AS per usual the president of the United States has made his mandatory speech to the UN General Assembly….and as usual the speech is full of hypocrisy…..
Of course Ukraine had to be a prominent part of the speech…..
At the UN General Assembly in New York on Wednesday, President Biden focused most of his speech on Ukraine and accused Russia of violating the UN Charter by launching the war.
“Russia has shamelessly violated the core tenets of the United Nations Charter — no more important than the clear prohibition against countries taking the territory of their neighbor by force,” he said.
Biden’s comments highlight US hypocrisy on the issue as Washington currently occupies a major portion of eastern Syria despite the Syrian government’s opposition. The US also supports Israel’s occupation of the West Bank and its blockade of Gaza, and Saudi Arabia’s war and blockade on its neighbor Yemen.
Biden said that the US will continue to support Ukraine in its fight against Russia based on the principle that “you cannot seize a nation’s territory by force.”
The president also accused Russian President Vladimir Putin of making “reckless” nuclear threats. Earlier in the day, Putin ordered a partial mobilization and warned Russia could use nuclear weapons if its “territorial integrity” was “threatened.”
“President Putin has made overt nuclear threats against Europe and a reckless disregard for the responsibilities of the non-proliferation regime,” Biden said.
US support for Ukraine in its war against Russia has escalated tensions to a point where many experts and officials believe there is a greater risk of nuclear war today than there was during the Cold War. But the US shows no sign of backing down on its policy of supporting Ukraine, and Putin’s moves on Wednesday signaled a Russian escalation in Ukraine.
An interesting speech…..and as usual it was full of contradictory statements…..
The US condemns others for the same things they do…..take for instance the invasion and occupation of Iraq….or US is currently occupies a major portion of eastern Syria despite the government’s objection.
I understand the support for Ukraine but we should stop trying to claim the moral high ground….it is as if “Do as I say not as I do” sort of thing.
I Read, I Write, You Know
“lego ergo scribo”
I would rather live in America even with all the shortcomings than anywhere else on the planet and with all his faults, Biden is far better than Trump so I am not too displeased this morning. My broker is still giving me encouragement so I am not rummaging through garbage cans either. Ukraine can kiss my A** — Russia can kiss my A** — Right Wing Radical Republicans can kiss it too if they wash their lips first.
For now I will agree with you….but that could change in 2023….I will wait and see chuq
Hypocrisy is the key word in your post, chuq. The same today as it has ever been,
(At least since 1945)
Best wishes, Pete.
We are masters at claiming the moral high ground…..chuq