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> If the West did force this war on purpose, holy shit has it ever been the greatest victory for cynical realpolitik ever. There's a huge middle ground that co
by shkkmo 5y ago
> If the West did force this war on purpose, holy shit has it ever been the greatest victory for cynical realpolitik ever.
There's a huge middle ground that consists of various levels unnecessary antagonization and dismissal of the associated risks. We have to be able to criticize the choices and policies that pushed us in this direction without facing a blanket assumption that we are endorsing or trying to justify Putin's actions.
- brimble 5y agoOh, there's definitely room to analyze and criticize the broader moves and policies that've been made by the "West" here. No doubt. And I doubt anyone imagined this particular outcome.