Wow, it's like Russia doesn't even fear us

[Dr. Strangelove]

Originally Posted by SpartanStu

They have figured out what global capitalism has figured out. Americans are disposable. Our economy is quickly becoming the turntable and/or cassette deck.

WTF are you talking about? The USA is the world's largest exporter, world's largest importer, world's largest economy and has the world's best military.

[SpartanStu]

Originally Posted by Dr. Strangelove

WTF are you talking about? The USA is the world's largest exporter, world's largest importer, world's largest economy and has the world's best military.

Hey, thats great. The vinyl record was the leading music medium until it was replaced by the cassette, and the cassette was the leader, until the CD.

China is well on its way to replacing the US in all areas that you mentioned. And currently they do it cheaper, which capitalism loves.

[Bullwrinkle]

Originally Posted by Fletch

It's like they know our military is stretched too thin and Americans have been soured on military intervention of any kind thanks to an unecessary war for make believe reasons.

If only our military wasn't stretched so thin - then we could attack Russia and help those Georgians out.

Some more of that rock solid analysis that only Fletchie can provide.

[MSUber alles]

Originally Posted by Heaph

See this is one of many problems. I don't blame Senator Obama for the Georgia incident. I apologize if that is how it was read. I don't blame President Bush either. I blame RUSSIA for the Georgia incident. Not everything that happens in this world should be blamed on President Bush or the impending election of Senator Obama.

My point is that Russia doesn't fear the US (in terms of a military response) because the obvious front runner for the Presidency (hence leader of our foriegn policy) and his party are "anit-war". Their public posture is one that if the U.S. is not directly attacked, then they (the Dems) are unwilling to move into an armed conflict. Therefore, Russia doesn't fear the U.S.
Personally, I think it IS in the interest of the U.S. for reasons that are too deep and analytical to debate on a website (this one anyway).

Thanks for your thoughtful response.


Sadly there is a crowd who is blaming Obama for the Georgia thing by saying Russia is anticipating him being President and acting on the belief he won't do anything. Which is about the stupidest logic I've ever heard from either side of the aisle.

Sorry if I wrongly lumped you in with that crowd.

[MichState04]

Originally Posted by MSUber alles

Thanks for your thoughtful response.


Sadly there is a crowd who is blaming Obama for the Georgia thing by saying Russia is anticipating him being President and acting on the belief he won't do anything. Which is about the stupidest logic I've ever heard from either side of the aisle.

Sorry if I wrongly lumped you in with that crowd.

I would agree with you for once. Russia is not scared of us no matter who is president. With that said, I believe that Russia would rather see Obama over McCain, but the election has nothing to do with the bullying they are doing. If that was really their strategy, they would wait to cause trouble until AFTER the election because this invasion is giving McCain a bump.