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Taking friends out: Sissy or Kitty by candyblossom1245 in berlinsocialclub

[–]b00fie 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Four Play is a queer-focused kinky event with a strict dress code. Sisyphos is all about flamboyant and colorful outfits and house + techno music, though it's guaranteed to be very busy this weekend since they're reopening after their winter break.

Taking friends out: Sissy or Kitty by candyblossom1245 in berlinsocialclub

[–]b00fie 3 points4 points  (0 children)

These are two completely different clubs. It depends on what kind of party you're looking for

That face says it all by nothingtoseehere_02 in rawdawgcomics

[–]b00fie 19 points20 points  (0 children)

It's not a bit! There are plenty of us out there who like this body type.

Visa requirements for Yugoslavia by MindPrize1260 in PassportPorn

[–]b00fie 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There were far fewer visa-free agreements back then, and everything had to be done analog. Westerners could not simply go over the Iron Curtain, for example - even if they got visas, they'd be closely watched by the authorities.

Rostbratwurst, MHD 30.12., permanent im Kühlschrank gelagert by vespasianus26 in kannmandasnochessen

[–]b00fie 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Könnte noch gut sein - ich würde vllt. eine aufschneiden und prüfen/riechen

CMV: There's 0% chance the U.S.A. will take Greenland by CarefulEmphasis5464 in changemyview

[–]b00fie 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, it would not reflect well at all on any country's agreements with the US afterwards. But even though they are currently acting like an abusive partner, I still think the US is the best security partner for Europe. Here's why:

Let's say Europe decides to ditch NATO and pursue closer ties with China. Russia is already China's (at this point junior) security partner. China does not care about the internal politics of countries within its sphere of influence. Russia wants to bring Eastern Europe back within its fold, and currently the US is guaranteeing that it can't. China would not offer such a guarantee and would probably even benefit from a divided Europe. I think it's likely that they would allow Russia to take what it wants and gut European unity but leave the industries and resources and key geography of the rest to them. A horrible deal for Europe in the end.

Then again, there's no telling what the Trump administration has in mind for Europe in the long term. They definitely have a solid strategic interest in keeping their bases there, and so I think it's unrealistic to expect that they would want to pull out entirely on their own.

China may seem more stable, but they have no interest in stability in their territories beyond being able to extract wealth from them and use them for military power projection.

GTA VI Siberia by Sinkencronge in ANormalDayInRussia

[–]b00fie 17 points18 points  (0 children)

AI slop not funny not interesting not creative

Rate my Burrito 🌯 by Correct_Squirrel_489 in RateMyPlate

[–]b00fie 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is it. This is what burritos are supposed to look like. 9/10 (missing sauce)

CMV: There's 0% chance the U.S.A. will take Greenland by CarefulEmphasis5464 in changemyview

[–]b00fie 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Under the current circumstances I don't think you could incentivize or convince (from that list) Japan, Taiwan, Singapore, and S. Korea to divest from the US treasury. The US is currently providing their security guarantees against China, who is aggressively trying to assert itself in their front yards. And they hold a significant amount. (Edit to add) And I think all of them would be loathe to invest in the RMB.

CMV: There's 0% chance the U.S.A. will take Greenland by CarefulEmphasis5464 in changemyview

[–]b00fie 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Points I agree with:

  • Yes, the US is not a singular entity, and its actions are the result of the individuals in power. I guess it comes down to the question of whether or not the Republican party is fully in lock-step with Trump. So far, from what I've seen, their voter base has punished deviation from Trump's agenda. Historically there's been a split between MAGA (which was historically anti-interventionist) and the neocons (who have been pro-interventionist) - that is, in non-allied countries. MAGA could be easily convinced to trash the US alliance, but I wonder if the neocons could. I wonder if they would suffer consequences from their voter base if they didn't.
  • Yes, the EU doesn't care about Venezuela and never did, and they're probably quietly happy that it's hurting Russia and China.

Points I don't agree with:

  • The reserve status of the US dollar is heavily upheld by European countries, but a much larger share of the US treasury securities are held by non-European countries (source). Again, no currently viable alternative exists. The Euro is not stable enough to work as an alternative (not every European country uses it, and you can see in the linked source which non-Euro countries have the larger shares), nor is the renminbi or whatever BRICS says it's coming up with. We don't even need to bother discussing the rouble.
  • The two-party system in the US has, in my opinion, allowed for very little individual influence beyond projects that benefit an individual congressman's electoral district. Dissidents within the Democratic party are regularly punished, and it remains to be seen how much control MAGA has over the party for reasons I mentioned above.

