• @Zerush@lemmy.ml
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    92 years ago

    The world would be better off if the US kept its nose in its own business, instead of setting itself up as self-proclaimed sheriffs, doling out ‘democracy’ around the world, without having one of its own.

    • @pingveno@lemmy.mlOP
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      -42 years ago

      When it comes to the US invading other countries and meddling, I would broadly agree with you. However, this and Ukraine involves unprovoked invasions that in turn have an effect on the US’s national security interests. I’m okay with the US getting involved in that sort of case, when the citizens of the invaded country welcome the help.

      • @Zerush@lemmy.ml
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        42 years ago

        Yes, but the US is not entirely innocent in this matter, it observes the expansion of NATO towards the Russian border. I remember very well when the Russians put their missiles in Cuba, why the US did it before, positioning its missiles in Turkey on the border with Russia. I think that much of the situation is caused precisely by the imperialism practiced by Russia and the United States.

  • @guojing@lemmy.ml
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    62 years ago

    “Using force” probably means they will send ancient weapons and beg for ceasefire when that doesnt work. Just like Ukraine.

    • @pingveno@lemmy.mlOP
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      -82 years ago

      Who is supposed to be sending ancient weapons in this scenario? Because I seem to remember Russia having a lot of trouble with its conga line of tanks.

      • Catradora-Stalinism☭
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        62 years ago

        do you also realize the vast amount of american military tech is modified 80’s weaponry

      • Catradora-Stalinism☭
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        52 years ago

        Do you have any idea how hard it is to effectively coordinate a modern army in a frozen winter? I’m sorry, I forgot I was talking to a military expert.

        • @pingveno@lemmy.mlOP
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          -62 years ago

          I think it might have more to do with the enemy listening in to their Baofeng radios (retail price $25). And I would think Russians would know a thing or two about fighting in winter since, you know, Russia. But I’m no military expert.

          As for the age of US military tech, meh. If it does its job, maybe with a couple of modifications, who am I to complain? After all, I’m no military expert, I’m just a tax payer who has to pay for their toys.

  • @pingveno@lemmy.mlOP
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    52 years ago

    It’s unclear whether this was just a poorly crafted response explaining a policy that requires a certain amount of cognitive dissonance. The US has long shied away from actively endorsing Taiwanese independence because the Chinese government would likely see that as a sign of a closing window of opportunity for taking over Taiwan.