Comment on Need to yak? Skip emetics, hear about what the world's Most Moral Army's up to

• thebestaquaman@lemmy.world ⁨9⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

  How so? Do you not think that the right of social benefits should be coupled with the obligation to pay taxes if you’re capable? Do you actually believe that, if a neighbouring country invaded, you have some kind of right to hide in the basement while someone else mans the AA protecting your house?

  If the answer to either is “no”, then you probably agree with me.

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  • Doomsider@lemmy.world ⁨9⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

    In the context of Modern US the majority of people pay the taxes and the minority of people who have the majority of wealth do not. Do you think the Social contract is already broken?

    Do you actually believe any modern war was actually for its stated purpose. Do you think it is wrong sending young men to die in the Middle East for oil profits?

    If you answer no to either of these then perhaps you are just simping for an abusive government.

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    • thebestaquaman@lemmy.world ⁨9⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

      In the context of Modern US the majority of people pay the taxes and the minority of people who have the majority of wealth do not. Do you think the Social contract is already broken?

      Oh, absolutely YES. The social contract in the US is broken to the point where I don’t know if it can be repaired.

      Do you actually believe any modern war was actually for its stated purpose?

      That depends: I think Ukraine defending itself from a russian invasion is legitimate. I also think there are other wars where there is some party legitimately defending themselves against aggression. This question seems loaded in the sense that it appears to me like you’re asking if I think a war of aggression is defensible. On general grounds, I would immediately say no.

      Do you think it is wrong sending young men to die in the Middle East for oil profits?

      Obviously, YES. I honestly have no idea what would make you think that I would answer otherwise.

      It seems, based on your questions, like you think I’m some US imperialist. I couldn’t be much further from it.

      Having answered your questions, I would very much like to see your answers to mine.

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      • Doomsider@lemmy.world ⁨8⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

        I am glad to hear you can recognize that the US is broken. Of course it is much more than just the US at this point, but I digress

        I am not really concerned about Ukraine defending itself, but I am concerned about Russia attacking what is equivalent of their own brothers and sisters. Yes, I was totally seeing where you land on wars of opportunity/agression and I am pleasantly surprised. Thanks for you candor.

        I am not sure I agree with the concept of taxes, but obviously a government needs to operate with some monetary injections. I think if you have a strong social contract and everyone pays an amount that is equitable it could work out fine. I also believe there are other ways for the government to fund itself.

        I am not sure I am ready to take up arms to kill my fellow man. Why are they invading. Would you expect me to fight a European army if I was in the US and they were invading to stop US war crimes? I do not owe allegiance to a concept. I would be much more likely to try and defend a person as opposed to a government.

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