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In reply to the discussion: Ok things in the Ukraine are getting even more serious [View all]nadinbrzezinski
(154,021 posts)14. Russia, in case you continue to miss it
the US is a reluctant Empire (the people, not those in charge) This would be the fourth time the Russians embrace Empire. I am sorry this is not following the typical US is evil story line and there is quite a bit of nuance and history to this one. Let's just say the last three times the Russians embraced Empire it was just north of the 1500s.
And it is not the US who has people on the ground, heavily armed, no patches, wearing similar fatigues and carrying specialized weapons that SPETNATZ carries. Once you spot a SEAL Team member, or a Ranger, do let us know.
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Russia failed to get a big separatist movement going in places where "protesters"
TwilightGardener
Apr 2014
#7
Once they all figure out that we have too much to do for ourselves, they will find a way to tend to
kelliekat44
Apr 2014
#11