“A brutal war of annihilation.”
Slight-of-hand.
Fears raised
Unfortunately, in Ireland in 2022, doing basic mathematics is less important than sounding like a caring person.
“Guaranteed escalation to World War 3.”
“For every €500 million we contribute €11 million.”
History is littered with examples of civilian bombings or other attacks not working as the attacker might hope.
Unnecessary.
Escalation
Many of us, I think, have arrived at the conclusion that something here is fundamentally wrong. Something is broken.
As of 20th September, more than 49,000 people have arrived in Ireland
All of this amounts to an enormous Russian humiliation. That, and that alone, is why he is now again bluffing about his willingness to use nuclear weapons.