characterization of Russia as some comically evil nazi regime is just nonsense.
You mean the same regime that has kidnapped thousands of Ukrainian children? The same regime that has massacred civilians in occupied Ukrainian territories? The same regime that threatens the world with Nukes every so often? You mean the same regime that poisoned UK citizens with novichok? The regime that is trying to end Democracy in Europe? The one that is murdering any opposition to its rule?
Add to this the rampant ultra nationalism and xenophobia how can you not characterise the Russian regime as fascist?
And expanding NATO to Ukraine was warmongering.
Ukraine is not part of NATO, so what does that mean? And even if Ukraine joined, is Ukraine not a sovereign country that can decide this themselves? Calling that warmongering is what makes this whole take disingenuous and pro Russia, because it only serves Russian fascism and imperialism.
All they have to keep saying is that Russia is an evil Nazi regime
Are you saying they are not?
Turn Europe’s economy into a war economy, start conscription, start a Manhattan project to intercept nuclear warheads and build a billion killer drones to conquer Russia.
Absolutely no one in Europe wants to conquer Russia. We just want to be left the fuck alone from Russian Nazis interfering in our democracy and to leave our neighbours alone.
And the only one twisting historical facts are you, saying the Maidan revolution was a western coup instead of Ukrainians choosing to oust a Russian puppet. This wasn't some fringe group taking power, it was supported by the majority of Ukrainians.
I agree on Europe needing its own moderated alternative to US social media.
But let's not repeat Russian propaganda on how Ukraine is "Nazi infested", it's quite the opposite, the Russian regime is the most fascist government of our age. Russia has "legitimate" security concerns about Ukrainians choosing democracy and Europe over Russian fascism. How people still fall for the reversal of the victim/perpetrator relationship in this conflict astounds me to this day.
Well yes, exactly. A fascist USA is a good example for a threat if they don't get their shit together over there.
And Russia is absolutely a threat. We have been in a cold war with them for quite some time without even knowing it. Russia is a large part of why right-wing extremists parties are so popular in Europe. They are actively destroying democracy in Europe. That is an existential threat, at least to our values as society and democracy.
I agree that Europe need to spend more on defense and be less dependant on the US, but tax the rich for crying out loud! Welfare does not need to be cut for this.
True, but even in Europe the portion of people that let themselves get influenced into thinking corona was fake and the measures taken were fascist/dictatorial was waaaay to high.
I keep seeing this take, but it's hardly uniquely american though. Human societies will put up with a lot as long it means they don't have to leave their comfort zone.
It's why the chinese put up with their party dictatorship, they live in relative comfort. We might see more resistance coming from russian society now because they are starting to feel the consequences of the dictatorships actions.
I guess it was also the fault of the Allies that Germany attacked Poland in 1939?
You need to get out of your tankie .ml circles. Absolutely insane.
You mean the same regime that has kidnapped thousands of Ukrainian children? The same regime that has massacred civilians in occupied Ukrainian territories? The same regime that threatens the world with Nukes every so often? You mean the same regime that poisoned UK citizens with novichok? The regime that is trying to end Democracy in Europe? The one that is murdering any opposition to its rule?
Add to this the rampant ultra nationalism and xenophobia how can you not characterise the Russian regime as fascist?
Ukraine is not part of NATO, so what does that mean? And even if Ukraine joined, is Ukraine not a sovereign country that can decide this themselves? Calling that warmongering is what makes this whole take disingenuous and pro Russia, because it only serves Russian fascism and imperialism.
The only warmonger here is Russia.
"More than half of the respondents (52%) were for the Euromaidan protests, with only 6% of supporters of then-authorities. A quarter (25%) supported neither authorities nor the opposition and were against any protests in the country."
Are you saying they are not?
Absolutely no one in Europe wants to conquer Russia. We just want to be left the fuck alone from Russian Nazis interfering in our democracy and to leave our neighbours alone.
And the only one twisting historical facts are you, saying the Maidan revolution was a western coup instead of Ukrainians choosing to oust a Russian puppet. This wasn't some fringe group taking power, it was supported by the majority of Ukrainians.
I agree on Europe needing its own moderated alternative to US social media.
But let's not repeat Russian propaganda on how Ukraine is "Nazi infested", it's quite the opposite, the Russian regime is the most fascist government of our age. Russia has "legitimate" security concerns about Ukrainians choosing democracy and Europe over Russian fascism. How people still fall for the reversal of the victim/perpetrator relationship in this conflict astounds me to this day.
Well yes, exactly. A fascist USA is a good example for a threat if they don't get their shit together over there.
And Russia is absolutely a threat. We have been in a cold war with them for quite some time without even knowing it. Russia is a large part of why right-wing extremists parties are so popular in Europe. They are actively destroying democracy in Europe. That is an existential threat, at least to our values as society and democracy.
How is it a myth? Europe is lacking for example in high-altitude air defense systems. Or are there European Systems that I am unaware of?
And thats just one example of many. Just look at how much of the European air force is composed of US Jets.
I agree that Europe need to spend more on defense and be less dependant on the US, but tax the rich for crying out loud! Welfare does not need to be cut for this.
True, but even in Europe the portion of people that let themselves get influenced into thinking corona was fake and the measures taken were fascist/dictatorial was waaaay to high.
You know, I used to think there was a possibility of Human self-destruction simply because we're slow to react to say the climate crisis.
I didn't think it would happen because a large portion of humans have become literal idiots.
That was a nasty wake up call during corona.
Ah that's a shame, but I hope they may implement such a thing since they are quite privacy focused.
Anyone know if this feature is available on Murena e/os? Can't seem to find it :(
I keep seeing this take, but it's hardly uniquely american though. Human societies will put up with a lot as long it means they don't have to leave their comfort zone.
It's why the chinese put up with their party dictatorship, they live in relative comfort. We might see more resistance coming from russian society now because they are starting to feel the consequences of the dictatorships actions.
Genuinely curious, do you have an example of this? The only ones I could find were very small scale.
I believe what you are describing is Agnosticism, which questions the existence of God but doesn't claim there isn't one either.
Atheism afaik does claim that something like a God can't/doesn't exist (or Anti-theism).
I've been using Baazar and like it very much! I find most things that I'm looking for.
He looks like David Mitchell (The are we the baddies guy)
Yeah, Putins Russia is clearly engaged in genocidal bevaviour. I don't understand why people are so adamant to think otherwise.
Yeah, I try to stick to the native flatpak manager for bazzite. Are there any other vetted software managers out there that you would recommend?
Ah alright, thanks for the info!