• lxvi
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    “Refuses” is sort of tied to the idea of disobedience. You refuse to obey. You decline a request to a decision you freely make without obligations. Why should Russia leave Ukraine? The language subordinates Russia to a position of a petulant servant. The Atlantic Bloc has done everything it can to subordinate Russia to no end. Why should Russia obey when it has proven itself indomitable? We should learn to speak in a manner that reflects material conditions rather than this arrogant delusion.

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      The language subordinates Russia to a position of a petulant servant

      Ah, but that’s exactly how they see us.