“Mark our words, the European Union will spare no effort in ensuring that Putin experiences absolutely no repercussions for the outrageous death of a key opposition leader,” said European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.
This part, even though from the same article, is true…
At press time, the U.S. House of Representatives had reacted in solidarity to the statement with an arms bill guaranteeing $0 of aid to the Ukrainian military.
Sorry for mixing real NON-ONION news in here — I know you’re all easily confused to begin with — but…
From the Michigan Advance article: Death of Russian dissident raises stakes for U.S. aid to Ukraine, Biden warns…
[…]the U.S. House adjourned Thursday for a President’s Day recess without acting on aid.[…] House members are scheduled to return Feb. 28.
“It’s about time they step up, don’t you think? Instead of going on a two-week vacation?” Biden told reporters. “Two weeks. What are they thinking? My God, this is bizarre. And it’s just reinforcing all the concern, and almost — I won’t say panic, but real concern about the United States being a reliable ally. This is outrageous.”
Life once again imitates art. – r2
Right because their current regimes have existed uninterrupted since the dawn of civilization.
Unfortunately I’m not trying to say that improvement is inevitable, but rather that no regime lasts forever. Even when they manage to become dynasties, they collapse eventually.
Usually sooner, if they’re really shitty. Whether what follows is an improvement, wasn’t something I even commented on.
Dictators, monarchies, etc. systems have been the bread and butter of the world for the longest amount of time.
You can’t possibly be arguing against that. Especially Japan and China.
I’m not. What made you think I was?
The fact that you edited the comment after the fact? Didn’t see the edit, thanks for clarifying
I wasn’t asking about my reply, but which part of my initial comment made you think the words you tried to put in my mouth would fit there?
Calm down, I didn’t claim you said anything, which therefore makes you paranoid and a hypocrite.
Did you expect to crack wise at my expense without me telling you off?
I’d love for you to elaborate on my alleged hypocrisy.
You’re putting words in my mouth.
Which makes you a hypocrite.
What words would those be?
All I think you’re guilty of, is making a comment assuming ignorance on something I do know, and then another assuming I hold a stance I clearly don’t.
Am I wrong?