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In reply to the discussion: Toxic Putin is going for bust. The west must stop him before this contagion spreads [View all]2naSalit
(102,742 posts)50. Sadly...
I was wondering when not if. Putin wants a war with everyone and he's got his foot mashed on the gas to get there.
As with the party of treason here, there is no bottom. Best to do what it takes to decapitate this viper asap.
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Toxic Putin is going for bust. The west must stop him before this contagion spreads [View all]
babylonsister
Mar 2022
OP
Yes, that well might be ... but then again, does the rest of the world allow Putin to
RKP5637
Mar 2022
#4
This is the sword of Damocles that has been hanging over our heads since I was a child in the 50s
Walleye
Mar 2022
#10
I was also 13 in the Cuban missile crisis. Living very close to a major East Coast airbase
Walleye
Mar 2022
#59
There are several battles we are fighting now that I thought we had won a long time ago
Walleye
Mar 2022
#64
Yes, sadly, I think it might be inevitable. Putin has become a madman. I don't see how he can
RKP5637
Mar 2022
#7
At this point the only way we could help Ukraine more is by firing on Russian positions
Walleye
Mar 2022
#23
Problem for Toxic Man is, the Ukrainians won't be bombed or battered into submission.
paleotn
Mar 2022
#5
Exactly, and any thinking he will give up and just go away are tragically mistaken.
RKP5637
Mar 2022
#34
Often (I think) people feel Putin will respond to sanctions, etc. as they would. However, Putin has
RKP5637
Mar 2022
#15
I don't believe Putin is going anywhere else besides Ukraine, for a long while.
Wingus Dingus
Mar 2022
#16
That's what the cautious and timid are speculating; I hope you're right
Fiendish Thingy
Mar 2022
#20
To answer your question, that's where the military analysts and experts come in!
Wingus Dingus
Mar 2022
#62
Right. Don't forget Crimea, Georgia, Chechnya. Makes me think of how trump would realize the errors
erronis
Mar 2022
#27
Only idiots believed Trump would ever turn into anything better than a destructive idiot.
Wingus Dingus
Mar 2022
#46
I have to disagree. Putin has made public statements about expanding Russia's sphere of influence.
Lonestarblue
Mar 2022
#28
I agree with you that severe sanctions need to be in place for the foreseeable future--
Wingus Dingus
Mar 2022
#43
Bookmarking....if the day comes russia does step outside of Ukraine, it will meet the might of NATO!
PortTack
Mar 2022
#25
Good analysis, IMHO. The Russians wanted stability, even if it meant a return to soviet-style govt.
erronis
Mar 2022
#30
If I recall correctly, Bush senior used the Shock Doctrine when Yeltsin wanted to go for an economy
c-rational
Mar 2022
#32
He must know that world war is the only thing that might keep him in power.
Jakes Progress
Mar 2022
#33
I'm guessing, looking at all the "Z-swastika" shit they're doing over there
Wingus Dingus
Mar 2022
#68
While I absolutely refuse to cede Ukraine to the madman, I can't imagine that, if the worst happens,
BobTheSubgenius
Mar 2022
#56
My cynicism says that too much wealth is filtering upwards for that to happen.
BobTheSubgenius
Mar 2022
#86