What is even happening right now. I thought we were Russian friends because our president was a Russian asset. Now aren’t. What about in a week? Obviously NATO good, Russia bad, I’m just super confused even still.

[–] Blue_Morpho@lemmy.world 42 points 3 days ago (2 children)

It wasn't Trump who said it, it was a soon to be replaced General.

[–] Remember_the_tooth@lemmy.world 11 points 3 days ago

"What were their names?!"

"General Soon-dead and Colonel Gun-abided...OH MY GOD!"

https://archive.org/details/ThumbWars1999

[–] millie@slrpnk.net 8 points 3 days ago

I mean, presumably that depends on how soon Trump has another stroke.

[–] tazeycrazy@feddit.uk 16 points 3 days ago

I assume the massive military system that is the DOD/DOW has more than one person talking at a time.

[–] derek 3 points 3 days ago (1 children)

The despots wouldn't admit it but they only have power so long as they remain useful puppets for Oligarchs. Military industry is big business and the monied interests couldn't care less about national politics or allegiance.

Oceania has always been at war with Eurasia.

[–] Fetus@lemmy.world 3 points 3 days ago

*Eastasia.