Chukpike
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Im not so sure, countries like Poland, Ukraine, Georgia, the Czech Republic, Romania and many others have very strong anti-Russian feelings. The only way Putin could maintain control is by considerable force, and I can tell you for a fact that Ukrania, Georgia, Polancd and the Czechs wouldnt surrender their freedoms without a fight. Besides even in Russia its generally accepted that invading countries for occupation purposes is unstylish.
As for the Missile Shield -Goodriddence. A Bloody White Elephant that
A) Reliabilty was deeply suspect -and I think the DOD inflated the already unimpressive results to disguise what a lemon the thing was.
B) Was poised against a threat that didnt actually exsist, only might exist in theory. And Frankly the theory is pretty weak.
C) Was useless against any other type of Nuclear threat like N.Korea
D) Needlessly prevoked the Russians, and made the Europeans nervous.
E) Was Uber-Expensive, and served to throw public cash at friends of the previous Administration.
Nicely outlined.
Now supply souces to support your points.
I understand their fear and hatred from 1945, but this isn't 1945 and the Red Army doesn't have 35 Million Troops at its disposal. The Russia from back then isn't the same as today. The Red Army back then was belligerant and would start world conflicts in order to push a communist agenda. This Red Army is simply paranoid and will fight if they are provoked.
Nobody is asking the poles and Czechs to surrender or make nice with the Russians, but provoking Russia isn't a good idea either. 2 years ago Georgia tried this and the results were very bad for Georgia. This Missile shield was certainly a provocation.
Also remember, it what I outlined before that relations with Russia wasnt the only reason why it got scraped. The system was unreliable, it cost too much, and it targeted a non-threat.
What you outlined before has not been properly supported, and sources were requested..
This is a second request for sources.