[-] Stylistillusional@hexbear.net 3 points 1 month ago

Personally, I'm getting pretty tired of people who most likely don't live in the region criticising the parties doing the most to fight back against Israel for not doing enough because of some bad news of the day.

You don't know what's going on in Iranian government circles either and you've just come to this interpretation based on personalities.

What I'm saying is that there is still value in pursuing a ceasefire even if you believe there's little chance of success.

Even if you believe war is inevitable, the Israeli position is being attrited more and more the longer all-out war doesn't break out. But history is always still contingent and it would be irresponsible towards all the people living under your governance to just jump in head first just because you believe it is inevitable. That's how fascists think.

[-] Stylistillusional@hexbear.net 1 points 8 months ago

Yes, the Russians are making gains currently. But did the fall of Kherson and Kharkiv result in the Ukrainians kicking out the Russians?

It is still a war of attrition that Russia is currently 'winning'. Just because they broke through defensive strongholds and are pushing through more open fields now, doesn't mean a tipping point has been reached in terms of attrition.

I think people need to keep in mind that there are elections happening all over Europe this year. Which means a lot of posturing. The Russians will be saying the war will be wrapped up any day now. We are to believe that France, which has contributed relatively little in Ukraine, now is considering sending troops? I'm not buying it (until I do).

[-] Stylistillusional@hexbear.net 3 points 11 months ago

I keep going back and forth over whether Western governments actually understand what type of government and society they are dealing with in Israel.

Not that I expect them to do anything good but the West sees Israel as part of their group. It's like they expect Isreal to have the same taste and class as the rest of the Western elites. But why should Israel care whether Biden gets elected or care about international support when the US has reiterated time and time again that their material support is unconditional.

It's definitely all cynical, but are they cynical enough to understand the huge liability that is Isreal?

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