Russia and Ukraine

[Thumpalumpacus]

Both more dangerous, and less just.  The fears and shoulds argument doesn't actually terminate in surrender to russia.  It powerfully argues against such a course of action for the reasons self stated by the seekers of safety or of moral warrant.  AKA, waffling bullshit.

I didn't really address the justice of the Ukrainian cause precisely because I wanted to to avoid the slipshod ambiguity that would be invited in the reply, but yes. The justice of their cause is precisely why even before the current invasion launched I was hoping for its defeat. Assholes need to be smackmouthed.

I was bullied as a kid and learnt this the hard way. Standing up against a bully is always the right thing ... unless you prefer to kneel, I suppose.