Thread by @pptsapper

The last 24 hours has been, basically

Historian/rational brain: de-escalation, economic sanctions make sense, looking to long-term consequences, avoiding more bloodshed

Soldier/emotional brain: let's fuckin *go*

I know there are many in uniform in the US who are feeling similarly. There's an emotional response there of why we volunteered to serve. To stop things like this. It's hard to reconcile that our involvement could make things worse, escalate to something larger

Our direct involvement could play into Putin's narrative, could help solidify Russian national will towards a hard conflict. Worst case scenario, nukes fly. So many dead.

But at the same time...Like...FUCK. Watching all this happen and sitting on our hands, it sucks.

I guess what I'm saying is...it's ok to be feeling those things, at the same time. To acknowledge that you hate war while also acknowledging that you want to help the people of Ukraine. That you want the best outcome, but that you want to use your skills to repel the invaders

Nothing in war is ever certain. National leaders have achingly difficult choices to make with so many lives on the line. The best we can do is ensure that if the call comes, we're ready

Love you all. Going to try to take my advice and finally sleep.

One last thought - US mil leaders, if you're not having this type of conversation with your troops, you NEED to be. You also need to talk about misinformation that tries to divide us. That last part is VITAL. Don't make Russia's job easier for them.