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 can be way more hostile. I try not to insult or berate people, but it’s difficult when they call you “ dickcheese.”
Actually, you berated him first. You said:
And then he said:
So you are being very dishonest here.
Also, “I can be way more hostile” doesn’t actually mean you achieve anything with your current level of hostility.
Anyway, there’s still a genocide going on.
Not acknowledging blatant dishonesty is another reason why no one gives you much credence.
I’m not here for validation, are you?
No, you’re here to be needlessly rude to people and self-righteously claim it helps fight genocide.
I’m sorry you feel that way. I only disrespect those that disrespect me.
I showed very clearly that was not true. Why are you lying?
Because I’m not lying. The commenter said;
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?