Michael Schellenberger

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3/4/2025, 12:07:04 PM
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In reply to:
Jonas Dovern 🇪🇺🇺🇦🇮🇱
@jonasdovern
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@shellenberger @JochenBittner This is nonsense. Ukraine does not hate the US. And I guess the security guarantees did not include terms that said that they are void if things turn out to be hard, complicated and costly.
Michael Shellenberger
@shellenberger
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@JochenBittner Thank you. As I said, most of us care very much about Germany and Europe. We respect our obligations. But it is hard to maintain obligations to those who clearly don’t respect and might even hate you.
Jochen Bittner
@JochenBittner
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Das ist mal das, was Douglas Adams eine "Point of View Gun" nannte.
Es tut weh. Aber man muss es sich geben, um die andere Seite besser zu verstehen.
Natürlich kann man jetzt einwenden, dass die USA sich im Budapester Memorandum 1994 dazu verpflichtet haben, die Souveränität der…
Michael Shellenberger
@shellenberger
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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 involves a critique of Ukraine's leader and implies drug use, which can be harmful and speculative.

  1. Principle 1:
    I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
    The statement potentially causes harm by making unsubstantiated claims about drug use. [-2]
  2. Principle 2:
    I will respect the privacy and dignity of others and will not engage in cyberbullying, harassment, or hate speech.
    It violates privacy and dignity by speculating on personal matters without evidence. [-2]
  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 fosters negative speculation. [-2]
  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.
    It engages in personal attacks rather than constructive criticism. [-2]