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Re:Germany tries to stop U.S. from luring away firm seeking ... by luckylion on Sunday March 15, 2020 @01:28PM (#22584871)
> Why are we doing this, especially to our allies?

Kissinger answered that pretty succinctly: America has no permanent friends or enemies, only interests.

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Re:Germany tries to stop U.S. from luring away firm seeking ... by dang on Sunday March 15, 2020 @04:42PM (#22586583)
Kissinger was referring to a famous line of Palmerston, who of course was speaking of the UK. The statement doesn't apply to one country.

(Edit: that might have been clearer with one more word: The statement doesn't apply to just one country.)

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Re:Germany tries to stop U.S. from luring away firm seeking ... by luckylion on Sunday March 15, 2020 @04:54PM (#22586676)
Of course it does, but it's still not understood by all.
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Re:Germany tries to stop U.S. from luring away firm seeking ... by dang on Sunday March 15, 2020 @05:33PM (#22586975)
I don't think I understand your comment, but in case my meaning wasn't clear: bringing up that quote in this context and acting like it applies to one nation more than others is flamebait. Nothing good can come of that.
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