Greenland and Denmark on Wednesday said they “agreed to disagree” with US diplomats after a “frank, constructive” discussion at the White House on US President Donald Trump’s desire to acquire the autonomous territory.

  • Peppycito@sh.itjust.works
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    13 days ago

    The “flood the zone with shit” strategy requires constant distraction. Distraction is the whole point.

    • Hyperrealism@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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      13 days ago

      The problem of course, is that although it may work on the public, it doesn’t work on businesses and other governments.

      So before long you’re seen as unreliable, business avoids investing in your country, your allies abandon you, and your economy ends up in the toilet.