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		Zigurd 6 months ago \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: A Boy Genius Who Killed 14M Poor People We chose to do it in part because soft power works better and is cheaper than hard power.

PolygonSheep 6 months ago [–]

Who's "We"? I don't recall seeing this on a ballot ever.

Zigurd 6 months ago | [–]

We are everyone who isn't ham-fistedly destroying American soft power. Up until recently, there was a non-partisan consensus about diplomacy and soft power. But hey, nothing matters anymore, so have at it. Enjoy watching it all burn.

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