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originally posted by: ScientificRailgun
You're effectively abandoning one "Dictator" (US and NATO) for another (Putin).
How is that an informed, intelligent choice?
originally posted by: nrd101
Lots of people are very successful at this system. Maybe you're just not trying hard enough, and are looking instead for external answers to your problem.
originally posted by: Sparkymedic
I agree with the others who have commented on how it makes sense that you are anti-NATO/west. I have similar sentiments.
But how is it that you precieve Russia to be in a better position politically, ethically even...than the West? Both the US and Russia claim to be democracies but are instead both oligarchies...if not plutocracies. Both clearly have private interest steering their agendas.
Russia has their issues. And in all honesty, it doesn't make sense to support a country which uses the same broken system the West does, and claim they are better off or doing better in the world than the "others".
They clearly have no clue as to how to avoid war. As they are ramping up to confront the west. Which is really he same response most other politicians would give. So, how are they not warmongers as well? They build and sell weapons all over the world. They are lords of war just as much as NATO/ the West.
It's simple really, just stop... Or aim to stop using monetary economics. This is where the crux of global issues stands. On the shoulders of money and banking. And yet every politician on the planet is looking the other way. Hmmm, I wonder why...?
Picking sides is for the weak.
Take responsibility for what you think and do. Don't fall prey to the illusions and delusions of nationalistic and cultural identity. Becasue that my friend, is just $#!t brained thinking.
originally posted by: Sparkymedic
But how is it that you precieve Russia to be in a better position politically, ethically even...than the West? Both the US and Russia claim to be democracies but are instead both oligarchies...if not plutocracies. Both clearly have private interest steering their agendas.
They clearly have no clue as to how to avoid war. As they are ramping up to confront the west. Which is really he same response most other politicians would give. So, how are they not warmongers as well? They build and sell weapons all over the world. They are lords of war just as much as NATO/ the West.
It's simple really, just stop... Or aim to stop using monetary economics. This is where the crux of global issues stands. On the shoulders of money and banking. And yet every politician on the planet is looking the other way. Hmmm, I wonder why...?
originally posted by: WineWithIce5
a reply to: Rosinitiate
Two wrongs don't make a right ???
I guess you missed the entire OP and this entire thread.
originally posted by: Rosinitiate
USA is evil.
Russia will save you.
What I "missed", was how turning to Russia via Putin going to free anyone? I chose not to be anyone's pawn thank you very much.
originally posted by: WineWithIce5
originally posted by: Rosinitiate
USA is evil.
Russia will save you.
What I "missed", was how turning to Russia via Putin going to free anyone? I chose not to be anyone's pawn thank you very much.
You are very much a US pawn, you pay taxes don't you.
originally posted by: Xcalibur254
a reply to: WineWithIce5
Tell that to the thousands of journalists that have been beaten for speaking out against the Russian government. Or the 17, at least, that were found dead under mysterious circumstances. And what about the countless peaceful protests that have ended with dispersal and police beatings?
If Russia is so freedom of speech why do most Russians get their news from state-owned media outlets that are regularly criticized for being pro-government mouthpieces? Why does Russia consistently rank near the bottom of freedom of press lists from a number of international organizations? Why does Russia have some of the highest number of dead journalists?