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[-] Carmakazi@lemmy.world 40 points 5 months ago

They wanted to impede the soft power of China in the region. It does make sense in a realpolitik kind of way, but someone with a fucking conscience in the command chain should have stopped this.

[-] cygnus@lemmy.ca 23 points 5 months ago

someone with a fucking conscience in the command chain should have stopped this.

Based on the article it sounds like many on the US side did strongly oppose this, which is slightly reassuring. I'm going to tell myself the goons that went ahead with this were MAGA.

[-] intelshill@lemmy.ca 0 points 5 months ago

Considering that SinoVac was approved for use June 1st, 2021 and Biden was inaugurated January 20th, 2021...

[-] Zaktor@sopuli.xyz 3 points 5 months ago

You could just read the article.

[-] andrewrgross@slrpnk.net 9 points 5 months ago

It's got real Dr.Strangelove vibes.

"Mr. President! We cannot allow a mineshaft gap!"

These fucking clowns. If you assume the absolute worst of them, you'll rarely be surprised.

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