Not an unfair take. Lost in the sauce to some extentI'd argue that you and I were both almost identical in our idealism and political positions.
But what changed was when you moved from correctly opposing Western imperialism, to you being tricked into thinking you're opposing Western imperialism by supporting Western imperialism from Putin.
As I've attempted for years and days to engage with you on this, as I've seen the same radicalisation happen to a handful of other people I respect and care for. I've given up trying to find a way with you.
My close family member was a lot of work, but is now 'neutral' compared to praising of Putin's actions.
One of the best ways of reaching them, was to address the impact on children.
Unfortunately it's deaf ears for you for whatever reason.
So yes. You think you're being realistic. But in any other conversation if I explained to you that an invading force is taking children and distributing those children amongst their population, you'd understandably oppose it.
But because it's Russia doing it, you defend and support the displacement of children as a necessity.
I've no idea how to reach you or help you. And I don't think I care to anymore, because your beliefs are now so warped that I don't think you'd even recognise yourself if you addressed yourself.
Putin is an imperialist no doubt, the uncritical support of Ukraine is what gets me deep into this stuff.
The kids stuff is a propaganda point though really, as we've discussed it's similar to 'but we must educate the girls of Afghanistan'. No one can really disagree with this but it's used to justify imperialism.
The whole of europe gearing up for war is crazy, that's the thing that actually concerns me. Just give Russia Ukraine ffs, it's not worth it for anyone, Ukrainians included



