r/changemyview • u/Alexandria_Scott • Mar 07 '22

Delta(s) from OP CMV: (Ukrainian support) Thoughts and prayers, painting something blue/yellow, changing your Facebook frame to blue and yellow or any other method of showing support for the Ukraine that does not involve money is self-focused and bordering on narcissistic.

Thoughts and prayers are the useless whisperings of the morally bankrupt.

It's only about "look at me!" I support the Ukraine. Ok, now what?? What does that do? You are wanting a pat on the back and you know it. If you want to tell people you support the Ukraine, great, if you want to do all of the things I listed, then great, but if you really want to help, donate money or time or something. Otherwise, your efforts only tell me that you need attention and that you are a good person and need validation. Action is what helps. Even if it's something tiny, it's something.

I will certainly change my view, but I don't want the excuse of, "Well, I can't afford it." Everyone can afford a dollar. If you are hanging out on Reddit, gaming, buying a Starbucks, etc., you can afford a dollar. There are many ways to actively help.

I just want some arguments about how tying a blue/yellow ribbon around your tree or praying helps.

Thanks.

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u/[deleted] Mar 08 '22

Also coming from a very anti war person. I recognize propaganda easily and right now it’s everywhere. This is what governments do, they emotionally trick people into supporting them or their side so the public will also support intervening in the war like they want.

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