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Lonestarblue

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39. Yes. And I suspect that it is the fear of democracy and not the fear of invasion that drives Putin.

Sat Feb 19, 2022, 12:19 PM

Feb 2022

None of these small countries is even remotely interested in invading Russia. But some, perhaps many, Russian citizens have family in countries next to Russia, especially Ukraine, and Putin does not want then to hear anything about democratic government providing a better life. That could jeopardize his cushy job as president for life, though technically he could be voted out but he rigs the elections.

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This is why Puti Pu has got his panties in a bunch: [View all] El Supremo Feb 2022 OP

Fuck OIFF putin.. Nio Excuses Cha Feb 2022 #1

If Putin & Trump were going to take any land, it definitely would be called -- CRIMEa. TheBlackAdder Feb 2022 #22

Nations join NATO for protection against Russia Wicked Blue Feb 2022 #2

Precisely. And it is their right as sovereign nations dalton99a Feb 2022 #4

Precisely! SheltieLover Feb 2022 #5

Perfectly stated. Qutzupalotl Feb 2022 #16

I think he knows that. smirkymonkey Feb 2022 #33

Yes. And I suspect that it is the fear of democracy and not the fear of invasion that drives Putin. Lonestarblue Feb 2022 #39

+1 uponit7771 Feb 2022 #46

Exactly. They remember what Stalin did after WW2. Swallowed them up wholesale. Ray Bruns Feb 2022 #43

He is demanding a rollback to before 1997 dalton99a Feb 2022 #3

You mean when he had hair? BlueIdaho Feb 2022 #6

*snort* smirkymonkey Feb 2022 #34

He invades Ukraine relayerbob Feb 2022 #7

If he invades, I think he will leave NW Ukraine alone. roamer65 Feb 2022 #10

Very possible relayerbob Feb 2022 #14

I suspect the idea that Kyiv is going to be invaded is a false flag StClone Feb 2022 #24

I would like it if you were right. If he goes after Ukraine he'll want Kyiv Bucky Feb 2022 #54

one recalls russia invading poland along with the nazis nt msongs Feb 2022 #8

Spheres of Influence Ribbentrop, Molotov, Hitler and Stalin called it. paleotn Feb 2022 #20

After Yalta, Churchill raised holy hell over the agreed upon lines ... 11 Bravo Feb 2022 #50

Konigsberg should be given back to Germany. roamer65 Feb 2022 #9

It's a bit late for that IronLionZion Feb 2022 #26

Yeah, that's not gonna happen Bucky Feb 2022 #57

When all the countries around you Hav Feb 2022 #11

yep. all those 'recent joins' - have prior 'experience' stopdiggin Feb 2022 #15

No kidding Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Feb 2022 #44

That's a good analogy Wicked Blue Feb 2022 #45

This is the same fallout as post-war, but the countries are free to align as they choose now bucolic_frolic Feb 2022 #12

✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ msfiddlestix Feb 2022 #13

Yes..ty for the map..really helps Deuxcents Feb 2022 #17

All were bullied by the Russians for most of the 20th century.... paleotn Feb 2022 #18

Great addition to this great discussion. I'm impressed by the cogent opinions posted here. erronis Feb 2022 #42

What a great visual that really captures the truth in one picture. llmart Feb 2022 #19

+1000 smirkymonkey Feb 2022 #35

That, and Ukraine has a ton of natural resources. GoCubsGo Feb 2022 #21

It wasn't by accident that Dump chose to push the PM of Montenegro... AdamGG Feb 2022 #23

I am still completely disgusted by that display of arrogance on Trump's behalf. smirkymonkey Feb 2022 #36

My standard description of him is C5 - C to the 5th power. 3catwoman3 Feb 2022 #41

What's wrong with Austria and Switzerland? FakeNoose Feb 2022 #25

/// usaf-vet Feb 2022 #27

Since both countries are surrounded by other NATO countries TexasTowelie Feb 2022 #32

I think the Swiss managed to stay neutral with the Nazis AdamGG Feb 2022 #61

What's so bad about joining NATO Vlad? Join it? Justice matters. Feb 2022 #28

Kick dalton99a Feb 2022 #29

Oh, I remember that cover! electric_blue68 Feb 2022 #59

K&R, with all that purple seems like we could slap him around and down. UTUSN Feb 2022 #30

Well NATO does need a new name :) CloudWatcher Feb 2022 #31

Maybe we should trade Turkey for Ukraine. nt Gore1FL Feb 2022 #37

Works for me. ananda Feb 2022 #48

Thanks for the graphic. Really puts it in perspective. SouthernDem4ever Feb 2022 #38

Panties. Maru Kitteh Feb 2022 #40

Why doesn't Pooty Poot bring back the Warsaw Pack ?! I mean, he'll have tons of folk begging uponit7771 Feb 2022 #47

Right now the members consist of Russia and Belarus Bucky Feb 2022 #55

+1, all the authoritarians regimes no one wants to be a part of not even the people stuck in them uponit7771 Feb 2022 #60

In the Cuban Missile Crisis of 1962 Schmice3 Feb 2022 #49

I'm getting some "Legitimate political discourse" vibes (n/t) Hav Feb 2022 #52

I'm not sympathetic to Russia, but I agree Bucky Feb 2022 #56

Pray for Ukraine. Sanction the hell out of Russia. Joinfortmill Feb 2022 #51

Yes, being in the KGB was SO much more secure DFW Feb 2022 #53

I can't believe this map has garnered so many recommendations. El Supremo Feb 2022 #58