this post was submitted on 08 Nov 2023
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Probably should've grown some fruits and vegetables in that garden unless you've somehow learned how to eat your own bullcrap.

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[–] AssortedBiscuits@hexbear.net 40 points 2 years ago (1 children)

The occidental barbarian journeys from the northwestern wastelands to the Central Plains and pays tribute in hopes of currying favor from the Son of Heaven.

[–] iridaniotter@hexbear.net 16 points 2 years ago

real 夷 moment. president xi, bring back the kowtow xi-god-emperor

[–] Frank@hexbear.net 29 points 2 years ago (2 children)

"Europe takes China very, very seriously," he said. "We also expect to be considered not through the lens of our relationship with others, but in ourselves."

"Uhh, actually you can't judge people by the company they keep!"

The 27-member bloc has long complained it does not receive adequate attention from Beijing, particularly compared to the United States, and that China does not sufficiently recognize the EU's agency in geopolitical affairs.

Wow maybe they should assert some kind of agency if htey want to stop being treated as subservient vassals of washington.

[–] space_comrade@hexbear.net 12 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Wow maybe they should assert some kind of agency if htey want to stop being treated as subservient vassals of washington.

I'd be fine with the EU being subservient vassals of China. The EU is too stupid to deserve true sovereignty.

[–] refolde@hexbear.net 7 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Maybe once Europe gets taught how to behave like civilized societies, then they can a little sovereignty, as a treat.

[–] Frank@hexbear.net 2 points 2 years ago

And now it's starting to come around that their pet proxy army may have bitten then hand that feeds and destroyed Nordstream? Woopsie!

[–] RyanGosling@hexbear.net 10 points 2 years ago

Lol are they really trying to pull an Eric Cartman on the world stage?

[–] emizeko@hexbear.net 21 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

Wang Yi should ask Borell who he thinks blew up NordStream 2

[–] SexUnderSocialism@hexbear.net 10 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

"Since the war in Ukraine, Europe has become a geopolitical power," Borrell said.

A funny-clown-hammer in its natural garden habitat.