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[–] [email protected] 3 points 21 hours ago (2 children)

This is a very important point. There is a reason there is a "cultural victory" in the Civilization games and the UK is definitely ceding cultural influence with this move.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 18 hours ago

To such an extent that I wonder if there is back-channel influence flowing out of the US pushing for this...

[–] [email protected] 3 points 21 hours ago (1 children)

Or the reason why the US has had Radio Free Europe for decades.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 18 hours ago (2 children)

I believe all such programs were defunded a few months ago...

[–] [email protected] 1 points 18 hours ago (1 children)

Their grants were cut by a Trump EO, and they’re suing to have them reinstated. They’re very much still around.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 hours ago

Glad they're still there - hope they're not working without pay anytime soon.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 18 hours ago

Guess the Tankies are loving Trump for that one.