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[–] surph_ninja@lemmy.world -3 points 4 weeks ago (8 children)

How many of the people pearl clutching didn’t even notice we just overthrew Syria?

But I guess white western countries are supposed to be off limits.

[–] sunbeam60@lemmy.one 3 points 4 weeks ago (7 children)

Hmm, let’s see, one country was ruled by a murderous dictator using chemical weapons against his own people and crushing dissidents to a pulp in secret prisons. The other is a mature, functioning democracy with rule of law and a free press.

Yes, yes, I can see how you think that’s exactly the same.

[–] surph_ninja@lemmy.world 0 points 4 weeks ago* (last edited 4 weeks ago) (6 children)

The chemical weapons claim has debunked many times since the claim was made by intelligence orgs, and the white helmets exposed as a western regime change operation.

Which country is the “mature, functioning democracy with rule of law and free press”? Would that be the UK, which is crushing pro-Palestine protestors, arresting journalists for criticism of Israel, arming genocide, and participating in CIA torture black sites? The country that has openly declared it will defy ICC arrest warrants?

[–] sunbeam60@lemmy.one -1 points 4 weeks ago

Yes, as I said, it’s exactly the same. I’m really glad you’re here to make it so plain to everyone.

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