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I participated in anti-war protests against the 2nd Iraq War. The whole world was extremely angry with the Bush regime and their war crimes. It's an absolute sh

I participated in anti-war protests against the 2nd Iraq War. The whole world was extremely angry with the Bush regime and their war crimes. It's an absolute shame that e.g. Rumsfeld and Cheney have never been prosecuted for ordering torture, and the Bush jr. regime shattered the reputation of the US like no other US government before. Sanctions were not imposed for various geopolitical reasons, many EU governments acted cowardly. The EU was split between supporters of the war and governments against it. That being said, Saddam Hussein was an absolutely atrocious dictator and the idea of removing him from power was essentially good. The 2nd Iraq War is not remotely comparable with Russia's war on the Ukraine in that respect. The means were very wrong, though, ill-conceived without an exit strategy, and based on an illicit aggression. That's why we were protesting. This is why I'm very happy that Russia is hit with maximum sanctions now. The world's unity against Russia's aggression is unprecedented, and my hope is that this firm response will also make future wars by other countries (including the US) less likely.

llampx 5y ago
Saddam was a threat to the petrodollar (he wanted the Gulf to use the Iraqi dinar) and that is the sole reason for the Gulf War I and II. Assad wanted to trade oil in Euros. Gaddafi was a similar threat to the petrodollar. It is only fitting that a war with Russia, a big oil producer, comes next. The US Mil-Ind Complex has learned from their mistakes and is going all-out on winning the hearts and minds on this one first. If being a big meanies was all it took to take a few well-targeted missiles to the face, Saudi Arabia would have had a regime change a long time ago.
- leephillips 5y ago
  I'm skeptical of the implication that the invasion of Ukraine is not really happening, but a US fabrication aimed at winning hearts and minds. Also that the US is planning a war against a nuclear armed nation.
  - llampx 5y ago
    Where did I say that the invasion is not happening? Whatever is happening, of which I am sure we don't know the half of it, there are plenty of hawks in the US who have been itching for a chance to wage war. Its good for the morale of the nation to fight a just and moral war, and is a great tailwind for the sitting President who can use it to unite a country which has been seeing rips in its social fabric for the past several years. I sit in Europe and hope and pray that this doesn't escalate.
    - foogazi 5y ago
      > Whatever is happening, The Russian invasion of Ukraine- say it > Its good for the morale of the nation to fight a just and moral war The only President making an appeal to war has been the Russian President > I sit in Europe and hope and pray that this doesn't escalate. I share your sentiment, although it has escalated for Ukrainians already
      - llampx 5y ago
        I condemn Putin's actions whole-heartedly. Also, escalate means escalate further than it already has, unless you think it can't get any worse.
    - DoctorOW 5y ago
      > Where did I say that the invasion is not happening? You said the outrage over Russia's invasion was a product of the US. Since the US isn't in control of Russia's actions, the implication is the US is misrepresenting what's happening. You doubled down on this with your "Whatever is happening" nonsense.
      - llampx 5y ago
        Whatever is happening means what is happening behind the scenes, what we don't know about. Unless you think that everything is taking place under the clear light of day, which I don't. Let's not forget that the US has opposed Nord Stream 2 because they would love to supply Europe's fossil fuel needs themselves or through their buddies in the Middle East. Also, I condemn Putin's actions fully. This war is going to be a heavy burden for Russians, Ukrainians and other Europeans alike, among others.

llampx 5y ago

Saddam was a threat to the petrodollar (he wanted the Gulf to use the Iraqi dinar) and that is the sole reason for the Gulf War I and II. Assad wanted to trade oil in Euros. Gaddafi was a similar threat to the petrodollar. It is only fitting that a war with Russia, a big oil producer, comes next. The US Mil-Ind Complex has learned from their mistakes and is going all-out on winning the hearts and minds on this one first. If being a big meanies was all it took to take a few well-targeted missiles to the face, Saudi Arabia would have had a regime change a long time ago.

leephillips 5y ago
I'm skeptical of the implication that the invasion of Ukraine is not really happening, but a US fabrication aimed at winning hearts and minds. Also that the US is planning a war against a nuclear armed nation.
- llampx 5y ago
  Where did I say that the invasion is not happening? Whatever is happening, of which I am sure we don't know the half of it, there are plenty of hawks in the US who have been itching for a chance to wage war. Its good for the morale of the nation to fight a just and moral war, and is a great tailwind for the sitting President who can use it to unite a country which has been seeing rips in its social fabric for the past several years. I sit in Europe and hope and pray that this doesn't escalate.
  - foogazi 5y ago
    > Whatever is happening, The Russian invasion of Ukraine- say it > Its good for the morale of the nation to fight a just and moral war The only President making an appeal to war has been the Russian President > I sit in Europe and hope and pray that this doesn't escalate. I share your sentiment, although it has escalated for Ukrainians already
    - llampx 5y ago
      I condemn Putin's actions whole-heartedly. Also, escalate means escalate further than it already has, unless you think it can't get any worse.
  - DoctorOW 5y ago
    > Where did I say that the invasion is not happening? You said the outrage over Russia's invasion was a product of the US. Since the US isn't in control of Russia's actions, the implication is the US is misrepresenting what's happening. You doubled down on this with your "Whatever is happening" nonsense.
    - llampx 5y ago
      Whatever is happening means what is happening behind the scenes, what we don't know about. Unless you think that everything is taking place under the clear light of day, which I don't. Let's not forget that the US has opposed Nord Stream 2 because they would love to supply Europe's fossil fuel needs themselves or through their buddies in the Middle East. Also, I condemn Putin's actions fully. This war is going to be a heavy burden for Russians, Ukrainians and other Europeans alike, among others.