I wish that all world leaders would take a trip far enough into outer space to see the entire planet alone in space. To see how tiny our planet is against the backdrop of the universe, and how we all have to live on it together. I don't know if that would affect their though processes, but I like to think it would.
What's critical here is that a Memorandum was signed between the USA, Ukraine, England *AND* Ruzzia stating that ruzzia would recognize and protect Ukraine sovereignty and borders and if not, Ukraine will receive DEFENSIVE aid from the USA and England, governed by the UN. *THIS* is why the USA needs to help Ukraine! We made a written promise to do so! By not doing so, we are no better than the lying ruzzians!
Not protecting Ukraine told the world that the only way to protect yourself is if you have nukes. The more countries with nukes mean the more likely nuclear war will happen.
I think I read somewhere that a significant amount of the nukes and materials went unaccounted for after being surrendered too. So that's a nice thought.
No, see, that treaty was signed by Ukraine, a nation that ceased to exist when outside agitators staged the 2014 "Euromaidan" coup and deposed the lawful president Yanukovych for seeking closer ties with Ukraine's traditional ally, Russia! Everything since then has been Putin nobly and selflessly trying to liberate this Euro-Nazi occupied state and to prevent the genocide of ethnic Russians living under its totalitarian regime! Once it's freed, those treaties can be honored once more! [/s]
The lesson here is you need nukes. Nonproliferation is over, russian guy with his arm up the orange puppet's ass out front shoulda told you.
If you ain't got 'em you should be quietly working on them, because the assholes with them have no problem waving them in your face when they want something you've got.
Yeah, I wasn't trying to describe the current situation. More just that the US keeps showing the world how unreliable they are. With the current administration at least.
slidewhistlesymphony
Slava Ukraini!
tinyfootprints
I wish that all world leaders would take a trip far enough into outer space to see the entire planet alone in space. To see how tiny our planet is against the backdrop of the universe, and how we all have to live on it together. I don't know if that would affect their though processes, but I like to think it would.
OrkenMork
What's critical here is that a Memorandum was signed between the USA, Ukraine, England *AND* Ruzzia stating that ruzzia would recognize and protect Ukraine sovereignty and borders and if not, Ukraine will receive DEFENSIVE aid from the USA and England, governed by the UN. *THIS* is why the USA needs to help Ukraine! We made a written promise to do so! By not doing so, we are no better than the lying ruzzians!
wattsdass
“It may be dangerous to be America's enemy, but to be America's friend is fatal.”
-Henry Kissinger
tinyfootprints
Well, besides having an agreement, defending Ukraine is the decent and moral thing to do.
jargonmon
You make like the US has historically kept its promises.
Donfolstar
Yeah, Ukraine really should've picked up a history book before signing.
baals
https://media2.giphy.com/media/v1.Y2lkPWE1NzM3M2U1amZxajBqamZweGpnemlod3I5ZWZtM3N0aWNsMDZ0ank4czNpenJjZCZlcD12MV9naWZzX3NlYXJjaCZjdD1n/DwdXCJRZEzw88/200w.webp
GreenFox
Not protecting Ukraine told the world that the only way to protect yourself is if you have nukes. The more countries with nukes mean the more likely nuclear war will happen.
EstoyPoopis
Yup. WE are our great filter.
Cluelessfucker
I think I read somewhere that a significant amount of the nukes and materials went unaccounted for after being surrendered too. So that's a nice thought.
Skawomplious
They ended up in Israel. Bet.
JetrelPixelArt
Honestly? That's not a crazy conspiracy theory.
Anarchduke
The lesson here is never, ever trust the United States to honor an agreement.
SisyphusRollin
Man, they got the messaging down for you guys.
iusedtodream
Yup =(
popeyeNL
Or Russia
Jimthebutler
The lesson here is to never give up your nukes under the pretext of protection from the us,
ricpaul
That's why Jeff told them to stuff it. https://imgur.com/atDpuG9
boxbackknitties
Sadly, not just the us. https://www.hks.harvard.edu/publications/budapest-memorandum-25-between-past-and-future
sleepinggreenidea
No, see, that treaty was signed by Ukraine, a nation that ceased to exist when outside agitators staged the 2014 "Euromaidan" coup and deposed the lawful president Yanukovych for seeking closer ties with Ukraine's traditional ally, Russia! Everything since then has been Putin nobly and selflessly trying to liberate this Euro-Nazi occupied state and to prevent the genocide of ethnic Russians living under its totalitarian regime! Once it's freed, those treaties can be honored once more! [/s]
khora
The lesson is the all countries need nukes.
TsukariYoshi
The lesson here is you need nukes. Nonproliferation is over, russian guy with his arm up the orange puppet's ass out front shoulda told you.
If you ain't got 'em you should be quietly working on them, because the assholes with them have no problem waving them in your face when they want something you've got.
WhoIsBoop
Never trust the U.S. government under any pretext.
azgrak1
As a Native American I would agree. We signed over 1700 treaties with the US government. Guess who broke every single one.
GallusTadius
Hey, I'm quite sure if Russia nuked Ukraine Turnip would send a strongly worded protest.
randomwalrus
To Ukraine, demanding they reimburse Russia for the expenditure.
Jimthebutler
I dont think his mouth would be spitting things out after, much more likely to recieve.
davebarton315101
To Ukraine.
pullingsixty
North Korea taking notes.
Jimthebutler
As if they would give up their nukes.
Kuiper
North Korea knew from the beginning that the only way to maintain their sovereignty is by just holding nukes.
Iran also knows this.
pullingsixty
Yeah, I wasn't trying to describe the current situation. More just that the US keeps showing the world how unreliable they are. With the current administration at least.