Unhinged: The WILD Presidential Debate on Ukraine!

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September 11, 2024

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I’ve been listening to a debate on the war in Ukraine, and I’m left feeling cringe and unhinged. As a US Army Combat veteran, I’ll try to break down what each candidate had to say about the conflict. Let’s start with the President’s position on defending Ukraine from Russia. They argue it’s in America’s best interest to defend Ukraine’s sovereignty and democracy, saying that if Putin wins, he may expand his reach into other countries. One of the candidates claimed they would solve the war in 24 hours, but I think that’s an unrealistic and problematic approach. They also questioned the authenticity of casualty estimates, citing various sources, including the BBC, The Economist, and the US military, which all put the death toll at around 300,000, not millions as one of the candidates claimed. I find it hard to believe that there aren’t plans to evacuate civilians, and the number of civilian casualties is therefore extremely low. I would be shocked if it were even 100,000 or 150,000.

One of the candidates also talked about NATO spending, saying that the US has always been the largest contributor, and that other countries were under-spending. However, I think they’re confusing this with aid to Ukraine, which is a different issue. NATO countries are expected to spend 2% of their GDP on defense, and some have met or exceeded this target. Trump claimed that Biden and Harris are weak on defense and lack the courage to ask Europe to contribute more, but I think he’s misinterpreting the situation. The EU has its own defense spending, and it’s not comparable to US spending.

The candidates also discussed the prospect of a Russian nuclear strike, with one claiming that nobody thinks about it, but I disagree. In private, the US has always planned for the consequences of a Russian nuclear strike and has worked tirelessly to ensure that Putin understands the consequences. I think one of the candidates is confusing the planning process for the military, and that’s worrisome.

Ultimately, I find it troubling to see some of the misconceptions and misstatements in this debate. As a combat veteran, I know how important it is to have a clear and honest understanding of the situation. I hope that, as we move forward, we can work together to create a better understanding of the conflict in Ukraine and the role of the US and its allies.