• ComradeSharkfucker@lemmy.ml
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    “It’s as simple as” should almost never be used when discussing history. Especially geopolitical history. The actions of nation states are one of the least simplistic parts of history and your belief that they are is indicative of your lack of investigation. I encourage you nourish an understanding of historical developments beyond that of a child. The duality of good and evil should be entirely irrelevant and should not even be mentioned in this sort of discussion.

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      Sure! Want to tell me about the trade agreement between the two nations then, Mr. Smart history guy? Or about the thing with Finland?

      Arguing with you tankies is just such a waste of time.

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        I don’t want to have to tell you anything. I want you to read books and rigorously investigate their sources so that you can have an informed understanding not just on history but on present day events. Me telling you anything won’t help because if you have already dismissed or characterized me as a political adversary. I am unwilling to waste my time on that.

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          I read books. My last one about this period was William Shirers Berlin diary. An interesting eye witness account of an American journalist stationed in nazi germany.

          What are your sources?