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Ukraine is fighting for all of us. Now Europe must fight Putin too
UK Guardian ^ | January 22, 203 | Simon Tisdall

Posted on 01/22/2023 5:23:18 AM PST by C19fan

Europe must fight. The realisation has been slow in coming. Yet almost one year after Russia invaded Ukraine, most western governments finally understand Kyiv’s war for survival is their war, too. It’s a fight to the death for Ukraine, but also for European democracy, rights and values. It’s a fight against the historical evils of fascism and imperialism embodied by Vladimir Putin, a dictator for our age.

Europe must fight. It really has no choice. As Russia doubles down, threatening a huge new offensive, a turning point approaches when tragedy turns to ruin – or triumph. This moment, when the war has become familiar and wearying, is the moment of maximum danger. From Sweden, Spain, the Netherlands, France, Poland and the Baltic republics, the flow of arms is turning into an urgent torrent.

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TOPICS: Foreign Affairs; Russia
KEYWORDS: bidenswar; blueandyellowpompoms; blueandyellowrahrah; eurowankers; neocons4biden; neocons4war; notourwar; reasonable; russia; simontisdall; ukenazis; ukraine; ukrainecorruption; whoresfrombrussels; ww3; wwiii; zelenskyworshippers
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To: C19fan

It is important to consider the potential consequences and drawbacks of escalating military involvement in the conflict. An increase in military support could lead to a more violent and prolonged war, resulting in more loss of life and destruction for both Ukraine and Europe. Additionally, it could also lead to a more aggressive response from Russia, potentially escalating the conflict to a larger scale that could draw the United States military forces into the war.

Furthermore, it is worth considering the potential for diplomatic and non-violent solutions to the conflict. While the current efforts of economic sanctions and diplomatic ostracism may not have ended the war, they have not been fully exhausted and could still be effective in bringing about a peaceful resolution.

Overall, while the article presents a compelling argument that Europe must take a more active role in the conflict in Ukraine, it is important to consider the potential consequences and drawbacks of escalating military involvement, as well as the potential for diplomatic and non-violent solutions.


21 posted on 01/22/2023 5:48:00 AM PST by DEPcom (DC is not my Capitol after Jan 6th lock downs.)
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To: cuban leaf

Oh yes they are. Unofficially. wink wink


22 posted on 01/22/2023 5:49:03 AM PST by dforest (Joy Behar is a big mouth cow.)
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To: C19fan

Anyone who disagrees with this article is actively fighting against Our Democracy®.


23 posted on 01/22/2023 5:50:04 AM PST by Nathan _in_Arkansas (Hoist the black flag and begin slitting throats. )
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To: C19fan

The POUNDING OF THE WAR DRUMS grows louder and louder; the CALLS FOR ESCALATION AND DEEPER INVOLVEMENT grow shriller and shriller.


24 posted on 01/22/2023 5:50:36 AM PST by House Atreides (I’m now ULTRA-MAGA. -PRO-MAX)
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To: C19fan

And it’s one, two, three
What are we fighting for?
Don’t ask me, I don’t give a damn
Next stop is Vietnam;
And it’s five, six, seven
Open up the pearly gates
Well there ain’t no time to wonder why
Whoopee! we’re all gonna die!

Well, come on generals, let’s move fast;
Your big chance has come at last
Now you can go out and get those reds
‘Cause the only good commie is the one that’s dead
And you know that peace can only be won
When we’ve blown ‘em all to kingdom come....


Courtesy of Country Joe and the Fish


25 posted on 01/22/2023 5:50:46 AM PST by Not_Who_U_Think
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To: SaveFerris

Looks like a gay Hogwarts professor.


26 posted on 01/22/2023 5:52:25 AM PST by EEGator
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To: DEPcom

The truth is. Europe does not want to. Or they would.


27 posted on 01/22/2023 5:53:16 AM PST by dforest (Joy Behar is a big mouth cow.)
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To: EEGator

Yep - he’ll have to tuck all that hair under his helmet when he deploys


28 posted on 01/22/2023 5:53:19 AM PST by SaveFerris (Luke 17:28 ... as it was in the days of Lot; they did wha, they drank, they bought, they sold ......)
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To: dforest

Drivel

Confusing the policy of defending Ukraine with being proBiden is infantile. Mixing American paleocon politics with support of Russian war crimes is infantile. The neoisolationist thought process that can’t comprehend events beyond local county lines is infantile

Adults of the world have condemned the Russian war crimes and are protecting Ukraine


29 posted on 01/22/2023 5:55:02 AM PST by bert ( (KWE. NP. N.C. +12) Juneteenth is inequality daythis piece is )
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To: Nathan _in_Arkansas

“You’re either with us or against us.”


30 posted on 01/22/2023 5:55:22 AM PST by EEGator
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To: EEGator

“This geriatric fop is free to join the fight.”

But, but… you don’t understand. He gets a bonus and other rewards for writing this.


31 posted on 01/22/2023 5:55:28 AM PST by RAldrich
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To: C19fan

And…. There it is. Nuclear War.


32 posted on 01/22/2023 5:56:02 AM PST by freedomjusticeruleoflaw (Strange that a man with his wealth would have to resort to prostitution.)
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To: bert

How are you protecting Ukraine while sitting on your couch, posting on FR, with Cheetos dust on your shirt?


33 posted on 01/22/2023 5:56:53 AM PST by EEGator
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To: C19fan

What a load.


34 posted on 01/22/2023 5:56:58 AM PST by FlingWingFlyer (Spay and neuter your "migrants" and liberals.)
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To: RAldrich

Mea culpa, carry on…


35 posted on 01/22/2023 5:57:17 AM PST by EEGator
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To: MalPearce

That’s quite the reach there.


36 posted on 01/22/2023 5:59:03 AM PST by TTFlyer (Lenin: that by the infliction of terror, a well-organized minority can conquer a nation.)
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To: EEGator

I am vehemently opposing the war criminals on Free Republic constantly supporting the despicable Russian war of occupation


37 posted on 01/22/2023 6:00:34 AM PST by bert ( (KWE. NP. N.C. +12) Juneteenth is inequality daythis piece is )
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To: xenia

He means “gay marriage”


38 posted on 01/22/2023 6:01:05 AM PST by escapefromboston (Free Chauvin)
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To: C19fan

They should have listened to Patton. It’s too late now.


39 posted on 01/22/2023 6:01:42 AM PST by mikey_hates_everything
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To: ClearCase_guy

Very good summary.

You can just feel something isn’t right with all this. From the very start it has all seems (badly) stage managed by the Deep State for whatever self-serving nefarious reasons they have. The only question in my mind is what are they really up to? What is their real end game?


40 posted on 01/22/2023 6:02:15 AM PST by Obadiah (The business of America is no longer business, it is war and arms sales.)
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