Commentary: Longtime former Republican on Patrick Deneen and the demise of the conservative intellectual

  • @SCB
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    -32 years ago

    I’m well aware of this process and support it. Countries are welcome to make any deals they’d like. They’re presumably intelligent, independent entities making decisions in their own best interest.

    • @TokenBoomer
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      62 years ago

      So you’re in favor of BRICS and the devaluation of the petrodollar, if those countries choose to do that?

      • @SCB
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        2 years ago

        I recognize their right and potential desire to do it, but I think the likely economic responses and ensuing global downturn isn’t worth the eventual possible payoff for them

        As an example of an actual unpopular opinion I have, I think it’s good that countries sell Nestle their water rights and then buy water back from them, if it results in a large enough economic impact for their nation.

        • @TokenBoomer
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          42 years ago

          Why do you think that opinion is unpopular?

          • @SCB
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            -22 years ago

            It is unpopular in my circles, which includes a lot of “fuck nestle” kind of people

        • @TokenBoomer
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          12 years ago

          Maybe they did the maths and think it’s worth it. The “PetroYuan” sounds weird

          • @SCB
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            -32 years ago

            I am quite confident that the dollar will remain the world currency, likely until we move to a single world currency in the far future.

            • @TokenBoomer
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              42 years ago

              You don’t think Nestle or other corporations ever do wrong? Maybe your friends think they do

              • @SCB
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                -42 years ago

                Everyone does wrong at some point, including all businesses. Corporations aren’t monoliths

                • @TokenBoomer
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                  52 years ago

                  So it’s okay if Nestle exploits an entire community as long as it serves the greater good?

                  • @SCB
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                    -42 years ago

                    Yes?