“Republicans once stood against communism and thugs like Vladimir Putin, but it’s a shame that not every Republican is speaking out against what Russia is doing to Ukraine,” said Gunner Ramer, a spokesperson for the group Republicans for Ukraine.
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2023/oct/14/republican-house-ukraine-support-gaetz
@KatieLoves2Read a person can simultaneously speak out against what Russia is doing to Ukraine while also saying that the US shouldn't be throwing cash into ineffective programs to counter them.
This article seems to miss that.
@volkris I am not sure the argument you reference is being made by anyone in politics.
I also can't think of any truly ineffective programs being singled out.
Those who are opposed to further aid for Ukraine seem to be opposed for other reasons than program effectiveness.
@KatieLoves2Read oh I'm hearing a TON of Republicans saying that US aid has been ineffective due to the policy of providing weapons so slowly.
Even Republicans who are in favor of sending more aid are criticizing the administration for slow walking things like tanks and missiles that they refused to give early but are now pivoting to provide.
I think that's a very common perspective in Republican circles among both those pushing for more aid and those tapping the brakes.
