Comment by powerhugs

4 months ago

As another swede, I'd be happy to se Kristersson show some backbone. But he's apparently made out of snail so that won't happen.

Not condemning the aggressor over and over make us look soft, indeed.

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carlosjobim  4 months ago

If that's what you're hoping for, Ukraine is very grateful for volunteers. There's a bunch of Swedes who did go there to fight. There's a bunch who are there right now.

Or is it "somebody else" who has to show a backbone and take action?

  • lawn  4 months ago

    There are other ways for regular people to support, without jumping into an actual war zone without any training (that would harm more than it helps).

    For example to donate to organizations that actively support the war effort or to put pressure on the politicians to do more.

    • carlosjobim  4 months ago

      You are right that there are more ways to support. But demanding or asking that somebody else does something is not doing something. A majority of the population consider themselves to be great heroes for making symbolic gestures or for telling their friends over coffee or drinks that "somebody really should do something".

      But reality is reality and they have done nothing. They will never do anything voluntarily either – for any cause.

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  • powerhugs  4 months ago

    I ask for our leader to condemn acts of aggression.

    You read it as I want more bloodshed?

    Some of us still live in democracies.

    • carlosjobim  4 months ago

      I understand. But I don't know if there's been any lacking in condemnation on his part. As far as I remember, most leaders of nations have condemned the war completely since day one. What do you wish for him to achieve by condemning it harder?