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>How do we know aren't going to be a few trillion poorer in 20 years leaving Ukraine the same way we left Afghanistan? Because: 1. We aren’t “in” Ukraine so w
by rocket_surgeron 4y ago
>How do we know aren't going to be a few trillion poorer in 20 years leaving Ukraine the same way we left Afghanistan?
Because:
1. We aren’t “in” Ukraine so we can’t leave— they are fighting for themselves, and
2. It is unlikely they will give up and submit like the ANA because of their morale, which
3. Is evidenced by this POW, knowing he is about to be executed, saying “slava ukraine” milliseconds before having his brains blown out by Russian war criminals https://twitter.com/protasm19751/status/1632740245237030914 https://twitter.com/protasm19751/status/1632740245237030914
- ifyoubuildit 4y ago> We aren’t “in” Ukraine so we can’t leave— they are fighting for themselves Sure, we aren't (at least officially anyway, not yet) physically in Ukraine, but I don't see how that makes any difference for the question. Imagine I said "stopping funding" instead of "leaving." As for the rest, I don't doubt these people are beyond devoted to their cause, and I wish them all the best. However, I doubt our involvement on the whole is going to make anything better for anyone in the end other than the people manufacturing the arms. We certainly didn't end up making a difference for that POW in your link.