[Svettie]

It's becoming increasingly apparent that the only thing that matters at all is power. Sadly, the USA is responsible for establishing this paradigm, although pointing this out is taboo whataboutism. Now, we're returning to a world as it's always been: apes compelling other apes with their sticks.

[ovao]

Could you clarify ‘paradigm’ in context?

[Svettie]

sure, I mean the paradigm of using military force, and more generally disregarding international law to achieve geopolitical goals