143 total active duty personnel in former USSR? wut
Training that country's forces, or operating drone bases I imagine.
143 total active duty personnel in former USSR? wut
It is extremely dangerous to encourage people to see themselves as exceptional, whatever the motivation. There are big countries and small countries, rich and poor, those with long democratic traditions and those still finding their way to democracy. Their policies differ, too. We are all different, but when we ask for the Lord’s blessings, we must not forget that God created us equal.
EQUALLY INTOLERANT OF GAYS AMIRITE PUTIN?!?!
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^^This is exactly what is wrong with your stupid fucking country and your arrogant, obese citizens.
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^^This is exactly what is wrong with your stupid fucking country and your arrogant, obese citizens.
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Holy shit.
a) Kudos to Putin for trying to reach out in such a direct manner.
b) Kudos to NY Times for publishing the article. That was pretty ballsy of them.
I also have to note, the US media is god damn good at what they do. Some of the absolute best marketers on the entire planet right there. Even when I'm reading some of the articles about Syria, I catch myself thinking, "geez, that's horrible, we can't allow Syria to do that!". Then I quickly remind myself it's all bullshit.
We don't even know what happened yet, but somehow Syria is this evil regime, and under no circumstances is allowed to have chemical weapons whatsoever. We don't even know who did what yet. Yet, the US is allowed to invade countries using white phosphorus, and all is well in the world. WTF?
You aren't an imperialist. You are just poorly informed.So he's challenging American exceptionalism, which in marketing terms is America's brand. Is he right, or is it just sour grapes from the leader of a diminished superpower?
I think he's guilty of wishful thinking. Shit happens all over the place and "Look at what's happening there, DO SOMETHING!" is what US exceptionalism is all about.
The world always turns its lonely eyes to Big Daddy USA to take charge when there are problems. Most other countries are too small, broke, lack authority or simply don't want to expend their own resources and manpower taking care of things, sooo....
Go ahead and call me an imperialist. Come at me, bro. :bootyshake:
143 total active duty personnel in former USSR? wut
Yeah I got it now. At first I thought that former USSR numbers represent armies of Russia, Ukraine, etc.Embassy personnel, diplomat security, military relations, etc.
^^This is exactly what is wrong with your stupid fucking country and your arrogant, obese citizens.
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US has a massive army sure, and what? Does anyone have any idea what kind of impact this potential war will have on you or the world? How many lives the US will loose. How many other lives will be lost around the world. What is happening now in Syria is nothing compared to what could happen if an all out war broke out. What happens if they need to do a massive draft. Most of you guys states side are probably ideal candidates for soldiers. How awesome would it be when you have to go to war and hold a gun and be in the line of fire? Shit will get real, real fast.
The UN is there to rule, if there is any wrong doing. The UN will call it out and then you can have your day and not as an aggressor but as a welcomed aid. Right now the world is watching closely and there are not many people that like what they see, including the vast majority of US citizens.
The only ones that want war are the ones that have something to gain such as resources or defense contracts.
^^This is exactly what is wrong with your stupid fucking country and your arrogant, obese citizens.
I'm game if some other country, including Canada, is up for a little exceptionalism. The USA is pretty tapped out.You aren't an imperialist. You are just poorly informed.