The political logic behind green-lighting deep strikes into Russia is also obscure. There is little reason for optimism that such attacks would build pressure on Putin to end the war or drive him to the negotiating table, but there is good reason for concern that they will amplify his claims that Russia is fighting NATO, not the Ukrainian people. There are many examples in history of large-scale bombing campaigns’ galvanizing public resistance, and so far that has proved true with Russia’s own strikes on Ukraine, which have stoked Ukrainian patriotism and anti-Russian attitudes.

According to an interview with Zelensky, he wants to deploy these weapons just to make Russian life harder so the people revolt against Putin. The problem with that is what is stated in the above quote: if Ukrainian nationalism has been hardened due to the strikes within Ukraine, then the same can be said for the Russian people. If Ukraine did send missiles into Russia I wouldn't be surprised if the people doubled down harder in their support.

The ICC immediately issued a warrant for Putin pretty much the second the war kicked off in 2022, but they have been incredibly slow with Israel. Right now it seems there is an application for an arrest warrant but it applies to Netanyahu and “Hamas leaders” because “both sides committed war crimes.”

I’m just going to be stuck on the the North American continent forever unless they start allowing passengers across the Bering strait (via boat)

What was the actual point of this summit, because it sure as hell wasn’t peace. Just a big ol’ waste of time imho

You’re right, rioting is probably the better term to use since I would think “civil war” would require a lot more organizing… either way the situation in the States and up here are not looking good.

This is a genuine question because your comment got me thinking: does Russia even have just-cause to attack Europe (jus ad bellum)? I’m worried that if they attacked now that there wouldn’t be enough reason to do so and then it would escalate even further.

There is no connection, they’re separate events. When I was looking up what the parade was about I typed in “Portugal piranha plant parade” and got nothing. When I searched “Portugal Mario Parade” the fascist one came up due to the main organizer being named Mario. I added the image for people who were curious about the parade I was initially looking for info about.

Does Mexico even want Texas back at this point?

TrueAnon is going to have a field day

Electric boogaloo. We are so back!

Well, there goes all the “we got ____ before GTA 6” memes

Is he related to Joseph McCarthy?