The nazis hosted the olympics, no imperialist war has ever stopped the olympics from letting someone compete. Even in the worst possible interpretation of Russia's actions in Ukraine, barring them from the Olympics for it would be an entirely new precedent.

[–] Cethin@lemmy.zip 10 points 1 year ago (1 children)

The last several Olympics haven't they competed under a different flag because all the cheating they keep getting caught for? Sure, everyone knows they're Russian, but it wasn't the Russian flag or anthem. They competed as the Russian Olympic Committee.

[–] h3doublehockeysticks@hexbear.net 9 points 1 year ago

All true. None of it related to human rights abuses or wars, which the IOC has typically not cared much about.

[–] LeateWonceslace@lemm.ee 4 points 1 year ago (5 children)

Russia is a fascist state. You are a fascist for supporting it.

[–] autismdragon@hexbear.net 26 points 1 year ago

Y'all will take the most lukewarm, neutral, fair takes on topics related to this issue and call it "support for Russia" is incredible. |

Nowhere, anywhere in op's comment did she say that she supports Russia.

[–] sammer510@hexbear.net 14 points 1 year ago

Ukraine is a fascist state. You are a fascist for supporting it.

[–] h3doublehockeysticks@hexbear.net 12 points 1 year ago

It feels weird to be the one to break this to you, but the nazis are widely considered to be fascists too. Some would say they were even a lil bit worse than Russia on the goosestepping front.

[–] Fuckass@hexbear.net 11 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Lol but western athletes aren’t fascists for not boycotting the event that Russia participating in? Seems like they have more power and influence than an internet poster

[–] Starlet@hexbear.net 10 points 1 year ago

do u support ukraine