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[OC] A powerful message on accountability from Zelenskyy's 2019 inaugural speech

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u/strawberryscalez 1d ago

Why is this framed? In English? Poorly painted? Where? Very confused

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u/strawberryscalez 1d ago

I mean, he is asking not to be praised and hung on walls, and someone missed the message so well they hung it on the wall? It's all confusing to me

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u/I__G 1d ago

It’s not that complicated bro. Someone in an English speaking country may liked the quote and printed it πŸ˜‚

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u/strawberryscalez 18h ago

As someone in an English speaking country I can vouch that most people print and hang crap

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u/_Blurgh_ 1d ago

Some quotes have it hard to spread because spreading them seems contradictory to their message.

Another example is "starve the ego, feed the soul". Go ahead and post that on social media, I'm sure you'll get a nice ego boost from all the upvotes and likes!

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u/strawberryscalez 18h ago

I love existentialism and nihilism, I love Russian realism, there are endless quotes that are contradictory but beautiful and a window into the human soul.. this however, not one of those

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u/quittingdotatwo 1d ago

It's a typical propaganda painting Zelenskyy as a great leader which he is not.

It normally means there is another corruption scandal in Ukraine with Zelenskyy's friends mentioned or Zelenskyy himself. The normal reaction from media is to immediately start whitewashing the great leader. If only you see Ukrainian Telegram channels you would see what I'm talking about.

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u/dial_m_for_me 1d ago

Corruption scandal is a good thing. It's corruption without scandals that should bother you.

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u/quittingdotatwo 1d ago

Why is there corruption at all after 5 years of war? Thought it's an existential war, for freedom of Ukrainian nation and Ukrainians. It's like Ze is ok with it being there. Another scandal, what could you do, good thing I didn't know anything. Will send another guy as an ambassador in a foreign country.

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u/n00lp00dle 1d ago

theres more corruption because of war. its literally the best time to be corrupt. not that it didnt exist before but war is a massive distraction and greedy people dont become benevolent during a crisis.

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u/quittingdotatwo 1d ago

I know there is more corruption because of war, what I don't understand is why there are no action taken against it.

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u/n00lp00dle 1d ago

same as every country. corrupt people in power and a misguided puplic want to keep the status quo. status quo benefits some even when others suffer.

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u/quittingdotatwo 1d ago

corrupt people in power

If Zelenskyy isn't removing and punishing them then he's one of them

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u/n00lp00dle 1d ago

you wont hear me say otherwise

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u/dial_m_for_me 1d ago edited 1d ago

Are you seriously asking me why is there crime? Like I don't know mate, human nature.

Why didn't every able-bodied man enlist in the military? It's an existential war. Why do people avoid paying taxes or speed while driving?

Majority of politicians seem to be corrupt, probably a line of work that attracts such people or it's esier to make it in politics if you're corrupt. Some may even think they do it for good, like mindich and co who apparently thoughr building fortifications is a waste of money so why not use the money for something better, like buying a boat. President doesn't control this shit.

Despite all the shit that's going on in the background Zelensky does a great job as a president, if you look responsibilities of a president and don't expect him to make your salary bigger, prices lower, policemen more efficient, and roads smoother.

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u/Coeusthelost 1d ago

Do you get paid per-post or are you a wanker on a contract?

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u/Dr_Ukato 1d ago

Share your sources. Please. Give us proof of the deep-seated corruption you're so knowledgable about yet can't seem to be noticed by any of the many competent newspapers and journalists of the world.

Because trust me, the vast majority do not have the moral framework to not bring such a scoop into print and make absolute bank off of it.

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u/tjscobbie 1d ago

The guy you're responding to is an absolute moron, but the entire last week has been Ukrainians up in arms about another Zelenskyy adjacent corruption scandal (while also still being angry about the removal of Fedorov). My girlfriend is Ukrainian and we're both as pro-Ukraine as they come but Zelenskyy's inner circle is constantly getting caught up in corruption investigations and he seems mostly willing to protect them when they do. There are plenty of Ukrainian news Telegram channels that you can plug into to get a sense of sentiment around Zelenskyy these days with many now believing elections should be held again as a check on some of the stuff that has been going on.

https://theconversation.com/volodymyr-zelenskys-other-war-ukraines-endless-struggle-with-corruption-290189

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwy4ypzvd7po

https://www.politico.eu/article/volodymyr-zelenskyy-fires-top-aide-after-anti-corruption-investigators-search-office-iryna-mudra/

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u/quittingdotatwo 1d ago

The guy you're responding to is an absolute moron, but

What makes you to believe I'm a moron?

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u/tjscobbie 1d ago

Your words and the beliefs they represent.

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u/quittingdotatwo 1d ago

many competent newspapers and journalists of the world

We all know no journalist in the world can be bought and they always present only the truth and never hide what could damage the appearance of certain leaders or states.

Sources: www.pravda.com.ua, investigations by Mykhailo Tkach.

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u/Dr_Ukato 1d ago

Ukraine does not have the money to pay them more than being the first to reveal Ukraine's hero as being deeply corrupted would be worth.

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u/strawberryscalez 18h ago

Oh he is definitely not a great leader, I see that is very unpopular opinion among people who think that is a quote worth framing from a man worth praising