PROTIP: Opposition to interventionism in the Middle East does not have to equate to support for the currently extant states therein.

  • ikidd@lemmy.world
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    1 month ago

    favorite ‘anti-imperialist’ regime is murderous and oppressive

    I didn’t even realize that was debatable, especially after the protest murders and executions.

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      1 month ago

      Don’t worry, you can still find plenty of tankies simping or "whatabout"ing for the Islamic Republic. They just file it away like Tiananmen Square - something to be excused or downplayed or deflected from.