Unbelievable

[HARDCORE]

2-25-2022

“Horrendous and Unbelievable” are the only words that I can conjure-up to describe a story that I just viewed upon the tube today!

With the invasion of a foreign nation underway in ‘Europe’ and lives undoubtedly being damaged and lost in the process, much of the terror and the pain, that I am seeing on television today, is covering far more of the financial ramifications (opinion), than it is the cost in human lives, the maiming of children’s bodies, the destruction, and the pain and suffering as well, that those people must certainly be going through at this very moment!!

“War”, after all, is not just a case of property damage or racial hatreds alone, but rather, it is also a matter of death, disease, pain (emotional and physical), and of course, a loss of innocence! For that matter as well, who knows the amount of promise that is expunged from mankind, and this - before it had even translated itself into actual, creative and productive deeds, where men like Tom Paine and even Button Gwinnett, would have never even had the chance to truly strut their stuff? “If nothing else, however, these wars (no matter where they may occur - or upon what scope), still prove that mankind is virtually the only species of life upon earth, that can slaughter its own kind (wholesale), and then go about its business - with impunity, forgetfulness, and unconcern!? Unfortunately, however, life is not a movie, where the actors merely arise anew and dust themselves off, and this, in order to act-out the very next scene in some ongoing play!

Rather, we are composed of blood, flesh, memory, a mind, and pain – both physical, emotional and spiritual as well! And in the end, we all must all answer to a far higher authority than ourselves!!

“In The Image Of ‘God’ Indeed!!”

Hardcore

[Boats]

Send US Troops To Fight Russia In Ukraine? Americans Say No Way
By: Jack Buckby - 1945 News Org. - 02-25-22
Re: https://www.19fortyfive.com/2022/02/...ns-say-no-way/

In July last year, a survey by the Chicago Council on Global Affairs concluded that roughly 50% of the American public believed that the United States should send troops into Ukraine in the event that Russia invaded the country. Some 48% of respondents categorically opposed the deployment of troops to the country. Interestingly, that split wasn’t a Republican–Democrat disagreement. In fact, both parties were split fairly evenly.

In 2014, the American public had quite a different attitude. Only 30% of respondents in a similar poll favored deploying American troops to handle the matter.

The survey showed how opposition to deploying U.S. troops in Ukraine in the event of a Russian invasion fell from 68% in 2014 to 48% in 2021. Curiously, though, the same survey also found that a minority of Americans support selling arms to Kyiv. Just 41% supported selling military equipment to the Ukrainian government. And, if you thought that was a mixed message, consider the latest polls that now show how a majority of Americans think sending troops into Ukraine is a bad idea.

U.S. President Joe Biden appears to have exercised restraint since Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered a full-scale invasion of Ukraine this week, opting to implement economic sanctions on Russia in the hope that it may hurt the Russian economy enough that Putin withdraws and re-enters diplomatic discussions with the West.

It appears to have been the right choice, too – at least from a popularity standpoint.

Extensive polling from YouGov performed this month reveals that just 13% of U.S. adult citizens believe that sending soldiers to Ukraine to fight Russian soldiers is a good idea, with 55% opposing the idea.

The poll showed that 33% of U.S. adult citizens supported sending soldiers to Ukraine to help, but not to fight, and that 38% support sending weapons to Ukraine. Larger percentages of Americans supported sending financial aid to Ukraine (42%) and allowing Ukraine to join NATO (43%).

At the same time, however, the American people aren’t totally certain what the conflict is about. The survey found that one in four respondents couldn’t say whether Ukraine was an ally or an enemy, and less than half of respondents had an opinion on Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky. Those who did have an opinion on the president were torn almost 50-50.

Americans View Russia Unfavorably

Polls also suggest that, while the American public no longer appears to favor sending in troops to fight Russian forces, they do believe that the conflict is a critical threat to the United States.

A Gallup poll released on Friday showed how over half of Americans believe the conflict, which has escalated into a full-scale war, is a critical threat to American interests. The poll was taken between February 1 and 17, showing 52% of Americans gravely concerned about the escalating conflict. It constituted an eight-point increase since 2015, when 44% of respondents said the annexation of the Crimean peninsula by Russia was a critical threat to the United States.

The poll also revealed the least favorable attitude from Americans towards Russia than at any time over the last three decades, with only 15% of respondents having a positive view of Russia. 85% of respondents viewed Russia unfavorably.

Incredibly, before the 2014 annexation of Crimea, a majority of Americans viewed Russia favorably. It shows that Russia’s efforts to expand its borders to take back control of former Soviet Union states have dramatically altered America’s position on the country and undone decades of healing and diplomacy established in the wake of the collapse of the Soviet Union.

Threat Or Competition?

While Americans overwhelmingly have a negative view of Russia and consider the Russia-Ukraine conflict a threat, respondents to a January survey suggested that Russia was more of a competitor than it was a threat.

A survey conducted between January 10 and 17, before the United States put troops on high alert and NATO announced that military support would be given to Ukraine and bordering countries, found that 49% of American adults consider Russia to be a competitor. 41% said Russia was an enemy.

With opinions split on Russia, President Joe Biden’s decision not to send troops to fight in Ukraine appears to have been a wise one. While most Americans see the crisis as a threat, Americans don’t appear to be overwhelmingly supportive of engaging U.S. troops in another overseas war.

About this writer: Jack Buckby is a British author, counter-extremism researcher, and journalist based in New York. Reporting on the U.K., Europe, and the U.S., he works to analyze and understand left-wing and right-wing radicalization, and report on Western governments’ approaches to the pressing issues of today.
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Personal note: We can all appreciate the difficulties Ukraine is going through.
But - sending troops - would not really be the best move - whereas the
NATO countries that border Ukraine would be the better choice. Not to say
the US is not capable - its just that their NATO neighbors are closer to the
issues than the US at this time. Putin is a wild card - as is China & North
Korea - they too are watching the system at work and if NATO is worth
their salt they will step up and support their neighbors. We can provide
assistance in materials and apply sanctions that will also factor greatly
in the aggressor's country. These issues seems more tribal then
universal - though many are worried about the sudden movement by
Russia. Actually there was no real reason to attack them other then
some hard feelings of border issues. Putin is not really as smart as
many think him to be. His throne of power and his actions show that
he is not the proper Russian President and that Cold War operations
will not repair the insecurities of his country.
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I suspect Russia's internal issues will come to a power struggle in the
very near future. His border countries under fire by him will not
improve his relations in the future. The US could help but we can do
it in other ways - whereas the border NATO countries can show that
they will not tolerate such movements - knowing that they could be
next if Ukraine falls. Russia's insecurity is in Putin's mind only.
He's out of date and living in the past. The world order is now taking
steps to resolve all prior issue's - but he's still wants to impress his
people that he will do more for Russia by removing the system in
place. Which will be his downfall.