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They are the 2nd most powerful military in the world by some accounts and have enough nuclear weapons to destroy the planet, I think that justifies 35 full time

They are the 2nd most powerful military in the world by some accounts and have enough nuclear weapons to destroy the planet, I think that justifies 35 full time employees. Do you have something better for them to do? http://www.businessinsider.com/11-most-powerful-militaries-in-the-world-2014-4 http://www.businessinsider.com/11-most-powerful-militaries-i...

golergka 10y ago
Oh please. So far Russian military have proved to be marginally better than Georgia and on par with Ukraine. Speaking as someone with a lot of friends and acquaintances working in Russian military industry, it's much more talented in building potemkin villages and giving an impression of power than doing anything real. Everything, from tech to mentality of the military is rotten and just painted over.
- dogma1138 10y ago
  Do you really think that Russia has engaged even 1% of its force projection in Ukraine? There aren't 2000 Russian tanks parked outside of Kiev if Russia would go to an all out war with Ukraine there won't be much left after 2 days. There are reportedly less than 5000 Russian troops in the conflict they mostly provide limited logistical support. Look at how many troops the US needed to invade Afghanistan and Iraq. Don't underestimate Russia's military they have limited force projection but in their immediate vicinity they aren't to be taken lightly.
- finid 10y ago
  Oh please. So far Russian military have proved to be marginally better than Georgia and on par with Ukraine. "Marginally better than Georgia"? Is that why the recent Russian skirmish with that country was over in a flash? And Ukraine! Ukraine!! Obama once called Russia a regional power. After a few weeks of Russia blasting the daylights out of the terrorists we're using in Syria, he changed his mind. But don't bother to change your mind.

golergka 10y ago

Oh please. So far Russian military have proved to be marginally better than Georgia and on par with Ukraine. Speaking as someone with a lot of friends and acquaintances working in Russian military industry, it's much more talented in building potemkin villages and giving an impression of power than doing anything real. Everything, from tech to mentality of the military is rotten and just painted over.

dogma1138 10y ago
Do you really think that Russia has engaged even 1% of its force projection in Ukraine? There aren't 2000 Russian tanks parked outside of Kiev if Russia would go to an all out war with Ukraine there won't be much left after 2 days. There are reportedly less than 5000 Russian troops in the conflict they mostly provide limited logistical support. Look at how many troops the US needed to invade Afghanistan and Iraq. Don't underestimate Russia's military they have limited force projection but in their immediate vicinity they aren't to be taken lightly.
finid 10y ago
Oh please. So far Russian military have proved to be marginally better than Georgia and on par with Ukraine. "Marginally better than Georgia"? Is that why the recent Russian skirmish with that country was over in a flash? And Ukraine! Ukraine!! Obama once called Russia a regional power. After a few weeks of Russia blasting the daylights out of the terrorists we're using in Syria, he changed his mind. But don't bother to change your mind.