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[–] Kaplya@hexbear.net 44 points 9 months ago (2 children)

Because Russia (at least according to the propaganda) is a threat to US hegemony, even though this is disregarding the fact that Russia is economically on a far smaller scale than the US and its allies.

Everyone knows Palestine and Cuba cannot possibly fight back against the empire, so in the back of their minds, the ultimate defeat of the brave, noble underdogs is guaranteed so it’s easy to find pity with them

Give Palestine and Cuba the firepower of Russia who can actually fight back against their oppressors and see how quickly the Western public change their tune.

[–] zed_proclaimer@hexbear.net 31 points 9 months ago

Yes it’s underdog fetishism and selective pacifism. That Chinese meme doesn’t miss.

[–] RyanGosling@hexbear.net 10 points 9 months ago (1 children)

Give Cuba nukes and point them directly at Miami