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    8 days ago

    In what way is Ukraine a battering ram? All the issues you point to are internal issues in Ukraine (even if we were to believe that they are NATO backed). I never heard a Ukranian backed assault on Russia (until after Russia invaded). Even if we believe everything you claim none of that indicates a planned attack on Russia.

    Best case you’re arguing that Russia is making a pre-emptive strike because they believe there is some external threat from Ukraine in the future, but that seems kinda weak.


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    8 days ago

    So I understand the point you’re making about NATO vs Russia.

    But with Ukraine, all the events you point to are more akin to civil war/civil unrest. I don’t see how that directly conflates with Russia’s invasion being just. Especially since there is little evidence of Russia directly suffering from that unrest and all evidence points to Russia actually fanning the flames of that conflict leading up to their invasion.

    The thing that’s extra backwards is that if you’re claiming Russia’s war is just, by those merits Israel’s war is more just. Iran’s government has repeatedly called for the annihilation of Israel and it’s not even disputed that they provide funds for Hezbollah and Hamas. Not to mention Israel has actually been invaded in recent history.

    I don’t think either is just, but Russia’s stance is more tenuous than Israel’s, which is why this graphic seems to be pushing a narrative more than anything else.







  • jacksilver@lemmy.worldtoLefty Memes@lemmy.dbzer0.comWhere's the lie?
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    2 years ago

    I also hate how this blames the candidate and not the voting populace. Kamala may not even win as it is, but would almost certainly loose if taking a strong stance on Gaza. Blame the American people and stop playing this whataboutism game.

    All that aside, Kamala is the fastest way to ending the genocide. It may not be her current platform, but she’s the best shot at getting the US to change its stance.