Quote (Black XistenZ @ Dec 5 2023 07:55pm)
The only scenario in which Ukrainian casualties from the war could have been prevented is one in which the US at the start of the war goes "tough luck, you're on your own", followed by Ukraine actually surrendering unconditionally (which is not a given, they could still have kept on fighting, remember that their resolve and willingness to fight back was super high at the start of the war).
In this scenario, Taiwan - and with it the best chip foundries in the world - would belong to the Chinese right now and Russia would be trying to stir shit up in Moldova and the Baltics while still continuing to throttle gas supplies to Europe, just like they already did in 2021.
Supporting Ukraine at the start of the invasion was the right thing to do, both morally and geopolitically. That this allows the MIC to revitalize its production is a welcome side effect from their point of view (and that of the US government), but it's hardly the reason this war is being fought.
geopolitical fuckery and unlimited greed are the only reason the war even broke out
the west knew russia would go to war over ukraine and did not prevent it
merkel confirmed that the minsk agreements (violated by ukranian nazis) were just to buy time to arm ukraine some more
there was a peace offer on the table after the invasion, rejected by washington and london
ukraine is sacrificed in a war they cant win to weaken russia and keep the money flowing
who cares if tax payer money driven by some ukranian farmers boys gets blown up, northrop and lockheed and rheinmetall got paid and so did their bimbos in politics
sorry, making excuses for this obvious proxy war and money laundering operation is part of the problem at this point
you can be pro or against the warmongers, its a black and white thing