Obliterating, literally, the Russophone part of the country (who Putin is ostensibly there to protect) to "de-nazify" Azov is some high test crazy talk and we should treat it that way.
I think you're missing the relatively important point that the presence of those guys in SE Ukraine has zero to do with why Putin decided to invade. It wasn't Nazis, it wasn't NATO, it wasn't make believe nuclear weapons. Putin doesn't give a shit about Nazis, if anything Russia has adopted much of the ideology and governance structure of Nazism. Putin decided to invade because Ukraine was attempting to move out of their orbit. Period.
Russia is transparently lying about its motivations for invading and we all know it. Why insist on pretending to believe them?
I don't understand the logic behind not letting Russia pay the debts. Sure, we don't want money going INTO Russia. But, why are we sanctioning money going OUT of Russia? Heck, I'd like to see them pay their dollar denominated debt with rubles. Then convert them into dollars and see the ruble plunge even further.
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On a side note. I am disappointed that US intelligence so egregiously overestimated the strength of the Russian army. This will need to be addressed at a later date.
It's also funny to see him complain about armed Nazis without addressing WHY they are armed. ie: Russia's 2014 invasion.Obliterating, literally, the Russophone part of the country (who Putin is ostensibly there to protect) to "de-nazify" Azov is some high test crazy talk and we should treat it that way.
Problem is, if you're wrong. You're calling the bluff of someone who's betting the fate of the human species. You're basically saying 'I don't think Putin is as crazy as he seems'. How crazy do you think he is?I do not want to live in an authoritarian/fascist world merely because of a fear that person(s) holding the keys to monstrous nuclear destruction to all could at least in theory say "damn it all, if I/we can't have it our way, we'll blow everybody up." Call their goddamn bluff: NFZ.
It's also funny to see him complain about armed Nazis without addressing WHY they are armed. ie: Russia's 2014 invasion.
So essentially Russia is using the response to their prior invasion to justify the current one.
It wasn’t just our intelligence, Putin did to.
On a side note. I am disappointed that US intelligence so egregiously overestimated the strength of the Russian army. This will need to be addressed at a later date.
Maybe learn the definition (and spelling!) of nonsequitur first? You are attempting to refute my premise, not debating whether or not my premise would lead to my conclusion. Regardless, your attempt to refute my premise is comical as well. Nazis have staged loud and proud demonstrations on several occasions since Trump was first elected and have been waving their flags proudly at many right-wing events. The idea that they need to be armed with specific weaponry to qualify shows how weak your argument really is....
This is the biggest nonsequitor I've heard in a long time. I've lived in the US for decades, in four states on 3 out of 4 corners of the US and I've never ever seen a single Nazi, or know of any friend or aquaintance who has. Ask a dozen or so random Ukranians in SE Ukraine if they've ever seen a Nazi, or knows of a friend or family member who's had a run in with a Nazi or right wing extremist radical insurgents.
Assuming anyone here actually knows any real Nazi in the US, can you describe the extent of their extremism? Are they armed with 152mm artillery? Guided anti-tank munitions? Do they regularly shell neighboring townships? Do they hold fellow resident hostage as human shields? Do they go around setting up checkpoints around cities and occasionally shoot ex-NY Times reporters (yes, this is a reference to Brent Renaud).
Personally I know zero, and am aquainted only with people who also know zero Nazi members nor had any run-in's with one. I'm very interested from hearing from anyone who actually shares a different experience.
Frankly I do not believe he's that crazy. I also do not believe Russians would follow his orders to attack major cities with Nukes. Have faith in humanity. If humanity isn't up to it, too bad. In any case, do you want humanity to live Orwellian simply because those in power will kill everyone if they aren't compliant and are courageous enough to insist on dignified living?Problem is, if you're wrong. You're calling the bluff of someone who's betting the fate of the human species. You're basically saying 'I don't think Putin is as crazy as he seems'. How crazy do you think he is?
