March 3, 201412 yr Just curious to what anyone thinks. Should the US aid the Ukraine with arms, supplies and satellite surveillance if Russian aggression continues? Back during the Cold War, supporting Afghanistan was the correct thing to do, the USSR was our enemy. With the fall of communism, while they are not our allies, I really don't view Russia as an enemy so I have mixed feelings of supporting Ukraine versus standing back and using whatever other (however limited) methods we have.
March 3, 201412 yr Just curious to what anyone thinks. Should the US aid the Ukraine with arms, supplies and satellite surveillance if Russian aggression continues? Back during the Cold War, supporting Afghanistan was the correct thing to do, the USSR was our enemy. With the fall of communism, while they are not our allies, I really don't view Russia as an enemy so I have mixed feelings of supporting Ukraine versus standing back and using whatever other (however limited) methods we have. Good question.
March 3, 201412 yr Just curious to what anyone thinks. Should the US aid the Ukraine with arms, supplies and satellite surveillance if Russian aggression continues? Back during the Cold War, supporting Afghanistan was the correct thing to do, the USSR was our enemy. With the fall of communism, while they are not our allies, I really don't view Russia as an enemy so I have mixed feelings of supporting Ukraine versus standing back and using whatever other (however limited) methods we have. Without the backing of our Western European allies, there's very little we can do. But let's start with asset seizures and shutting down visas. Putin isn't Stalin. He's not a true believer; he's a gangster. This is Capone. His pocketbook is the best place to hit him and for that we're going to need the help of the EU. As it is, Ireland, France and Italy especially have spent the last five years falling over each other and grabbing for the scraps of the Siberian plutocrats. We'll see what happens now that the stakes are a little more real.
March 3, 201412 yr I guess the latest is that Russia has issued some sort of ultimatum on two Ukranian warships near Crimea. It's time to wake up, Europe.
March 3, 201412 yr Without the backing of our Western European allies, there's very little we can do. But let's start with asset seizures and shutting down visas. Putin isn't Stalin. He's not a true believer; he's a gangster. This is Capone. His pocketbook is the best place to hit him and for that we're going to need the help of the EU. As it is, Ireland, France and Italy especially have spent the last five years falling over each other and grabbing for the scraps of the Siberian plutocrats. We'll see what happens now that the stakes are a little more real. Say what you may about Putin, but one thing is for sure. Putin is going Forward Obama is going backward. Russia is doing a lot better in the economic world than the US. And for those liberals all for hurting Russia with economic sanctions, it sure did work in Iran didn't it. Hahaha Maybe Obama can keep you liberals brainwashed thinking everything is good.
March 3, 201412 yr Russia is doing a lot better in the economic world than the US. Before we proceed, I'm going to give you a chance to retract this.
March 3, 201412 yr Five Questions and Answers That Tell you Everything You Need To Know About US Response to the Ukraine Crisis | TheBlaze.com Article from a former CIA agent that I think sums up what I've been trying to say in a much better way.
March 3, 201412 yr Five Questions and Answers That Tell you Everything You Need To Know About US Response to the Ukraine Crisis | TheBlaze.com Article from a former CIA agent that I think sums up what I've been trying to say in a much better way. Doesn't Glenn Beck run The Blaze?
March 3, 201412 yr Before we proceed, I'm going to give you a chance to retract this. There are many things that Russia is ahead of us in and of course vice versa. Regardless their economy isn't bad. I think they are the 12th ranked economy in the world. Russia Vs United States Economy | Visual.ly
March 3, 201412 yr Before we proceed, I'm going to give you a chance to retract this. Is it correct that Russia's economy was doing incredible but Putin saw that some capitalists who were thriving in Russia's new capitalism as a threat to him so when he used his influence to bring them and their businesses down, the brought down Russia's economy to a certain degree and the Russian economy just cannot get back on it feet?
March 3, 201412 yr Without the backing of our Western European allies, there's very little we can do. Oh, I agree, it has to be all together, not just the US. As you or someone else said, this really needs to be a wake up call to Western Europe that they need to wake up and be ready for the dangers of the world and not live in the rainbows and lemon drops fantasy world they have lived in for the past while.
March 3, 201412 yr Is it correct that Russia's economy was doing incredible but Putin saw that some capitalists who were thriving in Russia's new capitalism as a threat to him so when he used his influence to bring them and their businesses down, the brought down Russia's economy to a certain degree and the Russian economy just cannot get back on it feet? There's no doubt that his restrictions on economic freedom hold the country back. As was talked about in the other thread, this guy isn't some Soviet revivalist; he's not a true believer returned to power. Putin has used his time as president to consolidate wealth and power in the hands of his allies. It's also worth noting that Russia's economy is almost entirely dependent on oil and gas prices remaining as high or higher than they are now. Revenue from fossil fuel exports account for 50 percent of Russia's budget and 70 percent of its total exports. If prices go down, it could be very damaging. If the president and Congress want to do something right now to get under Putin's skin -- even if only a small way -- free up the restrictions on oil and gas exports out of the United States. Within a decade the US will be the largest producer of petroleum on the planet thanks to innovations in the drilling industry. I'm not holding my breath, but increased competition in Europe (which would lower prices) may be the one thing to give Putin pause.
March 3, 201412 yr There's no doubt that his restrictions on economic freedom hold the country back. As was talked about in the other thread, this guy isn't some Soviet revivalist; he's not a true believer returned to power. Putin has used his time as president to consolidate wealth and power in the hands of his allies. It's also worth noting that Russia's economy is almost entirely dependent on oil and gas prices remaining as high or higher than they are now. Revenue from fossil fuel exports account for 50 percent of Russia's budget and 70 percent of its total exports. If prices go down, it could be very damaging. If the president and Congress want to do something right now to get under Putin's skin -- even if only a small way -- free up the restrictions on oil and gas exports out of the United States. Within a decade the US will be the largest producer of petroleum on the planet thanks to innovations in the drilling industry. I'm not holding my breath, but increased competition in Europe (which would lower prices) may be the one thing to give Putin pause. I love this thought.
March 4, 201412 yr US suspends trade with Russia. Im sure Putin is shaking in his boots. Obama has no credibility.
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