Sarcastic condescension is rarely the foundation for a convincing argument, and this is no exception. It is not a bad analogy, given the hollow nature of the implicit threat of such a proclamation. This is clearly an invitation for the West to get involved, and not a threat of Ukrainian response. So, yes, it is roughly similar to “Mommy he is touching me”.
The analogy is condescending to the people of Ukraine. I simply responded in kind.
It is not a bad analogy, given the hollow nature of the implicit threat of such a proclamation. This is clearly an invitation for the West to get involved, and not a threat of Ukrainian response. So, yes, it is roughly similar to “Mommy he is touching me”.
I disagree. The threat isn't "hollow". Russia has already taken one oblast by force and they are currently repeating the process in at least two additional oblasts. That's hardly an example of a "Mommy he's touching me" kids game.
It's an example of a country who's sovereignty is being attacked, who is weak and needs help, and who is describing a serious, dangerous real life problem.
When the Russian tanks roll in and begin killing Ukrainian citizens in yet another Russian war of chauvinism against another smaller and weaker country, come back and remind us how you stood up for Putin’s bullying. Remind us that you were unwilling to see his military threats as anything more than childish horseplay.
I would agree, that is rather obviously what they are trying to do. Much as it is the only thing the Ukraine can do.
Its a bit of a tight rope, Ukraine wants Crimea back but can’t possibly win it back with out the military support of the West, and any attempt to take it without the west would likely result in losing the whole country, and certain defeat either way.