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Re:US Administration announces 34% tariffs on China – 20% on EU by cedws on Thursday April 03, 2025 @10:27AM (#43570191)
That may be true, but I’d argue that’s just plain stupidity. Animals and toddlers exhibit similar behaviour - not understanding that collaboration and sharing can lead to overall better outcomes.

Due to lack of adversity, his theories have never been tested, only reinforced. He thinks he’s been flying the plane his whole life when really it’s been on autopilot.

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Re:US Administration announces 34% tariffs on China – 20% on EU by SlightlyLeftPad on Thursday April 03, 2025 @12:01PM (#43571660)
You’re describing a similar real life version of Kendall Roy but, remarkably, with even less adversity.
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Re:US Administration announces 34% tariffs on China – 20% on EU by ookdatnog on Thursday April 03, 2025 @11:36AM (#43571260)
Stupidity is a necessary but not a sufficient condition for believing in Trump's particular delusions. You can be stupid and not delude yourself into thinking that others must lose for you to win.
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