• ☆ Yσɠƚԋσʂ ☆
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    192 years ago

    The fact that you’re arguing Mearsheimer doesn’t know what he’s talking about based on him not having thought that Russia would invade Ukraine shows what an utter clown you are given that pretty much nobody in the west predicted that. You don’t have to link to anything, it’s pretty clear from your comments what “experts” you rely on.

    • @iopq@vlemmy.net
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      52 years ago

      Nobody in the West predicted that? He said it when the Russian troops were already massing at the border.

      Shit, I already predicted it. I shorted the Russia ETFs which were liquidated last year (I made 90%+ profit)

      • ☆ Yσɠƚԋσʂ ☆
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        182 years ago

        Yes, nobody in the west predicted that and the state department was even saying it was unlikely. Shit, you really should’ve called them up and told them!

              • ☆ Yσɠƚԋσʂ ☆
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                132 years ago

                And being an educated adult capable of rational thought, he realized why that was a bad idea later.

                • @iopq@vlemmy.net
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                  22 years ago

                  Ukraine in NATO in 1997 would prevent this war, Russia was in no shape to invade anyone, still dealing with Chechnya

                  • ☆ Yσɠƚԋσʂ ☆
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                    132 years ago

                    There was zero chance of NATO accepting Ukraine in 1997 as anybody who has any clue at all understands. Meanwhile, what would’ve actually prevented this war was for Ukraine to declare neutrality and renounce NATO ambitions. That option is certainly going to look pretty good when this is all over.