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> The principal of territorial integrity was upheld. The strategic aims were upheld. Let's be honest, the US cares about those only in there's oil or other goo
by lgieron 12y ago
> The principal of territorial integrity was upheld. The strategic aims were upheld.
Let's be honest, the US cares about those only in there's oil or other goodies involved (see the lack of response to the current situation in Ukraine, where there's little to gain and much to lose for the US).
- hnal943 12y agoThe change in leadership explains the change in response. Obama does not believe the US should have the same role in the world the Bush did.
- XorNot 12y agoHe's also not stupid enough to put US soldiers within shooting distance of accidentally starting literal World War 3.
- Paradigma11 12y agoWhat were the goodies in Afghanistan, Somalia or Kosovo?