Michael Schellenberger

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3/4/2025, 12:17:51 PM
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Michael Shellenberger
@shellenberger
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@JochenBittner Thank you. As I said, most of us care very much about Germany and Europe. We respect our obligations. But it is hard to maintain obligations to those who clearly don’t respect and might even hate you.
Jochen Bittner
@JochenBittner
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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
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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 and obligations under the Budapest Memorandum of 1994. It questions the likelihood of the U.S. risking conflict with Russia over these obligations, reflecting skepticism about the relevance of historical agreements in current geopolitical tensions.

  1. Principle 1:
    I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
    The statement does not directly harm but could be seen as dismissive of international agreements, potentially undermining diplomatic efforts. [-1]
  2. Principle 3:
    I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
    The statement lacks empathy and understanding towards the perspectives of those who value the Budapest Memorandum, focusing instead on a skeptical viewpoint. [-1]
  3. 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 engages in a critical dialogue but does so in a somewhat sarcastic manner, which might not foster constructive discussion. [-1]