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Old 07-17-2014, 12:39 PM
 
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Yeah, the evidence is not conclusive at the moment, but let's be frank here: the Ukrainian military is tantamount to a disorganized rabble. The technological hardware to do this, in as much as it exists over there, is almost all in the hands of the Russians and Russia-backed separatists. It does not take a rocket scientist (no pun intended) to figure this one out.

The west, fearful of a disruption of gas supplies, has danced around the issues of real sanctions for months now. But if legitimate economy-wide sanctions are imposed, what exactly is to hold Putin back from making real moves into Ukraine (Russia is a one-trick pony when it comes to economy. Stop buying the gas and, presumably, they crash)? Nobody has positioned assets to stop a move on Kiev, and it's doubtful that we'd even try. What would he have to lose?

While it by no means looks as if WW3 is in any way imminent, people need to understand that, when it comes to war, it doesn't take two to tango. Europe and the U.S. may demure from a full-fledged conflict, but Russia is a different beast. What's more, Putin is aware, not only of what the communist bloc looked like, but also this:



This is Europe of a hundred years ago. In many ways, it was both a more complicated and a simpler place. But Russia's physical presence in Europe was undeniable, and the past century has seen that presence -- with occasional exception -- erode precipitously. Though it seems impossible to see Russia making a move on NATO-backed countries like Poland and the Baltic States in the here and now, reoccupying Ukraine would hardly be historically unprecedented, and an occupation would position just such a future move.

All I'm saying is: shooting down airliners full of civilians is a pretty massive escalation. A day ago, who could have predicted this? And who is to say where we go from here? -- in both the short and the long term?

 
Old 07-17-2014, 12:56 PM
 
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Yeah, the evidence is not conclusive at the moment, but let's be frank here: the Ukrainian military is tantamount to a disorganized rabble. The technological hardware to do this, in as much as it exists over there, is almost all in the hands of the Russians and Russia-backed separatists. It does not take a rocket scientist (no pun intended) to figure this one out.
WTF are you talking about? Ukraine shot down a Russian passenger jet in 2001, Ukraine has the capability of shooting down high altitude aircraft.

The rebels however, may or may not have, if they do have, this would be a massive intel failure by Ukraine and the West. It is possible they have as the rebels have control over many military bases in E. Ukraine.

As for if it was Russia, the only way would be for Russia to fly a jet across the border and shoot it down, zero support of this yet if this did occur.

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The west, fearful of a disruption of gas supplies, has danced around the issues of real sanctions for months now. But if legitimate economy-wide sanctions are imposed, what exactly is to hold Putin back from making real moves into Ukraine (Russia is a one-trick pony when it comes to economy. Stop buying the gas and, presumably, they crash)? Nobody has positioned assets to stop a move on Kiev, and it's doubtful that we'd even try. What would he have to lose?
Up until six months ago, no one cared about Ukraine, now of a sudden they are the focus of some BS moral imperceptive from the West. Yea, gas is important as the economy depends on this, I do not think many voters would appreciate losing their jobs and having gas shortages all in the name of Ukraine, a country with a less than stellar reputation and a mafia billionaire oligarch who is in charge,

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While it by no means looks as if WW3 is in any way imminent, people need to understand that, when it comes to war, it doesn't take two to tango. Europe and the U.S. may demure from a full-fledged conflict, but Russia is a different beast. What's more, Putin is aware, not only of what the communist bloc looked like, but also this:
How is Russia different? it acts in its own self interest, as does every other country. It is the US with bases circling Russia, not the other way around. The US would throw a fit if Russia set up bases in Mexico, the US already is going nuts over Russia reactivating its Cuba spy base.

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This is Europe of a hundred years ago. In many ways, it was both a more complicated and a simpler place. But Russia's physical presence in Europe was undeniable, and the past century has seen that presence -- with occasional exception -- erode precipitously. Though it seems impossible to see Russia making a move on NATO-backed countries like Poland and the Baltic States in the here and now, reoccupying Ukraine would hardly be historically unprecedented, and an occupation would position just such a future move.
Aside from post WW2 Soviet Union, Russia's position in Europe is the strongest it has been since the aftermath of the 1812 war.

Do not forget who ahs attack who more often in the past; Russia has been the subject of constant attacks from Western European countries and Poland in the past. This is where they derive their paranoia from.

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All I'm saying is: shooting down airliners full of civilians is a pretty massive escalation. A day ago, who could have predicted this? And who is to say where we go from here? -- in both the short and the long term?
This is not an escalation at all; The soviets shot down one, the US shot down one, Ukraine shot down one, none of which led to any escalation of any kind.
 
Old 07-17-2014, 01:03 PM
 
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Russia and the Ukraine are not part of Europe, not sure what we have to do with all this. There have been wars inside Europe like the one in the Balkans and we just went on with our lives and more of less ignored it.
 
Old 07-17-2014, 01:09 PM
 
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As if anyone would put any resources to fight a war over a plane that doesn't belong to any country in Europe. However, I know many in the US wish another war started.
 
Old 07-17-2014, 02:04 PM
 
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However, I know many in the US wish another war started.
can you provide any evidence to support your assertion?

if not, just be quiet. you're not adding any value.
 
Old 07-17-2014, 02:12 PM
 
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can you provide any evidence to support your assertion?

if not, just be quiet. you're not adding any value.
Exhibit A: http://www.city-data.com/forum/polit...95-people.html
 
Old 07-17-2014, 02:14 PM
 
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what are you showing me, exactly? this is a several page thread about the plane crash.
 
Old 07-17-2014, 02:20 PM
 
Location: Dallas, TX
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IF there were American citizens on board, yes you will see American's wanting something to come out of it. All out war...maybe.
 
Old 07-17-2014, 02:21 PM
 
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This is so terrible.
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