There's no such thing as a conservative intellectual — only apologists for right-wing power - eviltoast

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

  • SCB@lemmy.world
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    1 year 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.

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      1 year ago

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

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        1 year 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.