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David__77

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6. US piracy is of course not new - the US president saying this is of course new.

Reply to muriel_volestrangler (Original post)

Sat May 2, 2026, 11:15 AM

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Other countries should learn that the US isn’t a reliable actor let alone partner. Even with a change in administration it’s too risky to make long term commitments to the US.

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