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by 0xy 409 days ago
Absolutely I mean that. They'll get left behind, again. Like every other major economic and technical breakthrough.

While the US and China battle fiercely, the EU is still on their 3 hour lunch break.

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There's a saying in German that roughly translates to "When two are fighting, the third benefits."

This'll end up being the case here as well. While the US and China battle fiercely, the EU will be the only safe haven for both of their investments and we'll grow even richer while enjoying our three hour lunch break.

To battle fiercely is to become weaker and more dependent on others who are not battling.

The Slovak version: "Kde sa dvaja bijú, tretí víťazí."

"Where two fight, victory goes to third."