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Originally Posted by activeStick
Earlier in this thread, I had shared my thoughts that the west gives zero effs about Ukraine and its people. They are quite simply using Ukraine as their pawn to bleed Russia as best they can, knowing many Ukrainians will die and the country will be levelled in the process.
But as long as American soldiers are not the ones getting killed, the mission will go on as long as it can.
Saw some clips today on the news of Zelenskiy at meetings, again, insisting on entry into NATO. He's been asking for 2 years. It's obvious the west is not going to agree to this.
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Yeah, I've been on that page for a long time, too. It is in the west's best interests to aid Ukraine in bleeding Russia. I know I don't want my 18-year-old heading over there, so I don't expect any other westerner to want their kid going to Ukraine, either.
Also no point in letting Ukraine in NATO. They're a better buffer for us between Russia and NATO countries as is.
That perspective is, of course, ice cold toward Ukraine and their people; however, from a strategic perspective that advances - and preserves - the lives of people in the west I'd say the west is doing things well so far.