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Is that you, Kamala?

Try doing your research before you post

That country being Russia

"Tell Vlad I'll have more flexibility after the election" - 0bama

Biden’s naps are single-handedly keeping Putin's dreams alive - so much so that the balance of power in the Russia-China treaty is starting to fray at the seams since Russia only has 1/6th the economic power of China, and only 1/3rd of the military power of China. Meanwhile, Ukraine’s putting up more of a fight than Russia ever expected, but sure, let's pretend a beach nap is what's *really* tipping the scales in Moscow's favor. Keep those hot takes coming!

Thank God we were able to put tax dollars to ensure Ukraine's freedom from tyranny.

Nobody ever said Russia and China were best buds. Back in the 60’s China was one of the strongest opponents of Russia thinking they could just walk into any country that “wasn’t sufficiently communist” and force them to their way of thinking.

As for Ukraine putting up better resistance, I have my doubts about that for many reasons, one of which is that the same media that lied about Covid is the ones giving the narrative. But let’s not pretend that Ukraine is not under tyranny. When someone suspends elections indefinitely and jails political opponents that’s a sign of tyranny.

Interesting how you question Ukraine’s resistance but give full credit to media narratives that fit your skepticism. Suspending elections in wartime has happened in history - Lincoln did it, too - but I don’t recall that making him a tyrant. Ukraine’s under attack, not oppressing its people, and Russia’s not exactly known for respecting democracy either. Seems like selective doubt when it comes to who’s the real aggressor here.

Suspending elections in wartime has happened in history - Lincoln did it, too

Fact check FALSE.

In 1864 Lincoln ran for re-election against George Brinton McClellan AKA “Little Mac” for re-election to the presidency. Lincoln’s slogan was that it isn’t wise to change horses in mid stream. Lincoln even had the troops from Indians dismissed from service so they could vote because Indians was the only state that didn’t have absentee ballots for soldiers. McClellan’s platform was on making peace with the Confederacy.

Facts are stubborn things.

I stand corrected, thank you. Unlike (far as I can tell) everyone else in this stream, I don't mind admitting when I am just flat out misinformed.

Be that as it may, focusing on that doesn't change the reality that Ukraine is defending itself against an invasion. Calling their wartime measures 'tyranny' while overlooking Russia's aggression seems like a selective interpretation of 'facts are stubborn things.'

Like this stubborn little fact....

According to Ukrainian law, elections cannot be held while martial law is in effect. Since Russia's invasion in February 2022, Ukraine has been under martial law, leading to the postponement of scheduled national elections, including the parliamentary elections that were due in October 2023. This suspension is a legal measure aimed at ensuring national security during ongoing conflict.

Elections are suspended to ensure the safety of citizens, as ongoing conflicts make it dangerous for voters, candidates, and officials to participate freely. Government resources needed to organize elections are redirected toward national defense and emergency responses, making it impractical to hold elections during martial law - especially considering how small of a country they are (see safety). Also, Ukrainian martial law imposes restrictions that could compromise the fairness and legitimacy of elections, as candidates might not have equal opportunities to campaign and voters could face obstacles in accessing polling stations.

Keeping your citizens safe during wartime. How tyrannical.

I have other reasons to doubt the Ukraine narrative. One of which is that nobody seems to be calling for a ceasefire or any diplomatic resolution. Neither side will get everything they want but the world doesn’t work that way. Additionally, it seems Putin isn’t making as much effort as he could — just enough to get us to drain our equipment reserves on a country notorious for endemic corruption and a pledge from Ukraine never to join NATO. Also I know people personally who lost their jobs working on military equipment. If things were so dire we had to send them what we have those people would be working 72 hour weeks to get equipment ready to send them.

https://www.pbs.org/newshour/world/putin-offers-cease-fire-if-ukraine-exits-russian-claimed-areas-and-drops-nato-bid-kyiv-calls-proposal-absurd

https://www.pbs.org/newshour/world/putin-offers-cease-fire-if-ukraine-exits-russian-claimed-areas-and-drops-nato-bid-kyiv-calls-proposal-absurd

https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/putin-wants-ukraine-ceasefire-current-frontlines-sources-say-2024-05-24/

Putin doesn't want a ceasfire. He wants to win. He will only accept "ceasefire" through conventional surrender by giving the lands Putin has taken from Ukraine.

To put it in right wing terms. If immigrants invade your house and you get in a gunfight, and you're expected to give up some of your house by the the rest of your neighborhood, is that a ceasefire, or is that a surrender?