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  Tough to go hardline on them when they have a nuclear arsenal big enough to end the world ten times over.
context: A common enemy really unites folks and it is great when everyone responds in kind. Seems like there is sometimes one turkey holding up progress. IMO it is going to take an alien invasion to unite mankind though. Putin is falling a bit short. >
  
  I’m not sure quoting the solution laid out in Watchmen is a great analogy here… >
  
  Solid reference!
  We will also accept Robotech...any others? >
  
  Aww Hell naw!
  Independence Day. >
  
  He's not wrong. I just hope it ends up being for the best. (Free Ukraine and a world safe from Putin.) >
  
  What did the west find in its souls search to sell arms?   
  I mean I’m glad we are helping them. Shit we promised we would when they gave up nukes, but what exactly did we find?    There is still a huge rift between conservative and left people.  That hasn’t gone away and would be very naive to think it’s a problem that has been solved. >
  
  I think they’re referring to solidarity between Western governments, not internal domestic politics >
  
  Technically it was Russia/Putin that did that.. >
  
  If Zelensky fled and Ukraine crumpled I don't think there would've been the unity we see, so I'm gonna have to disagree with you. >
  
  Putin sparked the flame. Ukraine showed us the flame burns bright and strong >
  
  It’s kind of strange to think that the West and NATO would have kept languishing had russia simply not invaded. A lot of people would still be alive, and the West would have kept rotting. >
  
  How has it stopped rotting? >
  
  Ex president / current candidate is less outspoken in supporting Russia. It’s the little things >
  
  Surely Russia were more likely to invade Ukraine under Trump, not less, if they felt the US and NATO wouldn't intervene? >
  
  In my head cannon i think Putin specifically waited until Trump was out of office because it would cause such a divide between the American people. Trump kept Russia and Putin looking to be in a position of power, which really is all Russia cares about. Once he left and Biden wasn't willing to play ball he went in. I cant tell you how many times my republican friends try to say Ukraine is Biden's fault somehow, with their only reasoning being, "well it didnt happen when Trump was in office." >
  
  I honestly think the West has let dictators and autocrats too lightly. Humans rights abusers have been let free to do as they please. I hope this sees us have a turn around on this.