Yes, the evidence that the US wanted the Ukraine war, went out of its way to provoke it, and has been doing all it could to prolong it is voluminous.

But some lose the logical thread at this point. It makes no sense, after convincingly outlining the years-long provocation perpetrated by the US and its plenipotentiaries, to insist that the target of that aggression and threats of violence can only respond with peaceful pleas and beseeching diplomacy. Clearly, those nonviolent means were tried and failed. Repeatedly. Over more than 8 years!

If a dangerous criminal gang invades your neighborhood, occupies your street, and takes over your neighbor’s house, must you wait peacefully until they break down your door and attack you in your sleep before you’re allowed to act?

See also: brucelesnick.substack.c…