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FEANOR:
"Realistically NATO expansion is weakening NATO, and given the recent chill in relations between the U.S. and many European nations this all together, in my opinion, diminishes NATOs strength as an alliance."
I dont agree here at all.
Russia or rather Putin the dictator is in fact weakening NATO with its/his constant threats.
If there is any "chill" IMHO its because of the fear caused by Russias already started economic war over energy supplies.
From my perspective relations with Europe have never been warmer especially with respect to France although the US's relations with Europe have always been complicated if not outright contentious.
If there is a "chill" in some respects Im all for it if it gets the US out of having to come rescue the Europeans from another debacle like WWI and WWII. But the exact opposite is kikey to occur just as in the past.
Patton always said we would someday we would have to fight the Russians each day Putin draws the conflict closer to reality.
Blame the US all you want for everythin wrong in th world the vast majority of US citizens have come to grips with it. Most have become hardened to outrageous, outlandish criticism and outright lies.
Not to mention the incredible(not to mention lack of credible) global anti-US propaganda machine which unfortunately is aided and abetted by a foolish, hoodwinked and uncalled for guilt feeling liberal crocodiled teared not to mention loud and shrill minority here in the US.
The vast majority of Americans dont fear Russia like the Europeans do and hopefully the US wont try appeasement to assuage Putin ruler for life of the world .
Its a losing strategy if that happens and I will fight it to the death.
Like I said if its war he and the Russians want lets do it now, right now and get it over with.
Right is right and Wrong is wrong and Putin is over the top.
Now its only a matter of what the consequences for the world will be as he has made it quite clear he will use nuclear weapons at his whim.
He does not view them as a deterrent but as a weapon to threaten with and more importantly use with impunity against any who oppose his orders and proclamations.
Look how he has ruthlessly and completely not only stifled but destroyed all dissent on pain of death(not only of the individual but his entire family and friends) in Russia. Against his own people. Stalinistic to the extreme.
What qualms would he have with nuking any other peoples out of existence??
The answer is absolutely,unequivically none.
Once again history repeats itself. Maybe for the last time , maybe not.
All the Putin/Russian supporters and apologists should make no mistake that no matter WHO is in power in the US they will retaliate in a manner that will be designed to get your attention all of it at least for a moment.
If any dont think so, they are fools and have no understanding of the American psyche irregardless of any political differences. If that has changed then this is no longer the America I was born in and then life has no meaning.
And then you will understand the error of your ways but it will be farrrrrrrrrr tooooooo late for all of us.
Ie make all the threats you want, take any action you wish.
But it doesnt matter whos fault it is too paraphrase a famous line:
"Your fault, my fault, nobodys fault ........"
or if you prefer
"do you feel lucky"
or for my favorite about my demise
"Its not about deserve."
FEANOR:
Post some documentation for your contentions and I will be willing to change my perspective.
But Im not holding my breath.
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