• threesigma@lemm.eeOP
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    15 hours ago

    First, he’s not alone. There was a globe and mail editorial that also boosted this idea, with an emphasis on drug and AI patents.

    Second, he doesn’t claim expertise in trade relations; he’s an expert on the recent history of IP and reasonable claim in that.

    But frankly, what expertise in international relations is appropriate? Trump is blowing shit up, and does not act like a rational actor. Can you name someone who IS an expert on how to handle this?

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      9 hours ago

      invalidating all drug patents here would be awesome. I’d even go so far to offer them at cost to Americans in need who come for a visit.

      Need some insulin? How about $5 for a months supply instead of $300. We want the American public on our side even if their “leaders” aren’t.

    • Ech@lemm.ee
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      15 hours ago

      The only new thing about this is that it’s coming from the US. Irrational governments have and do exist in the real world and people have been dealing with them for centuries. Maybe look to them for answers instead of the random internet celebrity that has zero experience in the matter.