Ukraine warns ceasefire offer to Russia may expire
Since there’s a primary in NYC today, I get multiple emails from Mamdani/NYC socialist party I looked up their stance on Russia’s war:
Just to make sure we are on the same page: I never advocate for or against anyone. I am a journalist. I research, report, point things out and connect the dots. Elections are not my business nor ever be. This is something I looked up, and shared Democracy means ability to decide for you. That’s all
War is bad. We get it. But if you can’t distinguish between a war of aggression and an existential war to ensure your survival, then you are naive and idealistic to the point of losing your credibility. - signed, a democratic socialist bsky.app/profile/pbos...
I've warmed to Mamdani quite a bit, but this is an excellent reminder that Russia has been embedded in leftist politics for much longer than they've been tethered to the GOP. It's worth raking DSA over the coals for this one.
I'll be the first to admit, even as a DSA member (though I don't speak for them in any capacity, I just pay dues), they kinda have dogshit takes to me on some issues. NATO and the above are examples.
What the fuck is this bullshit?
It's unconscionable and embarrassing that an organization that a lot of people think is a good one that they believe in would both sides the russia Ukraine war. And then if you dare criticize them they're going to be mad at you. How is that acceptable? Pure cowardice and shamelessness right there.
That’s disheartening and disappointing to say the least!
The blaming of Ukraine blows my mind!
What's your actual source for this screenshot? I cannot find this exact quote anywhere. It echos a 2022 statement from DSA international (which opposes NATO expansion), although the "blames both sides" language isn't present.
While extremely aggravating, I'd stop short of assuming that this is Mamdani's actual position himself.
The DSA is internally pretty diverse. I doubt many DSA voters or even many DSA electeds hold these views, but these sorry planks are decided by fringe activists.
This is meets my definition of "far left" which is different than the right's definition. Mine: Acting so far outside the mainstream that you actually help the opposition. Also refusing to vote for the Dem candidate because they're not "left" enough.
Source? Would like to read it there please.
Both sides is BS. Russia is the ONLY aggressor
where did you look this up and find this statement?
there's a reason the bernie bros were the ones to get manipulated into spewing russian disinformation
Yeah a total Dealbreaker these people can’t be trusted
Mamdani also endorsed a NY state candidate who repeats Russian talking points. Disappointing.
Blaming both sides for a Russian invasion. Sounds logical 🤡
Putin attacked Ukraine. There is no both sides.
this is such fuckin wrecker shit, pretty undignified and embarrassing for you, a person whose journalism i typically deeply respect
Is this an AI summary? It’s a major over simplification. Very few if any blame Ukraine and those who do focus criticism on the government and it tying itself to NATO and also blame Russian imperialism as well. The DSA supports self determination for the Ukrainian people.
This war opened my eyes and I realized that the Western left is ignorant and hypocritical. It's just ideology and performative, selective empathy. I'm fucking disappointed wyborcza.pl/7,173236,281...
Very useful and relevant, thank you. I didn’t know of their both sides😖 Ukraine stance.
Mentor Sanders had his honeymoon in Moscow arranged by the same KGB front that did Trump's first trip. Bernie has also mentored and defended Tulsi, as WaPo exposes her links to a cult and Russia. AOC has links to Manafort. Ilhan voted against Russian sanctions but not Israel ones. Left is dirty too
Mamdani is doing a lot of good things but it should be crystal clear to everyone that Russia is solely responsible for the war against Ukraine. Nothing else needs to be said.
The fuck is wrong with them
Blaming both sides on this conflict is a huge blow to one's credibility, whoever that may be.
Mamdani said he would have putin arrested if he came to NY so it seems like he doesn’t believe this, but this person 😬
"Both sides" in that conflict but not the Israel-"Palestine" one? 😗
Ahhh...I see that the DSA has now embraced the "Charlottesville Strategy" What an embarrassment.
DSA + MAGA = #SharedValues DSA advocated for abolishing USAID Republicans carried it out 💢750k dead so far, mostly children 💢14M expected deaths bsky.app/profile/uber...
With all due respect*, fuck them. *They are not due much respect.
DSA are sometimes idiotic and don't read actual history but instead get information from Kremlin backed influencers. So not surprised. And showing them this fact has been a fools errand
The horseshoe at its finest.
There is no both sides in the Ukrainian war. There is the aggressor…Russia. There is the defender : Ukraine. It’s really simple. Do Not Vote DSA!
This is why Europe and Canada and the rest of the Western world does not, and should not trust USA, regardless of who is in power. Diversification and reliance on its own resources is the key.
So how exactly are they opposing Russian invasion? By cutting off support for Ukraine ?
Absolutely wild. Not only does the international platform repeat Russian propaganda about NATO “encircling” them but they also are against sanctions broadly. So no military opposition, no sanctions? Just “diplomacy?” What are we doing here?
Gold standard shit take on Ukraine. What kind of bullshit is this?!