Well that's what happens when the whole Kremlin is made up of thieves and people who won't tell you no because they don't want to fall out of a 5th floor window. Putin got high on his own supply.
What's that supposed to mean?YeAh BuT wHaT aBoUt GaS pRiCeS!?
Maybe learn the definition (and spelling!) of nonsequitur first? You are attempting to refute my premise, not debating whether or not my premise would lead to my conclusion. Regardless, your attempt to refute my premise is comical as well. Nazis have staged loud and proud demonstrations on several occasions since Trump was first elected and have been waving their flags proudly at many right-wing events. The idea that they need to be armed with specific weaponry to qualify shows how weak your argument really is.
I thought non sequitur was two words? Or maybe hyphenated?
Anyway, there are obviously groups of Nazis in the US, and the US being what it is, they are armed. But it does seem as if Ukraine has a more historically significant Nazi problem - it, after all, goes right back to the actual historical Nazis. That doesn't justify the invasion, or support Putin's mad comments.
Opinion | Ukraine's Nazi problem is real, even if Putin's 'denazification' claim isn't
Not acknowledging this threat means that little is being done to guard against it.www.nbcnews.com
We already live Orwellian, and we accepted it with open arms and thundering applause, so that's completely aside from the point. You grossly overestimate how much faith you should have in humanity. Right now there's Russians bombing hospitals and schools in Ukraine. What difference does it make how big the bomb is at that point?Frankly I do not believe he's that crazy. I also do not believe Russians would follow his orders to attack major cities with Nukes. Have faith in humanity. If humanity isn't up to it, too bad. In any case, do you want humanity to live Orwellian simply because those in power will kill everyone if they aren't compliant and are courageous enough to insist on dignified living?
How was Ukraine moving out of Russia's orbit? Genuinely interested.I think you're missing the relatively important point that the presence of those guys in SE Ukraine has zero to do with why Putin decided to invade. It wasn't Nazis, it wasn't NATO, it wasn't make believe nuclear weapons. Putin doesn't give a shit about Nazis, if anything Russia has adopted much of the ideology and governance structure of Nazism. Putin decided to invade because Ukraine was attempting to move out of their orbit. Period.
Russia is transparently lying about its motivations for invading and we all know it. Why insist on pretending to believe them?
Thankfully, you are NOT Secretary of State, and I'll add that Mr. Zelenskyy wouldn't appreciate your comments.We already live Orwellian, and we accepted it with open arms and thundering applause, so that's completely aside from the point. You grossly overestimate how much faith you should have in humanity. Right now there's Russians bombing hospitals and schools in Ukraine. What difference does it make how big the bomb is at that point?
As of right now, if no peace accord is reached, Ukraine will push Russia's military out, that's an inevitability at this point. I feel that at that point, Putin will drop the hammer on Kyiv. Let's see how crazy he actually is.
I've always used it as two words in the past, but the single word version was not redlined in my spell check so I just left it. Not sure what the exact rules for usage are.I thought non sequitur was two words? Or maybe hyphenated?
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How was Ukraine moving out of Russia's orbit? Genuinely interested.
How was Ukraine moving out of Russia's orbit? Genuinely interested.
I've always used it as two words in the past, but the single word version was not redlined in my spell check so I just left it. Not sure what the exact rules for usage are.
What seems a non sequitur makes sense in the context of the jumbled, disorienting music. [Wall Street Journal]
Like the late Hedberg, the New York-based comedian specializes in quick, everyday observations punctuated by hilarious non sequiturs. [Minneapolis Star-Tribune]
This song comes complete with its own collection of non sequiturs you’d usually expect from chemically enhanced dance music. [BBC News]
If the impetus for reform is the futility of prosecution … then decriminalization is a non-sequitur response. [National Post]
As far as you know! Probably not though.Thankfully, you are NOT Secretary of State, and I'll add that Mr. Zelenskyy wouldn't appreciate your comments.
As long as you're in a free speech zone, and are white.you can protest a war in America (any war including one with US participation) without being summarily arrested.