#Western Economies

[tmarshconnors]

STOP HELPING UKRAINE!

The war between Russia and Ukraine has dragged on for over a year now, and the West, particularly the United States and the United Kingdom, has poured billions into military aid, equipment, and financial assistance for Ukraine. The argument has been that Ukraine needs our support to defend itself against Russian aggression, which, in theory, could pose a broader threat to Europe and even global security. But is this endless funding truly in the best interest of our nations? I argue that it is not.

Unintended Consequences: Economic Strain on the West

Let’s start with the practical issue: the economic toll on our countries. We are facing significant domestic challenges – from economic recessions and rising inflation to unemployment and energy crises. Yet, despite these struggles, billions of taxpayer dollars and pounds continue to flow out to fund a conflict halfway across the world.

Consider the impact on everyday citizens. Energy prices have skyrocketed, in part because of sanctions on Russian oil and gas, but also due to our funding of this seemingly never-ending conflict. Instead of investing in infrastructure, healthcare, or education at home, we’re propping up a country that, quite frankly, needs to take responsibility for its own survival.

What’s Really at Stake?

While it's easy to frame this war as a moral crusade against tyranny, it’s far more complex than that. Ukraine is not a perfect democracy, and its issues with corruption are well-documented. Are we truly supporting a nation based on democratic ideals, or are we merely caught in a geopolitical tug-of-war with Russia? Either way, the continued funneling of funds is draining resources that could be better spent elsewhere.

Moreover, the West has already armed Ukraine to the teeth, providing advanced weaponry and training. The Ukrainian military is now well-equipped to hold its own. So why are we still providing an endless cash flow? At what point do we say, "Enough is enough"?

Ukraine's Responsibility to Defend Itself

At some point, we must allow Ukraine to stand on its own two feet. Nations throughout history have had to fend for themselves in times of crisis, and Ukraine should be no exception. This is their fight, after all. If they wish to preserve their sovereignty and independence, it’s their duty to do so.

One might argue that cutting off funding would be abandoning Ukraine to a Russian takeover. But that's an oversimplified view. Ukraine has proven its resilience time and time again. They have the will to fight; what they now need is the determination to do so without relying on endless Western support. The question isn't whether they can defend themselves – it's whether they will if left to their own devices.

Western Nations Need to Prioritize Their Own Citizens

The well-being of our own citizens should always be our primary concern. Our governments are elected to serve ourinterests, not to act as the world's police force or charity. With millions struggling to make ends meet, is it really fair to continue sending our hard-earned money to a foreign conflict?

We need to refocus on issues that matter at home: rebuilding our economies, strengthening national security, and addressing the energy crisis. Instead of being distracted by far-off wars, let’s direct our efforts toward solving our domestic problems.

The Risk of Prolonging the Conflict

Finally, there's the risk that by continuing to fund Ukraine, we are merely prolonging the conflict. If both sides know that Western money and weapons will keep flowing, where's the incentive for peace? By stepping back, we encourage diplomatic solutions rather than an endless military stalemate.

It’s time for the West to rethink its role in the Russia-Ukraine war. While supporting Ukraine was initially seen as a moral and strategic necessity, the continued funding is proving to be more of a burden than a benefit. Ukraine has the means to defend itself. Now it must find the resolve to do so independently. Our priorities should shift back to addressing the needs of our citizens, and it's high time we let Ukraine face Russia on its own terms.

After all, every nation must ultimately be responsible for its own survival.

[macklesufficient]

i know it’s been said a thousand times but why DONT the grossly wealthy do good stuff even if only for the ego trip and/or stunt value? even if you didn’t care about your fellow man at all imagine how fun it’d be to buy up a bunch of rental housing scattered all throughout a given area and slash the rents by half. u get people sucking your dick in the media AND the spectacle of every other landlord screaming and crying and throwing up to compete….that’s good wholesome fun right there

[ignatiusteto]

i think sacred music in the kryn dynasty would be very cyclical and repetitive in form to symbolize the idea that life is a continuous thing (at least those who are consecuted right right) and is a cycle across lifetimes and yeah

[sarroora]

A Sudanese content creator made this as a reminder for everyone to B O Y C O T T.

