What is the stupid “freedom fries” thing and how does it compare to the current situation?
What I know of “freedom fries” seemed to me an inconsequential little bit of cosmetic chauvinism, while the current status of things is that the US have decided to strongly oppose Europe in both economic and geopolitical terms.
We’re gonna do the stupid “freedom fries” thing again, aren’t we?
For some, probably. For the rest of us it’ll just be another indicator to quickly learn what kind of creature you’re talking to.
On one hand, it’s really nice having so many highly apparent litmus tests for “is the person I’m talking to a fucking psycho”.
On the other hand, there’s evidently an absolute shitload of fucking psychos around.
What is the stupid “freedom fries” thing and how does it compare to the current situation?
What I know of “freedom fries” seemed to me an inconsequential little bit of cosmetic chauvinism, while the current status of things is that the US have decided to strongly oppose Europe in both economic and geopolitical terms.
I was simply making commentary on how that was an early example of the nationalist “FUCK YOU! ‘MURRICUH!!!” vibe that’s now been turned up to 11 🫠
Ah, the good old days.
I’m nostalgic for when the worst thing right-wing reactionaries did was rename french fries something stupid.
This is the dumbest timeline.