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In reply to the discussion: Jeffrey Sachs: A Negotiated End to Fighting in Ukraine Is the Only Real Way to End the Bloodshed [View all]Me.
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organized the Pope meeting...not very good judgment.
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Jeffrey Sachs: A Negotiated End to Fighting in Ukraine Is the Only Real Way to End the Bloodshed [View all]
cbabe
Dec 2022
OP
It dates back to supporting Soviet tanks in Hungary. Now it refers to uncritical support of the USSR
WhiskeyGrinder
Dec 2022
#19
tankie refers to the Soviet tanks used to defeat the 1956 Hungarian Revolution & the 1968 Prague
Celerity
Dec 2022
#38
The negotiated settlement is: "Russia, get out of our country, or we'll keep kicking your asses!"
Aristus
Dec 2022
#3
Please explain in more depth. Is Sachs another Russian stooge or what? How does he enable Russia? Ed
cbabe
Dec 2022
#14
He's an economist whose neoliberal "shock therapy" economic policy put post-USSR Russia into its
WhiskeyGrinder
Dec 2022
#16
Because he chimes in on things like the Green New Deal while also flirting with bizarre
WhiskeyGrinder
Dec 2022
#20
While a negotiated end may be the only real way to end it, Russia's positions preclude it
karynnj
Dec 2022
#18
Considering how well Turkey has treated its minorities, especially, but not just, the Kurds
DFW
Dec 2022
#46
His shock therapy is what led major Russian industries into the hands of the oligarchs.
DemocratSinceBirth
Dec 2022
#35
Fine. There can be talks when Ukraine is ready for it. We'll support them the whole way.
Amishman
Dec 2022
#36