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by embedding-shape 17 days ago
> You could buy the EU by spending enough money with the politicians

Alright, so given this is your belief, why wouldn't you think that this has already been done, if it's possible? No one felt like buying the EU until in the future? Or maybe, it might actually be harder than you think?
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dylan604 17 days ago
Currently, they are focused on owning the US. You'll see they are well on their way. The eye of Sauron hasn't been focused on the EU just yet.
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embedding-shape 17 days ago
Which again makes sense, the US entire philosophy is "Everything is for sale, if you can afford it, you can buy it", so of course that's what happens now.

However, laws, politics and more is slightly different in the EU and Europe, hence you can't just wave money and get your wave, unlike the US currently.

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627467 17 days ago
You have 27 governments reacting to the agenda set by the powers on both hemispheres (defense spending, tariffs, proxy wars, etc) you don't think enough influence has been bought?
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