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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsRussians didn't care much when UKR civilians were getting killed
by Russian troops. Now they are upset when their own asses are on the line.
Walleye
(31,028 posts)That being said, Im sure they never thought they would actually have to go fight in the war.They werent even allowed to call it a war until they got drafted. I want to see Tucker Carlson dragged into the Russian army hes so in favor of it. Wouldnt that be fun to see him jerked off the street
Kaleva
(36,313 posts)They faded out and overall, support for Putin remained high.
maxsolomon
(33,345 posts)In far-flung regions, there is no alternative to state media. Belief in the Ukraine-is-controlled-by-Nazis and The-West-wants-to-destroy-Russia-because-we-are-Special narratives is widespread. There are no other facts available.
It's human nature to care when it's your ox being gored.
Kaleva
(36,313 posts)one would think they'd be more willing to fight.
maxsolomon
(33,345 posts)Maybe they thought it was going to be easy.
Fascist propaganda doesn't require internal consistency.