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.
I think the issue here, hence why you’re getting dragged, is Democrat ≠ progressive, therefore your comment is a bit of a non sequitur.
It is a non sequitur. I just found it odd to scorn conservatives for genocide while not mentioning that Democrats are actively abetting a current one.
I think it’s a non sequitur because American Democrats ARE conservatives, as is noted later. With that in mind, the comment chain reads as:
Them: Conservatives have always supported genocide.
You: Then why is the other conservative group supporting genocide?
I believe a significant chunk of the site agrees with you regarding the subject matter, I’m just pointing out why I believe it’s not going over well. Take it or leave it, I’m just trying to provide constructive criticism.
Edit: shit, i read your comment as “it is not a non sequitur”. I’m too tired, words hard, leaving original comment for posterity.
Don’t apologize for being secure enough to apologize. There is so much negativity on here, that you absorb it without realizing. Much love 💕