Gramps
Mayor
taking a chance on war again..........
Why do I recall how Hitler justified his thrust to take over territory because, as he claimed, there were many who lived there that were of German roots?
And here we go again choosing up sides because the Ruskies are flexing their muscles half way across the world with a nation that was once their domain.
I think that of all the incidents that might've provoked a conflict no one can afford to undertake up until now this standoff could take the cake regarding the consequences.
I also think we would be wise to remain spectators for the time being while we try to determine where this might lead. Until I see Ukraine take a stand (physically as the Russians evidently did by invading Crimea) I see no reason to even offer an opinion. And even if it does blossom into a dreadful war we should keep in mind that it is a Asian/European squabble as regards its motives.
Turning back the clock to the Hitler days our continued support of allied nations after the shooting began didn't leave much room for determining where our choices lay so by offering Ukraine any aid now might tend to aggravate the situation rather than help.
I do not think the Russians are trustworthy over the long haul. And I doubt they trust us or any of our allies either. For the hawks this is a delightful powder keg some might love to ignite.
I say "let's cool it" for a spell. I know. The Europeans did appease Hitler and it was a mistake but this threat for something to start WWIII didn't begin recently. It's been ongoing for decades and we've managed to use negotiation rather that shooting to hold things in check.
Your views, please?
gramps
gramps
Why do I recall how Hitler justified his thrust to take over territory because, as he claimed, there were many who lived there that were of German roots?
And here we go again choosing up sides because the Ruskies are flexing their muscles half way across the world with a nation that was once their domain.
I think that of all the incidents that might've provoked a conflict no one can afford to undertake up until now this standoff could take the cake regarding the consequences.
I also think we would be wise to remain spectators for the time being while we try to determine where this might lead. Until I see Ukraine take a stand (physically as the Russians evidently did by invading Crimea) I see no reason to even offer an opinion. And even if it does blossom into a dreadful war we should keep in mind that it is a Asian/European squabble as regards its motives.
Turning back the clock to the Hitler days our continued support of allied nations after the shooting began didn't leave much room for determining where our choices lay so by offering Ukraine any aid now might tend to aggravate the situation rather than help.
I do not think the Russians are trustworthy over the long haul. And I doubt they trust us or any of our allies either. For the hawks this is a delightful powder keg some might love to ignite.
I say "let's cool it" for a spell. I know. The Europeans did appease Hitler and it was a mistake but this threat for something to start WWIII didn't begin recently. It's been ongoing for decades and we've managed to use negotiation rather that shooting to hold things in check.
Your views, please?
gramps
gramps
