Michael Schellenberger

Rank 40 of 47

Score -105

@RicNevermind @JochenBittner I understand. Hopefully you can help your fellow citizens understand just how close we are to abandoning NATO. We worry about the consequences. But we have big problems at home we need to deal with. And nobody wants to protect people who disrespect them. That’s just human nature.

3/4/2025, 12:02:23 PM

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CleverMind NeverMind

@RicNevermind

331d

@JochenBittner @shellenberger Nonetheless, I find his viewpoint surprisingly sweeping and one-dimensional. From his perspective, I completely agree, but as a European supporter of Trump’s policies—and there are millions of us in Europe—I’m lumped together with our left-wing elite under a sort of “collective…

Jochen Bittner

@JochenBittner

331d

Das ist mal das, was Douglas Adams eine "Point of View Gun" nannte.
Es tut weh. Aber man muss es sich geben, um die andere Seite besser zu verstehen.
Natürlich kann man jetzt einwenden, dass die USA sich im Budapester Memorandum 1994 dazu verpflichtet haben, die Souveränität der…

Michael Shellenberger

@shellenberger

334d

Healthy relationships depend on mutual respect. Ukraine and Europe don't respect us; they look down on us. America never had any obligation to protect Ukraine. And now we're asking why we should continue to spend our money, and put our lives on the line, to protect Europe.

The statement engages in public discourse by discussing international relations, specifically the potential withdrawal from NATO and its implications. It reflects concerns about national priorities and mutual respect in alliances.

Principle 1:
I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
The statement expresses concern about the consequences of abandoning NATO, which aligns with striving to do no harm. However, it also suggests a conditional approach to protection based on respect, which could imply harm if respect is not perceived.
Principle 3:
I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
The statement acknowledges domestic issues and the importance of mutual respect, promoting understanding of national priorities. However, it could foster division by implying disrespect from other nations. [-1]
Principle 4:
I will engage in constructive criticism and dialogue with those in disagreement and will not engage in personal attacks or ad hominem arguments.
The statement does not engage in personal attacks but rather presents a viewpoint on international relations, which aligns with constructive dialogue. [+1]