In a tense game of chicken, remarkable for its mix of petulance and audacity, congressional Republicans are threatening to halt U.S. aid to Ukraine—guaranteeing a Russian breakthrough and possible victory in that war—unless Democrats help pass a bill that all but locks down America’s Southern border.

If the impasse isn’t resolved by the end of next week, when Congress goes on recess until the new year, the Ukrainian army could run out of ammunition. President Joe Biden could resupply the arsenal from U.S. stockpiles without legislative approval, but the move would be temporary, and the signal sent—that Ukraine, and by implication other allies, can no longer count on U.S. support in a pinch—could be a holiday cork-popper for Russian President Vladimir Putin and all of our other adversaries.

  • @indepndnt
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    Your comment has nothing to do with the comment you are replying to.

      • @indepndnt
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        245 months ago

        lol you’re all over the board

        • @TokenBoomer
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          Au contraire. Judging by the downvotes, I’m exactly where I need to be.

          • @[email protected]
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            I think they meant that you’re so terminally online I can read a comment and recognize your garbage takes no matter where I go

            • @TokenBoomer
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              If my takes are garbage, just ignore them. But you don’t, because they’re not. There’s genocides happening around the world, and you’re complaining about someone being terminally online? SMFH

                • Aniki 🌱🌿
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                  75 months ago

                  He posted a spicy worthless hot-take on an irrelevant corner of the internet! take that, libcucks!

                  • @TokenBoomer
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                    Did you just imply that you’re irrelevant? Lol. Why are you even commenting if my “takes” are worthless? By taking the time to address my “take,” you validate them, thus cucking yourself. The choice to ignore me is always available.

                • @TokenBoomer
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                  I learn all I can about what’s going on and talk to others to educate them about what’s happening. I’m doing what I can. If that’s not enough for you, that’s a you problem. Doing _literally anything _ is better than doing nothing. Which is apparently what want me to do. This is the second time you’ve advocated for inaction. Why?

                  • Flying Squid
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                    45 months ago

                    In other words, you argue with people on the internet. How helpful.

                  • @SoleInvictus
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                    While I agree with your intent, your tact here is pretty counterproductive. Making a point in such a way that it causes the Internet version of a mass eye roll suggests you’re getting written off.

                    What good does that do?

      • @SCB
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        The irony here is hilarious