“One would hope that people would grow out of it. But apparently too many don’t.”
Well, that has always been the case. Such people are generally the quickest to run from a fight. And those here on FR who applaud the carnage and cheer for more fit that category to a T.
I am pulling for Ukraine simply because it was invaded by a larger and stronger country that had no acceptable reason to do so. Ukraine is corrupt; but so is Russia; so is China; so is the United States. Corruption is to power as acne is to a fifteen-year-old: It’s unfortunately common, and not abnormal.
This war could have ended at any time if Russia had just stopped and gone back home. It is Russia who is prosecuting this war; Ukraine is simply defending itself.
I’ve said this countless times here on FR: I support sending Ukraine weapons and materiel so it can defend itself. I do NOT support American troops on the ground or American helmets in the air above Ukraine.
I would want to use our vast sea power to hinder China and protect our trade empire. Let NATO help the Ukraine. Those NATO deadbeats have been relying on the USA too long. They can afford it. Let them.