Thread by @StillDelvingH

A mini-thread on the level of support for mad dictators
Officially, everyone is on board (they’d better)
Promotional videos are proudly broadcasted
But hey let’s took two second to look at what they tell us
First stop: Putin’s declaration of war
Feel the enthusiasm?

Here’s another dictator proudly explaining the invasion’s plan: Lukashenko
They all look delighted, don’t they?
(There are now allegations some of them refused to invade Ukraine)
But they all look so enthusiastic about the idea of pleasing their greatly loved leader!

Oh but those are men and wars are serious thing, surely they were just stern or something
Let’s take a look at the delirious enthusiasm of some young women lucky enough to meet semi-God Putin
It’s like meeting a rock star!
(Currently facing trial for mass murder)

OK maybe this one had a bad day (or Ukrainian relatives, or a conscripted boyfriend, or savings in rubles, or as a fly attendant she expected to fly or be able to find another job)
Let’s look at other delighted young women
I mean it’s a f*cking promotional video
See my point?

Oh wait here’s another one we hadn’t seen yet on the left!
Surely her sheer happiness and excitement will totally disprove my p…
Well not so much
The lesson being
Don’t mistake all people for their murderous rulers, being deadly scared is not necessarily (voluntary) support

I repeat: This is the “strong and beloved leader” propaganda video