1. Why should we not disrespect and not fear their military when it has clearly demonstrated itself to antiquated, ill-equipped, and so poorly led?
3. I do think it's entirely possible that Putin's replacement would have a different, less-insane, less murderous and imperial agenda. Then again, it's possible too we could get someone even worse than him! But I'm not sure who that might be. I suspect a new Russian leader would be more concerned with trying to fix the Russian economy then playing expansionist imperial games to secure some stupid legacy.
David, they are still on the battlefield. Ukrainians are still being killed--including combatants. News coming out of Ukraine is propaganda; news coming out of Russia is totally censored. I hope your take on this is correct.
I certainly respect your point. I am more analyzing this on a macro level. In a big picture analysis Russia has been failing in its overall objectives and it seems to me they are not properly equipped to compete their efforts to conquer Ukraine and eradicate the Ukrainian identity. But there is still much blood to be shed and all of it belongs on that motherfucker Putin's hands.
1. Why should we not disrespect and not fear their military when it has clearly demonstrated itself to antiquated, ill-equipped, and so poorly led?
3. I do think it's entirely possible that Putin's replacement would have a different, less-insane, less murderous and imperial agenda. Then again, it's possible too we could get someone even worse than him! But I'm not sure who that might be. I suspect a new Russian leader would be more concerned with trying to fix the Russian economy then playing expansionist imperial games to secure some stupid legacy.
David, they are still on the battlefield. Ukrainians are still being killed--including combatants. News coming out of Ukraine is propaganda; news coming out of Russia is totally censored. I hope your take on this is correct.
I certainly respect your point. I am more analyzing this on a macro level. In a big picture analysis Russia has been failing in its overall objectives and it seems to me they are not properly equipped to compete their efforts to conquer Ukraine and eradicate the Ukrainian identity. But there is still much blood to be shed and all of it belongs on that motherfucker Putin's hands.
That last sentence sums up both of our positions!