The Russian psyche has been shaped by hundreds of years of invasions by other nations. WWII was the final straw. Putin’s aggressiveness continues to result from him not wanting Russia to be encircled. Diplomacy is walking a very tight thin line right now. Scathing economic sanctions and/or war are the other 2 options.
Concretionist over 2 years ago
It’s worked well for him, so far. I do kind of wonder what his end game is, though.
Kiba65 over 2 years ago
Why would you want a country that doesn’t want you???
braindead Premium Member over 2 years ago
The idol of all Republicans*.
Masterskrain Premium Member over 2 years ago
Twitler’s hero.
FreyjaRN Premium Member over 2 years ago
Too true.
James Deveney Premium Member over 2 years ago
It is a tough question. Do we and other nations join our forces to keep Russia from taking over another country? Do we do it for self preservation?
purepaul over 2 years ago
Occurs to me that this is just the Russian version of colonialism. Putin is aiming to pull back a formsr colony into the “Union”.
mourdac Premium Member over 2 years ago
The Russian psyche has been shaped by hundreds of years of invasions by other nations. WWII was the final straw. Putin’s aggressiveness continues to result from him not wanting Russia to be encircled. Diplomacy is walking a very tight thin line right now. Scathing economic sanctions and/or war are the other 2 options.
BB71 over 2 years ago
His people are starving and he is playing dictator? Castro wanabee?
PraiseofFolly over 2 years ago
Putin the Stain
What’s your name?
“Putin Ukraine —
Ask me my game
And I’ll say you’re to blame.”
Where will you go?
“Just ‘cross this border.”
What is your purpose?
“You make us nervous!”
Alberta Oil Premium Member over 2 years ago
Invading other countries is the exclusive right of America (and with a wink wink to some friends) .. Putin needs to back off.
buckman-j over 2 years ago
Donald would be pleased
UnklGene over 2 years ago
You’re on the right track, Vlad!
Radish the wordsmith over 2 years ago
That’s what Trump wants to do.
Radish the wordsmith over 2 years ago
Valentine told me how he feels
If all the world were under his heels
Or stumbling through the mall
It’s in his tiny face
It’s in his scrawny hands
Valentine knows it all
He’s got something to say
It’s Valentine’s day
.
David Bowie
TaximanSteve over 2 years ago
Poking the bear. Sharp stick. Let’s see what happens.