Agora: Putin has been planning this invasion for over 25 years. We talked about this in class in 2008. It has nothing to do with NATO. Putin always believed that he deserves to rule over the former Soviet “empire” - his raison d’être has always been Tsar Putin. Even his wife left him for it. That’s not an easy thing to do.
Chris: Did you say that we've been planning to expand NATO to the Russian border using the "it's totally an opt-in organization for from and democracy and not a tool for imperialism" argument? Also, nobody can believe "Putin's been planning this for 25 years" and also "Putin was caught unprepared and his military performed terribly and with out-of-date weaponry." Illogical. BS detector is going off. Sorry. Sounds like crap.
Chris: Did you say that we've been planning to expand NATO to the Russian border using the "it's totally an opt-in organization for from and democracy and not a tool for imperialism" argument? Also, nobody can believe "Putin's been planning this for 25 years" and also "Putin was caught unprepared and his military performed terribly and with out-of-date weaponry." Illogical. BS detector is going off. Sorry. Sounds like crap. You can't both say that Putin's army is unprepared, pathetic, weak, etc; and, also, Putin has been carefully planning Western domination, without very much imperialism for 25 years "just planning" for 6 times the length of a presidential term, only to mostly boff it. I can't believe you believe this. You're not alone. 93% of westerners with IQs above 130 also believe this very fragile patriotic narrative. Groan.
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International relations: Attempting to annex Ukraine or any former Soviet Bloc nation would likely result in severe international backlash, including economic sanctions, diplomatic isolation, and potential military conflict.
NATO's deterrent: Many of the former Soviet Bloc nations, such as the Baltic states, have joined NATO, which promises collective defense against any aggressor. This fact would seriously complicate any attempts by Russia to reassert control over these countries.
Economic considerations: Russia's economy has had its ups and downs since the fall of the Soviet Union. Taking aggressive action could further destabilize the economy, particularly if it leads to sanctions or war.
Internal politics: Putin's power within Russia isn't absolute. He needs to maintain the support of various factions within the Russian political establishment. Too aggressive a foreign policy could alienate important supporters.
Changing demographics and attitudes: The people of the former Soviet Bloc nations have had decades to develop their own national identities and political systems. Many of them, especially younger generations, may resist attempts to bring them back under Russian control.
S6E18 A Thanksgiving Reflection; Exploring Personal and Familial Dynamics, with a Glimpse into Popular TV Narratives
S6E17 Unmasking the 'Nice Guy': Navigating Authenticity and Perception in Relationships; Exploring the Complexities of Nice Guy Syndrome and Its Impact on Relationships
S6E16 The Philosophy of a Lone Blue Whale; Exploring Mindful Connections and the Art of Being Present
S6E15 Perspectives; Exploring the Intricacies of International Relations, Identity Politics, and Modern Conflicts
S6E14 Unpacking the Intricacies of Global Politics
S6E13 Reflections on Societal Narratives and Personal Perspectives; Exploring the Complexities of Contemporary Issues and Personal Experiences
S6E12 Trigger Warning: Do Not Listen! Extremely Offensive! Dead Babies are Never Funny and Dead Babies are Never Just War Propaganda!
S6E11 A Discourse on Victimhood, Response, and the Perception of Safety
S6E10 Embracing the Parkrun Movement: A Roosevelt Island Adventure
S6E9 The anti-free speech tactics weaponized against MAGA extremists are being used against Leftists
S6E8 The Great Tweet Purge: Reflections and Realizations; Navigating the Digital Footprint: A Deep Dive into Online Presence Management
S6E7 Slow Jogging: The Ultimate Sustainable Fitness Activity; Chris Abraham shares his passion for slow jogging and explains why it's the best way to improve your physical and mental health
S6E6 Democracy, Free Speech, and the Tolerance Paradox; Unraveling the Threads of Modern Democratic Dilemmas
S6E5 Personal Reflections and Political Parallels; From Personal Intimacies to Political Intricacies: A Journey Through America's Socio-Political Landscape
S6E4 Reimagining Extremism: Unpacking the Language of Labels; Navigating Boundaries and Consequences in a Changing World
S6E3 The Future at Our Doorstep: A Critical Look at Today's Global Events; Chris Abraham's Personal Take on the Complexities of International Conflicts and Their Ramifications
S6E2: Hippy Dippy Consensus Reality; Reducing Valves, Prayer as Spellcasting, and the Value of Bullshit
S6E1 The Foreversode: May the world always be this honest: I am the biggest proponent of wokeness and woke culture because when people show you who they are, I always believe them the first time now
S5E63 The Crossroads of American Populism: Where Left Meets Right; Dissecting the Populist-Nationalist Impulse in America and its Impact on Current Political Narratives
S5E62 Democracy on the Edge: Navigating the Modern Challenges of Law and Reputation; Understanding the Complex Landscape of Politics, Law, and Social Justice in America Today
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