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Out of the numerous countries that the USA has invaded, couped, meddled in or intervened in, which ones have become free and democratic enough to your liking?
The terrible actions of the US don't justify russia's genocide
Germany
I was hoping more of a post WW2 example
Afghanistan was democratic during US occupation. Unfortunately, that was overthrown by the taliban when the US pulled out.
Jesus Christ
It's true. Whether you agree with the actions of the US abroad or not, the US did legitimately try to install a free and fair democratic government in Afghanistan. And it was in place for 20 years - https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Democracy_in_Afghanistan.
Your own source contradicts your claims:
All this is after being chartiable and not including the 20% voter turnout in 2021 since that was the tail end of that epoch.
But I bet you'll blame all these shortcomings on the Afghans.
Oof, that'll teach me to briefly skim a source before posting. I wasn't going to blame anyone, because I clearly don't know enough about the situation. But thanks for putting words in my mouth.
Man, this was a great comment until the last sentence. . .
Yeah I made the mistake of assuming they read the article before sharing it
So Ukraine should become permanently occupied by America?
You do know there are other options then occupied by russia or america right?
Saganastic seems to disagree.
You're putting words in my mouth. I was addressing ksynwa's comment, which was honestly a bit tangential and not entirely related to Ukraine. Offering aid is not occupation, and it's a bit silly that you would imply that.
May I ask what or whom that is?
Edit: Ah I get it now