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[OngBonga]

We'll just keeping saying Ukraine doesn't have a problem with Nazi ideology. Someone just didn't do their due diligence, nothing to see here.

I fail to see how such a person can end up in a parliament, being called a "hero" and getting a standing ovation, without the person who invited him there and addressing him with such praise knowing who he actually is.

"Hey guys, check out this hero guy, no idea why he's a hero but let's all give him the respect of parliament". Nah, not buying it.

I certainly believe there were a ton of people applauding him that didn't know his history. It's embarrassing for Canada and others. But it's more than just an embarrassment for Ukraine. It's a problem.

[MadMojoMonkey]

Biggest embarrassment is for whoever actually was involved that got that guy on that stage. One more fucking question was all that was needed.
This Ukrainian-Canadian guy fought in WWII. Should we stand him up as a war hero for an easy PR stunt?
He fought in WWII you say... for which side?

One fucking question.
SMH
lazy



I assume (just guessing) that no one else in the room actually knew who that was aside from what they were told on the spot.

[Poopadoop]

I assume (just guessing) that no one else in the room actually knew who that was aside from what they were told on the spot.

I would hope not.

In my more tinfoil-hat moments, I might suspect this was a plan to undermine support for UA. The war's dragging on now with no end in sight, and more than a few countries are starting to reconsider whether they want to keep sending aid to Ukraine. I think Poland's already said they were going to cut off the tap. So, maybe Trudeau thought "here's a good way to create an excuse for us bailing as well."

Then again, it's probably more likely someone in the civil service just fucked up when they were asked to find a Ukrainian war hero.