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In reply to the discussion: What the Mainstream Media isn't telling you about the situation in Kiev. [View all]Xolodno
(7,380 posts)But here is the rundown.
Half the country supports closer ties with Russia and siding with the EU means being USA/EU's bitch...which is fueled by American Imperialism, seeing what Greece went through, seeing how Georgia was nothing more than pawn, etc. The other half supports closer ties with the EU and siding with Russia means being Putin's bitch...which is fueled by history of old world Russia and soviet union domination.
Another problem...Ukraine is broke. EU's package isn't that good...and they are loathe to risk anything more due to corruption in all the political groups. The USA wants the EU to venture more of their cash...hey...its not the USA's money! Because they want a foothold at Russia's doorstep since they lost Georgia and former Georgian President "Sackashit-vili" couldn't get the job done and ran to the USA for a cushy University job.
Now with the specter of economic problems...you would think everyone would jump on board with Russia's package...but...well...let me show an example...see those who vote Republican against their own best interest. It seems many think accepting the EU's package = virtual EU Membership...when in reality...just a first step in a long and painful process. They point to the Baltic nations as an example...but the Baltic nations forged agreements with the EU and Russia and refused to be anyone's Bitch....that's how they became successful and didn't get caught in-between. But the powers that be, have made it a choice between on or the other.
Ukraine's sin being a country that borders east vs. west and having "opportunistic" politicians.