• freagle
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    10 months ago

    I think in part his point is that enlightened self-interest in Europe would have it align with China, but NATO will whip up the war frenzy just like the Third Reich did and ensure the working class is divided amongst itself in their individual bids to stay on the safe side of the military hegemon.

    • pinguinu [any]
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      10 months ago

      I didn’t the phrase it the way I really meant it. The problem I had was “the interest of voters” part. It’s in both the interests of the proletariat and bourgeoisie to trade with China and Russia, but of course only the latter would be the real winners.