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That is shifting the blame away from Russia, which is the fascist aggressor. Ukraine did not enter NATO; Russia rejected Ukraine seeking more economical independence.

Yanukovych, who was pro-EU, was originally supposed to sign an association treaty between the EU and Ukraine; but last minute he didn't sign, while parliament had voted with an overwhelming majority for yes.

Yanukovych probably didn't sign due to Russian pressure, which proposed instead that Ukraine become a member of the Eurasian Economic Union. Protests grew into Euromaidan, but the anti-protest laws instated by Yanukovych's party of oligarchs, repressed it, until he was deposed.

And then Russia invaded Ukraine and took the Crimea + the Donbass, and shot down MH17. For which Putin and Girkin still haven't paid with their lives.

Since Putin was the one to pressure Yanukovych in not signing, and since Putin was the one to invade, he's to be blamed for everything.

Ukraine would've been able to remain neutral -- and negotiate favourable terms for transporting goods to Russia. All that without joining the Eurasian Economic Union. Thus the blame is solely and wholly on Putin for rejecting any such option.

The EU explicitly provides for a neutral nation to join (like Austria did), and even provides for interoperability with other common markets through the EEA. Though that is less favourable than being in the EU, as you then cannot vote in EU parliament about laws affecting you; a deal that Norway, Switzerland, and Iceland took. It also doesn't come with the advantage of the mutual defence clause.

Kropotkin was right all along.

What we need, is not a wage slavery system centered around what we earn; but a society based around what we need.

We need to establish our own farms, our own woodcutters, our own medical aids; and we give to each other freely, so that we may freely receive in return.

Is there one as well that's Linux-based, and uses as few American/Chinese manufacturers as possible?

Late but I think it's good there are alternatives, in case lemmy instance mods / lemming mods go rogue. You never know.

I mean, in my area we do have the ability to put bicycles on trains and buses alike. Though you don't attach them at the back, you just enter the vehicle with your bike.

If it's a foldable, you can always enter for free (so no added fee on top of the fare). For non-foldable bikes the same applies, though if you do that during rush hour you will have to pay a small fee.

Super convenient, really. Way cheaper also than having a car (as in, the vroom vehicle). You bike from home, enter bus/train, maybe switch from bus to train, and then exit and bike the last few kilometres.

Don't need to look long for a parking spot, don't need to pay much in petrol, no need to focus on traffic, can enjoy the view or do work/hobbies/listen to music while travelling, and so on.

Only downside is that here the fares are pretty high, but the Green & Labour Party is proposing to enable unlimited travelling across the entire country for less than €60 per month outside of rush hours.

For comparison, travelling from one end to another of the country right now would cost €30 per trip. A typical 4-day commute of 40 km per trip would cost around €320 per month now (accounting for travelling both ways).

So, the Green & Labour Party's proposal would result in fares becoming more than 80% cheaper(!) for everyone.

I usually like to play as Inward Perfectionists, though I would like to try out Idyllic Blooms too.

Often also, I close borders to everyone except refugees, and kick out all Fanatics of the Authoritarian, Spiritualist, Xenophobe, and Militarist groups.

Pacifist, Materialist + Egalitarian is usually my way to go. For civics, I like to get Environmentalist and Shared Burdens.

Main reasons for taking those ethics and civics is partially ideological, and partially convenience. The extra stability (from Pacifist), research speed bonus (from Materialist) and faction unity gain (from Egalitarian) is simply too good to pass up.

I usually expand until I have 3-4 chokepoints left. Then I just sit it out and watch as empires fight each other. I keep a big military and good relations whenever possible, and that always has worked well for me. I like to view my empire as the people's dream come true.

I haven't played in a long while though, because my ol' laptop gets a tad bit too hot, sadly.

So I might need to go look at a new one... the issue is, I'm considering shifting to Linux, but idk what distribution has:

• good privacy
• good security (also fairly up to date)
• is suitable for gaming
• is FOSS, of course
• and hopefully, also has a UI similar to that of Macintosh. Or at least somewhat beginner-friendly, but definitely well-customisable.

Main reason is to get independent from US corporatism. I could try dual booting but I've never done that before, no idea how to do that.

Aah, gotcha, that makes more sense. I got confused then, I guess.

late but :3

So they prefer to spy on what their kids are doing? Bah, those ministers are nonce creeps.

The hats aren't even of good quality. Most rip apart easily. Chinese-made hats are better than that.

Also overpriced. I saw them for $15... seriously? In my country I can get better quality ones for €5.

And what about bicycles?

I think we shouldn't let cars be attached, but bicycles be able to.

Based union leaders. Screw oligarchs!

They've the same for banks now here. Very creepy.