Trump Offers Iran Freedom, But First Promises to Bomb Them: Liepāja's Karosta Laughs at American Diplomacy
The US President promises freedom to the Iranian people, but first wants to bomb them. In Liepāja, they know this kind of diplomacy from the Karosta days.
US President Trump has announced that he wants freedom for the Iranian people, but first promises to drop bombs on their heads. Such an approach doesn't surprise Liepāja residents - back in the day, the Tsar's army in Karosta would also first shoot, then ask if everything was okay.
"Well yes, typical American style - first they shoot, then they think," comments Anita from Karosta, who has lived in the former military town for 30 years. "We know here what it's like when someone wants to liberate you by force. First they shoot at you, then say - well, now you're free!"
Trump urges Iranians to overthrow their government, promising "devastating force" and "tremendous strength." In Liepāja, they know such rhetoric from tram drivers when someone doesn't pay for their ticket. Except on the tram at least you know you'll have a chance to get off at the next stop, not that the whole city will be torn apart.
Meanwhile in Riga, political experts are trying to understand Trump's logic, but in Liepāja everyone gets it - if you want to help someone, first don't throw stones at their head. Even our market vendors know this - first they ask if you want to buy, only then do they start counting the price.
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