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.

  • @TokenBoomer
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    -37 months ago

    I’m not here for validation, are you?

    • Flying Squid
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      27 months ago

      No, you’re here to be needlessly rude to people and self-righteously claim it helps fight genocide.

      • @TokenBoomer
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        -27 months ago

        I’m sorry you feel that way. I only disrespect those that disrespect me.

        • Flying Squid
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          17 months ago

          I showed very clearly that was not true. Why are you lying?

          • @TokenBoomer
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            -17 months ago

            Because I’m not lying. The commenter said;

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

            I felt my response was proportional. He disrespected me, I disrespected him. You think I’m hostile, I’m demonstrating that I’m not trying to be. Why are you so invested in proving me wrong?

            • Flying Squid
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              07 months ago

              Would you like me to start quoting other times you have been rude to people who weren’t rude to you? Because I will be happy to do so from now on.

              • @TokenBoomer
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                07 months ago

                If you think it would be helpful, sure.