Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and other European leaders have applauded the US for passing a vital €89 billion aid bill which has been struggling to make it through the House of Representatives for months.

The House swiftly approved roughly €89 billion in foreign aid for Ukraine, Israel and other US allies in a rare Saturday session as Democrats and Republicans banded together after months of hard-right resistance over renewed American support for repelling Russia’s invasion.

With an overwhelming vote, €57 billion in aid for Ukraine passed in a matter of minutes, a strong showing as American lawmakers race to deliver a fresh round of US support to the war-torn ally. Many Democrats cheered on the House floor and waved blue-and-yellow flags of Ukraine.

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Rofl… Are you at least paid for this shit? Cause if not… Imagine being so fucking dumb that you actually believe that shit and on top of that, instead of preaching somewhere where you’ve got a chance, you stay on Lemmy. It’s so fucking sad, man… can’t you see it? You’re trying to sell meat to a bunch of vegans, it’s hilarious.

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Imagine being so fucking dumb that you actually believe that shit

So stupid you’re familiar with US history prior to 1991?

If you think the Saddam story is unbelievable, wait till you learn about Noriega.

It’s so fucking sad, man… can’t you see it?

Why do folks who want to sound incredulous just sound like they’re high as fuck?

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You’re correct about the missteps of US foreign policy.

But your argument is a nonstarter because the people you’re talking about were literal dictators in authoritarian systems.

Ukraine is literally fighting to engage with the liberal West, over authoritarian East, against a foreign aggressor. And it’s done a very good job of keeping and even improving its democratic institutions through this war (I’m referring more to transparency of laws and changes to how corruption is dealt with, specifically).

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Why do folks who want to sound incredulous just sound like they’re high as fuck?

That’d be your inner narrative embellishing fucking reality with filigree and lace to fit your shit-ass perspective.

Jim Jefferies said it best: “That’s the problem with crazy people; they don’t know they’re crazy”. Way to illustrate his insightful point by telling us you hear our voices in your head, dumbass.

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If you think the Saddam story is unbelievable, wait till you learn about Noriega.

Yes we are all well aware that Republicans have a long history of appeasing dictators. Same as now.

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They posted a picture of Obama and Clinton. They aren’t Republicans

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Next, you’ll misinterpret 1984 to describe this as a “we were always at war with Oceania” moment".

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