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US government urges Dutch politicians to declare Amsterdam Airport decision to cut flights 'controversial' (nltimes.nl)
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[–] [email protected] 7 points 1 year ago (1 children)

But what if they were to say "no" to USA? They won't, but just - what if? What's USA going to do? Invade? Sanction them?

[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Wag their fingers and take away those politicians treats. The Dutch politicians won’t like it if their money is threatened, and this also lets them beg for a favour in return later.