[caffeccino]

Turnip, the Greatest Prairie Chicken, and chicken chickens (and Hushpuppy)

🤠💖Yeehaw

[antiling]

(to the tune of we didn't start the fire): spaghetti western, Autodale, Richard Nixon, Oregon Trail, Suburbia Overture, Economy Boom, Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom

[mishkakagehishka]

And forever thinking ab the Hungarian who got sick of arguing with me (ran out of arguments) so he just called me an Albanian in Hungarian. It was really telling on what immigrants he had a problem with.

[escapisminacan]

Seeing people talk about their country's eurovison performance when yours is too poor to go

[comradecowplant]

i'm surprised i haven't seen more people talking about the recent kate winslet show that deepthroats NATO & the U.S. state department so passionately that it must make even aaron sorkin blush. it was so incoherent and anti-communist that it even reaches into old school european anti-slav/balkan-coded white-on-white racist at times, twas truly a spectacle to behold!

[eileennatural]

this is so nothing but i'm reading the false dawn: the delusions of global capitalism by john gray and its really good !! but he repeatedly refers to the US, UK, and "other anglo saxon countries" (what others?) In a way that is both nonspecific and annoying, and also wrong. even if a good case could be made for calling the UK anglo-saxon, I really don't think, in the 21st century, the US can be described that way at all. it feels like what he's really trying to say is "anglophone" or "white" countries-- both of which also not good ways to describe these places !!

[kneedeepincynade]

The collapse of China is like Biden being pushed to the left,ain't happening, and the muricans should give up on it

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😂 Per mesi, i propagandisti anti-Cinesi hanno diffuso notizie fasulle ed esagerate contro la Cina sul Tema dell'Economia, riproponendo l'imbarazzante "China Collapse Theory" 🤹‍♂️

😂 Ogni ciclo della "China Collapse Theory" si è concluso con il collasso della teoria stessa, e anche questo ciclo non ha fatto eccezione 😄

🤩 这些小丑对所谓的 "中国崩溃 "早有准备。2001 年、2002 年、2003 年......、2023 年都没有发生，但也许 2024 年会发生！是的，它会发生在你们恶心可笑的梦里 😀

🤡 Nonostante tutti gli articoli dei 小丑 d'Occidente in stile terrorismo psicologico, con titoli come «Trema l'Economia Mondiale» o«Una nuova Lehman Brothers», l'Economia Cinese ha continuato a crescere nel Q3 del 2023, superando le aspettative e le previsioni degli economisti occidentali 📈

😂 Persino il FMI, non esattamente il circolo degli economisti di 乌有之乡, non esattamente l'organizzazione legata al Pensiero di 左大培, ha corretto al rialzo le previsioni sulla crescita dell'Economia Cinese per il 2023 nel Documento: "IMF Staff Completes 2023 Article IV Mission to the People’s Republic of China" - «The Chinese economy is projected to grow at 5.4 percent in 2023» 🤣

😂 E il "Collasso"?, e tutti gli articoli anti-Cinesi ricolmi di wishful-thinking su 恒大集团 - Evergrande Group? 哈哈哈哈哈 😂

😭 È davvero un giorno triste per i propagandisti anti-Cinesi. Ai propagandisti anti-Cinesi, dall'Italia del "miracolo economico" alla Germania in ginocchio, passando per gli USA in deficit di trilioni di dollari, consiglio l'articolo: 中医怎么缓解胃痛 中医7大偏方火速解决胃痛 - 7 Rimedi della Medicina Tradizionale Cinese per risolvere il mal di stomaco ☕️

😂 Si attendono con ansia i futuri articoli nello stile "[La Cina ha ottenuto un'altra vittoria], ma a quale prezzo?!" 😂

