In a tense game of chicken, remarkable for its mix of petulance and audacity, congressional Republicans are threatening to halt U.S. aid to Ukraineā€”guaranteeing a Russian breakthrough and possible victory in that warā€”unless Democrats help pass a bill that all but locks down Americaā€™s Southern border.

If the impasse isnā€™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 sentā€”that Ukraine, and by implication other allies, can no longer count on U.S. support in a pinchā€”could be a holiday cork-popper for Russian President Vladimir Putin and all of our other adversaries.

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    11 months ago

    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.

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      11 months ago

      I think itā€™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, Iā€™m just pointing out why I believe itā€™s not going over well. Take it or leave it, Iā€™m just trying to provide constructive criticism.

      Edit: shit, i read your comment as ā€œit is not a non sequiturā€. Iā€™m too tired, words hard, leaving original comment for posterity.

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        11 months ago

        Donā€™t apologize for being secure enough to apologize. There is so much negativity on here, that you absorb it without realizing. Much love šŸ’•