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Or their Chinese allies with a military the size of our entire population and a growing technological capability.

Or their Chinese allies with a military the size of our entire population and a growing technological capability.

Sorry, didn't see your response before I posted mine.

I am married to a Russian, I have been to Russia several times and will probably be going back soon. We had my wive's whole family here this summer. They are all very nice people and I love Russia, but knowing them makes me understand this whole thing a lot better. Russia is a nation with a huge inferiority complex. I think it is because they were told for so long that they were a highly advanced super power then the gates were thrown open and they discovered they are only a third world county. Most people there that I know only earn $100 to $200 per month (including doctors) and they would give you the shirt off their back. However, the ones who were lucky enough to get a high paying job for an American or European company in Moscow suddenly think they are kings off the world and constantly have to prove they are rich and have all the latest technology.

I think they really think Blackberry phones and web social networks were all invented by and only used by russians. I got so tired of having them try to show off all their gadgets I ran out and bought an iPhone just to make them eat their hearts out and it seems it worked.

I took them to the Grand Canyon to camp for two nights I think it was killing for them just to see that we have miles and mile of well maintained roads through some of the most remote areas, like the Mojave Desert, and nice camp sights with tables, fire rings, bathrooms. From what I understanding going anywhere by car in Russia when away from Moscow is a pretty rough ride.

Never the less they still had to spend their time looking for something negative to say about America, but I suspect they were completely blown away.

I can't imagine it being difficult to take out their whole army if we wanted to risk a nuclear war, which they would lose also. Sure they have money from oil which makes an elite few in Moscow rich, but it isn't that much more than we produce per year.

So when I hear all of these threats from Russia all I hear is more of this inferiority complex, Russians trying to convince themselves they are still superior to everyone while their parents try to survive on a $100 a month pension threw dark depressing winters.

The Russians can also call to arms a military force 6x the size of the US. And, the Russians now have a 5th generation fighter (PAK-FA) and a line of UAV’s.