Ukraine War Upd. EXTRA: Ridiculous Rosendale, Rally Rogues & Ra-Ras, & Reality Check?
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"If you control the past, you control the future. And if you control the present, you control the past."
Hello Team!
Jonathan is trying a new approach to avoid YouTube restrictions on his extra update videos by appealing restricted videos, which takes about 3 days. This means the extras are not as timely but still provide general conversation pieces.
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Ridiculous Rosendale
In an interview with CNN's Jim Sciutto, Republican congressman Rosendale makes several illogical and contradictory statements regarding the US support for Ukraine:
- He claims the US is destroying Ukraine and killing people, ignoring that Russia is the invading force responsible for the destruction.
- When asked how Ukraine is destroying its own country by defending itself, Rosendale deflects by saying both sides are being funded by other countries.
- Rosendale suggests pushing for a peace accord, essentially rewarding Russia's invasion and setting a dangerous precedent.
- He expresses concern about Ukrainians being killed but fails to acknowledge that stopping Russia's aggression is the solution.
Jonathan criticizes Sciutto for not pressing Rosendale harder on his contradictory and illogical statements, allowing him to evade direct answers.
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Rally Rogues & Ra-Ras
BBC journalist Steve Rosenberg interviews Russians attending a pro-war rally concert in Moscow's Red Square. The responses reveal:
- Younger attendees seem unsure why they are there or are reluctant to express their true feelings, with some joking about leaving if Putin isn't attending.
- Older attendees express strong support for Putin and the war, believing Russia is reclaiming its historic territories.
- One woman criticizes Russia's poor healthcare and rural conditions but still supports Putin, highlighting the disconnect between Putin's image and reality.
- The interviews suggest a generational divide in attitudes towards the war and Putin.
Jonathan emphasizes the importance of countries acknowledging the wrongs in their history, contrasting Germany's post-WWII reckoning with Russia's failure to confront its Soviet past.
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Reality Check
A Twitter thread discusses the challenges faced by Ukraine in its counteroffensive:
- Russia's advantage in using guided bombs dropped from jets, as both sides are hesitant to place air defenses close to the front lines due to the threat of drones.
- The West's focus on precision munitions like JDAM-ER while Russia mass-produces cheaper, more accessible alternatives.
- Russia's adoption of new technologies, including Iranian drones and missiles, which could potentially outperform Ukrainian capabilities.
- Concerns that a frozen conflict would allow Russia to continue taking Ukrainian territory piece by piece while undermining Western unity through disinformation.
The thread emphasizes the importance of defeating Russia, calling it the most critical objective for Western democracy since World War II. Jonathan suggests that the West must fully commit to supporting Ukraine now to prevent war fatigue and political changes from undermining future assistance.
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Wrap up
Jonathan expresses his gratitude for the community's support and kindness. He signs off, promising to speak to his audience again soon.
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