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17 sats \ 3 replies \ @optimism 15h \ parent \ on: The military build-up around Venezuela isn't about drugs or oil Politics_And_Law

With the exception of Belgium and France, taxes can still go up.

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100 sats \ 2 replies \ @justin_shocknet OP 15h

Oh yea no doubt Europe is fucked no matter what, thats why I think there's some truth to this:

Austria, Hungary, Italy, and Poland are listed as countries the U.S. should “work more with…with the goal of pulling them away from the [European Union].”

https://www.defenseone.com/policy/2025/12/make-europe-great-again-and-more-longer-version-national-security-strategy/410038/

It's been called a false leak, but I think it was more of a trial balloon/limited hangout.

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17 sats \ 1 reply \ @optimism 15h
It's been called a false leak, but I think it was more of a trial balloon/limited hangout

I've had pre-lawyer versions of docs leak in the past - sounds the same, though maybe in this case can replace lawyer with diplomat.

It's funny to target Italy though - their EU influence is growing real fast because they're filling the vacuum left by Brexit. Any improved relations with the US will strengthen them in that position, and I think that from an EU-wide perspective (not the perspective of the Germans and French per se) the best thing that can happen is Italy becoming more powerful, hopefully economically finally stepping out of the shadow of France and become the force that keeps the other 2 in check.

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100 sats \ 0 replies \ @justin_shocknet OP 15h

Very bullish on Italy, borderline miracle Meloni has held a government together for 3+ years straight and they're eking out some growth. They're also defense relevant given the geography and having legit aerospace/defense tech.

Just need the coin to pump to infinity so I can afford taking the family there to escape winter.

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