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So how long do you propose we fight a war that probably can't be won? At what cost to the Ukrainian people and us? Easy to be brave and war hungry sitting in cosy safe East Sussex lapping up media war rhetoric pretending things are going better than they really are. Its ridiculous to claim as...

Western media angles aside, Ukraine are obviously in trouble and looking like they could lose the war, hence the new Bn's of funding and weapons being sent over to avert disaster. This is stalemate, and I don't think Ukraine can ever win under the current strategy as only Russia can continue...

What's happening now is shocking, where on earth have I said it isn't? Billions of people are certainly not despicable but they always seem to end up being led by men that continually create war and suffering. The US has been in pretty much consistent conflict somewhere since WW2. The UK has...

Why are you so desperate to be offended by something? What do you want me to say? Hes a total c*nt and the situation there is horrific. Happy? If you have to draw comparisons, and he may get there, but right now he's far from Hitler and Stalin at this stage. I suggest you check the scale of...

I explained why I asked already. Putins behaviour in Ukraine is awful. As is all war instigated for any reason other than in the name of defence. Iraq, Afghan, Yemen, Palestine, on and on. We are a despicable race of creature.

Great open and honest reply. I suspect similar to most people in the West. I also think the Media has alot of influence. Interesting you were able to answer maturely where others just get triggered and aggressive on your behalf.

Why are you so angry?

That’s really honest and I think most people are the same. I think some people are ashamed to admit that’s how they feel thought

I agree with all of that.

Thanks for the sensible reply. I agree, I think it's probably because its closer to home, but also the level of media coverage. Maybe it's the risk of what happens if it escalates due to the players involved.

As above. I'm interested in what is driving people to seemingly be more upset about Ukranian events over scenarios that were as bad or worse which is definitely a phenomenon amongst my social group. There is no whataboutery about that at all. Why the aggression and confrontation?

Not odd at all. He said how upset it was making him, and I am interested if there is something about this scenario that is creating more upset than similar events or not. I don't recall a similar thread on Syria.

Out of interest, did you feel as bad when Syria was getting annihilated and entire cities levelled? I'm not meaning to be provocative, I'm genuinely intrigued why people (my friends at least) seem to be way more upset now than during other recent events that were equally bad or worse.

I think we are probably getting an overly optimistic view of how the Ukrainians are doing against the Russians. I hope I’m wrong.

I think it’s incredibly naive to think the bbc is impartial. Serious news events are given barely any airtime. You have mentioned the right to protest which a law is being passed to remove in this country and the BBC have barely gone near that story to the level it justifies being a prime example.

Whilst Russian and Chinese news is clearly propagandist, It's very naïve to think that any side of any argument isn't brainwashed in the modern media world. Look at the states for example, right or left of politics have extreme media outlets and nothing trustworthy really in between. Not...

I suspect this is likely true https://twitter.com/clintehrlich/status/1500996394659696640?s=21

You do realise what happened to Russians through years of communist rule? There was no unrest as a result of the consequences!

Wonder if the same organisations are funding both sides of the war effort like in most conflicts?

Shhhh, those invasions that destabilised the entire middle east and killed millions don't count and it's only Putin who is a bad person.