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It's not hypocrisy, it's that Russian/Iranian money and propaganda are the direct cause.
Notice also the outcry over Maduro, another Russian ally.
midlander•3w ago
I know those who have double standards will try and find differences, but to anyone who really cares about the killing of innocent people there is no difference.
defrost•3w ago
Trump Clarifies Stance on Civilians Being Shot by Military: “Minnesota OK, Iran Not OK”
~ https://theshovel.com.au/2026/01/15/trump-stance-on-civilian...
this, and the post you submitted, are still lightning fodder for unresolvable entrenched arguments and run counter to the HN guidelines.
( https://news.ycombinator.com/newsguidelines.html )
t-3•3w ago