Michael Schellenberger

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Score -109
Matthew Yglesias
@mattyglesias
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Most congressional Republicans, especially in the senate, did not agree with Trump’s pro-Russian foreign policy so he (and especially Vance) staged a little blow-up in the Oval Office to give them a pretext to flip-flop and here we are.
3/1/2025, 1:28:02 PM
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Michael Shellenberger
@shellenberger
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330d
To the people defending Zelenskyy: watch the full video. His behavior perfectly encapsulates the disrespect, dislike, and even contempt the majority of Europeans hold toward Americans.
Kaizen D. Asiedu
@thatsKAIZEN
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330d
Think Trump was aggressive to Zelenskyy for no reason?

Watch the whole talk.

Timestamps below.

Zelenskyy was emotional.

Interrupted Trump.

Called Putin names.

Raised his eyebrows.

All before Trump checked him.

And he called Vance a bitch.

He wasn’t ready for peace.

2:00…
Michael Shellenberger
@shellenberger
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330d
People say The Budapest Memorandum on Security Assurances in 1994 provided security assurances, but it did not include a binding defense commitment. Even pro-war voices admit the US is not legally obligated to defend Ukraine militarily under the Budapest Memorandum.
Michael Shellenberger
@shellenberger
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330d
Zelenskyy says he’s grateful for US support but he acts entitled to it. He still hasn’t apologized for his behavior. And now he’s demanding the US do more. Zelensky, like Europe, doesn’t respect us. And relationships without mutual respect can’t last.
Michael Shellenberger
@shellenberger
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330d
Healthy relationships depend on mutual respect. Ukraine and Europe don't respect us; they look down on us. America never had any obligation to protect Ukraine. And now we're asking why we should continue to spend our money, and put our lives on the line, to protect Europe.

The statement dismisses a conspiracy theory and attributes blame to Zelenskyy for a supposed incident, engaging in a contentious debate about international relations and respect between nations.

  1. Principle 1:
    I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
    The statement could potentially harm by spreading divisive narratives about international relations. [-1]
  2. Principle 2:
    I will respect the privacy and dignity of others and will not engage in cyberbullying, harassment, or hate speech.
    It does not respect the dignity of the individuals involved, particularly Zelenskyy, by attributing negative behavior to him without clear evidence. [-1]
  3. Principle 3:
    I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
    The statement does not promote understanding or empathy, instead it fuels division by focusing on alleged disrespect. [-1]
  4. Principle 4:
    I will engage in constructive criticism and dialogue with those in disagreement and will not engage in personal attacks or ad hominem arguments.
    The statement engages in personal attacks rather than constructive criticism, focusing on behavior rather than policy or actions. [-1]