There has been a very effective and relentless campaign of propaganda against Russia ever since they wouldn't roll over and become the world's 'gas station'. Who orchestrates such global mischief? The CIA? State Department? The Pentagon? White House Neo Cons and Neo Libs? All of the above?From my overview of global happenings over the past 50 years I'd have to declare our good ol'USA the source of foreign meddling and imperialistic conquest, sine qua non. It pains me to admit it.
I have followed the Russian news and Putin's speeches the past few years. He can speak eloquently, and for hours, on geopolitical issues. Saving Russia and Russians is certainly his priority. Conquering others? I think not. Not being conquered? Absolutely. He seems to enjoy the type of domestic support (80%+) that our presidents can only dream about. I have one Facebook friend in Russia. In a country of 150 million I don't know what sample size in required to say what Russians think about Putin. But, I do read their news. I'd say he holds a place similar to George Washington. Revered. The savior of post-soviet Russia. Whatever you chose to call it, he is committed to demilitarize, de Nazify Ukraine and keeping that Russian majority territory now under his control. Russia is on a war footing. The USA and NATO are not. Additionally, since it's been shown that the West is not trustworthy, Putin's nukes are on high readiness. He won't be fooled by a pre-emptive strike. Game over.
I "liked" this blog, but it is accurately dismal and depressing with a promise of violence. Kinda like Moscow without mind-numbing doses of vodka.
There has been a very effective and relentless campaign of propaganda against Russia ever since they wouldn't roll over and become the world's 'gas station'. Who orchestrates such global mischief? The CIA? State Department? The Pentagon? White House Neo Cons and Neo Libs? All of the above?From my overview of global happenings over the past 50 years I'd have to declare our good ol'USA the source of foreign meddling and imperialistic conquest, sine qua non. It pains me to admit it.
I have followed the Russian news and Putin's speeches the past few years. He can speak eloquently, and for hours, on geopolitical issues. Saving Russia and Russians is certainly his priority. Conquering others? I think not. Not being conquered? Absolutely. He seems to enjoy the type of domestic support (80%+) that our presidents can only dream about. I have one Facebook friend in Russia. In a country of 150 million I don't know what sample size in required to say what Russians think about Putin. But, I do read their news. I'd say he holds a place similar to George Washington. Revered. The savior of post-soviet Russia. Whatever you chose to call it, he is committed to demilitarize, de Nazify Ukraine and keeping that Russian majority territory now under his control. Russia is on a war footing. The USA and NATO are not. Additionally, since it's been shown that the West is not trustworthy, Putin's nukes are on high readiness. He won't be fooled by a pre-emptive strike. Game over.