😀 Al prezzo della sanità mentale degli occidentali anti-Cinesi 🤣

😂 意大利期刊与法国或德国期刊一样，都是美利坚合众国的奴隶。它们不断重复美国对中国的宣传。读意大利期刊对中国经济的 "分析 "非常有趣，因为意大利经济就是个笑话，被债务、可怕的基础设施和糟糕的市场环境摧毁了 🇮🇹 🇫🇷 🇩🇪 😂

🔍 Approfondimenti:

一 Q1: +4,5% | Q2: +6,3% | Q3: +4,9% 📈

二 "China will collapse!" / "China is the biggest World threat!" - il dualismo ridicolo della propaganda anti-Cinese 🤹‍♂️

三 Il (nuovo) collasso della "China Collapse Theory" | La Cina sconfigge la "deflazione" in un solo mese, e continua a crescere 📈

四 La Cina sarà il motore della crescita dell'Economia del Mondo nel 2023 📈

五 Ogni previsione Occidentale sul "Collasso della Cina" è fallita 😂

🌸 Iscriviti 👉 @collettivoshaoshan 😘

😂 For months, anti-China propagandists have spread fake and exaggerated news against China on the topic of the economy, re-proposing the embarrassing "China Collapse Theory" 🤹‍♂️

😂 Every cycle of the "China Collapse Theory" ended with the collapse of the theory itself, and this cycle was no exception 😄

🤩 这些小丑对所谓的 "中国崩溃 "早有准备。2001 年、2002 年、2003 年......、2023 年都没有发生，但也许 2024 年会发生！是的，它会发生在你们恶心可笑的梦里 😀

🤡 Despite all the articles from the Western 小丑 in the style of psychological terrorism, with titles like "The World Economy is Trembling" or "A New Lehman Brothers", the Chinese Economy continued to grow in Q3 2023, exceeding expectations and the forecasts of Western economists 📈

😂 Even the IMF, not exactly the circle of economists of 乌有之乡, not exactly the organization linked to the Thought of 左大培, has corrected upwards the forecasts on the growth of the Chinese Economy for 2023 in the Document: "IMF Staff Completes 2023 Article IV Mission to the People's Republic of China" - «The Chinese economy is projected to grow at 5.4 percent in 2023» 🤣

😂 And the "Collapse"?, and all the anti-Chinese articles full of wishful-thinking on 恒大集团 - Evergrande Group? 哈哈哈哈哈 😂

😭 It is indeed a sad day for anti-China propagandists. To anti-Chinese propagandists, from the Italy of the "economic miracle" to Germany on its knees, passing through the USA in deficit of trillions of dollars, I recommend the article: Traditional Chinese Medicine to solve stomach ache ☕️

😂 Look forward to future articles in the style of "[China has achieved another victory], but at what cost?!" 😂

😀 At the price of the sanity of anti-Chinese Westerners 🤣

😂 意大利期刊与法国或德国期刊一样，都是美利坚合众国的奴隶。它们不断重复美国对中国的宣传。读意大利期刊对��国经济的 "分析 "非常有趣，因为意大利经济就是个笑话，被债务、可怕的基础设施和糟糕的市场环境摧毁了 🇮🇹 🇫🇷 🇩🇪 😂

🔍 Further information:

一 Q1: +4.5% | Q2: +6.3% | Q3: +4.9% 📈

二 "China will collapse!" / "China is the biggest World threat!" - the ridiculous dualism of anti-Chinese propaganda 🤹‍♂️

三 The (new) collapse of the "China Collapse Theory" | China defeats "deflation" in just one month, and continues to grow 📈

四 China will be the engine of growth of the World Economy in 2023 📈

五 Every Western prediction about the "Collapse of China" has failed 😂

🌸 Subscribe 👉 @collectivoshaoshan 😘

[reconstructionbaby]

one thing thats crazy to think about is how the japanese economy has not really grown past its peak in the early 90s, meaning that it has experienced three decades of stagnation. but it was so wealthy then that, even after thirty years without growth, it remains one of the worlds largest economies

[mycological-mariner]

Hmm… Cornish Western story… hm

[microwavepopcorn]

[politicsbad]

We literally are creating jobs in the US by helping Ukraine. We are showing Russia we can stand as a proper democracy and Ukraine asked for our help. So if we do not answer we would be no better than how the Brirish and French responded to the Czechs being invaded by Hitler.

