@tiredturtle
@lemmy.mlThe Red Scare is a more like side goal because communism threatens oligarchies. The Soviet Union also had its hand in persecuting communists.
Yeah it's true that even though the term West/western is so varying, it is difficult to include Russia in.
But the point of imperialism rising is valid, US might be losing grasp but Russia and China are grabbing what they can to oppress as well.
And during the prohibition, black market flourished. The business will always be there. The question is do you support organized crime or do you support taxing to cover harm reduction and safety for people (buying from non-criminal sources, tested product etc)
Currently your stance is to provide money for organized crime
Thanks for checking. Which countries did you find out then?
Got these examples pulled which does include France still. Don't know about the accuracy
Paris attacks (November 2015): Coordinated attacks across various locations in Paris, France, including the Bataclan theater, resulting in 130 deaths and hundreds injured.
Brussels bombings (March 2016): Bombings at Brussels Airport and a metro station in Brussels, Belgium, resulting in 32 deaths and over 300 injured.
Manchester Arena bombing (May 2017): A suicide bombing at a concert venue in Manchester, UK, resulting in 22 deaths, including children, and dozens injured.
London Bridge attack (June 2017): A vehicle and knife attack on London Bridge and Borough Market in London, UK, resulting in 8 deaths and dozens injured.
Didn't they attack in France/Germany/Spain some time ago? Or are they exempt from being the spooky West. The use of the term seems to vary wildly so it's tough to figure what it is used for, maybe the world minus Africa and Asia usually 🤔
Also it's quite a stretch to destroy Ukraine and its people because of the USA or Turkey
Or doing nothing lead to the current point. Oh well, it's up to some future generations to look with hindsight