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In reply to the discussion: Russia Supporters Storm Ukraine Government Buildings [View all]newthinking
(3,982 posts)Sure much of the country wanted an end to corruption. But just like here in the US, most people fear instability.
If you can try to understand. Imagine our government was replaced by people with a bent toward the right. Who came into power along side a very vocal tea party as well as citizen militias. They already have then alienated progressives.
The militias, feeling their power, try to take the streets, and another group goes into ABC, NBC, CNN, television studios and threatens staff there and puts the media under control.
Then one of the first things they do is cut Social Security disbursements and cut the wages of government employees. Next they work with the IMF and make loans that will add significantly to our debt in exchange for Austerity including a doubling of our utility rates.
How would our population react even if there were some policies they may agree with? Common sense.
It does not take further foreign intervention for chaos to ensue. Think it through please... Be fair to the people of Ukraine who have to live through this,