I have heard from friends that NOAA is also being gutted.
Trump 2.0 official thread
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American republic’s crashout being overshadowed by American imperial self destruction lmao
There’s no need for excessive concern. As a civilization-state with 5,000 years of continuity, China understands war mobilization profoundly. When early signs of conflict emerged, preparatory measures were already underway – hence the large-scale infrastructure projects like wind power foundations observed years ago.
For populace (citizens, scholars, officials), most remain detached from geopolitical complexities during peacetime. Yet America’s daily provocations are widely recognized, and latent discussions persist. When mobilization becomes necessary, the government can swiftly connect fragmented realities for public comprehension. Consensus forms rapidly to meet new challenges.
The recent Trump tariff escalation (145% on April 10) has elicited minimal domestic upheaval in China – not due to apathy, but because public expectations were long primed. As one case illustrates: during a conversation with a middle-aged woman (previously oblivious to geopolitics) about her daughter’s overseas education plans, it took merely 30 minutes to convey the rising risks of U.S.-China military confrontation. She shifted from considering U.S. study risks to factoring regional security into choosing Europe.
Domestically, opposition to Sino-American decoupling is muted. While acknowledging U.S. trade importance, China’s historical experience as a semi-colonial society (never fully colonized) fosters a distinct mindset. Unlike deeply colonized regions (e.g., Japan, South Korea, Taiwan) that view America as an unchallengeable patron, Chinese culture combines strategic endurance (“endure until intolerable”) with decisive action. The prevailing sentiment now is: “We’ve endured U.S. overreach too long. If they insist on miscalculating their strength, let war clarify reality – a necessary lesson for American amnesia.”
This whole thing is bringing back memory of the movie Idiocracy. Only President Camacho is for real this time. Sad state of affairs.
The Idiocracy movie made it seem like the whole world had gone stupid, though really it was only the US. Places and cultures that have traditionally valued education would not have gone down the same route and would have become globally influential and dominant, so the planet as a whole would not be in the same state as the US in Idiocracy.
The character of President Camacho was at least well meaning and could recognize the value in intelligence. Trump does not as shown by his past when he has actively purged people of intelligence and talent because they end up making him look bad, even if they are not actively disloyal. For example, take Fauci. Trump became jealous that public attention was on Fauci rather than Trump so insisted on butting in and offering unprofessional advice about bleach and UV lights because he was trying to seize back the limelight.
It is from decades of brain washing from Hollywood movies. The US soft power from movies to music contributes to the whole World becoming like them. Look at Hip hop and Rap culture. I don't know why China's youth or Asians in general even follow those type of culture. It is designed to destroy and corrupt. If you see an Asian youth speaking like a thug with tattoos and bling bling you know they have been influenced by the soft power. Of course unless you are a member of the Triad or Yakuza.
Trump's briefing explicitly stated: No extraction under any circumstances.
I believe it was this that Trump was hearing when he stated 我还能听见党的声音
China should pick up the phone and negotiate with Trump. But only with the firm condition that this guy be publicly hanged on the White House front lawn. Trump would probably consider it since he's being made a fool of on the global stage based on this guy's horrible advice.
I can't watch cringe stuff like this for more than a few seconds, but wow look at the pathetic ritual a** kissing meeting here. US was always a dictatorship, but now it's at least open about it. All hail glorious chairman supreme leader admiral general Trump!