@rochowanski Can’t tell if this is naivety or barely disguised Russian imperialism. I come from a country which was occupied by Soviet Union for 50 years, with hundreds of thousands killed or deported. How delusional you have to be to ask what are we afraid of? History repeating itself.
Brilliant quote from a brilliant book by @KeirGiles
As somebody born and living in Eastern Europe I wish it was read by more Western politicians who sadly have a way too naive understanding of Russia.
Fascinating detail from Den Xiaoping’s biography - he once framed the choice as as “be an official” vs “accomplish something”. Another great thinker of the same era John Boyd said that you can “be somebody or do something”.
Great minds think alike.
@GergelyOrosz My previous team in Lithuanian fintech had 2 contractors:
- Ukrainian one is in a bunker somewhere
- Russian one is making his way to Lithuania
@jeremyscahill I am from Lithuania, NATO member. My country was occupied by Soviet Union for 50 years, with our elites killed and deported to Siberia, culture suppresed, etc. Security concerns my ass - what is Russia afraid of, that a country of 3 million people will occupy Moscow?
Trump was incompetent at his brand of authoritarianism, and he lost. But this isn't a triumph: the Democrats lost almost everything else. Make no mistake, about what's coming: The next Trumpist, in 2024, will be talented, competent and not easy to beat. https://t.co/ooPY3is9bt