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CMUHoo

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Historically, the US takes sides in a lot of conflicts


We are doing it right now in Israel. We might commit different amounts of money and effort depending on the strategic interests in the outcome of any conflict. I personally place a lot of weight on the strategic value of keeping Russia off of NATO's doorstep and in preserving stability in eastern Europe. It also sets an example to hold China at bay in regards to Taiwan and other countries. That's why we are providing aid and that's why Biden and McConnell think we should continue to do so.

I also don't want an autocratic thug gaining territory and subjugating people who have a democratically-elected government. That's my moral opinion on the matter. The same goes for supporting Israel against Hamas, the Kurds in Syria, Taiwan vs. China, and other conflicts. You just seem to have no opinion one way or the other on Ukraine and Russia, or at least not one you're willing to express.

And to condense two separate threads, Russia invaded Ukraine but you said you wanted peace. There are two ways to attain peace: Ukrainian unilateral surrender, since Putin has not put anything on the table in terms of negotiation, or Ukrainian victory. I'm in favor of the latter.

(In response to this post by Los Angeles Hoo)

Posted: 10/23/2023 at 11:54AM



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Mitch McConnell on Ukraine aid -- CMUHoo 10/22/2023 7:14PM
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  Ukraine isn’t my neighbor. ** -- Los Angeles Hoo 10/23/2023 10:30AM
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  Fair enough. ** -- Los Angeles Hoo 10/23/2023 1:26PM
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  Refusing military aid to Ukraine is an answer. -- Chuck Taylor 10/23/2023 08:55AM
  He doesn’t care. Not his problem. ** -- 111Balz 10/23/2023 06:04AM
  Are the border-hoppers… -- Los Angeles Hoo 10/22/2023 10:59PM
  Yes, of course, their origin means something. ** -- Los Angeles Hoo 10/23/2023 10:12AM
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  There was no point. Just a lie stated as an insult to… -- Los Angeles Hoo 10/22/2023 11:50PM
  Why not both? ** -- SixerHoo 10/23/2023 08:49AM
  No insult intended. -- Chuck Taylor 10/22/2023 8:57PM
  You deflected with an insult that,… -- Los Angeles Hoo 10/23/2023 12:24AM
  Then why don’t they just ask for that portion? -- TomKazanski 10/22/2023 7:51PM
  Link? ** -- WaxHoo 10/22/2023 7:59PM
  You have no idea what you’re talking about ** -- 111Balz 10/22/2023 7:56PM
  In fairness , that’s never stopped him before! ** -- TomGlansAski 10/22/2023 9:03PM

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