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I think a material difference between Iraq (v2 anyway) and Ukraine is that they can keep doing the "well Russia was the aggressor" thing indefinitely even if the reality is more complicated.

also yes obviously some libs are still stubborn about Iraq, the worst ones, but for the most part its generally agreed that the Iraq War was a bad thing.

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[-] autismdragon@hexbear.net 2 points 1 year ago

Thinking slavery is good doesnt seem very leftist to me but ok. Sounds like you've forgotten the critical in critical support. Putin isnt a anti-imperialist ideologue, and modern Russia isnt an anti-imperialist force by nature, it just happens that Russias goals align with antiimperialism right now.

Also, to respond to a previous point, bourgeoise countries shouldn't "earn your trust", that is not material analysis.

[-] ProxyTheAwesome@hexbear.net 1 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Did the USSR “enslave” the conscripts to the red army? Or maybe existential war is a valid reason to take certain measures?

Again, ideologues and ideology are not relevant. Only outcomes. Russia is fighting for its survival against imperialists. That means they should not be sabotaged by anyone who considers themselves an anti-imperialist. Imperialism is the primary contradiction. Imperialism is the primary contradiction. Imperialism is the primary contradiction. Have you internalized this yet?

[-] autismdragon@hexbear.net 2 points 1 year ago

You know what? Disengage. Badgering me with repeated slogans that I already believe is just talking down so I'm out.

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