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by klqwant
1297 days ago
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The word coup, which user "yucky" hasn't introduced in this conversation, is used informally and not in a literal sense. It does not mean that the U.S. installed a military junta. It means that U.S. officials interfered in the Maidan revolution and picked favorites. How much influence they had is questionable, but they were there. If you think that is a crank opinion, the BBC is a crank outlet. |
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That account has in fact introduced the word "coup" with reference to Ukraine, many times over in conversations. And you're right, it does carry with it the ugly, false and deceptive connotations of "installed a military junta against the wishes of the people".
Not to imply that they always "introduce" it. In fact, if you say it, they probably pop up like Beetlejuice for the opportunity to launch into the shpiel again. You are again correct that this conversation appears to be one of those times.