The downside of encouraging ‘the fight’ on the streets of Ukraine

Re:The downside of encouraging ‘the fight’ on the streets of... by wand3r on Saturday March 05, 2022 @07:04AM (#30566771)

I think you are discounting a lot of things here. First, the deterrence effect of fighting could stop future attacks. Second, what should he do? Surrender his sovereign country?

Is it irresponsible to not immediately surrender your country when a more powerful nation asks for it?

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Re:The downside of encouraging ‘the fight’ on the streets of... by galfarragem on Saturday March 05, 2022 @09:34AM (#30567911)

IMO yes. How you rule your personal life is your decision. Ruling a country is a different game and you should be conservative. Risking the life and property of thousands/millions mostly because of your own ego is irresponsible. What makes a great pal (I believe Zelenski is a genuinely good person with whom I would share some beers) doesn't necessarily makes a good ruler. He would be bashed for life (by a few vocal ones) but he wouldn't carry deaths on his back. Many mothers would thank him.

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Re:The downside of encouraging ‘the fight’ on the streets of... by foogazi on Saturday March 05, 2022 @11:51AM (#30569128)

> Risking the life and property of thousands/millions mostly because of your own ego is irresponsible.

It’s irresponsible for Putin to have invaded Ukraine and directly causing thousands of deaths

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Re:The downside of encouraging ‘the fight’ on the streets of... by galfarragem on Saturday March 05, 2022 @04:03PM (#30571840)

I would say that is way beyond irresponsibility, is psychopathy.

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