> that is of course. Another way of building an even bigger d.ck. I don't think it's appropriate to deride the security motivations of modern Russia, so casual

> that is of course. Another way of building an even bigger d.ck. I don't think it's appropriate to deride the security motivations of modern Russia, so casually. In the 20th century, Russia was very nearly wiped out, by surprise attack, TWICE. Their casualties were staggering, more than any other nation on earth has ever endured. And the trauma to their politics, economy, and culture will probably persist for decades, if not centuries. In the direct aftermath of WWII, a huge swath of top US & UK military and political leaders publicly insisted that the West should re-arm and continue Total War against the USSR, and completely dismantle their military capabilies. I don't mean to excuse ANYthing the Soviets or Russians have done, as a result of the national character they've been left with. But if we fail to fully understand how the world & its history look, from their perspective, we will be actively participating in the extinction of the human race.