In short. Boowomp.

STOP HELPING UKRAINE!

The war between Russia and Ukraine has dragged on for over a year now, and the West, particularly the United States and the United Kingdom, has poured billions into military aid, equipment, and financial assistance for Ukraine. The argument has been that Ukraine needs our support to defend itself against Russian aggression, which, in theory, could pose a broader threat to Europe and even global security. But is this endless funding truly in the best interest of our nations? I argue that it is not.

Unintended Consequences: Economic Strain on the West

Let’s start with the practical issue: the economic toll on our countries. We are facing significant domestic challenges – from economic recessions and rising inflation to unemployment and energy crises. Yet, despite these struggles, billions of taxpayer dollars and pounds continue to flow out to fund a conflict halfway across the world.

Consider the impact on everyday citizens. Energy prices have skyrocketed, in part because of sanctions on Russian oil and gas, but also due to our funding of this seemingly never-ending conflict. Instead of investing in infrastructure, healthcare, or education at home, we’re propping up a country that, quite frankly, needs to take responsibility for its own survival.

What’s Really at Stake?

While it's easy to frame this war as a moral crusade against tyranny, it’s far more complex than that. Ukraine is not a perfect democracy, and its issues with corruption are well-documented. Are we truly supporting a nation based on democratic ideals, or are we merely caught in a geopolitical tug-of-war with Russia? Either way, the continued funneling of funds is draining resources that could be better spent elsewhere.

Moreover, the West has already armed Ukraine to the teeth, providing advanced weaponry and training. The Ukrainian military is now well-equipped to hold its own. So why are we still providing an endless cash flow? At what point do we say, "Enough is enough"?

Ukraine's Responsibility to Defend Itself

At some point, we must allow Ukraine to stand on its own two feet. Nations throughout history have had to fend for themselves in times of crisis, and Ukraine should be no exception. This is their fight, after all. If they wish to preserve their sovereignty and independence, it’s their duty to do so.

One might argue that cutting off funding would be abandoning Ukraine to a Russian takeover. But that's an oversimplified view. Ukraine has proven its resilience time and time again. They have the will to fight; what they now need is the determination to do so without relying on endless Western support. The question isn't whether they can defend themselves – it's whether they will if left to their own devices.

Western Nations Need to Prioritize Their Own Citizens

The well-being of our own citizens should always be our primary concern. Our governments are elected to serve ourinterests, not to act as the world's police force or charity. With millions struggling to make ends meet, is it really fair to continue sending our hard-earned money to a foreign conflict?

We need to refocus on issues that matter at home: rebuilding our economies, strengthening national security, and addressing the energy crisis. Instead of being distracted by far-off wars, let’s direct our efforts toward solving our domestic problems.

The Risk of Prolonging the Conflict

Finally, there's the risk that by continuing to fund Ukraine, we are merely prolonging the conflict. If both sides know that Western money and weapons will keep flowing, where's the incentive for peace? By stepping back, we encourage diplomatic solutions rather than an endless military stalemate.

It’s time for the West to rethink its role in the Russia-Ukraine war. While supporting Ukraine was initially seen as a moral and strategic necessity, the continued funding is proving to be more of a burden than a benefit. Ukraine has the means to defend itself. Now it must find the resolve to do so independently. Our priorities should shift back to addressing the needs of our citizens, and it's high time we let Ukraine face Russia on its own terms.

After all, every nation must ultimately be responsible for its own survival.

[chicago-geniza]

Note to self this woman's work along with Genevieve Z.'s and Irena G.'s is going to be Essential for the last section of Fake Thesis, she is literally just Tweeting It Out: