The problem that I see, is that these sanctions are going to fuck up MANY countries that have nothing to do with the war and are leaving less room for Russia to negotiate without them having to rely on nukes. That’s my worry. — Manuel
Correct. I for one am pretty sure that America and its British Poodle are planning a war against Russia, first by arming Ukraine and neighboring NATO countries and then manufacturing a pretext to intervene. — Apollodorus
Same response as above..losing a potential trade partner is not a cause for military action (takeover of another country!). Misplaced blame. — schopenhauer1
We are lacking in leaders worldwide. These folks are insane. — Manuel
Logical fact is that Russia would be a dominant European player if 1) it wouldn't be hostile to it's neighbors and have imperialist aspirations and 2) had understood that it has to get it's economy competitive and better and that it's best resource is an well educated population. — ssu
Nah. Don't think everything evolves around the US. The US isn't at all this omnipotent actor on the World stage.Russia would be a dominant player in Europe if Washington thinks it should be a dominant player in Europe. NATO countries also have economic priorities also. — FreeEmotion
Being passive is one thing, racing towards WWIII is beyond words. — Manuel
Bombs thrown in Russia and the US will spill to China. It will likely set off a chain reaction, in either case, the radiation and change in temperature would kill off almost everyone. — Manuel
So what is cause for military action in your book? — FreeEmotion
So what is cause for military action in your book? — FreeEmotion
So it seems. As I said from the start, Western oil and defense companies are going to make a huge fortune from this: — Apollodorus
Yes. It's the only way to give Putin what they think he deserves. War against Russia, whether clandestine or overt, appears to be inevitable. — Metaphysician Undercover
The problem that I see, is that these sanctions are going to f### up MANY countries that have nothing to do with the war and are leaving less room for Russia to negotiate without them having to rely on nukes. That’s my worry. — Manuel
“We satisfy our endless needs and justify our bloody deeds in the name of destiny and in the name of God.” — Eagles
But entertainment is easier than instruction. — Bitter Crank
The US and its allies, some of them, want a 'diminished' Russia. Are we agreed on this? — FreeEmotion
So, that wasn't my question. Do YOU agree with Putin's use of force to takeover another country? — schopenhauer1
This seems dangerous. So in this view, Canada should takeover the US because there are known neo-Nazi groups and white supremacists? Or the other way around if that was known? This is just slippery slope justification. — schopenhauer1
Just the presence of neo-Nazis.. that is your basis for invading a country? Also, if there were neo-Nazis found in Russia should Ukraine or anyone else invade Russia? — schopenhauer1
Then I explained Putin's ties to the European neo-Nazis and far-right, since you said you were not aware of it. — hairy belly
I think that the rules when you can get in are NATO written in the articles of NATO and evident from the application process. If NATO doesn't want a small country inside, then what kind of a threat is that country to Russia? But this is not solely about "security". It's about being a "Great Power". — ssu
But I guess we are in agreement on this, or in somewhat of an agreement. — ssu
Nobody else broke the agreement. In fact, there is no credibility in that you first accept the territorial sovereignty of the states (meaning that you really don't have any issues where the border is drawn) and then you annex parts of it and basically start to talk abou Novorossiya and the Ukraine as a country being "artificial", if it's not part of Russia. With those kind of changes, you lose all credibility.
End result? Putin just have created self-fulfilling prophecies as his actions have resulted what he made earlier accusations about. Hence can be smug about it as they become true. — ssu
If Putin wants to get rid of neonazis, he should fire a bullet in his head. — Olivier5
He is the gay nazi type. It's a flavour alright. — Olivier5
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