Crisis in Ukraine

[centrehice]

Putin is just doing a Land-Grab. He want's desperately to take back those sections of the Crimea that the drunken, yobbo Yelstin gave away one night in an alcoholic stupor. This is what it's all about.

It's not about Ukrainian Security. Nothing the Russians would love more than to see Ukraine collapse within itself so Putin can say "I told you so", march in when the smoke and disaster is over. provide clean-up and keep the place.

Ukraine provided 1/3 of all the food to the CCCP, when it belonged to the Soviet Union, people forget that.

[shrewsbury]

habs, sorry, no need to answer a question that I could not possibly be in someone shoes to answer. pointing out the fact that he has to swallow his words and now may have to understand peace sometimes requires war is priceless.
why would I tell the president of the united states what to do? what qualifies me to make such a decision?
the fact is he has proven time and time again he is no better than those people think he is better than, at least Bush knew he was an idiot.

[Wickabee]

People are dying, but something the President said is suddenly really juicy. Let's focus on that!

[shrewsbury]

and people weren't dying in Iraq?
but because it was Bush?

and again, what is my focus going to do, even if I had the save all answer, do you think politicians are listening?

[habsheaven]

habs, sorry, no need to answer a question that I could not possibly be in someone shoes to answer. pointing out the fact that he has to swallow his words and now may have to understand peace sometimes requires war is priceless.
why would I tell the president of the united states what to do? what qualifies me to make such a decision?
the fact is he has proven time and time again he is no better than those people think he is better than, at least Bush knew he was an idiot.

The same thing that qualifies you to comment on his "mistakes in judgement". - Nothing.

[razzamaztaz]

That American media is biased is no surprise, but I can hardly believe my eyes what most European media is saying too. Sweden for instance cries out it must increase its military cause Russia is a threat. It's so pathetic, but I'm sure the military really is grinning big for the prospect of more money. War is always profitable for certain people. But this Russia-hatred which is borderline to paranoia, what is with people really? Yes Putin is a butthead. Yes he's not very nice. Yes it's despicable if he really starts a war. But please be sure on what you support.

The so called revolution was made with violence and molotov-cocktails. The fine regime in Ukraine now has 4 wellknown nazis as ministers. European rightwing extremists and neonazis is now traveling to Ukraine to support the new regime. Some wellinformed call this a fascist coup d'etat. This, is a far more alarming threat to Europe. Perhaps Americans aren't very informed about it, but the movement of rightwing extremists and nazists are growing alarmingly fast in Europe, and some countries are under their influence way too much. To see this progress in ukraine is far worse (to Europe) than if the big "monster" Russia steps in. So please be careful people, on what you cheer for, this is Europe's future. It's unfortunate global media is so brainwashed with the Russia-fear when there are bigger threats.

[shrewsbury]

habs, that is why you are a Canadian. I vote and cannot personally change the laws, but I follow them, so I have the right to critique.

it it would have been a bash against Bush, you would have been on board

[habsheaven]

habs, that is why you are a Canadian. I vote and cannot personally change the laws, but I follow them, so I have the right to critique.

it it would have been a bash against Bush, you would have been on board

No one is questioning your right to critique. I am questioning your qualifications to offer an accurate critique if YOU question your qualifications to offer a proper course of action.

You can't credibly have it both ways.

And why are you bringing up Bush?

[shrewsbury]

accurate critique? look at the debate, Obama said what he said and now he eats crow.
being able to comprehend what someone said and being able to make presidential decisions have nothing to do with each other.
so since I can drive a car, I should be able to fly?

[habsheaven]

accurate critique? look at the debate, Obama said what he said and now he eats crow.
being able to comprehend what someone said and being able to make presidential decisions have nothing to do with each other.
so since I can drive a car, I should be able to fly?

What did Obama say that is now making him "eat crow"? Evaluating what someone said and offering what he should have said/done are very similar and require the same amount of knowledge on the subject matter. Has nothing to do with driving and flying, just thinking.