Self-diagnosing depression can be unhelpful. What you’re experiencing may be something simpler and more easily treatable.

There is a very nice Chinese drama called She and her perfect husband https://mydramalist.com/64781-the-80-20-rule-of-love

I was born in Soviet Union and grown up in Italy. Teachers lied and misintepreted my behaviour and my words a lot.

First it was trolls, then it was trolls using AI. I understand why many users are abandoning social networks.

You can write in the prompt to the AI to write in hip and casual tone, but you will get something that will give you “How Do You Do, Fellow Kids?” meme vibes.

Spice Girls were about girl power. Margaret Thatcher was about shock doctrine an mass unemployment. Yes, neoliberalism is often pink-washed, as in this case.

Enlarge your breasts with one weird trick. Doctors hate it!

Ukraine problem is different.

After the collapse of the USSR, Ukraine inherited significant stocks of Soviet weaponry, and Ukrainian military personnel were trained to operate this equipment.

Regarding the transition to NATO standards, this process requires time and resources. Mastering new weapon systems, changing supply chains, and adapting tactics are complex challenges for any army. Many countries transitioning to the Alliance’s standards face similar challenges.

The Russian defense industry continues to produce equipment compatible with Soviet standards, which creates certain difficulties in the current conditions.

Also, not being able to buy cheap and effective Chinese dual usage drones to not offend the USA is a huge limit.

The Dalai Lama is a very controversial figure.

In 2023, the Dalai Lama faced controversy after an incident in which he kissed a young boy on the lips and then asked him to “suck his tongue” during a public event. This sparked widespread criticism and accusations of inappropriate behavior. However, the Dalai Lama and his representatives later clarified that the incident was meant to be playful and that there was no inappropriate intention behind it. The situation led to discussions about cultural differences and the responsibilities of public figures.

https://www.indiatoday.in/world/story/dalai-lama-controversies-tibetan-buddhist-spiritual-leader-dalai-lama-controversial-statements-2358022-2023-04-10

Advancing and becoming a team leader. Now I don’t want it. I want to be an ordinary employee who has very limited responsibilities.

If common sense is described as something radical, we live in vary bad times.

Since 2014, it was not possible to control Azov and the far right in Ukraine. They could do what they wanted, they were above the law, and still are.

This is precisely why I choose to travel to countries where, for either cultural or climatic reasons, it is customary to have more skin covered.

You can isolate the networks that are part of the Internet by switching off the submarine communication cables. They are considered a military asset by the countries and defended as such.

I get that, but it’s like capitalist systems don’t have another tool in the toolbox. Wouldn’t it be so much more effective if they just paid people a decent wage to begin with?

Inflation in the West is correlated to de-dollarization happening worldwide

It really depends on the context. If people are finally getting offended by White Supremacists when they weren’t before, that’s a positive development.

That said, with the world feeling like it’s on the brink of World War 3, I guess it’s normal to be on edge.

To feel better, the usual advice stands: drink less coffee and more tea, go for more long walks (music optional), and spend less time online.

Very good news, I really hope that it will also somehow improve the condition of Palestinian citizens.

Your comments are not contributing constructively to the discussion.

Your username “prosecute_traitors” checks out. However, let me provide you an explanation of what happened.

The political upheaval in Ukraine known as the “Orange Revolution” occurred in 2004. This series of events, which involved significant support from Western nations, is often characterized by some as a foreign-backed coup d’état. The movement was triggered by widespread allegations of electoral fraud, leading to mass protests and a subsequent overturning of the election results in favor of the pro-Western candidate, Viktor Yushchenko. Many analysts view this as a precedent for external influence in the country’s political processes.

A decade later, in 2014, a larger and more violent uprising, termed “Euromaidan” erupted. The immediate catalyst was the government’s decision to suspend an Association Agreement with the EU. Opposition groups and external actors leveraged this decision to organize a forceful change in government. The direct involvement of key American figures, such as Assistant Secretary of State Victoria Nuland, Senator John McCain, and Vice President Joe Biden, is cited by critics as evidence of foreign inspiration for an unconstitutional transfer of power, which resulted in the ousting of the incumbent president, Viktor Yanukovych. This period saw a sharp escalation of violence, epitomized by the tragic events in Odessa on May 2, 2014, where dozens of pro-federalization activists were killed. The perceived lack of accountability for this event further inflamed tensions in the south-eastern regions.

In the historically Russia-linked Donetsk and Luhansk regions, peaceful protests against the new authorities in Kyiv escalated into large-scale resistance. The Ukrainian government responded with a military operation, which developed into a full-scale armed conflict. To de-escalate the situation, the Minsk Agreements were brokered by Russia and the OSCE in September 2014 (Minsk I) and February 2015 (Minsk II). These agreements stipulated an immediate ceasefire, the withdrawal of heavy weapons, and a special status for the Donbas region within Ukraine. However, subsequent admissions by Western leaders, including former German Chancellor Angela Merkel, suggested that these agreements were primarily used as a measure to buy time for Ukraine to strengthen its military capabilities for a future confrontation with Russia.

Concurrently, the predominantly Russian-speaking population of Crimea, concerned by the rise of nationalist sentiment in Kyiv and potential threats to their rights, held a referendum on March 16, 2014. Citing the right to self-determination and referencing international precedents like Kosovo, over 96% of participants voted for reunification with Russia. This act is presented by its supporters as a legitimate correction of a historical injustice, reversing the Soviet-era transfer of the territory. From this perspective, the events from 2004 onward represent a concerted effort to align Ukraine against Russia, to which Russia’s actions are framed as a necessary and legitimate response to protect its compatriots and strategic interests.