No, I’m saying the US has taken the lead, spent the money, and spilt the blood to the tune of $30+ trillion in the red for thirty years. No minds were changed in Afghanistan or Iraq. The War on Covid wrecked the US economy and that was largely self-inflicted with the lockdowns. If we were doing it right, we wouldn’t be in the fiscal and societal straits we’re in. I can’t imagine getting involved in another war (even a proxy one) when I think there are more pressing issues at home.
I don’t trust our leadership to suddenly get on the ball and do things right. Especially overseas. Obama wasn’t kidding when he said “Biden will find a way to eff things up.” It’ll be more trouble than it’s worth, IMO.
But if Europe wants to broker a peace between Russia and Ukraine, I’m all for it.
Demand for Perfection Fallacy!
With a dash of "Whataboutism" thrown in!
Covid, Afghanistan, Irak... Why not mention the phony sinking of the Maine / Spanish American War or the rotten Compromise of 1850, while you're at it?
"No, I'm not giving my sister the $5,000 she needs for her son's urgent, life-saving brain operation because she still owes me five bucks for the brewskies I bought on her behalf for last year's Fourth of July picnic. And just last month, I saw her eating steak instead of hamburger! And besides: None of the other siblings have stepped up! So sorry: No operation for you, dear nephew!"
I repeat: Every destroyed Russian tank is one tank less that our American boys will have to be facing ten years down the road. Every launched Kinzahl hypersonic missile is one less missile that can be aimed at American troops someday.
The Russian military is currently in a meat-grinder - and you want to stop the cranking!
Regards,
Oh, wait, you responded. I’ll need to look at this & respond later.