Why are you (and others) so negative about feedback? We can't get better at something unless we realize why we aren't doing it well. > what other great power h

Why are you (and others) so negative about feedback? We can't get better at something unless we realize why we aren't doing it well. > what other great power has ever done so, unless it was for their benefit? Right, it's for their benefit. Not just morally, but economically and geo-politically. Which is why we want to make sure we can stop the problem rather than watching the tragedy unfold as we powerlessly flail against ourselves. (ie, waiting until we label something a genocide before trying to help.) > As a non-American, we are fucking lucky that America not only doesn't extord us for loot They're generally happier to gain a stronger position than to be up a few bucks. It's long-term thinking. > I am personally really happy that Putin knows there will be consequences if he rolls west. Ditto, but these days I believe less and less than the USA would do anything. Or at least until it's too late.