Yes, although, I thought that they had settled on Terrists as the new boogeyman. They had to switch over again when they found Putin was not as amiable to western hegemony as Yeltsin was and they needed a new boogeyman.
The problem is that Putin is not quite the fearful pushover the NeoCons thought he was. Now they are looking the mushroom cloud right in the face. I think there will be a lot of angry people all around the world looking for those who caused these problems, and they won’t find them in Russia.
Yeah, I remembered it wrong. The point was the same either way, though. If NATO were primarily concerned about defending Europe, it would consider admitting Russia.
Russia is natural enemy for big part of Europe, have been for centuries. Where I live there is no other country we are afraid about invading us. Ok, historically Germany could be the other one.
They did that long ago, before the current contretemps. I think that they have lost all trust of the EU, NATO ATON and the West. Trust is hard earned and easily lost!
Russia is now dependent upon China for the export of its oil and gas and for the supply of manufactured goods and indirect access to USD markets via Hong Kong.
Ha, that's a great observation. I don't think they need it or want it. People forget how big Russia is; they have like 9 time zones; they just need more people making kids, and they will be fine. Neither the US nor Russia really wants WWIII. Go to your respective corners and live your life... have fun while you at it...
You might want to modify that a bit. The Russian people and the American people want wars, any kind of wars, but the psychopathic leaders will go for it every time.
I have never met anybody who wants war or such contretemps. That went for everywhere I have ever been. They want to avoid all of that kaka and feed their family, have a roof over their heads and survive. Isn’t it the same where you come from?
Any time any state does anything, it falls on the productive sector. The state is a parasite. The state never produces, it only consumes life, blood and treasure.
Without the state there is no law and order. Nor is there any protection from external forces who would otherwise seize the wealth and assets of citizens.
The wealth of nations is largely dependent upon the power projection of the nation state.
Humans alone are frail and vulnerable- this is why they form groups in order to gain control over territory and resources.
Libertarians live in a naive simplistic and incomplete worldview where these realities are ignored.
Do they want in?
Probably not, but they have applied for NATO membership before.
Present Russia never applied for NATO membership, USSR did in 1954.
This must be what I was remembering: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/nov/04/ex-nato-head-says-putin-wanted-to-join-alliance-early-on-in-his-rule
Of course they tried to. But after the collapse of the SU our military complex needed work...
Yes, although, I thought that they had settled on Terrists as the new boogeyman. They had to switch over again when they found Putin was not as amiable to western hegemony as Yeltsin was and they needed a new boogeyman. The problem is that Putin is not quite the fearful pushover the NeoCons thought he was. Now they are looking the mushroom cloud right in the face. I think there will be a lot of angry people all around the world looking for those who caused these problems, and they won’t find them in Russia.
"Wanted" and actually legally "applied" are two different things.
Yeah, I remembered it wrong. The point was the same either way, though. If NATO were primarily concerned about defending Europe, it would consider admitting Russia.
Russia is natural enemy for big part of Europe, have been for centuries. Where I live there is no other country we are afraid about invading us. Ok, historically Germany could be the other one.
They did that long ago, before the current contretemps. I think that they have lost all trust of the EU, NATO ATON and the West. Trust is hard earned and easily lost!
Russia is now dependent upon China for the export of its oil and gas and for the supply of manufactured goods and indirect access to USD markets via Hong Kong.
Are you saying all countries suffer after entering the EU?
All suffer from centralizing power
And all find relief when power is devolved to the most local level possible.
Just imagine all those trade possibilities, though! Same currency and everything!
There's something erroneous in that statement.
Ha, that's a great observation. I don't think they need it or want it. People forget how big Russia is; they have like 9 time zones; they just need more people making kids, and they will be fine. Neither the US nor Russia really wants WWIII. Go to your respective corners and live your life... have fun while you at it...
You might want to modify that a bit. The Russian people and the American people want wars, any kind of wars, but the psychopathic leaders will go for it every time.
You mean people don't but leaders do.. OK yeah, I buy that...
I have never met anybody who wants war or such contretemps. That went for everywhere I have ever been. They want to avoid all of that kaka and feed their family, have a roof over their heads and survive. Isn’t it the same where you come from?
It would certainly place a burden on monetary normalization that would fall on the productive sector.
Any time any state does anything, it falls on the productive sector. The state is a parasite. The state never produces, it only consumes life, blood and treasure.
Without the state there is no law and order. Nor is there any protection from external forces who would otherwise seize the wealth and assets of citizens. The wealth of nations is largely dependent upon the power projection of the nation state. Humans alone are frail and vulnerable- this is why they form groups in order to gain control over territory and resources. Libertarians live in a naive simplistic and incomplete worldview where these realities are ignored.
Hehe that's funny
Not so funny, it is true. Getting involved with motherWEFers seems to be a disaster for the plebes.
It looks like Europe starts the year strong, but falls apart in the second half.
Hahaha, Was not expecting that.. But you are probably right 😂😂
Perhaps the hammer and sickle is no longer appropriate as a symbol for Russia. What do you think?
Times are changing....
Indeed they are! Perhaps we need to modify our flag somewhat. No stars, just a hammer and sickle in a background of blue.
Slurp. That is some delicious russian propaganda! Do like!
I could point out methodological holes in your 'post', but we both know that you are not interested and would not care.
If You think so... I just don't like centralization of power and would like to see a european renaissance of the regions.
Lol 😂 that's actually true