The majority of responses are of this ilk

Right so some sarcastic little jokes. The kind of thing all over Lemmy.

It is sourced, I’ll give you that. It doesn’t try to actually make any argument though, it’s just hoping you’ll see the headlines that think “ukraine == nazis”, without stating that outright. It’s oddly similar to Young Earth Creationists.

The obvious meaning of that picture is to criticize the about-face of Western media when it comes to Ukrainian far-right movements. The narrative changed immediately. You’re meant to ask why.

It does not mean “Ukraine == Nazis”. This is your invention.

Here’s another response that’s the sort of thing you write when you first learn “omg capitalism is bad you guys!” and view all of the world’s ills through that lens. much dialect wow

The term is “dialectic”. Are you sure you are familiar with the topic you are being condescending about?

Anyone who had a look at Lenin’s “Imperialism: highest stage of capitalism” and took it seriously, knew that there would be war in Europe as soon as they realized that the means of production of the former USSR were auctioned in a corrupt fashion, and their structure of ownership went not to western hands, but to national interests that collide with those of the US. Since that moment, it was just a matter of time that there would be conflict.

Poor oppressed Putin!

A sentiment found nowhere in the statement you quoted. In fact, it is exactly the opposite of focusing on the political leader of the country and instead focuses on the material conditions of the former USSR (which is more than the aRussian Federation).

I’ve waded through the responses now to make sure I’m not missing something worthwhile, and it was a waste of my time.

Of course you are free to decide what is worth your time, but your criticisms here have been specious.