On: Why John Mearsheimer Blames the U.S. for the Crisis in Ukraine

[jazzyjackson]

It can be America’s fault for antagonizing Russia, while it is Russia’s fault for shelling college dorms. If this is cognitive dissonance so be it.

[bllguo → jazzyjackson]

If you are fine with the claim America goaded Russia into war, I don't see how you can then say America doesn't have blood on its hands. Clearly both would be culpable under the premise, regardless of who deserves what share of blame.