By “broad democratization” do you mean… The Soviet Union? I would hardly use the early to mid 1900s Russia to be a good example of things getting better after a loss.

The Bolshevik revolution was in 1917, I’m referring to the 1905 revolution. But I guess if you want to be ignorant about the present world, why wouldn’t you be ignorant about history too?

“Bombed so heavily they must surely be running low on bombs by now” is not the sign of imminent defeat you seem to think it is.

Once again, you’re being stupid. I was talking about precision standoff munitions - expensive guided missiles which are available only in small numbers. But it’s pointless to explain that to you, because you’re a mopey incurious sadsack. Why bother caring about things if you think it’s completely pointless and hopeless? Just be like every other american pig and only care about yourself. This is what I was talking about the entire time - nihilism. “Nothing’s ever going to get better and I will actively ignore any evidence to the contrary!” Ok, well thankfully nothing is depending on you or any other American, and thank God for that. You yankee pigs can rot in your shithole, the world will move on without you.