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Very interesting piece, thank you. I clicked on some of the references, and the PSL "statement" on Russia's operation in Ukraine. That article seemed like it was written by a schizophrenic. The author(s?) write multiple paragraphs accurately describing Western antagonism and hostility, and US-led NATO's constant refusal to treat Russia as equal. But then the article continues with statements condemning Putin and the operation. There is no logical movement from point A to B. We can understand that there's no logic because it's impossible. You can't despair about innocent people getting slaughtered and then condemn the force coming in to save those very people!

I reckon groups like that succeed on the ignorance of aspiring leftists. It also indicates that revolutionary energy is best expended on other audiences.

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