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by tripzilch 4485 days ago
Tons of electronics and silly throwaway gadgets we have in the EU are produced in China. I guess that must mean we endorse and envy their political system as well.

Ridiculous conflation of politics, culture, economy and military.

Talking shit about US politics isn't just because it's "the cool thing to do", it's also because US politics is kinda shit, and it does affect us over here as well. And apparently all American people are so very helpless to do anything about it, even your president ...

> did you know that French Fries aren't actually from France?

yes, because nobody calls them French Fries outside the US and McDonald's :)