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Maybe TWO things can be bad at once! Or even three or four! (lemmy.world)
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[–] BuboScandiacus@mander.xyz 13 points 1 week ago (2 children)

Maybe by buying local things, supporting local businesses, detachemnt from the US etc... But not by supporting Russia or their friends

[–] AlteredEgo@lemmy.ml -5 points 1 week ago (2 children)

Well ultimately there is little any of us can do. The mainstream narrative is controlled by the plutocrats and US empire, and that controls the outcome of elections.

Do you think criticizing the US involvement or meddling in other democracies and their support with intelligence and weapons in Ukraine, would this criticism be support for Russia? Even if the facts are verifiable?

Do you think criticizing Russia for their meddling and invasion is supporting the US empire?

I believe we must do both. Like criticizing the US and Israel and also criticizing the Islamism of Hamas and their terrorist October 7 attacks. Same with Iran or China.

I also agree that Russia is much worse than those examples (e.g. supporting climate denial and Trump). I just don't think keeping the meatgrinder in Ukraine going is worth suppressing any discussion about diplomatic solutions - or suppressing the truth of how we got here.

[–] PugJesus@lemmy.world 9 points 1 week ago (1 children)

I also agree that Russia is much worse than those examples (e.g. supporting climate denial and Trump). I just don’t think keeping the meatgrinder in Ukraine going is worth suppressing any discussion about diplomatic solutions - or suppressing the truth of how we got here.

Ah yes, things would be so much better if Ukraine would just roll over and let Russia commit genocide. Then it wouldn't be a meatgrinder, because only one side would be dying! Progress! /s

[–] dubyakay@lemmy.ca 6 points 1 week ago

Even if the facts are verifiable?

or suppressing the truth of how we got here.

Oh please, do tell how we got there! I'm feeling giddy!