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Except they were in a very similar situation not too long ago of course, in a country called Afghanistan. In which their leadership ultimately chose to do the
by aguaviva 2y ago
Except they were in a very similar situation not too long ago of course, in a country called Afghanistan.
In which their leadership ultimately chose to do the only right and pragmatic thing. Rather than bleed the country's resources out indefinitely over a conflict which (all their bluster at the time notwithstanding) it knew perfectly well to be in no way existential, and, exactly like the current conflict -- entirely symbolic.
- ossobuco 2y agoAs I said, > and that's how they feel whether you think it's legitimate or not
- aguaviva 2y agoMore like how the aggressor says it "feels". Whether you accept its statements at face value is up to you.
- ossobuco 2y agoI accept it the same way I accept when a dog feels threatened by me, even if I know I'm just trying to pet it. I'm not going to risk a bite by forcing my hand; I'll make it feel safe first. That will only work if I have good intentions, obviously.
- aguaviva 2y agoExcept it's not the "dog" that you're interacting with. But rather, the dog's owner. You know, the man behind the curtain.