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Capitalism didn't work and we never got democracy. But the same applies to the fascism with communist branding prevalent in Asia. A new plan is definitely needed and actual communism should have aspects on the table.
Frankly, if the target conditions were closer to Nordic-style social democracy instead of trying to shape countries into “smol America” like what was done to a degree with the Marshall Plan, it’d probably work out better for Ukraine, Moldova, and the EU in general.
The allies gave us germans a stronger constitution than they themselves have as far as I understand it.
I think we should support Ukraine when the war is over, but we first have to support them in winning it.
We gave that constitution to ourselves. Yes, the allies had to okay it, but it was written by a democratically (if indirectly) elected body and then ratified by democratically elected state parliaments. Our constitution wasn't forced on us, which is something that I feel is important to point out considering the increasing Reichsbürger craziness.
Abso-fuckin-lutely. Really wish we could kick out all of these goddamn quisling politicians that everyone seems to be going out of their way to not see how they’re mostly linked to Russia.
Uh… from the EU. That’s one of the points of the EU. It would essentially be an investment in the future of Ukraine, and thus, transitively, the EU itself, since Ukraine has begun the accession process.
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More broadly: holy fuck am I sick of people whinging about doing the objectively right thing because iT’s tOo eXPeNsiVe.
We’ve finally gotten to a place where many major western nations will, every once in a while, do something not shitty, with at least some altruistic motivations - like helping Ukraine, and more generally, just pushing back on Russian and Chinese encroachment and expansionism.
I’m by no means claiming “The West” is perfectly virtuous - that’s obviously false. But still: for pretty much the first time in the history of civilization, you have countries that are kinda-sorta trying to do the right thing sometimes… and you want to nickel and dime that whole sentiment?