There are many people who think the Soviet Union did just the same (ask the Baltics). This is all about picking sides again, not looking at the root of the problem. If you believe US propaganda, China is much worse than the US, with facts to prove (not saying they’re correct or justified). Saying stuff like “your nation is the plague of the world” is just repeating the same fascist logic

Now, this is just silly. I’d think the US have capability to destroy a school in one strike if they wanted to. What you’re saying is the US specifically have to strike twice, because they don’t have a means to reduce a civilian building to rubble. And what’s the point, anyway? Now with all the whiplash, they couldn’t predict this beforehand? Or, if it was intentional, they would have a specific goal in mind?

I’m as much outraged as you are, don’t get me wrong. I just think it was a terrible mistake on the US part on par with starting this conflict all together

As much as I appreciate this community, I wish there was more thoughtful discussion than this. As much as I agree with you, I’d hope there was a follow up with a deeper look at the problem. The US are doing this not because of an innate evilness, but because they can. They have the money and the mass media coverage to justify their deeds. Every country (or every leader) is protecting their interests in the way they see fit. If Iran was a superpower (whose leader thought they were invincible), they would do the same.

You also mentioned Finland and hinted that it’s culturally very different to Russia. You also said Finland is close to Norway and Russia has nothing in common with Norway. I’m discussing the general idea you expressed, even if not a direct quote from you, I hope you can understand

I’ve been to Finland and I never felt alien there. Of course, it’s a bit different, but “nothing in common” is a bit of an overstretch to me

It’s an expat thing. People moving from their country usually have more negative connotations about it and are more likely fo justify their choice by joining the negative propaganda. I’ve seen people moving to my country praise things that they thought were great and different from their previous experience, but having lived here all my life I know it’s not that simple. So, don’t believe everything an expat is telling you, that’s what I mean

I know it’s a running gag on the internet but I unironically think there’s someone who actually does this

Orthodoxy is part of christianity. It’s the same belief, just in a different wrapper

I’m on the counsil that oversees your mom’s sexual adventures

‘laugh track’

Who good?

Russian propaganda doesn’t even know Lemmy exists and couldn’t give two shits about it

Yes, your body doesn’t have a means to break down water and extract energy from it

Woosh

I don’t think you’re really wondering

An animal will usually eat what’s lacking in their body. In this case, the brain

A puppet can’t dictate to its master. That’s what puppets do - beg for help and wish the master will comply. In this case, they were promised something and feel like they’re eligible. The only problem is that the master wasn’t really going to fulfill its promises, not in the current situation anyway.

What recent treaties have they followed exactly?

Thank you for introducing me to Ren. Been listening to his stuff all day, I haven’t been so emotional in a while

So to answer your question, I want you to try to imagine how bad you think our public transportation is. Then lower your expectations.

Sounds like a line from a Terry Pratchett book