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Freeranger · M
Without question, and as soon as is possible. I've been wanting this to happen for some time, so have a lot of others. I recently read that Finland had begun laying down a defensive fence. At least they understand the value of protecting their borders. Here, we are going to have to accomplish it in a more [i]conservative[/i] manner.
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Freeranger · M
@Ferise1 First off, the little Russian tyrant is unhinged. He attacked Ukraine without provocation, and attempted a faux reason which everyone saw through. This was about nothing more than a Russian land grab. So, were I Finland or Sweden, this would make perfect sense, as they'd be protecting their territories.
As history will show, Finland was and is, quite capable of defending itself and I suspect, so is Sweden. Coming under the NATO umbrella is a question of safety and enhancement in the 21st century. Tyrants like Putin only understand one thing....and that is not challenging a country which is prepared and [i]capable[/i] of defending it's sovereignty. That will now be enhanced through a membership with NATO.
The one thing this war in Ukraine has shown, is what a rotting hulk in it's military interior, Russia has become. The Russian bear has been relying on it's growl for years now, to disguise it's continued impotence. What I suspect, is that Putin and his oligarch's have been lining their pockets, by raiding their own treasury. I'd read that Putin himself is worth somewhere around what....200 billion? That money comes from somewhere and I would not surprised if a portion of that comes from it's defense budget.
To be sure, Russia is still a capable threat, but it's war machine is rusty and breaking down, and money that should be spent equipping and training the people who defend her are instead being mown down by the hundreds in Ukraine. It's pathetic quite frankly.
Anyway, my apologizies for such a long-winded reply, but Russia, or more to the point, Putin and his henchmen are an unhinged lot. I think to NOT build a border wall is more irresponsible than to not build one, as current events will show.
Cheers
As history will show, Finland was and is, quite capable of defending itself and I suspect, so is Sweden. Coming under the NATO umbrella is a question of safety and enhancement in the 21st century. Tyrants like Putin only understand one thing....and that is not challenging a country which is prepared and [i]capable[/i] of defending it's sovereignty. That will now be enhanced through a membership with NATO.
The one thing this war in Ukraine has shown, is what a rotting hulk in it's military interior, Russia has become. The Russian bear has been relying on it's growl for years now, to disguise it's continued impotence. What I suspect, is that Putin and his oligarch's have been lining their pockets, by raiding their own treasury. I'd read that Putin himself is worth somewhere around what....200 billion? That money comes from somewhere and I would not surprised if a portion of that comes from it's defense budget.
To be sure, Russia is still a capable threat, but it's war machine is rusty and breaking down, and money that should be spent equipping and training the people who defend her are instead being mown down by the hundreds in Ukraine. It's pathetic quite frankly.
Anyway, my apologizies for such a long-winded reply, but Russia, or more to the point, Putin and his henchmen are an unhinged lot. I think to NOT build a border wall is more irresponsible than to not build one, as current events will show.
Cheers