(September 5, 2022 at 7:02 pm)Irreligious Atheist Wrote:Who's rules? Russias? Those your rules too?(September 5, 2022 at 6:47 pm)Angrboda Wrote: Remaining silent when you think an ally is about to make a mistake is also wrong. You're welcome to peddle your own brand of non-interventionism, but don't kid yourself into believing that's morally neutral. Non-interventionism has historically been a polite expression of "fuck you, I've got mine.". And that's doubly true of the typical populist politics you often shill for.
Ukraine is not in NATO. They are in Russia's sphere of influence, and that sucks, but thems the rules. I didn't say we should never intervene. We have treaties and NATO for a reason.
(September 5, 2022 at 7:15 pm)Irreligious Atheist Wrote:(September 5, 2022 at 7:12 pm)The Grand Nudger Wrote: It's probably "just smart" to resist an invasion of your country if you can.
And if you're a weak country bordering on a superpower, you might just have to compromise from time to time and you won't be able to get all you want.
What superpower? Second best army in ukraine.
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