They are both remarkably similar in that regard.

I never considered it all that much of a paradox. If anything, it’s a linguistic contradiction. It’s a question of whether we should tolerate someone (in-)directly causing/wishing harm onto others. It also doesn’t matter whether they understand it themselves.

A lot of aspects that are considered “political”, are arguably just “harm onto A that benefits B”. I think it is right to call these out. Universal health care, education, affordable housing, etc. Take off the capitalistic monocle, and certain “rights” and “wrongs” are painfully obvious.

cause he acts like it and you think he is doesn’t mean he is a

Walks like a duck, quacks like a duck,…

Whether or not he is, stops mattering if everything he does can be understood and makes sense if he is.

Edit: I shouldn’t say everything. A part of it can be explained by a mental impediment, and/or dementia. A separate part by narcissism and self interests. But the rest, my my, what a treat Trump is for each and every geopolitical enemy of the US.

To anyone wondering. Sauna boats are not common in Norway. It’s not “a thing”. Please don’t add it to the list of Scandinavian stereotypes 🙏

I think it makes sense. It’s unfortunate, but Russia isn’t doing much in good faith, and it limits certain otherwise freedoms. Same with access to Internet. Trolls are everywhere in numbers. They play dirty in politics and are driving forces behind much of what I hate in the world, from the NRA og brexit. Anything that destabilises the west is in their playbook. Not getting to play, would be such a breath of fresh air.