During a heated debate, comedian Dave Smith confronted human rights activist Sir William Browder about accusations of appeasement towards Vladimir Putin. Smith expressed a desire to negotiate an end to ongoing conflicts, while Browder vehemently opposed this approach, comparing it to the historical appeasement of Nazi Germany. The exchange escalated with personal attacks, and Smith asserted that the U.S. engages in hypocrisy by supporting dictators and overthrowing democratically elected governments. Browder underscored the historical failure of appeasement with dictators, emphasizing the unique threats posed by Putin.
Smith argued that if appeasing dictators was historically wrong, then discussions about negotiating with Putin should not be labeled as such. He maintained that appeasement takes place globally and that U.S. actions often support dictators while undermining democracies.
Browder criticized Smith's stance, asserting that appealing to a dictator like Putin is ineffective. He pointed out the necessity of understanding Putin's motivations for the ongoing war, implying that appeasement would not lead to a resolution.
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