Perhaps with a threat of economic sanctions because Americans care passionately about their economy. It's better than tempting another world war (supposing there is an up-rise of right wing nationalism). — Wheatley
How should other countries react to the fascist douche being elected? — Benkei
But is president Xi a threat to the EU? If so, who's a bigger threat to the European Union? The United States (under fascist Trump) or China?Trump is less fascist than Xi. — Apollodorus
But is Xi a threat to the EU? — Wheatley
Why even bring China into this? Chinese expansionism is a separate issue. The OP is about Trump America.Which option should the EU go for? A divided world dominated by fascist China or a united world keeping Chinese expansionism under control? — Apollodorus
French president Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Angela Merkel have both expressed their support for a joint European army.Sanction the US or get out of NATO? They rely on NATO for defense. — Manuel
The EU itself, as it currently exists, is extremely anti-democratic, relying on fanatical market bureaucrats. Maybe Trump winning again they'd talk about doing something, and then they'd do nothing. — Manuel
The idea that Trump is not hawkish is, if true, limited to foreign states. I have no doubt he would not heistate to turn his brown-shirts loose on Americans if they threatened his ratings with his sheep. — James Riley
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