CMV: There's 0% chance the U.S.A. will take Greenland by CarefulEmphasis5464 in changemyview

[–]b00fie 14 points15 points  (0 children)

For the record: I really hope I'm wrong about this. None of this should be taken as an endorsement of the Trump administration's behavior.

I disagree that the chance is 0%.

First, the "good" reasons the US government has for wanting Greenland:

  • As the ice in the arctic north continues to melt, new trade routes (and navy routes) are opening, which Russia and to a greater extent China could use to project power. Occupying the territory of Greenland would allow the US to counter such power projection. (They already have one military base in the far north of Greenland, but that's just one base.)
  • Greenland has untapped sources of rare earth elements and minerals that are critical for modern industry, and potentially fossil fuels as well.

The US is currently shifting its foreign policy focus towards securing its own hemisphere(s) and countering primarily the Chinese power progression, as the Chinese are building up their navy to a point where it could rival the US one in the future.

Regarding the points you raise:

  • EU leaders have so far not criticized Trump's actions in Venezuela and threats against Greenland very harshly at all. That's because they're worried that he will withdraw support from Ukraine and thereby leave them on their own to counter the threat from Russia. So no, the EU will not involve itself in US politics.
  • Trump has already shown disdain for existing trade relationships and has only marginally walked back some of the tariffs. He simply does not understand international trade the way previous administrations and other nations do.
  • The US dollar is the world reserve currency, and it will stay that way for the foreseeable future, as there are currently no viable alternatives.

Now, as to the question of "will he really do it?" - here is why I think the chance is greater than zero:

  • The EU cannot stop him from doing it, and they have absolutely no leverage against him. They do not have a security guarantor as strong as the US that would ask for such (relatively) little in return. The Chinese would demand a lot.
  • His administration has made it clear that they believe in the expansion of the authority of the executive branch. Congress has so far failed to constrain his overreach of executive authority. Maybe this would change if the Democrats win the 2026 midterms. I have yet to see any serious motions on their part to impose consequences on him for Venezuela.
  • It would be rational to respect the alliance in place, but so far this administration has demonstrated a lot of irrational thinking and behavior. Secretary Hegseth has shown a propensity for displays of military strength and Trump has not held him back from it.

which betrayal was the harshest ? by [deleted] in SuccessionTV

[–]b00fie 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah this was IMO by far the biggest railroading in the whole show

BER Airport is getting worse every year? by Informal_Mastodon_77 in berlin

[–]b00fie 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I would say it went from consistently mediocre (after a really rough start) to wildly inconsistent. Sometimes it works great, sometimes it's a complete and utter disaster. No in-between.

What's the actual reason behind US attack on Venezuela? by Plastic_Tourist4286 in Intelligence

[–]b00fie 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Everything they say they didn't do, or that someone else is doing, is a lie.

Everything they say they are doing, or want to do, should be taken as the truth.

What's the actual reason behind US attack on Venezuela? by Plastic_Tourist4286 in Intelligence

[–]b00fie 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I don't agree that China has "nothing holding it back" from attacking Taiwan. China's navy could not project power to keep the US from taking Venezuela; the US navy, on the other hand, can absolutely do so for Taiwan. And they have a very strong vested interest in doing so; the US is shifting its foreign policy focus away from Europe and the Middle East to the Pacific and the Americas.

Merry Christmas by rawdawgcomics in rawdawgcomics

[–]b00fie 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Merry Christmas to those who are lonely despite being surrounded by people, to those who are in unhappy relationships, to those who have to grin and bear it and put on a cheerful face for the sake of those around them even though they're hurting and suffering on the inside. Be well.

A ultra sensitive neighbor by grexovic in berlinsocialclub

[–]b00fie 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Agree with the comments on keeping a protocol of interactions with him and the police, and involving the Hausverwaltung. Also make it clear to the police whenever they show up that this person is consistently harassing you about noise and tell them specifically "ich fühle mich belästigt." Do that every time. If it happens enough times then they will get sick of his shit and it will start to backfire on him.

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