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[–] [email protected] 25 points 7 months ago (3 children)

This funding is not "for" Ukraine. It's for the military industrial complex — most of that money stayed in the US.

I personally haven't supported 9/10 of US military actions since WW2, but Ukraine is a rare case where I do. So tell me... There are hundreds of billions in other spending that should be scrutinized before Ukraine — Why do you think we should let Putin invade and seize other countries?

[–] [email protected] 8 points 7 months ago

... hear hear. There are few things I hate more in modern politics than having to align myself with our military-industrial complex, as it feels like a deep and personal betrayal of some of my own strongest and longest-held beliefs.

But ... every tool has its purpose, and this is exactly what they're for. Would they maybe, just maaaaybe, like ... some more money?

[–] [email protected] 6 points 7 months ago

I will never understand how people don't get this fact...the aid is loans to Ukraine and the money goes directly to US weapon manufacturers.