Should Ukraine get the jets?

[ColinC]

Yeah I know this issue is dead. And I hope that they at least get some high quality SAMs from this last bill, but what is DU's opinion on the jet sitch? I guess I still support it because Ukraine is asking for them and frankly I think we should provide everything they think they need to defend themselves -regardless of the overall opinion of the affectiveness of such a scheme.

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	Yes, they should get the MiGs they are asking for.
	19 (79%)
	They should not get the MiGs, but a limited number of jets like A-10s would be peferable
	2 (8%)
	No
	2 (8%)
	Something else
	1 (4%)
	0 DU members did not wish to select any of the options provided.
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[Iwasthere]

1. Get them the jets!!!

But also, double down on the ground defenses. Anti aircraft weapons and anti missile defenses. These should be EVERYWHERE in the country. A virtually unlimited supply.

[thucythucy]

2. Whatever would work best to counter the artillery and rocket attacks

on civilian targets should be included in the aid.

That's my uninformed thought, for what it's worth/

[Crunchy Frog]

3. They should get advanced anti-aircraft weaponry.

[sarisataka]

4. I do not have access

To the neccessary intelligence to make an informed decision.

[anamnua]

5. If I were Joe Biden I would give Putin a taste of his own medicine

and categorically deny jets are being sent while secretly doing the exact opposite.

[lagomorph777]

8. Indeed, we don't actually know what's going on.

[ColinC]

15. Agreed

I wonder what this "turning point" Zelenskyy is referring to is 🤔

[Wingus Dingus]

6. I don't know what was behind the whole yes-jets/no-jets crapola.

Probably best to accept that the US and allies are doing the best they can within the constraints of keeping the war confined to where it is now.

[Tomconroy]

7. Maybe they will show up in Ukraine soon with no publicity.

Stranger things have happened.

[lagomorph777]

9. We might hear about it only after they take out some major target.

And maybe not then.

[MineralMan]

10. My opinion about this is completely irrelevant.

So is everyone else's opinion.

[ColinC]

11. ...until there is an election

[MoonlitKnight]

14. On the contrary

I think public opinion and debate is what makes us stronger and in that regard our opinions are very important.

The public has supported many of the actions taken. In large part to leadership, but it’s helpful for the US and allied leadership to know the public is giving them the green light to go further.

[uponit7771]

12. Mig 29 Jets don't work effectively against ***MOBILE*** artillery, this isn't world war 2

[yardwork]

13. Just in case this decision depends on public opinion - I vote yes.

[frogmarch]

16. Let's form a feasibility committee

to discuss the feasibility of forming a committee to take a look at it.

[Deep State Witch]

17. Polish MiGs

Apparently the Polish MiGs are in poor condition, and the Polish government is looking to get rid of them. That's bullsh*t. The Ukrainians need working aircraft, not someone's sloppy seconds. What would probably benefit them the most are attack helicopters, preferably with anti-tank missiles. Of course, that's just MHO.

[LetMyPeopleVote]

18. Give Ukraine the MIGs

[DemocraticPatriot]

19. I support the decision of MY president...

From ascertaining all the information that i have, we would do just as well by supplying them with as much anti-aircraft weaponry as we can.

Latest news I have read says Russians are afraid to leave their own airspace... and that most of the bombing attacks against Ukraine cities right now are by cruise missles or artillery-- against which no "no fly zone" would provide any defense whatsover............

[XiJung]

20. The UKRs should bomb Russian border cities! n/t