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Après le bruit des bottes...

Anonymous

March 19, 2025

Après le bruit des bottes...

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It's 2040, the past 15 years have been terrible. Fascists and Nazis were at the head of Russia and the United States. They allied themselves to redraw the map of the world. Ukraine was looted and destroyed, divided Europe was attacked. Our policies thought only of their power and the divisions that led to the impoverishment of the population. A perverted clown elected as the head of the United States and his billionaire ally have ended all actions designed to protect our planet by cancelling all measures to protect the environment. Fortunately, when the sound of boots got too close, a burst of lucidity allowed Europe to reunite, our policies to finally take measures to fight against these men thirsting for power and money and the peoples to unite and work for the recovery of nations. In 2040, Europe, enlarged to include countries that had long aspired to integrate it, finally found its way to lasting peace. Of course there are differences between the different countries, but conflicts are settled by negotiation and not by weapons. The elect work for the people and not for themselves. Solidarity has regained its rightful place in society and the richest contribute to aid for the poorest, as they should have done for a long time, without jeopardizing jobs. It's 2040 and... I just woke up...

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