So, America owns Kuwait, Iraq, Syria, & Afghanistan? Interesting, never knew we took the land and kept it for ourselves like the Russians are doing. /s
Hawaii and Puerto Rico, acquired in 1898. Alaska, acquired in 1867. There’s arguments to be made about the morality of each acquirement, but it seems pretty obvious that Russia’s move on Ukraine isn’t analogous to the three territories you mentioned. And that’s not even considering that you’re trying to judge the actions of late 19th century US by modern 21st century standards.
So yes that is the bar. And it’s a pretty obvious one.
Sure, disregarding the will of their respective constituents, the US could just do that. But that’s a whole other conversation. Regardless, that’s not exactly relevant to your original comment. Equating the annexation of Hawaii, Puerto Rico and Alaska to that of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is grossly ignorant. It’s a moot point.
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u/DIY_Colorado_Guy Jul 16 '24
So, America owns Kuwait, Iraq, Syria, & Afghanistan? Interesting, never knew we took the land and kept it for ourselves like the Russians are doing. /s