I get the idea but I first question the allegiances of the majority of the Ukrainian people (even in the west) and then how Putin will view an obvious increase in aggression from the US/NATO.
Putin may just stop at Ukraine (nobody knows this for sure) but if we continue to inflame him and humiliate him in front of the Russian people he could get even more reckless and unpredictable.
Sure, his defeat is all but assured in the long run but at what cost?
We could just concede Ukraine considering its just a money pot for corrupt Western Elites and hten in twenty years we have no clue what the Russian political landscape looks like.
Natural Immunity Croc
Putin was a Soviet KGB officer, he remembers the Cold War and recognizes the tactics. When the other side overreaches you arm and train their opponent while avoiding the conflict yourself. They and China did it successfully in Korea, less so in Vietnam, we nailed it when they were in Afghanistan.
Go get him!
Founding member of the Whiny Little Bitches and Pricks Club
I think he has Xi whispering in his ear.
Nothing is predictable right now.
I think letting Putin think he was victorious and cement his legacy in Russian history is the fastest way to end this conflict with minimal causalities.
If he has any further aggressions then he will meet his end.
Natural Immunity Croc
I didn't think I'd live to see the day where someone railing on the other side being communists is so pro-USSR.
Stockholm, more densely populated than NYC - sturg
Some of you are very quick to send others to the slaughter.
But sure - Any resistance to war is definitely Pro-Putin.
Natural Immunity Croc
Crude at 115 today.
Thank you Democrats/Western Elites for giving Putin the means to wage war.
Natural Immunity Croc
Thats not our country. We can't control what a mad dictator in his last few years will do. What we can do is our best to ensure our people are not slaughtered.
Ukraine is of no importance to the West other than the elites not getting their 10%.
Again - If Putin is dumb enough to even put one boot on the ground of a NATO ally we can wipe the floor with him in quick order.
Natural Immunity Croc
YOu'd think now would be a good time to push for our own energy indepdence for the West.
For some reason the West wants this war to rage on.....
Natural Immunity Croc
Actually what happens in Ukraine is of some importance. The rest of the world is watching (including the CCP!). Make the price of the Russian invasion high and Xi will draw his conclusions. Move on with a shrug of the shoulders and Xi will draw another set of conclusions.
"I am a victim, I will tell you. I am a victim."
"I am your retribution."
"I am a victim, I will tell you. I am a victim."
"I am your retribution."
Can we aid the Ukrainians with the BLM peaceful protesters?