• eldavi@lemmy.ml
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    3 months ago

    I wonder if the British of the early 19th century predicted that this is how it would turn out when they decided not to press their advantage after the war of 1812 in favor of detente w the young United States

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      3 months ago

      I think if they could have seen into the future they would have noted that their descendents are all rich, and that the anglo empire has continued into the 21st century, although with its capital in a different place, and said “carry on”

  • NotJohnSmith@feddit.uk
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    3 months ago

    As I saw this happen I thought that this would be the take but in reality, what’s he going to do? Just stand there and not help pick them up for him?

    My take is he’s just helping the elderly as Trump won’t have the mobility to bend down and get them.