Why does Lemmy.ml, which apparently thinks of itself as leftist, support Russia's imperialist invasion of Ukraine? (feddit.uk)

submitted 6 hours ago by WestBromwich@feddit.uk to c/ukraine@sopuli.xyz

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I've seen comments across Lemmy from people registered to Lemmy.ml, who defend Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

I think Lemmy.ml is meant to be leftist (I assume the "ML" is short for Marxist-Leninist). How can any leftist support Russia's imperialist invasion of Ukraine? Also modern Russia has similarities with fascist states.

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[-] PugJesus@lemmy.world 84 points 6 hours ago

Because they're fascists with a thin coat of red paint.

[-] Diplomjodler3@lemmy.world 7 points 6 hours ago

That's horseshoe theory, you filthy heretic!

[-] AnyOldName3@lemmy.world 53 points 6 hours ago

It's also stethoscope theory, which is much more plausible:

[-] AmidFuror@fedia.io 4 points 5 hours ago

Looks like a way to paint your beliefs as the good ones, and if you have to enforce them on everyone else for their own good, so be it.

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