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I recall people laughing at the US warning Ukraine that a Russian invasion was imminent.

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In hindsight, it was imminent since they annexed Krimea almost 10 years ago.

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Considering Russia’s red lines were made very clear (and were crossed), I’m not sure why anyone is surprised.

China’s red lines were also very clear, but then Pelosi decided to stomp right over them anyway.

It’s rather concerning how today we’re more concerned about protecting ideology than we are about maintaining world peace.

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China doesn’t get to dictate what Taiwan does.

Russia doesn’t get to dictate what Ukraine does.

Very simple. The only ideology being pushed here is the delusion that one country should be able to dictate the actions of another to placate the ego of an authoritarian leader. Implying Russia or China were forced into doing anything is some DARVO bullshit.

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The US gets to dictate what Canada does, though. We’ve had to put up with American bullshit for decades.

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The only way to not have crossed Russia’s supposed red lines would have been for Ukraine to never exist in the first place.

No matter what was done Putin would have found some way to justify his invasion.

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Russia’s red lines were primarily “no foreign intervention into Ukraine.” Considering that the US 4th Psychological Operations Group literally posted a video claiming that they organized and supported and “pulled the strings of” Euromaidan…

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Tankie you for sharing your opinion. Always love to hear the latest take on geopolitics from a brand new account.

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It’s tankie to… Want to avoid war? Damn.

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It’s rather concerning how today we’re more concerned about protecting ideology than we are about maintaining world peace.

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Agreed.

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