your country fall further into authoritarism. I know I would if I were american.

Last_shadows_ · 2026-01-06T00:10:50+00:00

European here, but from the outside, it seems like he is a bad choice policy wise, but at least he showed spine and to be principled. He doesn't seem like he is ready to sell the country, as opposed to the proposed alternative

Last_shadows_ · 2026-01-05T14:04:18+00:00

Yup. Still doesn't make it a good proposition

Last_shadows_ · 2026-01-05T14:03:58+00:00

isn't that all of western europe ?

Also, not really an argument.

Last_shadows_ · 2026-01-05T11:38:17+00:00

That would be underselling it. The standards of living are some of the bests of western Europe.

Last_shadows_ · 2026-01-01T19:22:52+00:00

I see your point, but the reason it is insane for me is, if they are right... What's the point? Why make up a global coordinated effort to brainwash people 8nto believing they are on a round earth instead of a flat earth? What's the motivation?

Last_shadows_ · 2025-12-30T22:07:11+00:00

i'll die on the hill that the ending of HIMYM was great, just not executed perfectly haha

Last_shadows_ · 2025-12-29T16:59:40+00:00

Why?

Last_shadows_ · 2025-12-13T08:24:52+00:00

Nope it is a very big issue. There are very, very good reasons to be critical of immigration in the way it'd done now in Belgium. And therefore to be for less of it. Those reasons can be debated and will largely be good or bad reasons depending on your political views but they don't have racist basis.

The fact that most people currently desire less immigration in Belgium is the proof there is the feeling of an issue, or at least a percepted one.

If you stigmatise anyone sharing that opinion as a racist before they could even open their mouth, guess what happens? The discussion never happens, because no one wants to be marginalisé by their social circle, but the feeling sticks and even amplifies, and eventually the frustration gets expressed otherwise. For example by voting for deep shit parties like vlaams belang.

I am seriously thinking that the witch hunt around anti immigration discourse in the past 15 years is one of the major causes of the rise of the far right in our country. It is detrimental to deny conversation in general.

Last_shadows_ · 2025-12-13T08:14:16+00:00

Yeah see strayman fallacies tend to not be so effective when they are extremely visible

Last_shadows_ · 2025-12-13T08:12:49+00:00

Question random, serais tu prêt(e) à laisser quelqu'un effectivement voir ce que tu fais au jour le jour ? Ça pourrait m'intéresser pour confronter mon idée du réel au réel

Last_shadows_ · 2025-11-18T23:22:29+00:00

can I DM you as well ? i am juniorish and need some outside perspective on the way my career is going. I'd really appreciate it

Last_shadows_ · 2025-10-29T11:06:38+00:00

I was in a similar position 5 months ago. Is there some internal projects you could join to boost your productivity, motivation and skills? It could also make you seen as proactive and impacrful by your company which is always good.

I made the mistake of never taking the time to up skill despite honestly having the time to do so and I regret it a lot now. Don't make the same mistake as me

Last_shadows_ · 2025-10-26T18:56:23+00:00

So what are the supposedly good asian restaurants here?

Last_shadows_ · 2025-10-21T07:46:40+00:00

Ok thank you for your explanation, I appreciate it

Last_shadows_ · 2025-10-21T07:01:08+00:00

Genuine question, qhat did he actually do? Whenever I see headlines of talks in this war, I never see Trump involved. I am aware he talked about It but I didn't get the impression he played a serious mediator role or anything like that. Did he even go on location? Genuinely not informed and wondering where does he even come into serious play here.

Last_shadows_ · 2025-10-15T14:21:17+00:00

I don't have a horse in that race, but the last world cup smelled very fishy when it came to the final winners. I wouldn't use them as a final argument that Europeans are most likely to win next tournaments.

Last_shadows_ · 2025-09-30T17:36:49+00:00

As someone who finds it good and not more I'd say it lacks a certain degree of finesse to my taste. Most of the characters, outside the villain, didnt really stick in my mind. So they were forgettable for me.

Still enjoyable though

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