Trumpled (Alternative Leading)

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If we were living in Disneyland, that would be possible.  And when the Soviet Union collapsed, that was the hope.  Remember when there was the talk of an end to history?  But it's very clear that Russia under Putin wants to be a geopolitical power rather than a US ally like Britain and Germany.  The US has no alternative but to work on a worst-case scenario.  Russia has the military strength to successfully invade Western Europe or annex bits of it as Hitler did prior to going one step too far by invading Poland.  In fact, it's already annexed part of Ukraine albeit that it was part of the old Eastern bloc.

Improving relations with Russia may well be beneficial, depending on whether Putin acts in good faith (and that is debatable).  But until there is a true alliance, the US would need to maintain its military preparedness to counter Russian aggression.  Pray to God, but keep your gunpowder dry.

Talking about Disneyland, it's bl00dy rude of Russia to move its country right up to those US bases in such  a provocative act of confrontation. Are you familiar with US activities in the ME over the past 20 years or so? Do you actually know what happened in Ukraine? We are never going to get anywhere with this discussion - you won't convince me and vice versa, certainly not via this medium - it's becoming a pissing competition.