He and his allies - Iran, China, Syria and North Korea were truly enjoying themselves. But as happens with a lot of bullies, they get over confident and suddenly everything around them collapses.
I'm wondering if this is the case with the downing of the Malaysian passenger jet. With the death of so may people having no part in his fun and games, it's a huge oops. You'd think he'd have taught his thugs how to properly use their new toys. Another sign of over confidence?
Maybe some good will come out of it. Sure, our president has stated his indignation and demanded Vlad stop supplying his rebels in Ukraine with weapons. Like every one of late, he'll ignore it. But now the rest of the world has to stand up and let their outrage be known. It isn't easy for them to do without the U.S. leading the way. We've been the leader for so long they don't know how to do anything but follow. That used to be the power of America and we used it for good, not entertainment or expansionist dreams.
The question that remains is whether or not they will. Will they be smart enough to join in economic sanctions strong enough to really hurt even if it causes them some temporary pain or will they continue to waffle? They must remember the United States won't be there to help. If they don't learn to cope without us their demise is only a matter of time.
It isn't hopeful. With Kerry lecturing Israel on killing Palestinian civilians while they've done everything humanly possible to forewarn them of pending attacks, the world knows this man and the policies he stands for are out of touch with reality.
It does no good to lecture about how things are done in the 21st century while the world is still mired in the 20th. When it comes to foreign policy it would seem we're the only country in the 21st century and we certainly haven't been effective in bringing the rest along. Maybe they realize that to go along to get along isn't really a policy no matter what century. It's appeasement.
They need leadership, not lectures. There is a difference.
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From what I read, calling for economic sanctions is a paper bag threat.. as Russian doesn't buy anything from us.. and not from a lot of our allies... so why would he care? Now if it was world wide it might make a difference.. but getting everyone on the page is not easy as you stated.
Where is it I said it would be easy? Necessary to make an impact, but easy? As to your point we buy little from him - that's not whats being talked about. The sanctions would be, mainly, freezing assets. As for the Europeans - Russia is the major source for their gas and they have no viable alternative. That is the main reason they are reluctant.
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