A Russian economics expert had been making money through long-short strategies during the Russia-Ukraine war. Despite his economic success, he felt deep regret about Russia's historical mistakes. He wrote on his blog that "Russia has been on the wrong path since the 19th century," critically analyzing Russia's history. Then, remarkably, he traveled back in time to 1891 and found himself in the body of Russian Crown Prince Nicholas II during his visit to Japan.
President Wilson escalated matters by revealing the contents of the Zimmermann Telegram.
"I didn't expect this at all."
This seems to be the first time I've been surprised by history proceeding exactly as before.
The America I knew should have just focused on exports rather than joining the war at this point when the Entente has sufficient advantage.
Unlimited submarine warfare? Since British and French merchant ships mostly come directly to American ports to get weapons anyway, they shouldn't care much, and above all, creditors won't go bankrupt.
If there's no chance of losing money, America has no reason to go to war representing creditors.
"The Zimmermann Telegram's content was just hypothetical if America joins the war. Considering the incidents and terrorist acts they should have been angry about, it seems rather late if anything."
"Should we interpret it as... accumulated anger finally exploding?"